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I - Torvik the Founder
I really liked this historical figure! Firstly, it's obvious that he was a great leader who inspired everyone by his example. Secondly, he was a very strong warrior and tore through all his enemies! Thirdly, he thought of his people when he decided to colonize warmer and more fertile lands than that piece of frozen earth that was Granhildr. And fourthly, he must have been incredibly handsome! I confess, his turbulent youth, full of danger and battles, resonates with me; sometimes I just want to do something wild! But it's heartening that he was a merciful man and did not kill without need, and also that he eventually settled down and realized there are things in the world more important than adrenaline! He worked very hard and achieved a great deal on his own, which undoubtedly deserves every respect. Also, he played it very cleverly with Sidgmort, choosing not to enter into conflict immediately, but instead sparking a civil war against the Sidgmort aristocrats! This was a very correct and far-sighted move, which undoubtedly characterizes him as an excellent strategist! The only thing I don't like is that his wife was a simple housewife, lost in his greatness; I think with a worthy partner and a comrade-in-arms, he would have achieved much more. But let's chalk that up to ancient and dark times.
10/10
II - Arual es Diesra
In every respect, a most wonderful ruler! Torvik did absolutely the right thing by giving the throne not to the eldest of his children, but to the one most involved in the life of the state! The father did all the dirty work, and the minimum task for the son was not to squander his achievements—and he didn't just avoid squandering them, he multiplied them! Thanks to Arual, Welfern became the powerful and influential state it is today. He laid all the foundations of our way of life; he paid great attention to the development of both the country as a whole and its citizens. After all, the well-being of a state is largely determined by the people who live in it, and in the not-yet-empire of those years, obviously, there lived very educated people, deeply revering the gods and endowed with all the rights and opportunities of a free person! Undoubtedly, Arual was helped by Mother Anuzish herself; it is no wonder he turned to her in his prayers. And his family life only emphasizes his respect for his people and confidence in the equality of all before the gods, for he married a simple shepherdess, who later managed to become the head of the church! A wonderful successor to Torvik's cause, who brought the empire to a qualitatively new level, and whose words were matched by his deeds.
10/10
III - Lanigiros es Diesra Arual
Not everyone is meant to be as cool as Torvik and Arual... oh, not everyone... It seems to me that Lanigiros was wrong to try and keep up with his great ancestors; he would have been better off developing his own talents. Perhaps then there wouldn't have been such a mess after Arual's death, because of course, who wanted to see a mere imitator on the throne. On one hand, he is certainly commendable for being able to use power and resources to secure his position, but on the other, he definitely was not an outstanding ruler; thanks at least that he didn't turn Welfern into total chaos and preserved the state. Obviously, he was a pretty smart guy who chose very successful role models, but that is clearly not enough to become outstanding.
4/10
IV - Delsahid es Diesra Arual
As a warrior, he had no equal! Not surprising, he dedicated all his youth to the art of war. It is a lie that he loved only himself and his daughter—he loved himself, his daughter, and a good fight! Welfern was very lucky that he specifically was leading the country when Vallen attacked us, for it is unknown how everything would have gone if someone less experienced in war had been at the helm! Separately, it's great that Delsahid had a wonderful wife who could hold the state together while the monarch himself fought on the front lines, like a true leader and commander of the army. It is very sad that Delsahid was killed during the signing of the peace treaty and could not enjoy a peaceful life, although, I think, a peaceful life would not have been to his taste. Still, it seems wrong that this valiant warrior died not in honest combat, but from the treacherous attack of an assassin.
7/10
V - Hateya es Diesra Arual
She is incredibly cool! To take up the baton from her warlike father at a fairly young age, continue the war against a very serious opponent—not just one, but a union of states—and ultimately rub their noses in it is worth a lot! I am admired by her determination, will to win, and unyielding nature; I will definitely follow her example! She is a wonderful leader, an incredibly effective commander, a very clever tactician and strategist, ruthless to her enemies and going until the end! She knew what she wanted and achieved it with all her might. I believe she avenged her father worthily; the Vallenians should have stopped messing around and signed that treaty immediately. Serves you right, eat your heart out; you thought a girl in her early twenties couldn't sort out the mess? Think again. And her peculiar collection subtly hints that Hateya was into girls, heh-heh. I don't judge at all! I just think it's a rather interesting detail. I think the churchmen would say that Hateya had too strong a masculine side, but it seems to me she was simply a daddy's girl and shared his worldview and interests. After all, it's no wonder Mother Anuzish gave people free will and reason so they could choose their own path, and if they had tried to raise a feminine side in Hateya, we might have lost one of the most talented commanders and greatest rulers in the history of Welfern.
10/10
VI - Floris es Diesra Arual
Now this is what I would call "Healthy Person Lanigiros." He was also somewhat in the shadow of his predecessors, but he didn't try to emulate or copy them; instead, he went his own way, immersed himself in his hobbies, turned them to the benefit of his country, and achieved a lot in this field! He made our empire as influential at sea as it was on land—paying a bit of respect to the memory of his ancestors, so to speak. For variety, he traded and befriended neighbors instead of only fighting, and that's correct, because Welfern needed rest and peacetime. True, Vallen still got beaten up on the sly, but Floris helped the Mindjins and gained a loyal ally in them! And he didn't offend Lauria either. I believe it was very noble of him to make efforts to help people who had lost their homes. I believe that Floris as an emperor is wonderful—a good man, a talented diplomat, not a fool in war, smart, kind, and engaged in his favorite activity while developing his country... If only everyone could be like him!
10/10
VII - Saikam es Diesra Arual
A very intelligent and educated man who devoted much time to his hobbies and creativity! One cannot underestimate the power of art, and it is pleasant to know that this ruler contributed to the cultural life of the country. It is worth noting his excellent, albeit somewhat one-sided, taste in women. Though, if he cared so much about the heir's health, he probably could have chosen a more distant relative—I've heard that close-relative marriages can lead to various diseases in children! It's good that marrying relatives didn't become a tradition among Welfern monarchs, as happens in some other countries. But his wife was a beauty, that much is true. It's also evident that he wasn't particularly interested in governing the country, although overall he didn't do so badly, and he was a good ruler, and a decent commander. Well, what can you do, not everyone has a soul for politics and public life. Of course, a king who works for the public is much better than a recluse king, but Saikam still handled his job, even if he wasn't as genius a warrior as Delsahid or Hateya.
7/10
VIII - Sillion es Diesra Arual
The most legendary sorcerer-king! One of the most powerful mages in the history of Welfern and, probably, the entire world! I don't even have words for how stunning he is! He didn't just become a powerful mage, but generously shared his knowledge, invested in the development of magic in the world, and also cared that his subjects lived better, using magic to simplify their lives! It's also great that he was close to the people, communicating with ordinary folk. No wonder he was so loved and revered. The story with his wife is very murky, though, but who can figure out these mages? Maybe he just enlarged her breasts with magic, and then people just made things up about homunculi and such. Sillion surely had envious people too, they just couldn't do anything to him except spread vile rumors.
10/10
IX - Flanaravi es Diesra Arual
Living proof that even great people like Sillion are prone to making mistakes. Flanaravi inherited a prosperous, peaceful kingdom, but apparently, he found it boring and decided to go to war. He even turned the Mindjins against him, whom his ancestor had actually helped settle here! He stirred up all the neighbors. Apparently, the glory of Delsahid and Hateya haunted him, but they, unlike him, did not act as aggressors and conquerors. And no, the fact that he emerged victorious does not excuse him; on the contrary, it only makes it worse. Some place like Mindjin or Villia could have joined our empire peacefully, amicably, but someone decided it would be great to shed more blood. Yeah, perhaps it's for the best that Flanaravi decided to start a little war; if he had focused on internal policy, there would have been mass repressions and executions for crossing the street in the wrong place... And the story with his wife is just the icing on the cake—an offer that cannot be refused, uh-huh, since she was his subject, he just had to use his power and leave the poor girl no choice... At least he had enough conscience to provide a decent life, so thanks for that.
2/10
X - Welfern es Diesra Arual
On one hand, he had a simply excellent start to his reign—a bunch of repressions, mass executions, so to speak, finishing what his father started. On the other—he made an invaluable contribution to the cultural life of the country, developed various guilds, theaters, casinos, and even managed to legalize prostitution. A man of many talents, quite versatile! I cannot help but appreciate the freedom he gave the citizens of the empire, and notably, without compromising security. In those years, anyone could find themselves in almost any pursuit; much was accessible, and many had a wonderful choice of professions and leisure for every taste. Heck, Welfern himself was quite the prankster, judging by the book "69", heh-heh. I think he, more than anyone, valued and loved all kinds of interesting leisure, both vertical and horizontal, and made sure his subjects could also appreciate all his favorite things. The beginning of his reign was quite something, but otherwise—our empire rightfully bears his name.
7/10
XI - Raidark es Diesra Arual
Another sorcerer-king in the noble family of Welfern monarchs! I wonder, was he a Lunarian half-blood or did Sillion really conjure up something interesting back in the day? We'll likely never know for sure, but it's quite curious to think about. Either way, Raidark also dreamed of expanding the empire and conquests, but I get the impression that he acted less destructively than Flanaravi—perhaps because he knew not only how to fight, but also how to negotiate! Or maybe because he was as powerful a mage as Sillion, and nobody wanted to anger him unnecessarily. My favorite story is how he conquered Elysia and convinced the dragons to join our empire! I'm sure a silver tongue worked here, although it was probably backed up by a couple of killer arguments in the form of fireballs or ice bolts. It's a pity there's so little information; I'm sure it was something breathtaking. Regardless, despite the fact that Raidark acted as another conqueror and aggressor, he had the wit, style, diplomacy, and resources to make the annexation of new territories a valuable acquisition rather than a catastrophe with a heap of problems!
6/10
XII - Sellun es Diesra Arual
Probably the happiest emperor in the history of Welfern, because not for a single day did he have a headache over how to better arrange the state. Instead, he completely surrendered to his hobbies, forgetting everything else in the world. I think it was on the basis of creativity that he and his wife got along so well, and possibly on the basis that they were married to each other in a voluntary-compulsory manner and became comrades in misfortune. As a ruler, Sellun was purely for show, but on the other hand, he harmed no one, was a creative person, and lived a peaceful life, and his "reign" fell upon a very calm period, so I have no particular complaints about him either.
4/10
XIII - Shinalun es Diesra Arual
One of my favorite emperors! First, he won the love of the common people, and then, on the sly, snatched power back for himself when the council and senate got embroiled in a stupid war with Zimivia—did everything right! And he partied to the fullest, it's a joy to read about; strange that he didn't publish his own version of the legendary "69". Pity that after him they stopped holding the "Golden Persimmon," I would have loved to participate in such a festival! I would have looked at others and shown myself. Our emperor was a cheerful man and quite the prankster, but he didn't forget about pressing matters either! He returned power to his family, finally dealt with the Skrymes, and took the cultural life of the country to a new level.
10/10
XIV - Kermaria es Diesra Arual
Probably one of the most striking female rulers! We already had sorcerer-kings, and now a sorceress-queen appeared! And what's most interesting is that she differed significantly from previous mages on the throne! If Sillion fussed over the well-being of the citizens, and Raidark expanded our borders, then Kermaria improved trade and shipping! I consider this a very correct and useful endeavor; trade and economy are very important for the prosperity of a state. It seems to me she tried to make Welfern richer, not only through trade, but also because she decided to annex the dwarves, and, like Raidark, acted very competently with them and made sure to turn them into allies! And she chose a husband to match; I think he helped her greatly! I was very touched by her love for soft toys; it's funny to think that a powerful dark sorceress slept with a pink plush bear. Once again proving that nothing human is alien to anyone!
10/10
XV - Shen es Diesra Arual
Despite her bad reputation, I mostly feel pity for her. The whole country hated her, she was used, manipulated, had sticks put in her spokes; she had a bunch of lovers, but no one who truly loved her. I cannot help but see myself in her, for I also have a terrible temper, and not from an easy life. And if I was able to change for the better thanks to love and support, maybe for Shen everything wasn't so hopeless either? Could it be that in all of Welfern there wasn't a single person who could see behind the flighty, capricious, and dissolute empress a miserable fourteen-year-old girl, hated and despised by everyone around her? Judging from the perspective of history, she is a real disgrace to the dynasty, but I see here only the tragedy of a broken person. Even two broken people, if we count her husband, who became a victim of circumstances. Who knows? Perhaps, with proper support, she could have been one of the best rulers of Welfern. Or perhaps, a Flanaravi 2.0 would have emerged, but that is a very sad thought. Perhaps I believe in people too much, but I want to think that Shen's story could have ended differently.
3/10
XVI - Naer es Diesra Arual
Good lad and a handsome one; first he befriended the Lunarians and dragons, and then he showed up in the empire, probably on a white horse, and beautifully put an end to the internal strife, and for good measure cemented friendship with the long-ears (I wonder, does that definition sound too racist? I meant nothing bad!). And then he followed the established path of engaging in conquests and foreign policy; apparently, he didn't particularly like it inside his home country, ha-ha. However, I cannot judge, for he built diplomatic bridges by sticking up for Calcite, worried about trade by founding Marcell, and generally came to success. Apparently, sitting in the mountains throughout his youth and gaining wisdom was not in vain. I wonder what Helm did to displease him? Or conversely, pleased him? But Lunaria certainly pleased him, especially the Lunarian women, apparently. I don't judge, though. I don't know, after the catastrophe that was Shen's reign, one could have ruled more calmly; on the other hand, he reached an amicable agreement with the pointy-ears, and overall everything went relatively smoothly for him, and the man's life was fun, saturated, rich in adventures and travels—one can only be happy for him.
8/10
XVII - Abeas es Diesra Arual
Super-intelligence, just super-intelligence! He could have taken Welfern, Shinalun, Floris, or even Saikam as a role model, for goodness sake! We would have had guilds of chess players, checkers players, mahjong players, and many other scary words. That would have been great! But no, he decided he was the new Raidark or Naer. He wanted glory, achievements, to enter history! Well, he got glory and achievements—"The Biggest Blunder Emperor in the World" is also an achievement. And he didn't so much enter history as stumble into it. A small victorious war, what could go wrong? Put two countries under attack, left Welfern with a powder keg on its border and nearly collapsed, and Nephyria ended up being wiped out root and branch by a local half-baked sorcerer-king. I cannot imagine how angelic the patience of his spouse was, who didn't turn away from him even after such a catastrophe; now that is a truly holy woman.
1/10
XVIII - Hartrain es Diesra Arual
I believe he is a hero, and if a monument hasn't been erected to him yet, it needs to be fixed urgently! The man didn't inherit a country, but a complete mess, which was created with such diligence first by his father, and then by the senate and council. I don't want to imagine what it cost Hartrain to restore order, how many hundreds of sleepless nights and kilometers of frayed nerves are on his account; he literally laid down his life to restore Welfern, and most importantly—not in vain! Thanks to him, our country did not vanish from the face of Anuzish, but rose from the ruins! Eh, and if he could achieve such results in a devastated state, it's scary to think where we would be now if he had had a healthy Welfern at his disposal from the start. Hartrain performed a true feat. And the sweet and romantic story of meeting his spouse only adorns the biography of an already most worthy ruler.
10/10
I - Torvik the Founder
I really liked this historical figure! Firstly, it's obvious that he was a great leader who inspired everyone by his example. Secondly, he was a very strong warrior and tore through all his enemies! Thirdly, he thought of his people when he decided to colonize warmer and more fertile lands than that piece of frozen earth that was Granhildr. And fourthly, he must have been incredibly handsome! I confess, his turbulent youth, full of danger and battles, resonates with me; sometimes I just want to do something wild! But it's heartening that he was a merciful man and did not kill without need, and also that he eventually settled down and realized there are things in the world more important than adrenaline! He worked very hard and achieved a great deal on his own, which undoubtedly deserves every respect. Also, he played it very cleverly with Sidgmort, choosing not to enter into conflict immediately, but instead sparking a civil war against the Sidgmort aristocrats! This was a very correct and far-sighted move, which undoubtedly characterizes him as an excellent strategist! The only thing I don't like is that his wife was a simple housewife, lost in his greatness; I think with a worthy partner and a comrade-in-arms, he would have achieved much more. But let's chalk that up to ancient and dark times.
10/10
II - Arual es Diesra
In every respect, a most wonderful ruler! Torvik did absolutely the right thing by giving the throne not to the eldest of his children, but to the one most involved in the life of the state! The father did all the dirty work, and the minimum task for the son was not to squander his achievements—and he didn't just avoid squandering them, he multiplied them! Thanks to Arual, Welfern became the powerful and influential state it is today. He laid all the foundations of our way of life; he paid great attention to the development of both the country as a whole and its citizens. After all, the well-being of a state is largely determined by the people who live in it, and in the not-yet-empire of those years, obviously, there lived very educated people, deeply revering the gods and endowed with all the rights and opportunities of a free person! Undoubtedly, Arual was helped by Mother Anuzish herself; it is no wonder he turned to her in his prayers. And his family life only emphasizes his respect for his people and confidence in the equality of all before the gods, for he married a simple shepherdess, who later managed to become the head of the church! A wonderful successor to Torvik's cause, who brought the empire to a qualitatively new level, and whose words were matched by his deeds.
10/10
III - Lanigiros es Diesra Arual
Not everyone is meant to be as cool as Torvik and Arual... oh, not everyone... It seems to me that Lanigiros was wrong to try and keep up with his great ancestors; he would have been better off developing his own talents. Perhaps then there wouldn't have been such a mess after Arual's death, because of course, who wanted to see a mere imitator on the throne. On one hand, he is certainly commendable for being able to use power and resources to secure his position, but on the other, he definitely was not an outstanding ruler; thanks at least that he didn't turn Welfern into total chaos and preserved the state. Obviously, he was a pretty smart guy who chose very successful role models, but that is clearly not enough to become outstanding.
4/10
IV - Delsahid es Diesra Arual
As a warrior, he had no equal! Not surprising, he dedicated all his youth to the art of war. It is a lie that he loved only himself and his daughter—he loved himself, his daughter, and a good fight! Welfern was very lucky that he specifically was leading the country when Vallen attacked us, for it is unknown how everything would have gone if someone less experienced in war had been at the helm! Separately, it's great that Delsahid had a wonderful wife who could hold the state together while the monarch himself fought on the front lines, like a true leader and commander of the army. It is very sad that Delsahid was killed during the signing of the peace treaty and could not enjoy a peaceful life, although, I think, a peaceful life would not have been to his taste. Still, it seems wrong that this valiant warrior died not in honest combat, but from the treacherous attack of an assassin.
7/10
V - Hateya es Diesra Arual
She is incredibly cool! To take up the baton from her warlike father at a fairly young age, continue the war against a very serious opponent—not just one, but a union of states—and ultimately rub their noses in it is worth a lot! I am admired by her determination, will to win, and unyielding nature; I will definitely follow her example! She is a wonderful leader, an incredibly effective commander, a very clever tactician and strategist, ruthless to her enemies and going until the end! She knew what she wanted and achieved it with all her might. I believe she avenged her father worthily; the Vallenians should have stopped messing around and signed that treaty immediately. Serves you right, eat your heart out; you thought a girl in her early twenties couldn't sort out the mess? Think again. And her peculiar collection subtly hints that Hateya was into girls, heh-heh. I don't judge at all! I just think it's a rather interesting detail. I think the churchmen would say that Hateya had too strong a masculine side, but it seems to me she was simply a daddy's girl and shared his worldview and interests. After all, it's no wonder Mother Anuzish gave people free will and reason so they could choose their own path, and if they had tried to raise a feminine side in Hateya, we might have lost one of the most talented commanders and greatest rulers in the history of Welfern.
10/10
VI - Floris es Diesra Arual
Now this is what I would call "Healthy Person Lanigiros." He was also somewhat in the shadow of his predecessors, but he didn't try to emulate or copy them; instead, he went his own way, immersed himself in his hobbies, turned them to the benefit of his country, and achieved a lot in this field! He made our empire as influential at sea as it was on land—paying a bit of respect to the memory of his ancestors, so to speak. For variety, he traded and befriended neighbors instead of only fighting, and that's correct, because Welfern needed rest and peacetime. True, Vallen still got beaten up on the sly, but Floris helped the Mindjins and gained a loyal ally in them! And he didn't offend Lauria either. I believe it was very noble of him to make efforts to help people who had lost their homes. I believe that Floris as an emperor is wonderful—a good man, a talented diplomat, not a fool in war, smart, kind, and engaged in his favorite activity while developing his country... If only everyone could be like him!
10/10
VII - Saikam es Diesra Arual
A very intelligent and educated man who devoted much time to his hobbies and creativity! One cannot underestimate the power of art, and it is pleasant to know that this ruler contributed to the cultural life of the country. It is worth noting his excellent, albeit somewhat one-sided, taste in women. Though, if he cared so much about the heir's health, he probably could have chosen a more distant relative—I've heard that close-relative marriages can lead to various diseases in children! It's good that marrying relatives didn't become a tradition among Welfern monarchs, as happens in some other countries. But his wife was a beauty, that much is true. It's also evident that he wasn't particularly interested in governing the country, although overall he didn't do so badly, and he was a good ruler, and a decent commander. Well, what can you do, not everyone has a soul for politics and public life. Of course, a king who works for the public is much better than a recluse king, but Saikam still handled his job, even if he wasn't as genius a warrior as Delsahid or Hateya.
7/10
VIII - Sillion es Diesra Arual
The most legendary sorcerer-king! One of the most powerful mages in the history of Welfern and, probably, the entire world! I don't even have words for how stunning he is! He didn't just become a powerful mage, but generously shared his knowledge, invested in the development of magic in the world, and also cared that his subjects lived better, using magic to simplify their lives! It's also great that he was close to the people, communicating with ordinary folk. No wonder he was so loved and revered. The story with his wife is very murky, though, but who can figure out these mages? Maybe he just enlarged her breasts with magic, and then people just made things up about homunculi and such. Sillion surely had envious people too, they just couldn't do anything to him except spread vile rumors.
10/10
IX - Flanaravi es Diesra Arual
Living proof that even great people like Sillion are prone to making mistakes. Flanaravi inherited a prosperous, peaceful kingdom, but apparently, he found it boring and decided to go to war. He even turned the Mindjins against him, whom his ancestor had actually helped settle here! He stirred up all the neighbors. Apparently, the glory of Delsahid and Hateya haunted him, but they, unlike him, did not act as aggressors and conquerors. And no, the fact that he emerged victorious does not excuse him; on the contrary, it only makes it worse. Some place like Mindjin or Villia could have joined our empire peacefully, amicably, but someone decided it would be great to shed more blood. Yeah, perhaps it's for the best that Flanaravi decided to start a little war; if he had focused on internal policy, there would have been mass repressions and executions for crossing the street in the wrong place... And the story with his wife is just the icing on the cake—an offer that cannot be refused, uh-huh, since she was his subject, he just had to use his power and leave the poor girl no choice... At least he had enough conscience to provide a decent life, so thanks for that.
2/10
X - Welfern es Diesra Arual
On one hand, he had a simply excellent start to his reign—a bunch of repressions, mass executions, so to speak, finishing what his father started. On the other—he made an invaluable contribution to the cultural life of the country, developed various guilds, theaters, casinos, and even managed to legalize prostitution. A man of many talents, quite versatile! I cannot help but appreciate the freedom he gave the citizens of the empire, and notably, without compromising security. In those years, anyone could find themselves in almost any pursuit; much was accessible, and many had a wonderful choice of professions and leisure for every taste. Heck, Welfern himself was quite the prankster, judging by the book "69", heh-heh. I think he, more than anyone, valued and loved all kinds of interesting leisure, both vertical and horizontal, and made sure his subjects could also appreciate all his favorite things. The beginning of his reign was quite something, but otherwise—our empire rightfully bears his name.
7/10
XI - Raidark es Diesra Arual
Another sorcerer-king in the noble family of Welfern monarchs! I wonder, was he a Lunarian half-blood or did Sillion really conjure up something interesting back in the day? We'll likely never know for sure, but it's quite curious to think about. Either way, Raidark also dreamed of expanding the empire and conquests, but I get the impression that he acted less destructively than Flanaravi—perhaps because he knew not only how to fight, but also how to negotiate! Or maybe because he was as powerful a mage as Sillion, and nobody wanted to anger him unnecessarily. My favorite story is how he conquered Elysia and convinced the dragons to join our empire! I'm sure a silver tongue worked here, although it was probably backed up by a couple of killer arguments in the form of fireballs or ice bolts. It's a pity there's so little information; I'm sure it was something breathtaking. Regardless, despite the fact that Raidark acted as another conqueror and aggressor, he had the wit, style, diplomacy, and resources to make the annexation of new territories a valuable acquisition rather than a catastrophe with a heap of problems!
6/10
XII - Sellun es Diesra Arual
Probably the happiest emperor in the history of Welfern, because not for a single day did he have a headache over how to better arrange the state. Instead, he completely surrendered to his hobbies, forgetting everything else in the world. I think it was on the basis of creativity that he and his wife got along so well, and possibly on the basis that they were married to each other in a voluntary-compulsory manner and became comrades in misfortune. As a ruler, Sellun was purely for show, but on the other hand, he harmed no one, was a creative person, and lived a peaceful life, and his "reign" fell upon a very calm period, so I have no particular complaints about him either.
4/10
XIII - Shinalun es Diesra Arual
One of my favorite emperors! First, he won the love of the common people, and then, on the sly, snatched power back for himself when the council and senate got embroiled in a stupid war with Zimivia—did everything right! And he partied to the fullest, it's a joy to read about; strange that he didn't publish his own version of the legendary "69". Pity that after him they stopped holding the "Golden Persimmon," I would have loved to participate in such a festival! I would have looked at others and shown myself. Our emperor was a cheerful man and quite the prankster, but he didn't forget about pressing matters either! He returned power to his family, finally dealt with the Skrymes, and took the cultural life of the country to a new level.
10/10
XIV - Kermaria es Diesra Arual
Probably one of the most striking female rulers! We already had sorcerer-kings, and now a sorceress-queen appeared! And what's most interesting is that she differed significantly from previous mages on the throne! If Sillion fussed over the well-being of the citizens, and Raidark expanded our borders, then Kermaria improved trade and shipping! I consider this a very correct and useful endeavor; trade and economy are very important for the prosperity of a state. It seems to me she tried to make Welfern richer, not only through trade, but also because she decided to annex the dwarves, and, like Raidark, acted very competently with them and made sure to turn them into allies! And she chose a husband to match; I think he helped her greatly! I was very touched by her love for soft toys; it's funny to think that a powerful dark sorceress slept with a pink plush bear. Once again proving that nothing human is alien to anyone!
10/10
XV - Shen es Diesra Arual
Despite her bad reputation, I mostly feel pity for her. The whole country hated her, she was used, manipulated, had sticks put in her spokes; she had a bunch of lovers, but no one who truly loved her. I cannot help but see myself in her, for I also have a terrible temper, and not from an easy life. And if I was able to change for the better thanks to love and support, maybe for Shen everything wasn't so hopeless either? Could it be that in all of Welfern there wasn't a single person who could see behind the flighty, capricious, and dissolute empress a miserable fourteen-year-old girl, hated and despised by everyone around her? Judging from the perspective of history, she is a real disgrace to the dynasty, but I see here only the tragedy of a broken person. Even two broken people, if we count her husband, who became a victim of circumstances. Who knows? Perhaps, with proper support, she could have been one of the best rulers of Welfern. Or perhaps, a Flanaravi 2.0 would have emerged, but that is a very sad thought. Perhaps I believe in people too much, but I want to think that Shen's story could have ended differently.
3/10
XVI - Naer es Diesra Arual
Good lad and a handsome one; first he befriended the Lunarians and dragons, and then he showed up in the empire, probably on a white horse, and beautifully put an end to the internal strife, and for good measure cemented friendship with the long-ears (I wonder, does that definition sound too racist? I meant nothing bad!). And then he followed the established path of engaging in conquests and foreign policy; apparently, he didn't particularly like it inside his home country, ha-ha. However, I cannot judge, for he built diplomatic bridges by sticking up for Calcite, worried about trade by founding Marcell, and generally came to success. Apparently, sitting in the mountains throughout his youth and gaining wisdom was not in vain. I wonder what Helm did to displease him? Or conversely, pleased him? But Lunaria certainly pleased him, especially the Lunarian women, apparently. I don't judge, though. I don't know, after the catastrophe that was Shen's reign, one could have ruled more calmly; on the other hand, he reached an amicable agreement with the pointy-ears, and overall everything went relatively smoothly for him, and the man's life was fun, saturated, rich in adventures and travels—one can only be happy for him.
8/10
XVII - Abeas es Diesra Arual
Super-intelligence, just super-intelligence! He could have taken Welfern, Shinalun, Floris, or even Saikam as a role model, for goodness sake! We would have had guilds of chess players, checkers players, mahjong players, and many other scary words. That would have been great! But no, he decided he was the new Raidark or Naer. He wanted glory, achievements, to enter history! Well, he got glory and achievements—"The Biggest Blunder Emperor in the World" is also an achievement. And he didn't so much enter history as stumble into it. A small victorious war, what could go wrong? Put two countries under attack, left Welfern with a powder keg on its border and nearly collapsed, and Nephyria ended up being wiped out root and branch by a local half-baked sorcerer-king. I cannot imagine how angelic the patience of his spouse was, who didn't turn away from him even after such a catastrophe; now that is a truly holy woman.
1/10
XVIII - Hartrain es Diesra Arual
I believe he is a hero, and if a monument hasn't been erected to him yet, it needs to be fixed urgently! The man didn't inherit a country, but a complete mess, which was created with such diligence first by his father, and then by the senate and council. I don't want to imagine what it cost Hartrain to restore order, how many hundreds of sleepless nights and kilometers of frayed nerves are on his account; he literally laid down his life to restore Welfern, and most importantly—not in vain! Thanks to him, our country did not vanish from the face of Anuzish, but rose from the ruins! Eh, and if he could achieve such results in a devastated state, it's scary to think where we would be now if he had had a healthy Welfern at his disposal from the start. Hartrain performed a true feat. And the sweet and romantic story of meeting his spouse only adorns the biography of an already most worthy ruler.
10/10
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