Carolus de Mérode

Carolus de Mérode was born in 2170 in the noble house of de Mérode in Arcadié, which held the position of Archduke for centuries. He was educated in the classics and went on to study literature. He quickly became an admirer of ‘literature of the people’, pieces of poetry written by ordinary people about their ordinary lives. Carolus’ love for the people quickly extended to his public life, as he became bent on improving the lives of those he considers as his responsibility. Carolus de Mérode quickly realized that a good way to do this would be by extending their rights to participate in the states of government. In 2195, when he was 25, Carolus’ father died in an accident and Carolus became head of the noble house of de Mérode and Archduke of Arcadié. In his home region of Arcadié, Carolus has quickly become known for being a bridge builder due to his ability to bring people of all opinions together to work towards one common goal. As of the Imperial Elections of 2200, he was an active member of the reformist faction in the Estates Chamber and has even put himself forward as candidate in the Imperial elections. Upon being elected as Emperor, de Mérode moved to the capital with his wife and two children. In 2206, a crisis took over the Empire and the Emperor mysteriously died as a result. Arcadié is currently under a regency of General Buenoparte, while de Mérode’s oldest son is still a minor.