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| caption            = [[Vasil VI, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil VI]], claimant to the Tengarian Crown
| caption            = [[Vasil VI, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil VI]], claimant to the Tengarian Crown
| first_monarch      = [[Vasil I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil I 'the Strong']]<br/><small>(as Knyaz)</small>
| first_monarch      = [[Vasil I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil I 'the Strong']]<br/><small>(as Vicar)</small>
| last_monarch      = [[Dragomir III, Emperor of Tengaria|Dragomir III 'the Misfortunate']]<br/><small>(as Vladetel)</small>
| last_monarch      = [[Dragomir III, Emperor of Tengaria|Dragomir III 'the Misfortunate']]<br/><small>(as Imperator)</small>
| style              = {{wp|Imperial Majesty (style)|His Imperial Majesty}}
| style              = {{wp|Imperial Majesty (style)|His Imperial Majesty}}
| residence          = [[Imperial Palace of Tengaria]]
| residence          = {{wp|Mikhailovsky Palace|Yellow Palace}}
| appointer          = Hereditary
| appointer          = Hereditary-elective
| began              = 1000
| began              = 1121 (Vicariate) <br> 1385 (Empire)
| ended              = 1935
| ended              = 1935
| pretender          = [[Vasil VI, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil VI 'the True']]
| pretender          = [[Vasil VI, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil VI 'the True']]
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The '''Monarchs of Tengaria''' ruled the country during two long periods of its history: from the establishment of the [[Grand Principality of Tengaria]] around the year 1000 to the fall of its sovereign [[Empire of Arciluco]] in 1385, after which the Grand Principality was elevated to [[Empire of Tengaria]] in 1385 to the annexation of Tengaria by the Amathians in 1930 and subsequently the proclamation of the [[Tengaria|Republic of Tengaria]] in 1935. The monarchy was never formally abrogated but is considered ''de facto'' defunct.
The following '''List of Tengarian Monarchs''' is taken from the period of monarchical systems of rule over the geographical area of Tengaria, also sometimes called the '''Tengarian Monarchy'''. The first period began with the establishment the [[Vicariate of Tengaria]] as an prominent subdivision of the [[Empire of Arciluco]] around the year 1121, and the second being the [[Empire of Tengaria]] in 1385 as the successor to the Empire of Arciluco. Notably, these monarchs claimed to be Solarian; the term "Tengarian monarch" is an {{wp|exonym}} of foreign scholarship. The second period of monarchical ended with the annexation of Tengaria by the Amathians in 1930 and subsequently the proclamation of the [[Tengaria|Republic of Tengaria]] in 1935. The monarchy was never formally abrogated but is considered ''de facto'' defunct.


The Grand Princes used the Velik Knyaz (grand prince) for the period during Tengaria's Grand Principality. The Grand Princes of Tengaria styled themselves as ''"In Christ the Lord Faithful Grand Prince of the Tengarian peoples and Servant of the Emperor"''. The Grand Princes were nominally sworn to the Emperors of Arciluco, although for all intents and purposes they exercised control over the Tengarian territories. Succession was agnatic and hereditary, but very often the throne was siezed by right of conquest, and familial strife was also common. Several Grand Princes were blinded or castrated by rivals. Tengaria began to expand over time and to centralize, leading to the last of the Grand Princes leading a more centralized state than before.  
The Vicariate comprised the western reaches of the Empire of Arciluco, with the title of the leader being the ''Vicarius et Comes Occidentalis'', commonly rendered in Estmerish as simply "Vicar". The ''Vicarius et Comes'' one of the 3 most powerful positions in the Empire, alongisde the ''Magister Utriusque Militiae'' and the Eastern ''Vicarius''. Originally a military title, over time it became an established and ''de facto'' hereditary executive office over the Empire's western marches, although hereditary rule was not always successful. The Vicarii were very engaged with Imperial politics, and were not sovereign rulers. Nevertheless, the core of their territory largely extended over the modern territory of Tengaria.


After the fall of the Empire of Arciluco into the [[Realm of Thorns]] during the Iconoclast Crisis, [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|St. Vasil the Great]] declared Tengaria for the iconodule faction. the exiled Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III proclaimed Vasil ''Vladetel'' (Emperor), transferring the ''Imperiya'' (Empire, Sovereignty) to Tengaria. ''Vladetel'' was the name the Tengarians had used for the of Ariculo for centuries, stemming from the word which meant 'ruler' or 'master', which was the Tengarian version of [[Domnitor (Arciluco)|Domnitor]]. This was the official title of the monarchs of Tengaria until the fall of the Empire in 1930 and rise of the Republic in 1935. This translation of the title is not universally accepted. Due to Tengaria's smaller size and lack of geopolitical clout, many East Euclean countries translated the title ''Vladetel'' as 'king', either out of indifference, ignorance or as an insult. However, since the foundation of the Empire, the word has been translated as "emperor" in Tengaria, as a matter of both pride and belief.  
After the fall of the eastern half of the Empire of Arciluco into the iconoclastic [[Realm of Thorns]], the Western half of the Empire consolidated under the iconodule ''Vicarius''. The exiled Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III, alongside the icondule bishops and logofeți, proclaimed the Vicar as the new ''[[Domnitor (Arciluco)|Domnitor]]''. The city of Arciluco was not able to be reconquered, resulting in the new Emperors transfering the Imperial capital to [[Lenovo]] in the ''translatio Imperii''. This political entity, although it was in many ways a continuation of the old Empire of Arciluco, is considered by foreign historians as a seperate state. As part of several stylistic changes in the ''translatio Imperii'', the old Solarian title ''Imperator'' was re-adopted alongside the traditional Arcilucan Domnitor.  


The Emperors were styled as ''"In Sotiras the God and through the Grace of the Holy Trinity, Faithful Emperor of the Solarians and all Orthodox Sotirians, and Grand Prince of the Tengarian peoples"'', combining the style of the Amathian Emperors with reference to Tengaria but also to their {{wp|Orthodoxy}} in regard to the Iconoclast crisis and their {{wp|universal monarchy|universal authority}}. As the years progressed, the Solarian part of the title was often only used on official occasions; while never dropped from the title, it was rarely used, especially by foreign powers, who refused to recognize their connection with Solaria, and later criticized by foreign scholars as being a misnomer, as the Tengarians had never been part of the [[Solarian Empire]]. Imperial apologists defended it, however, saying that the ''Imperiya'' had rightfully been translated from Solaria to Arciluco to Tengaria because of divine providence and their faithfulness through means of the Ecumenical Patriarch, just as the kingly right of Saul was given to David.  
Despite claiming an Imperial title, many East Euclean countries adressed as the monarch as a 'king', either out of indifference, ignorance or as an insult. Some have refused to recognise their connection with Solaria, as the Tengarians had never been part of the [[Solarian Empire]], or believed that the Gaullican or resurgent Amathian claim was more proper. Others viewed the Empire in decline as not worthy of the title. Imperial apologists defended it, however, saying that the ''Imperi'' had rightfully been translated from Solaria to Arciluco to Tengaria because of divine providence and their faithfulness through means of the Ecumenical Patriarch, just as the kingly right of Saul was given to David.  


The title of Emperor was hereditary, and passed down through {{wp|Primogeniture#Agnatic_primogeniture|Agnatic Primogeniture}} succession. This means that all Emperors have been descendants of the [[House of Prostov]], in particular descendants of [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|St. Vasil the Great]], but two other cadet branches have ruled since then. The main line went extinct in 1604, and the first cadet branch, the [[House of Moshtnov]], went extinct in 1769. The later Emperors and the current claimants are from the cadet branch of the [[House of Istrov]]. There have been no female Emperors. These Houses are generally all considered under the name of the "House of Tengaria" as well. In addition to being hereditary, the authority of the Emperors was seen as coming from Divine Authority; hence every Emperor was crowned by the [[Patriarchate of Tengaria|Patriarch of Tengaria]].
The Emperors largely followed an evolved version of the Arciculan honorifics, combining the style of the Arcilucan Emperors with their {{wp|Orthodoxy}} and {{wp|universal monarchy|universal authority}}:


After the fall of Tengaria in the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]], [[Soravia]] insisted that the liberated Tengaria would become a Republic, leading to the creation of the Republic of Tengaria in 1935. Since then, there have been three claimants to the defunct throne and to be the head of the [[House of Istrov]]. When Simeon Kovachev took power after the [[Tengarian Civil War]], he was unable to restore the Monarchy, but invited the exiled [[Dragomir III]] back to Tengaria and restored the property of the Imperial Family to him. The claimants have lived in Tengaria ever since. The current claimant to the throne, [[Vasil VI, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil VI]], is an active member in Tengarian society and is even a member of the [[Senate of Tengaria]].
*Estmerish: ''"Hail, [Emperor's name], in Sotiras the God and through the Grace of the Holy Trinity, Imperator and Domnitor of the Solarians and all Sotirians"''
*Solarian: ''"Io, [Emperor's name], in Sotira Deo et per gratiam Sanctae Trinitatis, Imperator et Domnitor Solarianorum Sotirianorumque omnium"''
*[[Tengarian language|Tengarian]]: ''"Io, [Emperor's name], in Sotiras Deu și ob gratiam Treime Svete, Imperator și Domnitor Solarnū Sotirianūși totū"''


This list does not include the mythical Tengar rulers or tribal rulers before the conquest of Tengaria by the [[Empire of Arciluco]] in the sixth century, or unsuccessful claimants to the throne who are not generally listed among the Tegarian monarchs.
Following in the manner of Arciluco, Imperial succession was primarily hereditary, with all Emperors being descendants of [[Cyriacus the Elder]] and part of the larger Cyriacan Dynasty, although multiple cadet branches existed, coming from the old Ariculcan ''os de domn'' and ''nobilime de sânge'', although the restrictions for eligibility were elevated to disclude bastards and the female-line. According to law, the new Emperor was to be elected by the ''Aduna Mara'', a body which consisted of the Endemic Synod, Senate, and other officials within the imperial bureaucracy, presided over by the [[Patriarchate of Istros|Patriarch of Istros]]. Because the authority of the Emperors was seen as coming from Divine Authority, the Patriarch received a right to veto and also was the one who crowned the new Emperor. In practice, succession was much more stable than the old Arcilucan system and largely followed a pattern of {{wp|Primogeniture#Agnatic_primogeniture|Agnatic Primogeniture}} succession as common in other Euclean dynasties. However, there were notable exceptions where the ''Aduna Mara'' exercised its authority.  


==[[Grand Principality of Tengaria]] (1000-1385)==
The Tengarian monarchy has not had an active ruler since 1935, but there have been several claimants to the throne, following the order of seniority in the Cyriacan dyansty (''Domu Cyriaci''). Since 1948, they have resided within Tengaria.
 
==[[Vicariate of Tengaria]] (1121-1385)==


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| colspan="5" style="background: #93C572; text-align: center;" | [[Silenev dynasty]] (1000-1111)
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| [[File:Nikiphoros_Phokas.jpg|100px]] || c. 970-1044 || [[Vasil I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil I]] (''Vasil the Strong'') || c.1000–1044 || Tengarian nobleman and successful general of the forces of the [[Empire of Arciluco]] who conquered [[Visoclesia]]. After his army tried to proclaim him Emperor, he instead had the Emperor install him as the Grand Prince of Tengaria, founding Tengaria as a state but sworn to the Emperor.
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| [[File:Omurtag1.jpg|100px]]|| c. 1000-1056 || [[Vasil II, Grand Prince of Tengaria]] || 1044–1056 || Oldest son of Vasil the Strong. More an administrator than a warrior.
|-
| [[File:Roman_BG.JPG|100px]] || 1022-1066 || [[Ivan I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Ivan I]] (1st) || 1056-1060 || Eldest son of Vasil II. Deposed in 1060, went into exile.
|-
| [[File:Radomir.jpg|100px]] || 1025-1063 || [[Presian, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Presian]] || 1060–1063 || Younger son of Vasil II, brother of Ivan I. Deposed and executed in 1063.
|-
| [[File:Roman_BG.JPG|100px]] || 1063-1066 || [[Ivan I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Ivan I]] (2nd) || 1063–1066 || Restored to throne in 1063. Died of an illness in 1063.
|-
| [[File:TzarBorisDidacticGospelConstantinePreslavski.jpg|100px]] || 1040-1109 || [[Boris I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Boris I]] || 1066–1109 || Son of Ivan I. Took over the throne at a young age, and outlived his sons. Died of natural causes in 1109.
|-
| [[File:Boris_II.jpg|100px]]|| 1083-1111 || [[Boris II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Boris II]] || 1109–1111 || Grandson of Boris I. Blinded, castrated and deposed by his general Gavril.
|-
|-
| colspan="5" style="background: #93C572; text-align: center;" | [[Gavrilov dynasty]] (1111-1199)
| colspan="5" style="background: #efde09; text-align: center;" | Non-dynastic (1121-1197)
|-
|-
| [[File:Samuil_of_bolgaria_reconstruction.jpg|100px]] || 1069-1125 || [[Gavril, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Gavril]] || 1111–1125 || Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Boris II.
| || 1069-1125 || [[Gavril, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Gavril]] || 1111–1125 || Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Boris II.
|-
|-
| [[File:Seal_of_Telerig.jpg|100px]]|| 1094-1165 || [[Geto I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Geto I]] || 1125–1165 || Son of Gavril. Died of old age in 1165.
| || 1094-1165 || [[Geto I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Geto I]] || 1125–1165 || Son of Gavril. Died of old age in 1165.
|-
|-
| [[File:Seal_of_Petar_I.png|100px]]|| 1119-1191 || [[Biser, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Biser]] || 1165–1191 || Son of Geto. Died of Illness in 1191.
| || 1119-1191 || [[Biser, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Biser]] || 1165–1191 || Son of Geto. Died of Illness in 1191.
|-
|-
| [[File:Minskizjaslav.jpg|100px]]|| 1141-1206 || [[Geto II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Geto II]] || 1191–1199 || Son of Biser. Rebelled against the Emperor. Deposed and exiled in 1199 combined forces of Arciluco and the Tengarian general Dragan.
| || 1141-1206 || [[Geto II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Geto II]] || 1191–1199 || Son of Biser. Rebelled against the Emperor. Deposed and exiled in 1199 combined forces of Arciluco and the Tengarian general Dragan.
|-
|-
| colspan="5" style="background: #93C572; text-align: center;" | [[Draganov dynasty]] (1199-1299)
| colspan="5" style="background: #efde09; text-align: center;" | [[Cyriacus the Elder|Cyriacan Dynasty]] (1199-1299)
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|-
| [[File:Petar_4.jpg|100px]] || 1169-1244 || [[Dragan, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragan]] || 1199–1244 || Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Geto II with support from the Emperor of Arciluco.
| || 1169-1244 || [[Dragan, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragan]] || 1199–1244 || Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Geto II with support from the Emperor of Arciluco.
|-
|-
| [[File:Seal_of_Boril.jpg|100px]] || 1194-1253 || [[Dragomir I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragomir I]] || 1244–1250 || Son of Dragan. Deposed by his son Krasimir.
| || 1194-1253 || [[Dragomir I, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragomir I]] || 1244–1250 || Son of Dragan. Deposed by his son Krasimir.
|-
|-
| [[File:Krum33.jpg|100px]] || 1219-1285 || [[Krasimir, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Krasimir]] || 1250–1285 || Son of Dragomir I. Died of natural causes in 1285.
| || 1219-1285 || [[Krasimir, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Krasimir]] || 1250–1285 || Son of Dragomir I. Died of natural causes in 1285.
|-
|-
| [[File:Peter_II_of_Bulgaria.jpg|100px]]|| 1244-1295 || [[Dragomir II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragomir II]] || 1285–1295 || Son of Krasimir. Murdered on orders of his nephew, Boyan.
| || 1244-1295 || [[Dragomir II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Dragomir II]] || 1285–1295 || Son of Krasimir. Murdered on orders of his nephew, Boyan.
|-
|-
| [[File:Michael-Asen-Kastoria.jpg|100px]] || 1277-1301 || [[Boyan, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Boyan]] || 1295–1299 || Nephew of Dragomir. Deposed, blinded and exiled in 1299.
| || 1277-1301 || [[Boyan, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Boyan]] || 1295–1299 || Nephew of Dragomir. Deposed, blinded and exiled in 1299.
|-
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| colspan="5" style="background: #93C572; text-align: center;" | [[House of Prostov|Prostov dynasty]] (1299-1385)
| colspan="5" style="background: #efde09; text-align: center;" | [[House of Prostov|Prostov dynasty]] (1299-1385)
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|-
| [[File:Konstantin_Bodin.jpg|100px]] || 1255-1323 || [[Vasil III, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil III]] || 1299–1323 || Tengarian noble. Died of natural causes.
| || 1255-1323 || [[Vasil III, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil III]] || 1299–1323 || Tengarian noble. Died of natural causes.
|-
|-
| [[File:20140623_between_Arbanasi_and_Veliko_Tarnovo_06.jpg|100px]] || 1300-1334 || [[Ivan II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Ivan II]] || 1323–1334 || Grandson of Vasil III. Slain in battle in 1334.
| || 1300-1334 || [[Ivan II, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Ivan II]] || 1323–1334 || Grandson of Vasil III. Slain in battle in 1334.
|-
|-
| [[File:N_pavlovic_assen.jpg|100px]]|| 1322-1370 || [[Vasil IV, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil IV]] (1st) || 1334–1336 || Son of Ivan II. Assumed the throne at 12 years of age. Deposed by his regent uncle in 1336.
| || 1322-1370 || [[Vasil IV, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil IV]] (1st) || 1334–1336 || Son of Ivan II. Assumed the throne at 12 years of age. Deposed by his regent uncle in 1336.
|-
|-
| [[File:Ivan_Asen_II_Zograf.png|100px]]|| 1302-1344 || [[Simeon, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Simeon]] || 1336–1344 || Brother of Ivan II. Usurped the throne from his nephew. Slain in battle in 1344 fighting against Vasil IV.
| || 1302-1344 || [[Simeon, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Simeon]] || 1336–1344 || Brother of Ivan II. Usurped the throne from his nephew. Slain in battle in 1344 fighting against Vasil IV.
|-
|-
| [[File:N_pavlovic_assen.jpg|100px]]|| 1322-1370 || [[Vasil IV, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil IV]] (2nd) || 1344–1370 || Son of Ivan II. Restored to the throne after a successful war. Died of an illness in 1370.
| || 1322-1370 || [[Vasil IV, Grand Prince of Tengaria|Vasil IV]] (2nd) || 1344–1370 || Son of Ivan II. Restored to the throne after a successful war. Died of an illness in 1370.
|-
|-
| [[File:Manuel_II_Paleologus.jpg|100px]] || 1343-1407 || [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil V]] || 1370–1385 || Son of Vasil IV. Kept Tengarian iconodule during the Iconoclast Controversy. After the fall of [[Empire of Arciluco]], Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III proclaimed his as Emperor, ending the Grand Principality and beginning the [[Empire of Tengaria]].
| [[File:Manuel_II_Paleologus.jpg|100px]] || 1343-1407 || [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|Vasil V]] || 1370–1385 || Son of Vasil IV. Kept Tengarian iconodule during the Iconoclast Controversy. After the fall of [[Empire of Arciluco]], Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III proclaimed his as Emperor, ending the Grand Principality and beginning the [[Empire of Tengaria]].
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| [[File:Manuel_II_Paleologus.jpg|100px]] || 1343-1407 || [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|St. Vasil I]] (''St. Vasil the Great'') || 1385–1407 || Under his reign, the Tengarian Renaissance begins. He founds the [[University of Lenovo]]. Dies peacefully in 1407 on the brink of the Iconoclast Wars. Outlived his eldest son Vasil. Later proclaimed a Saint.
| [[File:Manuel_II_Paleologus.jpg|100px]] || 1343-1407 || [[St. Vasil I, Emperor of Tengaria|St. Vasil I]] (''St. Vasil the Great'') || 1385–1407 || Under his reign, the Tengarian Renaissance begins. He founds the [[University of Lenovo]]. Dies peacefully in 1407 on the brink of the Iconoclast Wars. Outlived his eldest son Vasil. Later proclaimed a Saint.

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Monarchy of Tengaria
TengarianMonarchsCOA.png
Personal Arms of the Emperors of the Solarians
Његово Краљевско Височанство Принц Наследник Петар Карађорђевић од Србија.jpg
Vasil VI, claimant to the Tengarian Crown
Details
StyleHis Imperial Majesty
First monarchVasil I 'the Strong'
(as Vicar)
Last monarchDragomir III 'the Misfortunate'
(as Imperator)
Formation1121 (Vicariate)
1385 (Empire)
Abolition1935
ResidenceYellow Palace
AppointerHereditary-elective
Pretender(s)Vasil VI 'the True'

The following List of Tengarian Monarchs is taken from the period of monarchical systems of rule over the geographical area of Tengaria, also sometimes called the Tengarian Monarchy. The first period began with the establishment the Vicariate of Tengaria as an prominent subdivision of the Empire of Arciluco around the year 1121, and the second being the Empire of Tengaria in 1385 as the successor to the Empire of Arciluco. Notably, these monarchs claimed to be Solarian; the term "Tengarian monarch" is an exonym of foreign scholarship. The second period of monarchical ended with the annexation of Tengaria by the Amathians in 1930 and subsequently the proclamation of the Republic of Tengaria in 1935. The monarchy was never formally abrogated but is considered de facto defunct.

The Vicariate comprised the western reaches of the Empire of Arciluco, with the title of the leader being the Vicarius et Comes Occidentalis, commonly rendered in Estmerish as simply "Vicar". The Vicarius et Comes one of the 3 most powerful positions in the Empire, alongisde the Magister Utriusque Militiae and the Eastern Vicarius. Originally a military title, over time it became an established and de facto hereditary executive office over the Empire's western marches, although hereditary rule was not always successful. The Vicarii were very engaged with Imperial politics, and were not sovereign rulers. Nevertheless, the core of their territory largely extended over the modern territory of Tengaria.

After the fall of the eastern half of the Empire of Arciluco into the iconoclastic Realm of Thorns, the Western half of the Empire consolidated under the iconodule Vicarius. The exiled Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III, alongside the icondule bishops and logofeți, proclaimed the Vicar as the new Domnitor. The city of Arciluco was not able to be reconquered, resulting in the new Emperors transfering the Imperial capital to Lenovo in the translatio Imperii. This political entity, although it was in many ways a continuation of the old Empire of Arciluco, is considered by foreign historians as a seperate state. As part of several stylistic changes in the translatio Imperii, the old Solarian title Imperator was re-adopted alongside the traditional Arcilucan Domnitor.

Despite claiming an Imperial title, many East Euclean countries adressed as the monarch as a 'king', either out of indifference, ignorance or as an insult. Some have refused to recognise their connection with Solaria, as the Tengarians had never been part of the Solarian Empire, or believed that the Gaullican or resurgent Amathian claim was more proper. Others viewed the Empire in decline as not worthy of the title. Imperial apologists defended it, however, saying that the Imperi had rightfully been translated from Solaria to Arciluco to Tengaria because of divine providence and their faithfulness through means of the Ecumenical Patriarch, just as the kingly right of Saul was given to David.

The Emperors largely followed an evolved version of the Arciculan honorifics, combining the style of the Arcilucan Emperors with their Orthodoxy and universal authority:

  • Estmerish: "Hail, [Emperor's name], in Sotiras the God and through the Grace of the Holy Trinity, Imperator and Domnitor of the Solarians and all Sotirians"
  • Solarian: "Io, [Emperor's name], in Sotira Deo et per gratiam Sanctae Trinitatis, Imperator et Domnitor Solarianorum Sotirianorumque omnium"
  • Tengarian: "Io, [Emperor's name], in Sotiras Deu și ob gratiam Treime Svete, Imperator și Domnitor Solarnū Sotirianūși totū"

Following in the manner of Arciluco, Imperial succession was primarily hereditary, with all Emperors being descendants of Cyriacus the Elder and part of the larger Cyriacan Dynasty, although multiple cadet branches existed, coming from the old Ariculcan os de domn and nobilime de sânge, although the restrictions for eligibility were elevated to disclude bastards and the female-line. According to law, the new Emperor was to be elected by the Aduna Mara, a body which consisted of the Endemic Synod, Senate, and other officials within the imperial bureaucracy, presided over by the Patriarch of Istros. Because the authority of the Emperors was seen as coming from Divine Authority, the Patriarch received a right to veto and also was the one who crowned the new Emperor. In practice, succession was much more stable than the old Arcilucan system and largely followed a pattern of Agnatic Primogeniture succession as common in other Euclean dynasties. However, there were notable exceptions where the Aduna Mara exercised its authority.

The Tengarian monarchy has not had an active ruler since 1935, but there have been several claimants to the throne, following the order of seniority in the Cyriacan dyansty (Domu Cyriaci). Since 1948, they have resided within Tengaria.

Vicariate of Tengaria (1121-1385)

Image Life Years Name Reign Notes/Death
Non-dynastic (1121-1197)
1069-1125 Gavril 1111–1125 Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Boris II.
1094-1165 Geto I 1125–1165 Son of Gavril. Died of old age in 1165.
1119-1191 Biser 1165–1191 Son of Geto. Died of Illness in 1191.
1141-1206 Geto II 1191–1199 Son of Biser. Rebelled against the Emperor. Deposed and exiled in 1199 combined forces of Arciluco and the Tengarian general Dragan.
Cyriacan Dynasty (1199-1299)
1169-1244 Dragan 1199–1244 Tengarian General. Ascended to the throne after deposing Geto II with support from the Emperor of Arciluco.
1194-1253 Dragomir I 1244–1250 Son of Dragan. Deposed by his son Krasimir.
1219-1285 Krasimir 1250–1285 Son of Dragomir I. Died of natural causes in 1285.
1244-1295 Dragomir II 1285–1295 Son of Krasimir. Murdered on orders of his nephew, Boyan.
1277-1301 Boyan 1295–1299 Nephew of Dragomir. Deposed, blinded and exiled in 1299.
Prostov dynasty (1299-1385)
1255-1323 Vasil III 1299–1323 Tengarian noble. Died of natural causes.
1300-1334 Ivan II 1323–1334 Grandson of Vasil III. Slain in battle in 1334.
1322-1370 Vasil IV (1st) 1334–1336 Son of Ivan II. Assumed the throne at 12 years of age. Deposed by his regent uncle in 1336.
1302-1344 Simeon 1336–1344 Brother of Ivan II. Usurped the throne from his nephew. Slain in battle in 1344 fighting against Vasil IV.
1322-1370 Vasil IV (2nd) 1344–1370 Son of Ivan II. Restored to the throne after a successful war. Died of an illness in 1370.
Manuel II Paleologus.jpg 1343-1407 Vasil V 1370–1385 Son of Vasil IV. Kept Tengarian iconodule during the Iconoclast Controversy. After the fall of Empire of Arciluco, Ecumenical Patriarch Alexander III proclaimed his as Emperor, ending the Grand Principality and beginning the Empire of Tengaria.

Empire of Tengaria (1385-1930)

Image Life Years Name Reign Notes/Death
Cyriacan Dynasty (1199-1299)
House of Prostov (1385-1604)
Manuel II Paleologus.jpg 1343-1407 St. Vasil I (St. Vasil the Great) 1385–1407 Under his reign, the Tengarian Renaissance begins. He founds the University of Lenovo. Dies peacefully in 1407 on the brink of the Iconoclast Wars. Outlived his eldest son Vasil. Later proclaimed a Saint.
Andronikos III Palaiologos.jpg 1387-1446 Vasil II (Vasil the Bold) 1407–1446 Grandson of Vasil I. Lead Tengaria during the Iconoclast Wars. Died of natural causes in 1446.
Ivan Alexander.jpg 1410-1473 Dragomir I (Dragomir the Timid) 1446–1473 Son of Vasil II. Died of an illness in 1473.
53 IoSisiman.JPG 1453-1521 Ivan I (Ivan the Just) 1473–1521 Grandson of Dragomir I. Died without issue in 1521.
Prince Lazar (Ravanica Monastery).jpg 1478-1544 Boris I (Boris the Vainglorious) 1521–1544 Nephew of Ivan I. Killed in battle in 1544.
UrosV.jpg 1501-1546 Boris II (Boris the Brief) 1544–1546 Son of Boris I. Died of suspicious circumstances in 1546.
Jovan Branković, by Andreja Raičević.jpg 1523-1555 Boris III (Boris the Sickly) 1546–1555 Son of Boris II. Died of an illness in 1555.
Young Peter the Great parsuna.jpg 1545-1558 Boris IV (Boris the Lost) 1555–1558 Son of Boris III. Became Emperor at age 10. Disappeared without a trace in 1558; his uncle assumed the office of Emperor. It is suspected that he is murdered.
Kiejstut.JPG 1526-1588 Krasimir (Krasimir the Cruel) 1558–1588 Son of Boris II. Became Emperor after the disappearance of Boris IV.
Pseudo-Dmitrius.jpg 1550-1604 Ivan II (Ivan the Sonless) 1588–1604 Son of Krasimir. Died with no sons, his son-in-law Simeon took power after his natural death in 1555. Last ruler of the mainline Prostov Dynasty.
House of Moshtnov (1604-1769)
Peter de Grote.jpg 1581-1667 Simeon I (Simeon the Long-Lived) 1604–1667 Distant scion of the house of Postrov and Lord of Moshtnov. Came to the throne both by agnatic succession and by right of his wife, Anastasia, the daughter of Ivan II. Outlived his son and grandson. Died of old age in 1667.
Ivan V by anonym (Kremlin museum).jpg 1642-1689 Vladislav (Vladislav the Unready) 1667–1689 Great-grandson of Simeon I. Died of childless, possibly murdered by his brother.
Kulmbach Sigismund I the Old.jpg 1645-1701 Gregori I (Gregori the Oppurtunist) 1689–1701 Brother of Vladislav. Died of natural causes in 1701.
Sigismund III of Poland-Lithuania and Sweden (Martin Kober).jpg 1667-1709 Gregori II (Gregori the Kind) 1701–1709 Son of Gregori I. Died of an illness in 1709.
Cranach the Younger Sigismund II Augustus.jpg 1690-1745 Gregori III (Gregori the Celibate) 1709–1714 Son of Gregori II. Deposed by his brother and sent to a monastery, where he lived out the rest of his life.
Portret Michała Korybuta Wiśniowieckiego.jpg 1692-1734 Ivan III (Ivan the Usurper) 1714–1734 Son of Gregori II. Took the throne from his brother and ruled for himself. Crushed several rebellions during the course of his reign.
Anonymous Stephen Báthory (detail) 01.jpg 1715-1769 Ivan IV (Ivan the Barren) 1734–1769 Son of Ivan III. Died childless, ending the Moshtnov dynasty. Willed the throne to Vasil, a distant relative and confidant.  
House of Istrov (1769-1935)
Christofor Lieven by Lawrence.jpg 1729-1792 Vasil III (Vasil the Restorer) 1769–1792 Distant male-line scion of the House of Prostov, a cadet branch which were Boyars of Istros. Died of natural causes in 1792.
Konstantinpaulowrussland(crop).jpg 1752-1799 Vasil IV (Vasil the Forgotten) 1792–1799 Son of Vasil III. Died of natural causes in 1799.
 Alexander von Benckendorff.jpg 1775-1823 Vasil V (Vasil the Daughter-Bearer) 1799–1823 Son Vasil IV. Died with no sons in 1823, succeeded by his brother Simeon.
Franz Krüger - Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I - WGA12289.jpg 1778-1848 Simeon II (Simeon the Fortunate) 1823–1848 Son of Vasil IV. Died after a period of illness in 1848.
Zar Ferdinand Bulgarien.jpg 1799-1889 Simeon III (Simeon the Gregarious) 1848–1889 Son of Simeon II. Outlived his two oldest sons. Died of old age in 1889.
Alexander I of Bulgaria by Dimitar Karastoyanov.jpg 1839-1906 Hristofor (St. Hristofor the Holy) 1889–1906 Grandson of Simeon III. Celibate. Died of an illness in 1906. Proclaimed a Saint.
Mihail II.jpg 1866-1919 Dragomir II (Dragomir the Resourceful) 1906–1919 Nephew of Hristofor. Kept Tengaria stable during the Great Collapse. Died of natural causes in 1915.
Boris III of Bulgaria.jpg 1888-1962 Dragomir III (Dragomir the Misfortunate) 1919–1935 Son of Dragomir II. Emperor of Tengaria during the Great War, imprisoned by Ravnia in 1930 while attempting to sail to Ravnia. De facto deposed by Soravia when they demanded Tengaria become a Republic.

Claimants to the Tengarian Throne (1935-present)

Image Life Years Name Reign Notes/Death
House of Istrov (1935-present)
Boris III of Bulgaria.jpg 1888-1962 Dragomir III (Dragomir the Misfortunate) 1935–1962 Came back into Tengaria after the conclusion of the Tengarian Civil War, with the Imperial family's property restored to him, but not restored to power. Died of an illness in 1962.
Simeon II of Bulgaria.jpg 1912-2004 Dragomir (IV) (Dragomir the Venerable) 1962–2004 Eldest son of Dragomir III. Outlived both his son and grandson, and died of natural causes at the age of 92.
Његово Краљевско Височанство Принц Наследник Петар Карађорђевић од Србија.jpg 1979- Vasil (VI) (Vasil the True) 2004–present Great-grandson of Dragomir IV. Current head of the House of Istrov, and claimant to the Imperial title. Member of the Senate of Tengaria.