John III, Holy Orenian Emperor

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John III Owyn Holy Orenian Emperor Reign: 1568-1585 Coronation: 18 Deep Cold 1568 Predecessor: John II Successor: John IV Archchancellors: Stephen de Beaufort Prince Leopold, Baron of Senntisten Born: 2 Sun's Smile 1549 Anpalais, Felsen, Oren Died: 18 Sun's Smile 1585 (aged 36) Johannesburg, Oren Spouse: Julia of Furnestock House: Horen Father: John II Mother: Ari of Leone

John Owyn, also known as John III (High Imperial: Johannes Ovenius; Savoyard: Johann Eugenio; Hansetian: Jan Owain) (2nd of the Sun's Smile, 1549 – 18th of the Sun's Smile, 1585), of the House of Horen, was the third Holy Orenian Emperor of the restored Fifth Empire since the abdication of his father, John II, in 1568. Under his reign, he remarkably finished a majority of the conquests of his grandsire, bringing both the human rebels and orcs to heel in the War of Orcish Submission and led a reign of subsequent peace. His untimely assassination by a plot orchestrated by his eldest son, however, would cause a great rift within the Empire and see all three of his sons upon the Imperial Throne in the Year of Four Emperors. He is commonly known as the Lion for his skill in both warfare and in the diplomatic table, heralded as one of the greater Johannian emperors since John I.

Biography

Early life

John was born as John Owyn Horen to Emperor John II and his wife, Ari of Leone, at Anpalais on the 2nd of the Sun's Smile, 1549. Born shortly after his father's accession to the Imperial throne, he was quickly elevated as Prince of Alstion. Due to his father's shrinking mental capacity, John Owyn spent much of his time with his tutors, who educated the young man on the subjects of diplomacy and politics. Following his studies, John Owyn was entered into the Imperial army reserves as a squire to Lord Henry Rothesay, the famed fieldmarshal of the Empire's forces during the Eighteen Years' War, despite his mother's constant protests.

As John II's mental state continued to deteriorate, John Owyn was exposed to the difficult task of ruling as Prince Regent of the Empire. By this time, the infamous Riga War had ended, and despite John Owyn's best attempts, the defeated House of Staunton entered into rebellion with the Hetmanate of Krajia, who was supported by the Principality of Dreadlands. Many members of the noble estate, most notably those of Savoy, were discontent with John II's handling of the Riga War and the ensuing rebellion. Calls for John II's abdication grew, though John Owyn openly denounced the dissenters. Eventually, on the 16th of the Deep Cold, 1568, John II abdicated, officially raising John Owyn as Emperor John III.

Reign

Axis War

Main Article: Krajian Rebellion

Issue

Name	Birth	Death	Marriage	Notes
John IV, Holy Orenian Emperor	8th of the Grand Harvest, 1568	16th of the Deep Cold, 1585	Betrothal: Princess Julia of Haense (His death: 16th of the Deep Cold, 1585)	Successor of John III, assassinated by King Andrew II of Haense.
Robert of Marna	11th of Sun's Smile, 1570	1622	Unwed	Became Holy Orenian Emperor as Robert II, abdicated shortly thereafter.
Philip I, Holy Orenian Emperor	26th of the Amber Cold, 1571	25th of Malin's welcome, 1595	Adeline of Savoy	Successor of Robert II.
Queen Charlotte Sophia of Alstion	8th of the First Seed, 1572	1650	John Louis, Archduke of Lorraine and Kaedrin (later King John I of Lotharingia)	Queen-Mother of Lorraine-Savoy.

Titles, Styles, and Honors

Titles and Styles

• 2 Sun's Smile 1549 - 21 Malin's welcome 1566: His Imperial Highness The Prince of Alstion
• 21 Malin's Welcome 1566 - 18 Deep Cold 1568: His Imperial Highness The Prince-Regent of Oren
• 18 Deep Cold 1568 - 18 Sun's Smile 1585: His Imperial Majesty The Holy Orenian Emperor

Full title as Holy Orenian Emperor

His Imperial Majesty John III Owyn of the House of Horen, by the Grace of GOD, Holy Orenian Emperor and rightful Emperor of Aeldin, forever August, Apostolic King in Oren, of Savoy, Kaedrin, Renatus and Salvus, Defender of the Faith, Duke of the Crownlands, Avar, Frederica, Krajia, and Cascadia, Margrave of Greater Kreden, Count of Johannesburg, Louvain, Beauclair, Sundholt, Estavar, and Wett. Sovereign of Humanity, Suzerain of the Elves and Protector of the Dominion of Malin, etcetera.

Ancestors

Ancestors of John III, Holy Orenian Emperor

16. John Henry, Duke of Marna               8. Charles Henry, Prince of Alstion                       17. Sigmunda of Ruska               4. John I, Holy Orenian Emperor                             18. Vibius Hanseticus de Sola (=20)               9. Clara de Sola                       19. Catherina Horen (=19)               2. John II, Holy Orenian Emperor                                   20. Vibius Hanseticus de Sola (=18)               10. Titus, Duke of Istria                       21. Catherina Horen (=21)               5. Adelheid of Istria                             22. Gregor du Pont               11. Gloria de Savoie                       23. Lilliana de Savoie               1. John III, Holy Orenian Emperor                                         24. Adrian Charles Horen               12. Godfrey Horen                       25. Evelienne Lorens               6. Adrian, Duke of Leone                             26. Athelstan, Count of Werdenburg               13. Alyice Stafyr                       27. Joanna Hightower               3. Ari of Leone                                   28. Cantious Chivay               14. Cantonus, Duke of Kaedrin                       29. Loana Happin               7. Catherine Chivay                             30. Tarmin Chivay               15. Juliana Chivay                       31. Agnes Ashby