☀️ Arselia and Akonia

Having tasted the wonderful cake, Garret felt all the accumulated fatigue disappear, as if he hadn't done anything all week. Feeling refreshed and full of energy, he decides to spend it as productively as possible – by delving into the reading of imperial chronicles.

XIII - Shinalun es Diesra Arual
+5 to beauty or agility (F), +5 to strength or endurance (M).

There were warrior-kings, wizard-kings, just kings, and here we have a king of entertainment. Judging by his contribution to fashion, Shinalun was a kind of opposite of Emperor Purian – such a diametrically opposed difference in tastes between ancestor and descendant once again emphasizes the diversity of the Margel monarchs, despite the single dynasty; it is interesting to note the change in trends over the centuries. Like his predecessor, Shinalun was not very interested in politics, and yet, seizing the opportune moment, he still somewhat curtailed the power of the officials who had usurped power under Sellun. In general, according to his biography, he appears more as a prominent figure in the mass culture of his time than as an emperor of a great dynasty.

XIV - Kermaria es Diesra Arual
+50% to affinity with darkness or 1000 experience points (static).

A remarkable choice of magical specialization, which in an unusual way distinguishes her from other monarchs. Nowadays, you can't officially study for this. It is amusing that the clergy kept silent – apparently, you can't really put pressure on your own empress. It is noteworthy that, unlike the previous two emperors, she truly devoted her reign to matters of state importance, and there is not a word about vain officials in her biography. It is logical to assume that Kermaria was able to prevent the opposition from interfering in her affairs thanks to her extraordinary magical talents.

XV - Shen es Diesra Arual
+50 to luck or -5 to a characteristic of your choice.

More like a market wench than an empress. What kind of ruler is this if everyone manipulates her as they please? And her idea to launch a military invasion because of "sympathy" for elves and other creatures with ears and tails is, of course, the height of genius. As in the case of Sellun, it is likely that the level of managerial potential was influenced by an early coronation. Shen ruled for a short time and ineffectively, making herself known only by her bad temper – in short, one of the most mediocre Margel monarchs.

XVI - Naer es Diesra Arual
+5 to a characteristic of your choice (agility).

A strange emperor, his biography seems to have many omissions. He was somewhere on the periphery during a long period of turmoil, then suddenly appeared, made a name for himself by vouching for the dragon king, and took the throne. Then, just as suddenly, it turns out that he is such a good friend to the long-eared people who distrust humans that both Lunar realms immediately join the empire. And he did all this peacefully? Everything went so smoothly for Naer that it is somehow suspicious, although perhaps he was just incredibly charismatic.

XVII - Abeas es Diesra Arual
-5+10 to intelligence (randomly).

He wanted to be remembered as a great conqueror, but he "slightly" miscalculated. In his vanity and self-confidence, Abeas plunged his country into a crisis, and in the end did not achieve any success. The Many-Faced Monogat essentially outplayed him and destroyed him in the campaign he initiated. Well, maybe not destroyed, but he certainly broke his teeth, and Abeas's miscalculation had long-lasting consequences for the empire.

XVIII - Hartrain es Diesra Arual
+20% to attack or +20% to health.

He can be called the antipode of Sellun and Shen – although he also ascended the throne at a young age and suffered from court intrigues, this only tempered Hartrain and filled him with determination to do what a monarch should. It is difficult to say how large his achievements could have been if he had not had to devote a period of his reign to dealing with the consequences of his predecessor's mistakes. Be that as it may, his efforts had an effect, and he actually lifted the empire from its knees, so Hartrain can confidently be called a strong and wise ruler.