Cedrinian I

Son of Dralian II, the beginning of Cedrinian's reign was far from simple. His father, the last Emperor of the Theridan Empire, was well known as having many mistresses, leading to disputes as to the legitimacy of Cedrinian, with claims that he was not the son of Dralian II and his wife, Queen Ledia, but a prior illegitimate child switched at birth when their true child died.
Though throughout his reign, Dralian II denied this, it remained a constant issue, and when the Emperor died and Cedrinian came to succeed him, he was challenged by his slightly younger brother, Haoldan, for the right to the throne. Haoldan, being a confirmed and well-known son of Dralian II, as opposed to a son whose legitimacy was disputed, had gathered the support of a great deal of the House of Therid.
The succession crisis continued to deepen, with many in Paledia choosing sides in the debate, until it reached the point where Haoldan raised his own banner and called his supporters and armies to himself, in preparation to seize the throne. The nation was nearly rent into two by a civil war, but before any battles were fought, the major generals of Haoldan's army defected to Cedrinian's side, leading to a massive drop in morale and troops. Haoldan was forced to disband his forces and surrender, subjecting himself to the mercy of his brother.
The succession crisis resolved, Cedrinian was crowned Emperor Cedrinian I, officially taking control of the Empire, which he led extremely well, a strong ruler. Discontent did, however, simmer constantly beneath the surface, and many nobles were often uncooperative throughout his reign. Cedrinian was succeeded by his son, Cigomar.
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