Tropes:King Bryant I of Etrand

Tropes about King Bryant I of Etrand inlcude:
 * / : Between 713 and 717, he served as the governor of the Dwarven Lands, because, so he sent Bryant as far away from the royal court as possible - to the Dwarven Lands.
 * : This backfired on Calder, beacuse Bryant became quite the popular leader (making Calder jealous). During those years, life quality improved under Bryant's governorship, and Bryant himself gained a lot of experience - and the favour of the dwarves, which helped him tremendously in later becoming the King.
 * : Being a Bryantid, it was for him. During his final years, he became secluded and obsessed with science, turning him into an almost literal bookworm. He also grew VERY fond of under-age male crossdressers.
 * : His administration skills actually improved during those years of "madness".
 * : His economical policies and law reforms were undoubtedly for the better.
 * : Bryant did NOT rule through fear.
 * : Subverted. Although Bryant never hesitated to crush anyone standing in his way, he used his gained position to improve Etrand and showed leniency many times if he deemed that it would better serve his goals. ( with Brelon of Brevia)
 * : Downplayed. His parents were actually
 * : played straight early in his reign, given his gregarious nature. More and more downplayed later on, until he became completely secluded during the last years of his life.
 * : Combined with his wedding with Mythela.
 * : Bryant was instrumental in reclaiming the throne for the rightful heir, Princess Mythela...
 * : ...whom he married. Subverted because Mythela only participated in politics actively before her marriage and after the death of her husband. See below.
 * : The large age gap between the two make it quite possible.
 * : He got along with Mythela, and chronicles after his death report that he had a harmonic relationship with his wife, but in reality...
 * : ...he had both male and female lovers, and was expecially fond of underage crossdressers. All evidence for him having male lovers would be by his, Cairbré.
 * /: the majority of his female lovers were adults, but all of his male lovers were under-age.
 * : during the last epic battle before he became King, his testicles got pierced by a crossbow bolt. He got better.
 * Badass:
 * : having the build of a grizzly bear didn't prevent him from leading the cavalry charge in the final battle, and personally cutting down many of his enemies.
 * : He was called Bryant the Just. He was gregarious early on, and made reforms that made overall life better. He didn't hesitate to cut down anyone opposing him though.
 * : Best describes his personality.
 * : With Brelon of Brevia.
 * : His portrait is based off László Dornfeld, who also wrote his biography.
 * : It's not just his looks. His views on religion, sexuality and politics largerly mirrior those of his creator. Also, his creator Dornfeld is a lawyer in real life - Bryant's name originates from a patron saint of lawyers.
 * : Best describes his personality.
 * : With Brelon of Brevia.
 * : His portrait is based off László Dornfeld, who also wrote his biography.
 * : It's not just his looks. His views on religion, sexuality and politics largerly mirrior those of his creator. Also, his creator Dornfeld is a lawyer in real life - Bryant's name originates from a patron saint of lawyers.