David I of Cattala

King David I of House Celestine was the fifth King of Cattala, as the great-great-grandson of the monarchy's founder, King Roger Celestine. King David was the first King to institute social and economic reforms and the first King to have previously served as Chancellor.

David remains one of the longest reigning monarchs in national history, ruling for 49 years. His controversial marriage to second cousin Lady Annabel Celestine caused tension and rifts in the family.

Early Life
David had a distant relationship from his father,King Roger II. Whilst the King was warring in the east, David and his mother, Queen Alexandra of Beaurein, lived in the Celestine's manor outside the capital, away from the intrigue and vice of court. He was the first heir to be raised on the Eastern principles of Lessito, with the traditional Western houses being given little say over the young prince. It has been remarked that the relationship between King Roger II and his son was similar to that between his own father, Alain, and Alain's grandfather, King William I.