King Edric Menethil
The established relationships and the proposed development are identified below. See canon ledger.
Established relationship
The king is the father of Pyrrhus, Ciro and Xeno. He sent Pyrrhus and his mother away after her plea. His name and political history here are proposals.
Proposed characterization
Edric remembers a divided kingdom and believes central authority prevented something worse. He decides which lives must be sacrificed and calls his ability to endure the decision strength.
He can feel affection for his sons while requiring their obedience. He offers recognition to Pyrrhus, command to Ciro and protected succession to Xeno: the things they once wanted, used to avoid answering what they now ask.
Dramatic purpose
The final confrontation stays human. Possession, a secret supernatural master, or a transformed boss must not absolve the people responsible for this war.