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Island Granhildr begins my tale's ride.
Hungry men set sail on the sea,
That the ocean might save them from misery.
Strength fed by hardship, a bitter brew,
Gave them the right to take merchants' due.
But blood sacrifice was brought to a halt:
Torvik would plunder and leave foes at fault.
A pirate he was, yet virtuous in heart,
Thus Margel and the country did start.
Daring alone won't make history shine,
Torvik is king, for his life was divine.
The heir to the throne was not the first son,
By his learning Torvik was won.
And to build a kingdom of strongest design,
King Arual made cities align.
From capitols came wealth in great store,
Clay and stone helped the soldiers of war,
But lest the spirit should wither and fade,
Margel's ruler with the Church was wed.
Years flew fast in chronicles penned:
Now Lanigiros makes his brothers bend!
Hard it is to break a stubborn will low
Even when natural talents are slow.
Then Delsahid, a warrior of fame,
Tamed icy steel in his hand's name.
But winners of armies do not always find
Women whose hearts to their power inclined.
Hateya strikes with vengeance severe,
That heads of assassins may fly and disappear.
Yet, though in war with the enemy she won,
Children and grandchildren saw their days done.
Floris remained as the heir and he led,
With worldly words, friends were spread,
Fleet and trade on the sea he restored,
Mindjin through hospitality he adored.
Lover of colors, art's devotee,
Tsar Saikam understood women's beauty.
And through nature's gradual, steady light,
In war and in peace, his mind shone bright.
Son Sillion was a wizard most grand
Under whom Robeli could not anger the land.
Magic truly is the wisest way
To swiftly change the subjects' day.
Flanaravi's grim gaze, believe me, true,
Can bind a maiden's will anew.
Though sword and word of the lord be most right,
Enemy poison escaped not his sight.
Flanaravi's grim gaze, believe me, true,
Can bind a maiden's will anew.
If sword and word of the lord be most right,
He can turn enemies into servants of light.
Guilds diverse, and courtly in grace,
Happiness is simple, Welfern saw its face.
Guards quell moods that are dangerous and wild,
Rum flows in taverns, where spirits are mild.
Raidark's gaze, distant and sovereign in might,
Looked magically into future years' light.
With him, a vain peace treaty's decree
The Dragon King dared not contest, we see.
The new monarch was an exception to rules:
Council and senate he established as tools,
Leaving Sellun's rule far behind,
As a good, happy husband he was defined.
Shinalun was free as a bird in the sky,
Persimmon festivals he let fly.
The Emperor's voice became the people's own,
Soon the throne's power was reclaimed and known.
Mistress of night was Kermaria then,
Scaring the folk with death's atmosphere again.
Her softness she hid from alien eyes,
Welcoming overseas traders' supplies.
Not all are capable of ruling with honor:
A shadow fell on Margel's grandeur.
For a nature like a hyena's greed,
Shen was granted a cruel death indeed.
Mountain hermit and mediator for elves,
Naer seemed to come from fairy tales' shelves.
To end the decay of many a year,
With the roar of dragons, he rose to steer.
Abeas plays chess with skill and art,
But life is no game, it tears apart.
The Tsar will lose many in war's red flood,
For enemy zombies won't cease shedding blood.
Abeas plays chess with skill and art,
In mind, the king holds every part.
Ancestors' victories inspire his soul,
But evil Fortune brings plague as its toll.
But the spirit lived on in Torvik's line,
Hartrain proved this truth, a sign divine.
In spring, his Welfern was torn and frayed,
At sunset, a sweet life he displayed.
Glorious knight, with a searching eye,
His hot heart aches for the people's cry.
Purian longs for justice to be won,
Senate and council shall follow till it's done.
Here is the story, though incomplete it may be,
No beginning or end for you to see.
The human race moves in waves, it is told,
In the boundless ocean, dreams they unfold.
***
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Explanations of the written text
Island Granhildr begins my tale's ride.
Hungry men set sail on the sea,
That the ocean might save them from misery.
Strength fed by hardship, a bitter brew,
Gave them the right to take merchants' due.
But blood sacrifice was brought to a halt:
Torvik would plunder and leave foes at fault.
A pirate he was, yet virtuous in heart,
Thus Margel and the country did start.
Daring alone won't make history shine,
Torvik is king, for his life was divine.
Assessment.
Of course, by modern standards, Torvik the Founder might seem a cruel man, especially at the start of his "career," but such a description makes no sense within the historical context. This ruler thought of things his contemporaries never imagined, rising above them all in spirit. Coupled with other talents, this was noted; thus, it is no surprise that he first became the leader of many tribes, then led a successful rebellion, and finally donned the crown and defined the history of these lands for centuries in a positive key.
Perhaps of all the stories in the "Chronicles of Margel," this first one is my favorite: a king who became such because he was a great warrior and because he showed people the path to new, previously unseen ideals. Of course, the support of others also counts for much; for instance, we know that His Majesty Torvik's wife, Queen Raula, matched him in charisma and kindness.
The heir to the throne was not the first son,
By his learning Torvik was won.
And to build a kingdom of strongest design,
King Arual made cities align.
From capitols came wealth in great store,
Clay and stone helped the soldiers of war,
But lest the spirit should wither and fade,
Margel's ruler with the Church was wed.
Assessment.
An investigative attitude toward the surrounding world coupled with a reverent approach to it—which was clearly strongly supported by the monarch's spouse, Queen Meyrin—are the guarantee of many successes in the long term. One must also once again note the wisdom of King Arual's father, Torvik the Founder, who did not follow the popular scheme of primogeniture; he chose the most worthy himself and gave him management experience during his own lifetime.
Now Lanigiros makes his brothers bend!
Hard it is to break a stubborn will low
Even when natural talents are slow.
Assessment.
The annals state that King Lanigiros won the civil war thanks to resources loyal to him, but I think he would hardly have kept them if not for his diligence. Genius is not something magical that appears out of nowhere; it is largely the result of precisely that stubbornness in achieving one's goals. It is sad that his wife did not share the monarch's trait; perhaps this negative example added some difficulties to his life. Although it could have been the opposite, that His Majesty worked for two: for himself, and for Queen Patricia.
Tamed icy steel in his hand's name.
But winners of armies do not always find
Women whose hearts to their power inclined.
Assessment.
It is quite obvious: sacrificing peaceful life and peaceful skills is very dangerous if you are the ruler of a large state. Thus, too great a burden fell upon Queen Lidika, and problems arose in diplomacy; although entering the textbooks of military art is also a great achievement that cannot be belittled.
That heads of assassins may fly and disappear.
Yet, though in war with the enemy she won,
Children and grandchildren saw their days done.
Assessment.
The daughter-queen behaved very similarly to her father. Having learned some lessons, or perhaps by luck, she managed to ensure her own safety and longevity, but not for her direct heirs—it is quite possible that this was the result of too strong a predominance of military tasks over peaceful ones. Fighting is normal, but continuous, constant combat operations certainly could not fail to bleed the long-suffering country dry. Nevertheless, the very fact that the queen stood firm under the onslaught of an entire military bloc and left Margel in no worse a state than it was before her is a huge achievement.
With worldly words, friends were spread,
Fleet and trade on the sea he restored,
Mindjin through hospitality he adored.
Assessment.
The long period of wars does not end, but the country takes a qualitative leap because the ruler once again becomes a versatile specialist, understanding several matters simultaneously, both military and economic. A sense of benevolence in politics also served King Floris immensely; he could not only feud to his own benefit but also conclude alliances of no less utility.
Personal affairs are a good indicator of how a monarch builds policy; his history with Queen Ixia has the same light and natural development as his successes in international negotiations.
Tsar Saikam understood women's beauty.
And through nature's gradual, steady light,
In war and in peace, his mind shone bright.
Assessment.
A monarch of romantic image, His Majesty Saikam transformed his love for the beauty surrounding him, whether botany or sculpture, into other talents needed by a king. Queen Arrosa successfully corresponded to these interests, serving as the strongest source of inspiration.
Under whom Robeli could not anger the land.
Magic truly is the wisest way
To swiftly change the subjects' day.
Assessment.
I do not wish to analyze rumors about this monarch, except to note that our entire human race has actually been engaged in the creation of other people since ancient times and on a permanent basis (though the soul and its birth by the grace of Anuzish are incomprehensible to us). In everything else, His Majesty Sillion was surprisingly perfectionist: he was a genius who turned his craft into an incredible blessing for all, without a shred of desire for anything unworthy. He improved the existence of the people entrusted to him by fate in every aspect, and worsened it in none, obviously not thinking of any power-hungry ambitions, although he could have.
Can bind a maiden's will anew.
Though sword and word of the lord be most right,
Enemy poison escaped not his sight.
Assessment.
Negative personal qualities, such as excessive despotism, can offset a person's genius and diligence. Still, King Flanaravi stood on the shoulders of titans, so he possessed enormous resources to ensure the country continued to hold a dominant position in the region, but someone else in his place would likely have fallen. Alas, this is evidenced by the end of this story: the ruler of the strongest country, having defeated all his neighbors at once, could not avoid the revenge of his enemies.
Happiness is simple, Welfern saw its face.
Guards quell moods that are dangerous and wild,
Rum flows in taverns, where spirits are mild.
Assessment.
A peculiarity of this monarch was the immense personal freedom for the people, which compensated for their political lack of freedom—a very wise move. Such a balance made the whole system unusually stable and the subjects motivated in their service. The only possible danger here lies in the citizens of the country relaxing excessively, losing their human way of thinking.
Looked magically into future years' light.
With him, a vain peace treaty's decree
The Dragon King dared not contest, we see.
Assessment.
In many ways, Emperor Raidark can be compared to another mage-monarch, King Sillion, and then it is easy to see how differently their visions for the country's future differed. Where Sillion cared exclusively for those under his command, His Majesty Raidark engaged in collecting, whether lands, artifacts, or other long-term investments. Unlike his forebear, his military power was used to achieve goals on a regular basis... But this emperor still tried to be flexible and, all other things being equal, preferred diplomacy; such an approach was mature.
Council and senate he established as tools,
Leaving Sellun's rule far behind,
As a good, happy husband he was defined.
Assessment.
It is difficult to evaluate this period except for the fact that Emperor Sellun was relatively lucky with advisor Harisen Linefront, who, while cunning at times, had his own notion of honor and ideals that forced the minister to treat his self-imposed duties responsibly rather than simply using them for selfish purposes. The same can be said about Empress Crystallia, with whom His Majesty managed to find common ground so that his soul lacked nothing.
Persimmon festivals he let fly.
The Emperor's voice became the people's own,
Soon the throne's power was reclaimed and known.
Assessment.
Any ruler relies on their authority, and authority can depend on many factors. Victories in wars, economic development—that is one path, the path of bread and glory. The path of spectacles is another, and also very effective. Emperor Shinalun was one of the people in spirit, but higher by birth, which gave him power over their minds that was not fixed in the Constitution at that time. When formal power weakened, he reclaimed what was historically due to him.
Scaring the folk with death's atmosphere again.
Her softness she hid from alien eyes,
Welcoming overseas traders' supplies.
Assessment.
Both economically and in image, Empress Kermaria was and remains a good example to emulate. Perhaps thanks to luck, or perhaps because of mind magic (forgive this little joke), Kermaria's consort king, Emerardo, complemented the ruler perfectly, especially in her economic ambitions.
A shadow fell on Margel's grandeur.
For a nature like a hyena's greed,
Shen was granted a cruel death indeed.
Assessment.
They say the exception proves the rule? In my view, this is reasonable: Empress Shen was a dark spot of sorts, but what other lineage can boast that it had no more such unworthy people? She was that very exception. Of course, her story is no less sad for it; it is not known exactly how many lives Queen Shen destroyed, including the life of her spouse.
Naer seemed to come from fairy tales' shelves.
To end the decay of many a year,
With the roar of dragons, he rose to steer.
Assessment.
In history, Emperor Naer lacks only an artifact sword given to him by a mermaid as a symbol of power over the country... Though who knows, maybe historical books decided to omit this point for brevity? Be that as it may, it is wonderful when a heroic epic turns out to be absolute reality.
But life is no game, it tears apart.
The Tsar will lose many in war's red flood,
For enemy zombies won't cease shedding blood.
Assessment.
Criticism of this emperor is too clear for me to add anything to it. Although it can be noted that among other things, His Majesty and the government of that time fell victim to bad luck... Even if one shouldn't have counted on good luck from the start.
Hartrain proved this truth, a sign divine.
In spring, his Welfern was torn and frayed,
At sunset, a sweet life he displayed.
Assessment.
It seems almost like a return to roots; a maximally dangerous situation was turned around and practically—though not entirely—exhausted thanks to the military valor, asceticism, nobility, and other personal qualities of Emperor Hartrain. Like Naer before him, Hartrain became the hero of a romantic-heroic story, only this time the heroine was his future wife, then a village girl, and subsequently the kind Queen Zamia.
No beginning or end for you to see.
The human race moves in waves, it is told,
In the boundless ocean, dreams they unfold.
Assessment.
The ancestors of Torvik the Founder did not make it into the textbooks; we do not know what kind of people they were. Our contemporary, Emperor Purian, is still waiting for his final assessment to enter the annals... Although it is already quite possible to conclude that he will be called a glorious ruler who was faithful to strict principles.
And yet, at the current point, the ballad ends, and its author harbors the modest hope that it was written accordingly to the grandiose themes touched upon.
Ballad (duplicated in diary)
Ancient times, lands fertile and wide,Island Granhildr begins my tale's ride.
Hungry men set sail on the sea,
That the ocean might save them from misery.
Strength fed by hardship, a bitter brew,
Gave them the right to take merchants' due.
But blood sacrifice was brought to a halt:
Torvik would plunder and leave foes at fault.
A pirate he was, yet virtuous in heart,
Thus Margel and the country did start.
Daring alone won't make history shine,
Torvik is king, for his life was divine.
The heir to the throne was not the first son,
By his learning Torvik was won.
And to build a kingdom of strongest design,
King Arual made cities align.
From capitols came wealth in great store,
Clay and stone helped the soldiers of war,
But lest the spirit should wither and fade,
Margel's ruler with the Church was wed.
Years flew fast in chronicles penned:
Now Lanigiros makes his brothers bend!
Hard it is to break a stubborn will low
Even when natural talents are slow.
Then Delsahid, a warrior of fame,
Tamed icy steel in his hand's name.
But winners of armies do not always find
Women whose hearts to their power inclined.
Hateya strikes with vengeance severe,
That heads of assassins may fly and disappear.
Yet, though in war with the enemy she won,
Children and grandchildren saw their days done.
Floris remained as the heir and he led,
With worldly words, friends were spread,
Fleet and trade on the sea he restored,
Mindjin through hospitality he adored.
Lover of colors, art's devotee,
Tsar Saikam understood women's beauty.
And through nature's gradual, steady light,
In war and in peace, his mind shone bright.
Son Sillion was a wizard most grand
Under whom Robeli could not anger the land.
Magic truly is the wisest way
To swiftly change the subjects' day.
Flanaravi's grim gaze, believe me, true,
Can bind a maiden's will anew.
Though sword and word of the lord be most right,
Enemy poison escaped not his sight.
Flanaravi's grim gaze, believe me, true,
Can bind a maiden's will anew.
If sword and word of the lord be most right,
He can turn enemies into servants of light.
Guilds diverse, and courtly in grace,
Happiness is simple, Welfern saw its face.
Guards quell moods that are dangerous and wild,
Rum flows in taverns, where spirits are mild.
Raidark's gaze, distant and sovereign in might,
Looked magically into future years' light.
With him, a vain peace treaty's decree
The Dragon King dared not contest, we see.
The new monarch was an exception to rules:
Council and senate he established as tools,
Leaving Sellun's rule far behind,
As a good, happy husband he was defined.
Shinalun was free as a bird in the sky,
Persimmon festivals he let fly.
The Emperor's voice became the people's own,
Soon the throne's power was reclaimed and known.
Mistress of night was Kermaria then,
Scaring the folk with death's atmosphere again.
Her softness she hid from alien eyes,
Welcoming overseas traders' supplies.
Not all are capable of ruling with honor:
A shadow fell on Margel's grandeur.
For a nature like a hyena's greed,
Shen was granted a cruel death indeed.
Mountain hermit and mediator for elves,
Naer seemed to come from fairy tales' shelves.
To end the decay of many a year,
With the roar of dragons, he rose to steer.
Abeas plays chess with skill and art,
But life is no game, it tears apart.
The Tsar will lose many in war's red flood,
For enemy zombies won't cease shedding blood.
Abeas plays chess with skill and art,
In mind, the king holds every part.
Ancestors' victories inspire his soul,
But evil Fortune brings plague as its toll.
But the spirit lived on in Torvik's line,
Hartrain proved this truth, a sign divine.
In spring, his Welfern was torn and frayed,
At sunset, a sweet life he displayed.
Glorious knight, with a searching eye,
His hot heart aches for the people's cry.
Purian longs for justice to be won,
Senate and council shall follow till it's done.
Here is the story, though incomplete it may be,
No beginning or end for you to see.
The human race moves in waves, it is told,
In the boundless ocean, dreams they unfold.
***
Sheet 2
Explanations of the written text
King Torvik the Founder
Ancient times, lands fertile and wide,Island Granhildr begins my tale's ride.
Hungry men set sail on the sea,
That the ocean might save them from misery.
Strength fed by hardship, a bitter brew,
Gave them the right to take merchants' due.
But blood sacrifice was brought to a halt:
Torvik would plunder and leave foes at fault.
A pirate he was, yet virtuous in heart,
Thus Margel and the country did start.
Daring alone won't make history shine,
Torvik is king, for his life was divine.
Assessment.
Of course, by modern standards, Torvik the Founder might seem a cruel man, especially at the start of his "career," but such a description makes no sense within the historical context. This ruler thought of things his contemporaries never imagined, rising above them all in spirit. Coupled with other talents, this was noted; thus, it is no surprise that he first became the leader of many tribes, then led a successful rebellion, and finally donned the crown and defined the history of these lands for centuries in a positive key.
Perhaps of all the stories in the "Chronicles of Margel," this first one is my favorite: a king who became such because he was a great warrior and because he showed people the path to new, previously unseen ideals. Of course, the support of others also counts for much; for instance, we know that His Majesty Torvik's wife, Queen Raula, matched him in charisma and kindness.
King Arual es Diesra
The heir to the throne was not the first son,
By his learning Torvik was won.
And to build a kingdom of strongest design,
King Arual made cities align.
From capitols came wealth in great store,
Clay and stone helped the soldiers of war,
But lest the spirit should wither and fade,
Margel's ruler with the Church was wed.
Assessment.
An investigative attitude toward the surrounding world coupled with a reverent approach to it—which was clearly strongly supported by the monarch's spouse, Queen Meyrin—are the guarantee of many successes in the long term. One must also once again note the wisdom of King Arual's father, Torvik the Founder, who did not follow the popular scheme of primogeniture; he chose the most worthy himself and gave him management experience during his own lifetime.
King Lanigiros es Diesra Arual
Years flew fast in chronicles penned:Now Lanigiros makes his brothers bend!
Hard it is to break a stubborn will low
Even when natural talents are slow.
Assessment.
The annals state that King Lanigiros won the civil war thanks to resources loyal to him, but I think he would hardly have kept them if not for his diligence. Genius is not something magical that appears out of nowhere; it is largely the result of precisely that stubbornness in achieving one's goals. It is sad that his wife did not share the monarch's trait; perhaps this negative example added some difficulties to his life. Although it could have been the opposite, that His Majesty worked for two: for himself, and for Queen Patricia.
King Delsahid es Diesra Arual
Then Delsahid, a warrior of fame,Tamed icy steel in his hand's name.
But winners of armies do not always find
Women whose hearts to their power inclined.
Assessment.
It is quite obvious: sacrificing peaceful life and peaceful skills is very dangerous if you are the ruler of a large state. Thus, too great a burden fell upon Queen Lidika, and problems arose in diplomacy; although entering the textbooks of military art is also a great achievement that cannot be belittled.
Queen Hateya es Diesra Arual
Hateya strikes with vengeance severe,That heads of assassins may fly and disappear.
Yet, though in war with the enemy she won,
Children and grandchildren saw their days done.
Assessment.
The daughter-queen behaved very similarly to her father. Having learned some lessons, or perhaps by luck, she managed to ensure her own safety and longevity, but not for her direct heirs—it is quite possible that this was the result of too strong a predominance of military tasks over peaceful ones. Fighting is normal, but continuous, constant combat operations certainly could not fail to bleed the long-suffering country dry. Nevertheless, the very fact that the queen stood firm under the onslaught of an entire military bloc and left Margel in no worse a state than it was before her is a huge achievement.
King Floris es Diesra Arual
Floris remained as the heir and he led,With worldly words, friends were spread,
Fleet and trade on the sea he restored,
Mindjin through hospitality he adored.
Assessment.
The long period of wars does not end, but the country takes a qualitative leap because the ruler once again becomes a versatile specialist, understanding several matters simultaneously, both military and economic. A sense of benevolence in politics also served King Floris immensely; he could not only feud to his own benefit but also conclude alliances of no less utility.
Personal affairs are a good indicator of how a monarch builds policy; his history with Queen Ixia has the same light and natural development as his successes in international negotiations.
King Saikam es Diesra Arual
Lover of colors, art's devotee,Tsar Saikam understood women's beauty.
And through nature's gradual, steady light,
In war and in peace, his mind shone bright.
Assessment.
A monarch of romantic image, His Majesty Saikam transformed his love for the beauty surrounding him, whether botany or sculpture, into other talents needed by a king. Queen Arrosa successfully corresponded to these interests, serving as the strongest source of inspiration.
King Sillion es Diesra Arual
Son Sillion was a wizard most grandUnder whom Robeli could not anger the land.
Magic truly is the wisest way
To swiftly change the subjects' day.
Assessment.
I do not wish to analyze rumors about this monarch, except to note that our entire human race has actually been engaged in the creation of other people since ancient times and on a permanent basis (though the soul and its birth by the grace of Anuzish are incomprehensible to us). In everything else, His Majesty Sillion was surprisingly perfectionist: he was a genius who turned his craft into an incredible blessing for all, without a shred of desire for anything unworthy. He improved the existence of the people entrusted to him by fate in every aspect, and worsened it in none, obviously not thinking of any power-hungry ambitions, although he could have.
King Flanaravi es Diesra
Flanaravi's grim gaze, believe me, true,Can bind a maiden's will anew.
Though sword and word of the lord be most right,
Enemy poison escaped not his sight.
Assessment.
Negative personal qualities, such as excessive despotism, can offset a person's genius and diligence. Still, King Flanaravi stood on the shoulders of titans, so he possessed enormous resources to ensure the country continued to hold a dominant position in the region, but someone else in his place would likely have fallen. Alas, this is evidenced by the end of this story: the ruler of the strongest country, having defeated all his neighbors at once, could not avoid the revenge of his enemies.
Emperor Welfern es Diesra Arual
Guilds diverse, and courtly in grace,Happiness is simple, Welfern saw its face.
Guards quell moods that are dangerous and wild,
Rum flows in taverns, where spirits are mild.
Assessment.
A peculiarity of this monarch was the immense personal freedom for the people, which compensated for their political lack of freedom—a very wise move. Such a balance made the whole system unusually stable and the subjects motivated in their service. The only possible danger here lies in the citizens of the country relaxing excessively, losing their human way of thinking.
Emperor Raidark es Diesra Arual
Raidark's gaze, distant and sovereign in might,Looked magically into future years' light.
With him, a vain peace treaty's decree
The Dragon King dared not contest, we see.
Assessment.
In many ways, Emperor Raidark can be compared to another mage-monarch, King Sillion, and then it is easy to see how differently their visions for the country's future differed. Where Sillion cared exclusively for those under his command, His Majesty Raidark engaged in collecting, whether lands, artifacts, or other long-term investments. Unlike his forebear, his military power was used to achieve goals on a regular basis... But this emperor still tried to be flexible and, all other things being equal, preferred diplomacy; such an approach was mature.
Emperor Sellun es Diesra Arual
The new monarch was an exception to rules:Council and senate he established as tools,
Leaving Sellun's rule far behind,
As a good, happy husband he was defined.
Assessment.
It is difficult to evaluate this period except for the fact that Emperor Sellun was relatively lucky with advisor Harisen Linefront, who, while cunning at times, had his own notion of honor and ideals that forced the minister to treat his self-imposed duties responsibly rather than simply using them for selfish purposes. The same can be said about Empress Crystallia, with whom His Majesty managed to find common ground so that his soul lacked nothing.
Emperor Shinalun es Diesra Arual
Shinalun was free as a bird in the sky,Persimmon festivals he let fly.
The Emperor's voice became the people's own,
Soon the throne's power was reclaimed and known.
Assessment.
Any ruler relies on their authority, and authority can depend on many factors. Victories in wars, economic development—that is one path, the path of bread and glory. The path of spectacles is another, and also very effective. Emperor Shinalun was one of the people in spirit, but higher by birth, which gave him power over their minds that was not fixed in the Constitution at that time. When formal power weakened, he reclaimed what was historically due to him.
Empress Kermaria es Diesra Arual
Mistress of night was Kermaria then,Scaring the folk with death's atmosphere again.
Her softness she hid from alien eyes,
Welcoming overseas traders' supplies.
Assessment.
Both economically and in image, Empress Kermaria was and remains a good example to emulate. Perhaps thanks to luck, or perhaps because of mind magic (forgive this little joke), Kermaria's consort king, Emerardo, complemented the ruler perfectly, especially in her economic ambitions.
Empress Shen es Diesra Arual
Not all are capable of ruling with honor:A shadow fell on Margel's grandeur.
For a nature like a hyena's greed,
Shen was granted a cruel death indeed.
Assessment.
They say the exception proves the rule? In my view, this is reasonable: Empress Shen was a dark spot of sorts, but what other lineage can boast that it had no more such unworthy people? She was that very exception. Of course, her story is no less sad for it; it is not known exactly how many lives Queen Shen destroyed, including the life of her spouse.
Emperor Naer es Diesra Arual
Mountain hermit and mediator for elves,Naer seemed to come from fairy tales' shelves.
To end the decay of many a year,
With the roar of dragons, he rose to steer.
Assessment.
In history, Emperor Naer lacks only an artifact sword given to him by a mermaid as a symbol of power over the country... Though who knows, maybe historical books decided to omit this point for brevity? Be that as it may, it is wonderful when a heroic epic turns out to be absolute reality.
Emperor Abeas es Diesra Arual
Abeas plays chess with skill and art,But life is no game, it tears apart.
The Tsar will lose many in war's red flood,
For enemy zombies won't cease shedding blood.
Assessment.
Criticism of this emperor is too clear for me to add anything to it. Although it can be noted that among other things, His Majesty and the government of that time fell victim to bad luck... Even if one shouldn't have counted on good luck from the start.
Emperor Hartrain es Diesra Arual
But the spirit lived on in Torvik's line,Hartrain proved this truth, a sign divine.
In spring, his Welfern was torn and frayed,
At sunset, a sweet life he displayed.
Assessment.
It seems almost like a return to roots; a maximally dangerous situation was turned around and practically—though not entirely—exhausted thanks to the military valor, asceticism, nobility, and other personal qualities of Emperor Hartrain. Like Naer before him, Hartrain became the hero of a romantic-heroic story, only this time the heroine was his future wife, then a village girl, and subsequently the kind Queen Zamia.
Ending
Here is the story, though incomplete it may be,No beginning or end for you to see.
The human race moves in waves, it is told,
In the boundless ocean, dreams they unfold.
Assessment.
The ancestors of Torvik the Founder did not make it into the textbooks; we do not know what kind of people they were. Our contemporary, Emperor Purian, is still waiting for his final assessment to enter the annals... Although it is already quite possible to conclude that he will be called a glorious ruler who was faithful to strict principles.
And yet, at the current point, the ballad ends, and its author harbors the modest hope that it was written accordingly to the grandiose themes touched upon.