Shadow Monarch (Crapsack)

The Shadow King or Shadow Queen, in the Crapsack (Universe), is one of the three rulers of the world.

History
The first Shadow King was Yami, who won the rule of the Shadow Realm from Dartz; his wife Isis was never regarded as Shadow Queen, but instead titled the Queen Mother.

Inheritance
For no known reason, there are only ever two of Yami's line alive in the world: the Monarch and the Heir. The younger of the two has never successfully had a child while their parent remained alive, and the elder has never had a second child while the first lived.

Additionally, Pegasus is of the belief that if the Heir dies without a child, that is the end of the line, from which can be inferred that the shadow monarchs are closely guarded and the situation has never been tested.

At age 18, the heir inherits the throne, and the former monarch retires, regardless of age. If the prior monarch died before the heir's eighteenth birthday, Pegasus acts as regent until then.

Traditions
By the time of Crapsack: Phase Two, the role of the Shadow Monarch was firmly entrenched in tradition. The upcoming birth of the heir is announced as soon as the pregnancy is know, and the non-monarch parent-to-be is moved into the palace and supported for life.

Powers and Role
The Shadow Monarchs are the most powerful users of shadow magic in the world, but their abilities follow no obvious pattern.

The Shadow Monarch is typically the military commander of the free world (complementing the Sorcerer King's social role and the Free King's behind the scenes role). They are the direct governor of the capital city, and enjoy status and political power equal to the other two kings.

List of Known Shadow Monarchs

 * 1) Yami
 * 2) Fatima (presumed)
 * 3) Seth (presumed)
 * 4) Mariku (presumed)
 * 5) [unknown for 700 years]
 * 6) Hajime Saitou
 * 7) Takuto Tsunashi