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This page contains multiple lists of Castanorian Emperors during the various stages of Castan's Empire.

Early Castan's Empire[]

Early Castan's Empire was the first incarnation of Castanor. This early phase of Castanor lasted from 640 BA until the start of the reign of Castan V the Great, after which Castanor reached it's peak. As such this list starts with Castan I the Progenitor and ends with Castan IV Realmbuilder.
Name Reign Description
Castan I the Progenitor 640 - 621 BA Founder of Castan's Empire
Castan II Beastbane 613 - 569 BA Disappeared along with most of the Beastbane Legion allegedly after entering the Gates of Hell; his disappearance is commonly considered the end of the Bulwari Age of Monsters.
Castan III Dwarf-friend 569 - 521 BA
Castan IV Realmbuilder 521 - 471 BA


Greater Castan's Empire[]

Starting with the reign of Castan V the Great, this table lists all emperors that ruled during Castanors peak (471 BA - 1 AA). This list ends with the death of Castan XXIV the Unready in 0AA.
Name Reign Description
Castan V the Great 471 - 420 BA One of the most prominent and successful emperors of Castanor.
Castan VI Giantsbane 420 - 357 BA Wipes out the giants, his death marked the end of the Giantsbane War.
Castan VII the Preserver 357 - 307 BA Reigns in peace and rebuilds the kingdom after the Giantsbane War.
Castan VIII 307 - 302 BA
Castan IX Peacemaker 302 - 294 BA Makes peace with newly-formed Damerian Republic and Gnomish Hierarchy,

ending the War of the Cerulean League.

Castan X the Quareller 294 - 248 BA A Warmonger, killed in battle in his 2nd war against Dameria.
Castan XI the Righteous 248 - 244 BA
Castan XII the Old 244 - 144 BA Died at the age of 125 years, becoming the longest living ruler of Castanor.
Castan XIII 144 - 132 BA
Castan XIV 132 - 111 BA
Castan XV the Short 111 - 111 BA
Castan XVI 111 - 83 BA
Castan XVII 83 - 70 BA
Castan XVIII 70 - 59 BA
Castan XIX 59 - 33 BA
Castan XX the Youthful 33 - 30 BA
Castan XXI the Compassionate 30 - 27 BA
Castan XXII the Eccentric 27 - 26 BA
Castan XXIII 26 - 13 BA
Castan XXIV the Unready 13 BA - 1 AA Killed by a Damestear meteorite crashing into the North Citadel.

His death caused the Fall of Old Castanor, which saw the realm fragment due to various pretenders.


Late Castan's Empire[]

This table lists all Emperors to have ruled over Castanor from 4 AA until it's ultimate ending in 1020 AA after the War of the Sorcerer King.
Name Reign Description
Castan XXV the Perished 4 - 5 Killed by Damestear meteorite the night before a battle, after his death Dameria rallies and attacks at night.
Castan XXVI the Unwavering 31 - 43 Of humble origins, climbed the military hierarchy until his rise to the throne, led the rest of the War of the Falling Stars
Castan XXVII the Sickly 43 - 100
Castan XXVIII 101 - 118
Castan XXIX 118 - 157
Castan XXX 157 - 201
Castan XXXI the Venerable 201 - 305 Known to have been a wise ruler, the longest ruling Emperor and 2nd oldest after Castan XII.
Castan XXXII 307 - 323
Castan XXXIII 323 - 374
Castan XXXIV 374 - 398
Castan XXXV the Defiant 398 - 470 Died in the Tragedy at Burnoll Field in Dragonwake.
Castan XXXVI Dragonfriend 474 - 500 Died with the Avatar of Castellos, snuck into Trialmount during before Zaamalot settles in 480
Castan XXXVII the Rebuilder 500 - 518 Rebuilt Castanor, limiting himself to the core territory, made reforms to maintain and rebuilt portions of the ancient White Walls of Castanor and Castonath that had fallen to disrepair
Castan XXXVIII the Humble 518 - 565 Ruler of little ambition, limited himself to trade and diplomacy as to preserve the status quo
Castan XXXIX the Silent 566 - 666 Is only known for the War of the Blade during his reign
Castan XL the Steward 666 - 669 Was a blade steward who tried to recover the blade Calindal which was lost on Trialmount, he failed to recover it but however did pass the trials to become Castan.

Fought with the Kobarid Kingdom to defend against a gnollish invasion, was however drowned by Daravan during his folly.

Castan XLI the Vengeful 669 - 699 Avenged Castan the Steward, soundly defeating the gnolls and conquering Dostanor.
Castan XLII the Cowardly 700 - 707
Castan XLIII 707 - 726
Castan XLIV 728 - 761
Castan XLV 761 - 793
Castan XLVI 793 - 808 Killed by Gerudian reavers.
Castan XLVII Frostbane 809 - 859 Fortified Castanor's northern borders and prevented a reaver land invasion.
Castan XLVIII 859 - 865 Killed by Castan Ebonfrost.
Castan XLIX Ebonfrost 865 - 893 Gerudian reaver who rose to the Emperorship.
Castan L 893 - 895 Non-gerudian Castan that ruled briefly but was deposed by Gerudians in favour of Ebonfrost Emperors.
Castan LI 895 - 936
Castan LII the Kind 936 - 978 Allegedly killed by Nichmer.
Castan LIII the Enthralled 978 - 1015 Puppet Emperor under the control of his advisor, Nichmer. The spell was broken in 1015 which caused him to regain free will. He was killed shortly thereafter by Nichmer, who takes over Black Castanor proper.
Nichmer the Sorcerer King 1015 - 1020 Unofficial ruler of Castanor and antagonist of the War of the Sorcerer King.

End of the line, the kingdoms of Cast and Anor rise instead, followed by the kingdom of Castellyr.