Victorian

Victorian (born Albert An Stenberg) was an erinian statesman and general who became the 7th Grand Protector of Erinia. Generally considered one of the greatest rulers of the western world, Victorian saw the Erinian Commonwealth expand to more than double its size by the end of his rule.

With the help of his loyal general and friend Krugene Finnicson, he conquered the old kingdoms of Taparsis, Maltary and the Republic of Selvia. These states had the previous century been the foremost states in Dovania. With these conquests, Victorian thrust Erinia into the spotlight as the supreme hegemon of the continent and put it on the path of uniting the western world.

He and his generals greatly innovated the army, pioneering concepts such as musket firing, army formations and the usage of artillery. The army during his rule experienced an astonishing ratio of victories and defeats by a margin of 67-3.

Victorian also oversaw the creation of the Colonial Senate, where the republics of the western continents would elect their representatives separately from the parliament in Erinia. This established the colonies as separate from the Commonwealth proper, operating more in a way resembling vassal states.

Victorian died of boiling disease in 1041 at the age of 72. He was briefly succeeded by his loyal general, Finnic Danielson, who became known as Castorian.