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'''Emperor Constantine IX''' (birth: Charles Alexander Zor-Mako-Vasa-Nassau, High Sarovian: Carolus Alessaros eui Zor-Mako-Vasa-Nassau)
When his great-grandfather Lord Lochland abdicated his title, he would take the title of Viscount Lochland and enter the Sarovian [[Assembly of Peers]]. In 275 AS, he was elected by the Assembly of Peers to become the next monarch of New Sarovia when his younger brother, [[Edward II Vasa-Nassau]], rejected the throne of a unified Sarovia. He was also selected due to his Vasa lineage and friendship with [[Francis I Vasa-Nassau | Constantine VII]], as well as being the oldest male Vasa in the House at the time. Constantine reigns as a constitutional monarch and has gone through many major political changes such as the Jacobite Rebellion, the colonisation of three new continents, the conquest of Aurea and more. As Emperor, Constantine
Constantine IX, also known as Grand King Constantine III of the State and King Constantine I of Philippia, Metternau, Carolusburg and the Oxerians,
== Biography ==
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=== Personal life and politics ===
Constantine IX was renowned for his distinct blend of personal convictions and political neutrality, a characteristic that significantly shaped his rule. A proponent of democratic traditionalism, he navigated the New Sarovian Empire's political landscape with a balanced approach that aimed to uphold democratic values while respecting established traditions. He personally relinquished extensive powers of the monarchy to the elected Sarovian federal government and the Prime Minister, who would exercise said authority in his name. Constantine hardly intervened in politics and had a policy known as "support My Government", ultimately determining that no matter who was Prime Minister, he would aid in their continued success in politics and in government until they could no longer serve, resigned, or were defeated in office. This essentially made Constantine a supporter of every Government ever. Constantine had the legal right to vote in elections but always waived this in favour of remaining politically neutral. His reign was marked by a deliberate neutrality in political affairs. He astutely maintained an impartial stance, seeking consensus among conflicting factions and prioritizing the empire's stability above personal or partisan agendas. His governance style reflected a commitment to preserving democratic principles, often leaning toward reforms that safeguarded the rights of the populace, and would support resolutions and decisions made against him by his governments, such as lowering his own salary or removing rights or privileges. In several instances, he advocated for the establishment of parliamentary committees, allowing backbencher Members of Parliament a voice in administrative decisions. These committees not only facilitated better governance but also fostered a sense of civic participation, aligning with Constantine's belief in the importance of a participatory democracy.
Constantine IX's outward stance as a proponent of democratic traditionalism often obscured a closely guarded aspect of his persona. Similar to his ancestor Lord Lochland, Constantine was a staunch conservative behind the scenes and a devout Stefanist, believing in the divine right of kings a firm commitment to authoritarian governance. Behind closed doors, Constantine was an ardent adherent of conservative Stefanic doctrines, fervently practicing his faith and actively promoting the influence of the Stefanic Church within the empire. His personal convictions surprisingly were not conflicting with his public image as a neutral ruler, and he openly wielded his authority to advance conservative Stefanic values within the New Sarovian society and fulfilled his duties as the Holy Graalian Emperor.
Authoritarian tendencies manifested in his governance strategies, particularly in moments of crisis or dissent. Though publicly advocating for democratic ideals, Constantine wasn't hesitant to employ authoritarian measures to maintain order and reinforce imperial authority. Instances of stringent enforcement of laws, suppression of dissenting voices, and consolidation of power in the hands of the monarchy characterized his response to challenges to his rule, especially in the Jacobite Rebellion. When times were good, Sarovians enjoyed the most freedoms of any Graalian, but in times of crisis Constantine masterfully utilised the far reaches of Sarovian law to implement effective conclusions.
=== High Sarovian ===
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=== Coat of arms ===
As the Viscount Lochland, Constantine IX's arms were different from those of the New Sarovian Empire, and were blazoned as follows: WIP. Upon his selection to reign in New Sarovia by the Assembly of Peers, he decreed the change of the arms of the New Sarovian Empire to reflect both Anglophone and Lusophone Sarovians. Through the virtue of being the King of the Sarovians and the Emperor of the New Sarovian Empire, Constantine IX
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