Fainlóna Ciyobet

Empress Fainlóna Ciyobet was well beloved by the people by the time of her ordination in the 3rd Century. During the wartime of the First Crusade of the River Wars she could often be found scurrying about Siñan (or Hao Taesi after it was established as the Citadel) pulling handcarts of hides to the tanneries, carrying coal for the blacksmiths, treating minor wounds and injuries, or even correcting new soldiers or guards in posture or marching. She created a better system of care for the wounded soldiers and the care givers during the River Wars as well. She became an inspiration to all.
3 months before his death, Corlik's health began to fade. The river town of Lawa along south fork of the Falls River sent its renowned physician and cleric, Ernil Thalion to join the Emperor’s team of healers. Magic was still new within the world of humans, but Ernil had traveled abroad to learn differing secular techniques as well as having studied magic use specifically for the treating of the sick and afflicted. His reputation preceded him. As he neared the towns surrounding Hao Taesi, in order to not slow his journey, the townspeople would bring their sick and afflicted to the main road so that Ernil could cast spells and give treatment direction. By the time he reached the Emperor, Corlik had only a few days left. Ernil recognized this and advised he get the affairs of the Empire in order. What treatment he could provide was well received at first, but the age and state of Corlik could not be recovered and he died within the week.
His drive to bless and heal others, both physically and spiritually, drove the people to love him. He caught the eye in particular of Fainlóna, an avid servant of the people herself. They courted and married shortly after her ordination, to the happiness of many members of the empire. She still held the title of Empress since the eldest within the family of the Ciyobet Empire, male or female, holds the title and inheritance. Ernil’s title became Emperor Consort.
Together, Empress Fainlóna Ciyobet and Emperor Consort Ernil Thalion, drove the Empire to thrive even during the various crusades of the River Wars, constructing roads, creating a plant-and-replace system for the logging trade, establishing money systems across the empire, and many more decrees that built the Empire to become a large power in Merethyl.Ernil Thalion was also a talented painter. These portraits, one of him and one of his beloved wife, were among his first done while in Hao Taesi.