Galla Livossa-Coralis

“It is a curious fact that the more democratic a country becomes, the less respect it has for its rulers. Aristocracies and foreign conquerors may be hated but they are not despised.”
-Galla Livossa-Coralis 
== History ==
The daughter and only surviving legitimate child of Emperor Clodovicus Coralis and Empress Karine of Livossa. Her brother, Charles Coralis, was the heir-presumptive and her father's favorite child. From a young age, she received many marriage proposals, both from Alban and foreign lords - including even from a young Tolumvire of Arendur. To escape a political marriage to Duke Bernardos of Corcedon, she joined the priesthood of the goddess Diana. She would have been allowed to live out her life in relative peace, had not her brother Charles died in battle. Many considered her the heir to the throne, although her vows prohibited marriage, and her father had not forgiven her disobedience. Though she does not want the monarchy, she knows she will be in danger once her father dies. She has the support of her uncle, Duke Stephanus of Livossa, who will secure the capital for her. The prevailing consensus is that she will rule for a period of time during which a true successor can be chosen and elected, but there is also a faction that wishes to marry her to Duke Fabius of Karres, and establish a new dynasty. 
== Personality ==
Accustomed to deflecting attention from herself, Princess Galla prefers to present a modest and unassuming exterior. Much of this is due to her mistrust of others. She is close to her uncle, Duke Stephenus, and few others. She fears her father greatly; joining the priesthood and refusing marriage was her only act of defiance. Among close companions, she is more open, impressing them with her courage and humor. Even with them, however, she keeps her cards close to her heart. 
== War of the Philosopher-Kings ==
Galla was among the first to pledge fealty to Emperor Arthur upon his ascension to the throne. Upon the abolition of the six Duchies, she was appointed Grand Duchess of Scarbantia, and Voice of the Emperor. She was placed under deep compulsion by the new Emperor, becoming little more then a slave to his will. Along with Chancellor Ernesto Cremona, she would remain one of the few non-vampiric leaders of World's End. 
== After the War ==
As the Grand Duchess grew old, Arthur would reward her loyalty by transforming her into a vampire, eliminating the last vestige of humanity in Alba Coralis. Having already fathered a child by her, and with the world now aware of his true identity, Arthur would marry Galla Livossa-Coralis, making her the Empress of World's End. Category:Monarchs
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