Charlen was the King of Bretonnia and one of the fabled Grail Knights, he was known for both his prowess in battle and headstrong attitude.
History
The longest Errantry War ever fought was launched by King Charlen in 1442 (The year 2420 by the Imperial Claendar). The Border Princes were overrun by enemies and, despite their bitter resistance, they were being worn down. Charlen responded instantly to their appeal for aid, declaring his intention to rid the Old World of the Greenskin menace once and for all. King Charlen was renowned as a brave and mighty warrior, but was never known for his powers of wit and learning, for scholars knew that the Greenskin hordes could never truly be eradicated.[1]
Nevertheless, countless thousands of young knights embraced Charlen's vision passionately, and a great army set off across the mountains. However a great many knights perished on this arduous journey. At first, victory followed victory, the Border Princes recaptured their domain and the Orcs were slaughtered on the banks of the Blood River, pursued and and hacked down until the river ran red with their blood. As the years rolled by more and more young knights travelled to the region to gain honour. The errantry wars continued for over sixty years before Charlen's successor, Phillippe V called them to an end after a tragic defeat at Dread Pass. The Errantry Wars had served their purpose. [1][3]
Siege of Couronne
King Charlen fought at the famous Siege of Couronne alongside the High Elves and their leader, the mighty Dragon Prince, Imrik, even managing to outperform him.
In Bretonnia, bards tell that Prince Imrik and King Charlen fought like brothers that day, fighting as one against every foul Jabberslythe and Ghorgon to emerge from the Beastmen's ragged ranks. A few even claim that King Charlen saved Imrik's life, spearing the Cygor that had swept the Elf from his saddle before it could stomp him flat. For their part, the Elves remember the Bretonnians as crude but enthusiastic fighters, whose valour almost overshadowed their impertinence. Prince Imrik never forgave Charlen for stealing a good many of his kills.[2]