Demetrius I Soter

Demetrius I Soter
Basileus of the Farsian Empire
Reign	296 – 284 BC
Coronation	295 BC
Predecessor	Alexander X
Successor	Philip V
Born	322 BC Crysopolis
Died	284 BC
Spouse	Atossa
Dynasty	Aegaid dynasty
Father	Alexander XII
Mother	Roxana I

Demetrius I Soter commonly known by his epithet, Soter meaning "the saviour" (322- 284 BC) was the Basileus of the Alcaenian empire (in modern Mesogeia). He succeeded his father Alexander XII on the throne in 296 BC, and reigned until his death.

Accession

In 296 BC, Demetrius' father Alexander XII died in his bed after suffering from an effected wound. After waiting the prescribed months of mourning Demetrius journeyed to Farsargadai with the entire court to undergo a coronation ceremony. It should be noted that just three days after his father's death, the new Basileus traveled to each of the three major fire temples; relighting the fires that had been extinguished at his father's death. He donated generously to the fire temple at [INSERT TEMPLE].

Demetrius was enthroned on the Celestial throne (presently the oldest continuously used throne in use) The traditional coronation ceremonies and enthronement rites that took place at Demetrius' coronation were continued by his successors and later descendants. In regards to foreign affairs Demetrius inherited a state of war with the [INSERT PLACENAME]