Cretius Nosseos

Cretius Nosseos was a human male born in the year 42 B.A.O.M., who notably founded the Naellysh Empire when he became the first recognized 'emperor of man' in the eyes of the Naellysh lords. This destiny was bestowed upon Cretius when he came upon a sword hidden in the bed of a small running brook, not far from what is currently known as the city of Dalys. According to legend, this sword was created by the god Valnor for Aol, king of the gods, thus destined the wielder to rule over the realms of men. The old Naellysh dukes bent the knee and swore fealty to Cretius, eventually unifying the Naellysh people under one ruler, and creating the Empire of Naellyn. His royal line would hold the throne of the empire until 834 A.O.M., when a senate conviction left the crown heirless, and a tournament was held between all the noble families of the realm to decide who would inherit the crown. He lived for 68 years, dying of natural causes in 26 A.O.M.