Holy Orenian Emperor
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The Holy Orenian Emperor (High Imperial: Orenorum Imperator, literally: "Emperor of the Humans") is the ruler of the Holy Orenian Empire. The title has been faded in and out of existence, generally moving between that of a hereditary autocracy and that of an elected monarch, depending on the particular incarnation of the Empire it applies to. The noble house that has held the title has also changed back and forth considerably over the last two centuries. The first Holy Orenian Emperor and creator of the First Empire was Exalted Godfrey, also known as Godfrey I, of the House of Horen.
The title is held in conjunction with the rule of the Kingdom of Oren, the Kingdom of Renatus and the Kingdom of Salvus. Typically, the Holy Orenian Emperor is the most powerful man in the known world, possessing of a vast network of lands, armies, coin and other resources, ruling over the most powerful of the world's states and its singular superpower. In practice however, a Holy Orenian Emperor is only as strong as his army and alliances made him. When an emperor was unable to serve due to incapacity, youth or absence, he would appoint a trusted regent to rule in his stead with a similar level of power and authority. If this regent was also a prince, he would be entitled with the position of Prince Regent.
The consort of the Holy Orenian Emperor is known as the Empress-consort.
The title has belonged to members of House Horen, House Carrion and House Chivay.
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Imperial authority and relics
((WIP))
Current emperor
The current seat of the Holy Orenian Emperor is Auguston (formerly Lorath), the capital city of the Duchy of Mardon, as construction occurs of a new Imperial capital.
Past emperors
Horen I
Sigismund I
Peter I
Robert I
House of Carrion (1467-1482)
After the Vibian Coup, Boris III of Ruska was elected amongst the nobility as Emperor; however, with his death to the plague his father became Emperor, dominating the majority of the time Carrion sat on the throne.
| Name Reign |
Portrait | Birth Parentage |
Marriage(s) Issue |
Death | Succession right |
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| Boris I Boris Tobias 1467 |
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12th of Snow's Maiden, 1441 Abresi, Oren Son of Tobias I, Holy Orenian Emperor and Mary of Carpathia |
Unwed | 6th of the Deep Cold, 1467 Petrus, Oren aged 26 |
Grandson of Exalted Sigismund |
| Tobias I Tobias Sigismund 1467 – 1480 |
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19th of the Sun's Smile, 1408 Kralta, Hanseti Son of Exalted Sigismund and Lorin of Kaedrin |
Mary of Carpathia Kingston, Salvus 8 children |
13th of the Grand Harvest, 1501 Karovia, Akovia aged 93 |
Father of Boris I, Holy Orenian Emperor |
| Alexander I Alexander Tobias 1480 – 1482 |
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4th of the Amber Cold, 1457 Vekaro, Ruska Son of Tobias I, Holy Orenian Emperor and Mary of Carpathia |
(1)Lynn of Vanderfell Vanderfell, Hanseti no children (2)Arabella of Aesterwald Petrus, Oren 2 children |
11th of the Sun's Smile, 1490 Nova Horas, Aeldinic Empire aged 33 |
Son of Tobias I, Holy Orenian Emperor |
House of Horen (1526-1595; 1613-present)
The House of Horen reclaimed the Imperial Throne during the Horen Restoration, which saw King Guy of Oren assassinated and the throne of Oren elevated once more to the Imperial rank.
| Name Reign |
Portrait | Birth Parentage |
Marriage(s) Issue |
Death | Succession right |
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| John I John Frederick 1526 – 1547 |
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10th of Snow’s Maiden, 1498 Agathor, Aeldinic Empire Son of Charles Henry, Prince of Alstion and Clara de Sola |
Adelheid of Istria Dour Watch, Istria 7 children |
12th of Grand Harvest, 1547 Vandoria, Oren aged 49 |
Great-grandson of Horen I, Holy Orenian Emperor through his second son John Henry, Duke of Marna |
| John II John Sigismund 1547 – 1568 |
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1st of Malin's Welcome, 1521 Dour Watch, Istria Son of John I, Holy Orenian Emperor and Adelheid of Istria |
(1)Amelie of Courland Riga, Courland no children (2)Ari of Leone Anpalais, Felsen 6 children |
25th of Malin's Welcome, 1595 Johannesburg, Oren aged 74 |
Firstborn son of John I, Holy Orenian Emperor |
| John III John Owyn 1568 – 1585 |
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2nd of the Sun's Smile, 1549 Anpalais, Felsen Son of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor and Ari of Leone |
Julia of Furnestock Anpalais, Felsen 4 children |
18th of the Sun's Smile, 1585 Johannesburg, Oren aged 36 |
Firstborn son of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor |
| John IV John Augustus 1585 |
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14th of the Deep Cold, 1568 Johannesburg, Oren Son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor and Julia of Furnestock |
Unwed | 16th of the Deep Cold, 1585 Johannesburg, Oren aged 17 |
Firstborn son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor |
| Robert II Robert Henry 1585 |
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11th of Sun's Smile, 1570 Johannesburg, Oren Son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor and Julia of Furnestock |
Unwed | Alive | Brother of John IV, Holy Orenian Emperor and secondborn son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor |
| Philip I Philip Frederick 1585 – 1595 |
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26th of the Amber Cold, 1571 Johannesburg, Oren Son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor and Julia of Furnestock |
Adeline of Savoy Palace of Saint Adrian, Johannesburg 4 children |
25th of Malin's Welcome, 1595 Johannesburg, Oren aged 24 |
Brother of Robert II, Holy Orenian Emperor and thirdborn son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor
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