Emperor Vasilios

**Emperor Vasilios** was a supporting character of Your Throne and the former monarch of the Empire of Vasilios, however he met his demise when his son, Eros, sends assassins to kill hem, then fabricated it to look like a suicide.

## Appearance

Emperor Vasilios has straight, dark blue hair and sharp, silver eyes. His pale, warm-toned skin is slightly wrinkled by age. As the head of the imperial family, he always wears lavish clothes of fine silks and furs, adorned by gaudy jewelry that signify the imperial wealth. During official events, he wears a crown and carries a royal scepter.

## Personality

As the current ruling monarch, Emperor Vasilios appears to be a wise and rational leader. He approaches empire affairs through careful calculation and thorough counseling. His advisors, including Duke Solon, are chosen based on their intellect and insight on affairs of the empire. Rather than a benevolent leader who uses idealistic approaches to support the commonwealth, Emperor Vasilios executes realistic laws and policies that would benefit the aristocracy and nobility. Along with the rest of the imperial faction, he struggles to manage the power balance with the Temple of Vasilios.

## Background

Many years prior to the current timeline, the Vasilios Empire was in danger a famine. Emperor Vasilios was unsure how to solve the issue, but Duke Solon proposed to trade with a neighboring territory in exchange for sending protection. This solution allowed the empire to avoid famine and offered hands-on training to the knights, while also strengthening foreign relationships. Emperor Vasilios was greatly impressed and rewarded the duke for his great contributions to the empire. Over the years, the emperor grew to value Duke Solon's insight on political affairs and promised to wed Medea and Eros. The marriage would strengthen the ties between the imperial family and the ducal house. However, Eros refused the engagement and insisted on holding a Crown Princess contest to choose his future fiancée instead. Though perplexed by his son's actions, the emperor agreed to invite both Medea Solon and Psyche Callista to compete.

He oversaw the last round of the competition, where each contestant presented a hypothetical policy that would benefit the empire. Psyche Callista proposed a policy that would support the lowest economic class, while Medea's policy benefited the aristocracy and nobility. Emperor Vasilios was thoroughly delighted by Medea's knowledge of political affairs and was in favor of naming her as the future Crown Princess. Despite Medea's clear win in the competition, Eros chose Psyche as his future life companion. The public was swayed by Psyche's policy in the third round and supported the Crown Prince's decision. Though he wished to have Medea as a daughter-in-law, Emperor Vasilios was forced to accept Psyche instead. Soon after the competition, Emperor Vasilios received a necklace from the House of Solon as a sign of good faith. Unaware that the necklace was steeped in poison, the emperor put on the gaudy jewelry and fainted from the toxins. Under the Crown Prince's orders, the House of Solon was accused of committing treason for attempting to assassinate the ruling monarch. Ties between the imperial family and the House of Solon were thus severed.

## Relationships

### Thesion Solon

Up to several years prior to the current timeline, Duke Solon and Emperor Vasilios shared a strong, political alliance. Duke Solon offered counsel to the emperor and was a large factor in saving the Vasilios Empire from famine. Unaware that Medea was the one who came up with the solution, Emperor Vasilios rewarded the duke for his great contributions to the empire. Over the years, Duke Solon gradually gained the Emperor's favor and became a trusted counsel to the imperial family. Emperor Vasilios was thoroughly impressed with what he believed was Duke Solon's insight and intelligence. He eventually promised to wed Medea and Eros, strengthening the ties between the imperial family and the ducal house.

### Medea Solon

Pleased with Duke Solon's political achievements and contributions to empire affairs, Emperor Vasilios offered his son's hand in marriage to Medea. He remained invested in joining hands with the House of Solon even when Eros insisted on cancelling the engagement and holding a Crown Princess contest. During the last round, the emperor was thoroughly impressed by Medea's keen intellect and knowledge on empire affairs. He assumed her insight was a result of being raised by Duke Solon, whom the emperor holds to the highest esteem. Though he was in favor of naming Medea as the Crown Princess, Eros defied his father's wishes and took Psyche as his fiancée. Since Eros gained the public's support for his decision, Emperor Vasilios had no choice but to abandon Medea.

### Duchess Solon

After Medea unexpectedly lost the Crown Princess contest, Duchess Solon attempted to gift a jeweled necklace to Emperor Vasilios as a sign of good faith. Unbeknownst to the emperor, Eros steeped the necklace with poison and presented it to his father. When Emperor Vasilios fainted, Eros accused Duchess Solon of attempting to assassinate a member of the imperial family.

### Psyche Callista

As the future Crown Princess, Psyche is set to become Emperor Vasilios' daughter-in-law. He accepted her despite favoring Medea during the Crown Princess contest.

## Family

### Eros Orna Vasilios

Eros is the son of Emperor Vasilios. Though Emperor Vasilios cares for his son, he severely underestimates Eros' deceitful nature and is incapable of thwarting his schemes. When Eros was forcibly engaged to Medea Solon, he easily convinced the emperor to hold a Crown Princess contest instead. Emperor Vasilios was then forced to abandon Medea Solon when Eros, with the public's support, chose Psyche Callista as the future Crown Princess. After the competition, Eros poisoned his own father and framed the House of Solon.

### Empress

When Duchess Solon visited the imperial palace to gift jewels after Medea lost the crown princess competition, Eros mentioned that the emperor was preoccupied in a discussion with Eros's mother.

## List of Appearances

* Episode 11 (flashback; mentioned)
* Episode 12 (mentioned)
* Episode 13 (flashback)
* Episode 14 (flashback)
* Episode 15 (flashback)
* Episode 16 (flashback)
* Episode 28 (flashback)
* Episode 32 (mentioned)
* Episode 33 (flashback; mentioned)
* Episode 51 (mentioned)

## Gallery

Emperor Vasilios marveled at Medea's intellect.Duke Solon was praised by Emperor Vasilios for his contributions to the Vasilios Empire.The emperor was poisoned.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Episode 11
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Episode 12
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Episode 14
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Episode 15
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Episode 16