Karlian

Karlian (born Valdemar Constance) was an erinian statesman who became the 16th Grand Protector of the Erinian Commonwealth.

Despite being born as a bastard to his father, Karlian received considerable support from his family after displaying his talent and intelligence. He became a quester in the year 1085 for Ryan Wartsend, a prominent figure in the Victorian faction. Karlian took over Ryan's seat in the parliament in 1092 following the Gendelson scandal, where he quickly rose to prominence. His rhetoric was very critical of the so-called "craven protectors" of Aleritian and Troanias for their focus on mundane politics instead of militaristic expansion.

In 1102 Karlian became the leader of the Victorian faction after ousting its previous leader, John Heiman. He became the most vocal critic of the Grand Protector Troanias, becoming very popular amongst the radical factions. Through his own strengthening of the powers of parliament, Troanias received immense pressures from the right-factions to adopt Karlian as his successor, which he did in 1108. Tronias died in 1111, Karlian succeeding him.

Promising to bring back the glory of Victorian, Karlian set about to expand Erinia using military force. His invasion of the state of Frias marked the beginning of Erinian domination of Palnama. He found many other ripe Palnamese targets, encroaching on the territories of the local kingdoms and princedoms. This lead to a few annexations and the establishment of many client states, so by the end of Karlian's rule Erinia had significant influence in Palnama.

Karlian had two daughters, Anna and Isabella, who both became prominent figures in politics and the army. They managed accomplish with their father's help, who lifted most of the restrictions against women specifically for them.

Karlian died of a fever in 1118 and was succeeded by his protege and friend, Agnemian.