Empress Galandri

BORN 192 4A in Velindar, Valatia - daughter of the noble Velindia family in the south of Valatia, she grew up groomed for a position in power. The Velindia family, previously scorned for not devoting themselves to Palairism, were now propped up by the remnants of the High Council as the next line worthy of rule in Valatia. Acting quickly amidst the chaos of The Shattering and its aftermath, she was instrumental in empowering the Luonnic Church and turning public opinion against magic. Her first act when sworn in in late 234 4A was to put to death all of Emperor Hancali’s family, removing the “taint” from the country, followed quickly by discriminatory acts targeting magickers. The Galdradic Empire seized the opportunity of regime change and chaos to attack Valatia, and Empress Galandri skillfully lead her armies and navies to defend her country. After the war, Galandri claimed much land to the west of Valatia and began to establish forts, trade routes, and towns, all while removing the scattered and weak indigenous people. Much of this land remains frontier, however, and anything could be lurking in the woods. Galandri died in 273 4A, much celebrated by her people.