Brychan ap Tewdwr

Rhi Brychan ap Tewdwr was the king of the cantref of Elfael in Cymru in the mid-11 century.

Personality
Ever since the death of his wife, Rhian, Brychan was a man only a moment's warning away from anger. His rages were terrifying, usually involving violent shouting and sometimes involving thrown objects or even kicks.

Authority
King Brychan led a warband of 35 mounted warriors.

Relationships
The King owned a staghound named Gwrgi.

History
King Brychan was slain in the year 1093 when his small warband was ambushed by a Norman force of marchogi numbering greater than 300. He had been on a journey to swear fealty to King William II, when he encountered the forces of Count Falkes de Braose, who claimed that he now ruled Brychan's cantref. Brychan's warchief Iwan ap Iestyn was the only survivor of the battle. "Ride! Flee! You must warn the people!"

- King Brychan's last words to his warrior Iwan