I know what you mean Ash... every time I try to retire (one character or another) from rulership, I am forced back in. Dont get me wrong... I dont mind it as far as the story and history goes... but it puts blame for thing square on my shoulders.
Fey every hero dies.
some are just lucky. Valius killed more nobles then I can remember... and met his death is a duel. Was fitting. Valast on the other hand died in some backwoods region by a small force. kinda sad.