Varenechibel I

Varenechibel I, or Varenechibel Zhas, was the 204th Emperor of the Elflands.

Life
Varenechibel I was the son of Edrevechelar XVI, and had at least one brother. All emperors since Edrevenivar the Conqueror took the prefix 'Edre-' in his honor, but “Varenechibel I chose to adopt the prefix Vare-" as a rejection of previous administrations, and "which the common people consider[ed] an insult to his ancestors and thus a harbinger of ill luck.” This began what became known as the Varedeise dynasty. Varedeise emperors “were noted for their isolationist policies, their favoring of the wealthy eastern landowners, and their apparent inability to see anything wrong with bribery, nepotism, and corruption.” Varedeise emperors discouraged the presentation of potential empresses in court to the emperor, as it took up a lot of time. Varedeise emperors also disapproved of dueling “wholeheartedly as something fit only for goblins”, which led to a large decrease in the practice.

Since Edrevechelar XVI favored the Tethimada and the then-Duke Tethimel, Varenechibel I favored the Tethimada's enemies, leading to a long-standing grudge and powerlust in the Tethimada.

Varevesena, Varenechibel I's great-grandson, changed his name to defy tradition. Varenechibel IV, Varenechibel I's great-great-grandson, returned to Varenechibel I's naming convention. Maia Drazhar, Varenechibel I's great-great-great-grandson, took the name Edrehasivar VII, rejecting Varedeise traditions.