Jumping on the Ascendance bandwagon because I remembered I’m actually apart of the fandom. Also, spoilers, duh.
let’s talk about king Eckbert.
I don’t think anyone has really mentioned him, or talked about why he’s such a good character. And now I’m here with the love.
ECKBERT IS JUST AN OLDER JARON!
Think about it. He had sensed danger in the castle, and instead of being a normal person and bringing his son back, he found him, and gave him a rock. And knowing his son so well, he put the idea in his head it was gold. And he knew this would work, because he loved his son. He knew Jaron wouldn’t let anything go once it was in his head. And this little goblin used that. He set it all up just in case he died. And when he did, Jaron had proof he didn’t even know he had.
Not only that, but it was very clear in the books that he loved both his sons dearly. He loved Darius so much, that everyone knew he was his boy. No one ever even questioned where he came from, because Eckbert loved him so much. He wasn’t denied a kingship because he was adopted. He happily accepted a baby into his life and heart.
He also adored his wife, so browny points. Not only that, but like Jaron, he literally dressed up like a peasant and just did his thing? Dude went out to be a little bard man and came back with a wife? How can you not love that?!
Also, what parent wouldn’t yell at their kid for theft or burning a tapestry? I’d be grounding my kids too!
We have a very bias opinion on Eckbert, because Jaron tells it that way. He’s known for grudges, he’s known for shining himself in a brighter light. And he’s known for loving his father despite it all.
Jaron may have had Erin’s eyes, and her big heart. But he is 100% his father’s son, mind and soul.
And if anyone needs any more reasons to love him, I have a whole separate rant I can do.
