The first of the Elven Empire. Truvair helped established the elves as dominant by annexing the Greylands and carving the Argent Pass. Often considered the best ruler of the Empire, he set a custom that former rulers sit on a council known as the Cambium that advise the new ruler. It was once illegal to name children 'Truvair' as it might diminish the legacy of this great king.
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Elven Empire
A Working idea of rulership during the Elven Empire. This list is not definite if canon at all. Instead, it's just a way to organize ideas and plot the ebb and flow of imperial rule.
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Birth of an Empire
Truvair the Grand
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Out of the Greylands
Partia/Tenso
Era beginning/endSecond known imperial ruler, Partia's rule was somewhat unpopular as Truvair set a high standard. This was compounded by resistance by the races north of the Argent Pass from eventual elven occupation. Partia shared her rule with her general and first husband Tenso. They are the only two imperials to have equal, consensual rulership both conceding to the Cambium after securing the Pass and constructing Fort Mephistal to maintain their position
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Opening of the East (Union of Three)
Trobarclus (Trobarcl the Uniter)
One of the last rulers of the first stanza of the Elven Empire, Trobarclus's greatest contribution to imperial history is the alliance of Halfling, Human, and Dragonborn to destroy the Berylfolk armadas, retake the Catseye, Median and Beryl Island. Trobarclus suffered internal pushback from the Cambium during the conflict, fearing the conflict would seed animosity in the East and create a dooming rivalry with the Dragonborn.
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The Slow Fall of the Elves
Otway
One of the last rulers in the third stanza, Otway was a renowned general and accomplished tactician. After climbing to rule, his rule is most well known for refusing to end. Instead, Otway insisted that his new city/state (named after himself) is separating from the empire. The ruler-elect, instead of going to war, named Otway viceroy of Oren and ignored Otway's insistence of sovereignty. Many consider this the first signal of the Fall of the Elven Empire.
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Into the West
Paignh the Weeping
The last known official ruler of the Elven Empire, Paingh notoriously dissolved imperial rule in Oren to refocus on his people. While considered a great person, he is not well remembered for ruling as he is for comforting the sorrowful, often openly weeping in public. It is thought that he conceded his rule after the Panic in Kailia, but it is uncertain if the Cambium ever elected another ruler or if they too dissolved.