Varian Dynasty

The Varian Dynasty, sometimes called the Varian Family,The Varians and Selodil-Varians,The Rise of the Selodil-Varians refers to the bloodline of Emperors and Empresses, beginning with Reman Varian who was descendent and ancestor of Tiber Septim. They were the first ruling family of the Fourth Empire, ruling it for the whole duration of the Fifth Era. The majority of these rulers are considered to be Imperials, unless otherwise stated. The Dynasty lasted over eight hundred and fifty-four years.
==Varian Bloodline==
Name 	Born 	Race 	Crowned 	Died, Deposed, Abdicated,or Office Abolished 	Additional Information
Reman Varian 	4E 85 	Imperial 	4E 129The Varians of CyrodiilThe First-Three Non Emperors of Cyrodiil	4E 160Life of Reman the GreatThe Great Saint 	Founded the Fourth Empire and the Varian Dynasty.
Caius Varian 	4E 117 	Imperial 	4E 160 	4E 184 	Son of Reman Varian, was a disliked Emperor in Cyrodiil but he gained respect from his subjects and generals. He was first Emperor and he's the first non-Dragonborn ruler of the Varian Bloodline. Killed at the Battle of Grimpen Ward, alongside his wife, Brelyna.
Uriel Varian 	4E 119The Great SteelPocket Guide to the Empire, Second Edition: Cyrodiil 	Imperial 	4E 184 	4E 199 	Son of Reman Varian, and a brother to Caius I. He was also the High King of Hammerfell after his marriage to Yisine in 4E 157 until 191 to his half-breed son, Kaydoc. He was succeeded by his niece, Marcella, due to her young age.
Marcella Varian 	4E 173The Varian Dragon 	Imperial-DunmerMarcella is the first half breed ruler of the Varian Dynasty. 	4E 199 	5E 68The Fifth EraPocket Guide to the Empire, Second Edition: Cyrodiil	The first female Dragonborn in her own right, and the only bisexual/pansexual Empress by marrying her love, Jenassa. She best known for her battle tactics and strategies during the War of the First Dragon, resulting declaring the Fifth Era.
Livia Varian 	5E 2The Lion Lady of CyrodiilPeace within Cyrodiil: First Second Septim Emperors	NordThe first Nordic Varian Emperor. 	5E 68 	5E 77 	The first Nordic Varian Empress and the fifth or fourth Empress to have Nordic blood. Adopted by Marcella Varian herself, she became known for her years a legate, and general. Her role by defeat the Forsworn leader, Honnuad Travozu. Due her succession, she become the oldest ruler in Tamriel and Cyrodiil, respectfully.
Claudius Varian 	5E 39 	Nord-DunmerThe first Nordic half-breed Varian Emperor. 	5E 77A Incident in Anvil 	5E 95The Incident in AnvilBrief History of the Empire, Book I 	The first Nordic-Dunmer Emperor. During his peaceful-then controversial rule, promoted lawfulness and furthered the establishment of Imperial organizations. During the Anvil Incident, the incident was described by citizens living in Anvil that made Claudius I's unpopular/crumbled rule, and hold a grudge against the Emperor.
Titus Varian 	5E 66 	Nord-Dunmer 	5E 95Pocket Guide to the Empire, Fourth Edition 	5E 102 	Son of Claudius I. He is the first Varian Emperor to be assassinated.
Pelagius Varian 	5E 97 	Nord-Dunmer 	5E 102 (crowned)5E 114 (end of regency)5E 118 (assumed full powers) 	5E 161 	Pelagius became Emperor at the assassination of Titus I, which he was under the regency of the High Councilor Amuriel Corriusus from the years of 5E 102 to 114, but resumed his rule in 4E 118, four years later. During his rule, he was popular and improving, was more silently more popular than his father, respectfully.
Claudius Varian II 	5E 101 	Imperial-Nord-DunmerClaudius II is tri breed with Imperial, Nordic, and Dunmeri breeds.	5E 161 	5E 184 	Born to Emperor Titus I. His brother Matilvus was a heir presumptive before his death which the future Claudius II assumed his late brother's role, having his years as Prince for almost sixty-one years. During his twenty-three year reign, Claudius II was successful Emperor, however his health was failing and not produced a heir, which adopting Magnus to be his successor.
Magnus Varian 	5E 165 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 184 	5E 243 	Born as Magnus Gratino as the son of Aerician Gratino. He was adopted by Emperor Claudius II, when his mother re-married Claudius II. Becoming Emperor at the youngest age of nineteen. His reign of 59-year reign, would be third highest successful rule of any Varian Emperor. On his deathbed, his cousin, Kintyra became his successor.
Kintyra Varian 	5E 180 	Dunmer 	5E 243 	5E 257 	Wife to Magnus I as his Empress Regant due to his grew paranoia.
Titus Varian II 	5E 210 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 247 	5E 270Dialogue with Claudius 	Great-grandson to Kintyra Varian. During his reign, Titus II were indeed semi-popular in Cyrodiil and most popular in Morrowind.
Marlena Varian 	5E 239 	Imperial 	5E 270 	5E 318Brief History of the Empire, Book III 	Cousin to Titus II. Marlena was successful Imperial General, and when Titus' died, Marlena herself retired her military life to crowned Empress.
Cephorus Varian 	5E 296 	Imperial 	5E 318 	5E 350 	Son of the Talian Varian, the Jarl of Solitude. He was known as Cephrous the Kind, Cephrous became the Jarl after Talian's death, and was cared as the most popular Jarl in Solitude and Skyrim, however abdicate to his younger brother the future Claudius III. Cephorus's reign is notable for the peaceful state of the Empire, with no major revolts or military incursions, governing without ever leaving Cyrodiil. However his financial difficulties and his inability to assert his authority to produced a heir, give to the throne on his deathbed.
Claudius Varian III	5E 305 	Imperial 	5E 350 	5E 368 	Son to Jarl Talian and a younger brother to Cephrous I. Known as Claudius the Builder or the Builder during his reign, officially declared by the Elder Council as the best ruler, Claudius is remembered as a successful soldier-emperor who presided over the greatest military expansion in Cyrodiil history. His major role is the conquest of Akavir, the annexation of Solstheim, and a war with the Forsworn.
Claudius Varian IV 	5E 347 	Imperial 	5E 368Pocket Guide to the Empire, Fourth Edition: Eras 	5E 434 	Born as Claudius Vulpiel to Attion Vulpiel. Succeeded the Ruby Throne after his adopted father death, however Claudius suffered an long-time illness and refused to in his duties of his illness as Emperor. His sons Severnius and Claudius, and his daughter Marlena had beef to fought over the throne.
Marlena Varian II 	5E ??? 	Imperial 	5E 434 	5E 439 	She was known as most successful Legate of the Imperial Legion. Marlena won the Ruby Throne after a short fued over her brothers. During her short rule, her popularity was mixed that half of the Imperials wanted her brother, Claudius to be Emperor (not Marlena II), and made New Gaius more popular. She was assassinated while staying at the Tiber Septim Hotel by the Thalmor.
Claudius Varian V 	5E 415 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 439 	5E 474 	Son of Claudius IV and brother to Marlana II. He, Severnius, and Marlena fueding during his father's last years to became the next Cyrodillic ruler. Become Emperor after his sister, Marlana II's assassination. His subsequent military campaigns against Highwayman tribes were successful, in his final years where his health declined, started that he survive an assassination attempt in 5E 372 and the series of illnesses.
Pelagius Varian II 	5E ??? 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 474 	5E 522 	He inherited the Ruby throne at 13-years-old, after his father and successor Claudius V's death in 5E 474. Nothing much during the reign of Pelagius II, but he did much more succession more ideas than his father.
Tulicus Varian 	5E 494 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 522 	5E 548 	Son to Pelagius II. His 25-year reign was one of the successful monarchs in Cyrodiil.
Marlena Varian III 	5E 519 	Imperial 	5E 548 	5E 587 	
Tulicus Varian II 	5E ??? 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 601 	5E 658 	He inherited the Ruby throne at 13-years-old, after his father and successor Claudius V's death in 5E 474. Nothing much during the reign of Pelagius II, but he did much more succeeded more ideas than his father.
Attrebus Varian 	5E 633 	Imperial-Dunmer 	5E 658 	5E 695 	Son to Tulicus Varian II. Attrebus become Emperor after years of his father's successful reign. During his rule, Attrebus is the first monarch to had brought the Empire was back almost to the height of its power within the next fourteen years. Known for attempting bring the The Bruma Killer during the Bruma killings. He is the last great Varian Emperor of its Dynasty.Dossier: Kanato VulponThe Bruma Killer (Book)
Kintyra Varian II 	5E 674 	Altmer-Dunmer 	5E 695 	5E 719 	Her 24-year reign was marked by succession and crisis and mindlike ruler. Kintyra II's reign was most stable and loyal one, Kintyra II's military career was most successful of all of Cyrodiil, when defeated two decent wars between Forsworn in Skyrim and Northern Cyrodiil. She was died of her wounds while hunting with her son and successor, Titus III.Rumors heard during the Orcish Invasion;
Titus Varian III 	5E 697 	Imperial-Altmer 	5E 719 	5E 725 	Born to Titus Salvarus, the High Councilor and Empress Kintyra II. During his reign, his gained popularity and by making variously vacations in New Gaius, and short war against the Thalmor. He best known for fighting his final years, fighting during the Orsinium Conquest. He was later killed by the Usurper, Shamar gro-Rogdul. He is also the final Emperor of the Varian Dynasty.Dialogue with Titus Varian IIIThe Four-Day SiegeEvents of
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