Emperor Walter

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Called:The Ham-fisted

Early Life and Election

Emperor Walter Upwold was a Marcher naga.

Reign

He was a catastrophically incompetent Emperor who never went into the Senate during his short reign. Even at the time it was widely known that he bought his election, simply throwing money at enough Senators to ensure he stood unopposed, while spouting meaningless platitudes to the Empire about the need for unity in the face of increased orc aggression. As soon as he was appointed to the Throne, he abandoned or actively reversed almost all his empty promises. He openly sold his favour to whoever wanted it, and primarily ignored the various processes of state - apart from to keep a close eye on the Synod to ensure he was not Revoked.

Death and Legacy

He left the throne after a comparatively short time, during a lavish banquet paid for by one of his cronies with Hand of the Chancellor. It is widely believed he was assassinated. According to eyewitnesses he became incoherent over the fish course - initially mistaken for a surfeit of fine Dawnish wines. When he broke a half-empty bottle over the head of the Senator for Upwold, Gareth of Ashill, and began to attack the guests it was clear something out of the ordinary was occurring. The Emperor died a few minutes into his apparent drunken rampage, allegedly suffering a fatal stroke.

He is interred in the Necropolis in a small white granite tomb screened from view by a thick stand of yew trees. He was not missed. Following his death, many Marchers began calling him "Walter the Rat'.

Emperor Walter in Play

Walter was a venal, corrupt, incompetent, narcissist of a man largely disowned by his own nation. He represents the worst failings of the Imperial system, and serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of a Senate and a Synod that lose sight of their responsibilities to the people of the Empire.

He lived and died only recently -