Erinianus

Erinianus (born Quenlin Xander) was an erinian general and statesman who became the 21st Grand Protector of the Erinian Commonwealth. With his 55 year long rule, he is the longest serving Grand Protector in erinian history and is widely considered one of the greatest rulers in the history of the western world. His stable rule and policies were responsible for instigating the Erinian Rebirth, which is considered a golden age for the Commonwealth.

Despite all the praise, there is however a growing consensus that Erinianus set the stage for the Tripartite Crisis.

Early life
Quenlin Xander was born to Karlus and Cera Xander in the year 1099, during the rule of Tronias. Most of the men in his family were of military stock and thus Quenlin was expected to follow tradition by acquiring a place in the armed forces. This would prove problematic, because young Quenlin was a rebellious and fiery spirit who more than often proved insubordinate to his teachers.

Erinianus started a military career in 1117, rising to the position of corporal after fighting against the Barmaulian Uprising. In 1121 he took an interest in politics and joined the Reform Faction. In 1222 he got himself elected to parliament from the sub-province of Daiara in Varlage. Although he never became the leader of his faction, he became very influential in parliament, often holding fiery speeches in the speaker podium.

In 1133 Grand Protector Solasian died and a few months later Lyros, his successor unexpectedly died as well. Erinianus became a popular candidate and was seen by most in the parliament as an excellent compromise between the militaristic and parliamentary branches of the Commonwealth.

He was succeeded by Arroldian.