Kaiser Verion I

House of Verion

Kaisers: Verion I, Dominus, Verion II Steward: Jacob Darylion-Verion Princess of Elwynn:Eki Verion Lord of Blackstone: Ludovic Rulers of Illumination and Cimmeria: Jack, Jacob, Alix, Eki Progenitor: Elu Verion Head: Ludovic Alixion-Verion

Kaiser Verion I was the regnal name of Jacob Darylion-Verion, during his reign as Kaiser of Shireroth. He ascended to the Imperial throne in 5719. Verion ruled during a time of inactivity and turmoil but nonetheless managed to make an impact upon the Imperial Republic. He ruled according to the principles of what was later called Verionism in his honour, and tried to unify the nation, whilst limiting the Imperial Government.

Assumption

Jacob Darylion-Verion had served as steward to Kaiser Ayreon III, as well as Minister of Military Affairs and was considered the most senior member of Kaiser Ayreon's government. His appointment as Kaiser in 5719 did not come as a suprise, since he had made a name for himself as a strong and efficient ruler, most notably during the Neridia affair, during which he relieved the impoverished and inactive province of Neridia of its Imperial Statehood.

Policy

Kaiser Verion I ruled according to the principles of his own political philosophy, later called Verionism, which sought to streamline and centralise government, whilst on the other hand limiting interference in the lives of the peopls. As an example of this, Verion took away the government's right to tax its citizens, something

Verion the First of His Name, Kaiser of Shireroth.

later Kaisers quickly reversed. As a former MoMA, Verion also showed keen interest in Shireroth's military, dramatically expanding a shady secret intelligence called S.W.O.R.D. (Shireroth's Warriors for Observation, Retribution and Deterrence), which he founded during his time as minister.

Verion abdicated in 5768 without naming an heir, allowing the Landsraad to elect his successor.

Notable achievements

Important changes decreed by Verion I were:

• The adaptation of the new Charter
• The establishment of S.W.O.R.D. as Shireroth's main intelligence service
• The Decree on Government Restructuring
• The Verion Economic Reforms

Verionsput, in Shirekeep, was named in honour of the Kaiser.

Government and Imperial Advisory Commitee

Kaiser Verion, in his decree of assumption, abolished the Ministry of Military Affairs and instituted the Military as part of the Imperial Office. He had previously served as MoMA and wished to continue his work whilst being Kaiser. The nobles serving in Kaiser Verion's government were:

• The Prince of Elwynn, Jonathan Ayreon-Kalirion, as Steward
• Maliki Tosha, as Arbiter until 5768
• Ryker Everstone, as Minister for the Exterior
• Vilhelm Benkern, as Minister of Information until the position was abolished in 5740
• Stellus Yastreb, as Imperial Malarborist
• Shyriath Fastrider, as Praetor
• Vilhelm Benkern, as Arbiter from 5768

Imperial Decrees

Imperial Decrees made by this Kaiser: Imperial Decree 729, Imperial Decree 730, Imperial Decree 731, Imperial Decree 732, Imperial Decree 733, Imperial Decree 734, Imperial Decree 735, Imperial Decree 736, Imperial Decree 737, Imperial Decree 738.

Ancestry

Preceded by: Ayreon III

Succession of the Shirithian Kaisership 5719-5768

Succeeded by: Landsraad