Cassius II

Cassius II (39—26) was a Supreme Pontiff most notable for having crowned Somnar the Great. Although the subject of much criticism for his fabled corruption, malice, greed, and sin, he is regarded positively by commoners and nobles alike as the fundamental knife that carved out the Kingdom of Valkanren.

History
Although Somnar was well-informed on Cassius' regular episodes of sin, he viewed Cassius, to the bewilderment of many nobles, as an important ally and spiritual counsellor. It was due to this spiritual guidance that the crown suffered substantial debt after the coronation of Somnar the Great, with the expenses costing up to ∀337,000. Cassius saw the accepted godliness of Somnar as a matter of paramount importance, and thus wished to exalt him in superfluous extravagance.

Cassius died at the age of 65 in his bed. It is claimed that the gilded nightgown he wore poisoned his flesh.