Character Emperor Kordillus Drakon I
Race:	Human
Gender:	Male
Title:	Emperor of Orlais
Location:	Orlais
Family:	Empress Area (wife) Kordillus Drakon II. (son)
Appearances:	Historical

Emperor Kordillus Drakon I was the founder and first emperor of the Orlesian Empire. Drakon was crowned in -3 Ancient (1192 TE); the first Divine was elected three years later, beginning the new calendar at 1:1 Divine.

Drakon was instrumental in turning the cult of the Maker into the Chantry of Andraste. He successfully led a series of attacks aimed at turning the surrounding city-states into a united empire dedicated to the Maker. After he became emperor, he is believed to be responsible for the creation of the Circle of Magi, the Templar Order, and creating the office of the Divine. Because of his actions, Drakon is as revered as much as Andraste is by many members of the Chantry.^[1]

Drakon was a brilliant general, leading the Orlesian Empire to rapid expansion (including joining the Anderfels to the Empire) and achieving significant victories against darkspawn during the second Blight (from 1:5 Divine to 1:95 Divine).

His wife Area was known for archery skills, not her beauty or charm. However, Kordilius was no charmer himself, he was known for his sword and shield. Legend has it that when he witnessed Area shoot the wings off a bumblebee he was smitten.

On the day of their wedding he presented her with the Bow of the Golden Sun so that together they could ride into battle and spread the word of the Maker together.

He died of old age in 1:45 Divine and was succeeded by his son Kordillus Drakon II.

Trivia Edit

• Drakon is probably at least partly inspired by the Emperor Charlemagne, who conquered most of western Europe in the late 700s AD. Charlemagne is remembered for reuniting Europe for the first time since the fall of the Roman Empire, for Christianizing much of pagan Europe, and for empowering the Catholic Church. These events are paralleled in Drakon's military leadership, organizing of the Chantry, raising Orlais to a power status equal to Tevinter (as Charlemagne's kingdom rivaled Byzantium), and incorporating the Anderfels (analogous to Saxon Germany).

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Dragon Age: Origins: Prima Official Game Guide Collector's Edition, pg. 375