Ellethy-Reborn XIII

The Ellethy-Reborn XIII was the monarch from 1055 to 1061 TL, and the fourteenth ruler of Meridonia since its creation. Following his father, Saham, in his project to place the Sahamites on the throne in the Meridonian Civil War, he finally succeeded in 1055 TL after an exhausting military campaign. As ruler, he proved cruel and inconsiderate, leading to his untimely death whilst dealing with the rebellion of Bissar.

Legacy
The Ellethy-Reborn XIII is widely remembered in Meridonia as being one of the worse rulers ever, along with his son the Ellethy-Reborn XIV. Loyalist propaganda portrayed him in a very negative light, however this view is evidently subject to bias. Acquired through war, his rule was highly insecure and unstable, with the only semblance of security achieved through widespread repression. For many, his violent death at the hand of rebels was an unavoidable consequence of his chaotic administration. In breaking his promises to the Fell-Men who helped him, he alienated a large majority of his former allies, thus preparing the ground for the Loyalist comeback nearly half a century later. Any reliable diplomatic and commercial relations Meridonia had around the Sun Sea were neglected, as his rule in itself was constantly under threat. Living standards dropped considerably, as populations affected by the conflict were left to fend for themselves. Most income was diverted to military expenses, a problem further exacerbated by high levels of corruption and general neglect by the Ellethy-Reborn's administration. His son, despite his best efforts, could not salvage Sahamite rule from its gradual failure.