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 was 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 was 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 was 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.
At various times, the title has belonged to members of House Horen, House Carrion and House Chivay.
Past emperors
Godfrey I
Horen I
Sigismund I
Peter I
Robert I
House of Horen (1526-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 |
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 |
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 5 children |
Alive | Firstborn son of John I, Holy Orenian Emperor | |
John III John Owyn 1568 – 1585 |
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 |
15th of Malin's Welcome, 1585 Johannesburg, Oren aged 36 |
Firstborn son of John II, Holy Orenian Emperor | |
John IV John Augustus 1585 – 1585 |
8th of the Grand Harvest, 1568 Johannesburg, Oren Son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor and Julia of Furnestock |
Unwed | 2nd of the Deep Cold, 1585 Johannesburg, Oren aged 17 |
Firstborn son of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor |