His Imperial Majesty Emperor Lucius (Archambault) III
High Lord of Veridus
Prince of Cyrain Lucius is the eldest son of the former Emperor, Alfred IV, and his wife Empress Madeline. He has seven siblings, most of whom are half brothers and sisters from his fathers various consorts. He was born in the capital of the Empire, Ebora, in 1968.
The Emperor was home tutored from the age of four in a class of nine other noble boys who had been selected because their families had demonstrated great dedication and loyalty to the family. The Emperor was not though too gifted academically but his father was exceptionally strict and forced young Lucius into endless of hours of extra study, in particular on matters of the Veridusian faith. Whenever Lucius made a mistake in life his father forced him to first find a sacred passage that would correct the mistake and then he was forced to write it out hundreds of times. His fathers strict discipline has left significant marks on him today. His father was also though keen to remind the young future Emperor that he was special and had been sent to Mundus for a special task and that this came with responsibilities and significant rights.
At 16 Lucius was struggling to pass his national exams in all subjects except Religious Studies. When his results came in he had failed most subjects and his father sent him off to a construction company for six months to be shown just how privledged his life was and how he needed to work harder. In 1986 he joined the Army for two years as is expected as a minimum of all male members of the Imperial Family.
In 1988 he began taking part in various Imperial Affairs and served as Consul for the first time in 1989 after his father all but insisted the leaders of the seven Kingdoms select him. During that time Lucius had very little to do other than rubber stamp what his father wished. He has held positions of ambassador to various nations, as a envoy to some of the seven Kingdoms and held various ministries.
In 1990 his father organised his marriage to Josephina, the youngest daughter of King Theobold of Cyrain. He was never fully committed to the marriage but understood that it was a political matter as the people of Cyrain had felt some dissatisfaction with the Empire after Josephina's sister Mariabelle had been passed over for an important position within the Priesthood. The marriage between Lucius and Josephina was merely a good way to keep Cyrain from causing mischief.
The two have three children, Princess Anaïs (born in 1993), Princess Astrid (born in 1997) and Prince Henrik (born in 2000).
In 2016 Emperor Alfred died after contracting a virus which he initially seemed to be recovering from but then died suddenly.
As Emperor he has been very inward looking. He considered his father a good Emperor but he lacked the ability to fully unite the seven Kingdoms in his plans. Lucius however took great steps in ensuring that both the Veridust faith and the Empires needs were front and centre. While his father had paid lip service to many traditions Lucius insisted they be done with no compromise.
In the Imperial Household he has ordered strict adherence to rules and strict discipline. He maintains a large staff as he believes this is reflection of his power. In addition he has inisted that each of the Kingdoms provide a consort and has fathered several children with them, several of whom he has installed ready to take positions of influence with both the Priesthood and management of the various Kingdoms.
EMPERORS ISSUE
1990 - Renaud - Currently a Naval Officer on a Destroyer. Mother is Eloise Roy
1993 - Princess Anais - Currently serving in diplomatic office in Ui Cenneslaig. Mother is Empress Josephine
1994 - Cyrille - Currently he is serving as a diplomat in Aosta. Mother is Eloise Roy
1997 - Princess Astrid - Currently serving in diplomatic office in East Moreland. Mother is Empress Josephine
1999 - Florette - Currently studying Chemical Engineering. Mother is Eloise Roy
2000 - Crown Prince Henrik - Mother is Empress Josephine
2003 - Axelle - Currently studying Law at University. Mother is Clara Girard
2005 - Jean-Michelle. Joining Army summer of 2024. Mother is Clara Girard
2014 - Isidore - Mother is Astrid Traver
2016 - Blaise - Mother is Astrid Traver
2018 - Marcelle - Mother is Clara Girard
2020 - Felix - Mother is Astrid Traver