The smallest kingdom in Marchen, Hamlin is also its most prosperous, owing to their rich natural resources and healing magic. Thus, the regent of Hamlin serves as the natural leader of the Council of Rulers
The prior ruler, Algot, was a cruel and capricious king. He became suspicious and paranoid, convinced that his brother, Kristoff, was plotting to overthrow him. Driven from the capital city, Kristoff took refuge at the border between Hamlin and Selle sur Liore with his loyal men
Eventually, Algot turned his paranoia towards his children, Anja and Emil.
With a threat to his niece and nephew, Kristoff and his men marched upon Hamlin, demanding audience with Algot. In the chaos, an assassin struck Algot from behind while he was standing on the balcony.
The nobles named Kristoff as regent, holding the throne for his nephew Emil.
Since his ascension 5 years ago, Kristoff has set about upending the norms of the kingdom, providing his people with a universal income and making Hamlin's abundant healing magic more widely available, much to the disgust of his nobles.