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This list of kings and reigning queens of the Kingdom of Zokesia begins with Ezekiel the Great, who initially ruled Ward, one of the seven Zoke-Keystones-Cirran kingdoms which later made up modern Zokesia. Ward styled himself king of the Zoke-Keystones-Cirrans from about 986, and while he was not the first king to claim to rule all of the Zokesians, his rule represents the start of the first unbroken line of kings to rule the whole of Zokesia, the House of Ward.
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This list of kings and reigning queens of the Kingdom of Zokesia begins with Ezekiel the Great, who initially ruled Zokes, one of the seven Zoke-Keystones-Cirran kingdoms which later made up modern Zokesia. Ward styled himself king of the Zoke-Keystones-Cirrans from about 986, and while he was not the first king to claim to rule all of the Zokesians, his rule represents the start of the first unbroken line of kings to rule the whole of Zokesia, the House of Zokes.
   
 
Arguments are made for a few different kings thought to have controlled enough Zoke-Keystones kingdoms to be deemed the first king of Zokesia. For example, Krator of North Kjolsen and Eric of Bogen are sometimes described as kings of Zokesia by popular writers, but it is no longer the majority view of historians that their wide dominions are part of a process leading to a unified Zokesia. Historian Kimon Seynes states, for example, that "Krator was driven by a lust for power, not a vision of Zokesian unity; and what he left was a reputation, not a legacy." This refers to a period in the late 8th century when Krator achieved a dominance over many of the kingdoms of Zokesia, but this did not survive his death in 796. Likewise, in 829 Eric of Bogen conquered Notilian, but he soon lost control of it.
  
Arguments are made for a few different kings thought to have controlled enough Zoke-Keystones kingdoms to be deemed the first king of Zokesia. For example, Krator of North Kjolsen and Eric of Bogen are sometimes described as kings of Zokesia by popular writers, but it is no longer the majority view of historians that their wide dominions are part of a process leading to a unified Zokesia. Historian Kimon Seynes states, for example, that "Krator was driven by a lust for power, not a vision of Zokesian unity; and what he left was a reputation, not a legacy." This refers to a period in the late 8th century when Krator achieved a dominance over many of the kingdoms of Zokesia, but this did not survive his death in 796. Likewise, in 829 Eric of Bogen conquered Notilian, but he soon lost control of it.
   
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== House of Zokes (986–1120) ==
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Five hundred years of minor border wars went on, until around 450 BC, Kjolsen suffered huge famines. Zokesia suffered as well, but not nearly as much because of their toughened and still mostly hunting lifestyle. The northern horde of barbarians saw this chance, and swept down on Kjolsen. The empire fought hard, but they suffered, starved, and were defeated one dark and cold winter. With the cities sacked and hunger ruling harsher as the barbarians (who retreated back to the north when they learned of the famine), Zokesians were on the brink of total annihilation. It was the dark ages, until one summer someone invented the plow. Suddenly, Zokesians could eat, settle down far more than in hunting. With this, and other inventions, Zokesia began its "Glory Years" which lasted for two thousand years. No nation, before or since, had enjoyed such an unprecedented length of prosperity, power, or peace. In the beginning of the Glory Years, Zokesia slowly built up its strength diplomatically. Its clan family were elected as royalty by the people, for holding together in the times of famine and invasion, and the first ruler, Ezekiel I, immediately sent for artisans, painters, cooks, engineers, and architects from around the world to study in the Ward College, in the capital of Ezekielgrad (named after him). He ruled for nearly 60 years, and his successors continued his legacy and put Zokesia at the forefront of the civilized world, achieving both technological, cultural, and territorial victories. Zokesian names stood out in history - King Tog II eradicated the barbarian warlords, allowing thousands of settlers into the rich lands of the north. King Debulist set in motion profound developments of peacetime technology, setting a standard of quality in living for the people of Zokesia. King Cira pushed the nation outward into previously unexplored areas, almost doubling its size, by entering lands others were too afraid to venture near.
  
 
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|11 August 1050 – 4 July 1069 ''(19 years)''
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|Eradicated the barbarian warlords of North Kjolsen (Modern Day [[KRATOR]])
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|'''Ælla the Fair'''
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|4 July 1069 – 23 October 1076 ''(7 years)''
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|'''Debulist''' I
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|23 October 1076 – 12 January 1120 ''(43 years)''
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|'''Debulist''' II
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|12 January 1120 – 14 October 1120 ''(276 days)''
 
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== House of Ward (1120–1484) ==
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Following the death of King Debulist I, several rival claimants to the Zokesian throne emerged. Among them were Debulist II (recognised as king by the Bosmynthians after the death of Codal Dainbrudge), Hallon Halcodrada (King of Halco who claimed to be the rightful heir of the Crater) and Duke Cira II of Ward. Hallon and Cira both invaded separately in 1120. Debulist II successfully repelled the invasion by Hallon, but ultimately lost the throne of Zokesia to Cira the Conquerer.
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After the Battle of Hochland on 14 October 1120, Cira the Conqueror made permanent the recent removal of the capital from Zoke to Ezekialgrad. Following the death of Debulist II at Hochland, the Zoke-Keystones-Cirran Jordoc elected as king Debulist III, the son of Bonson the Exile and great-grandson of Eric of Bogen. The young monarch was unable to resist the invaders and was never crowned. Cira was crowned King Cira I of Zokesia on Christmas Day 1120, in Westminster Abbey, and is today known as William the Conqueror, William the Bastard or William I.
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|'''Cira The Conquerer'''
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|25 December 1120 – 2 June 1184 ''(64 years)''
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|Expanded Zokesia into Kolus, as far as present-day [[Bastia]] and [[Surnay]] in the east and [[Nautilus]] in the west
 
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|2 June 1184 – 1 November 1198 ''(14 years)''
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|'''Cira II'''
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|1 November 1198 – 27 August 1242 ''(44 years)''
 
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|27 August 1242 – 9 January 1278 ''(36 years)''
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|9 January 1278 – 17 February 1299 ''(21 years)''
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|Led the first invasion of the Southern Isles (present day [[Angvarden]]). Died in battle on Inselfrei
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|17 February 1299 – 30 July 1323 ''(24 years)''
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|Led the second invasion of the Southern Isles, successfully conquering it
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|'''George V'''
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|12 January 1412 – 2nd June 1484 ''(72 years)''
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|Married the Princess of [[Krakain]], uniting the two nations. First Zokesian King to hold the title of Emperor.
 
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== House of Ward (1120–1484) ==
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Following the death of King Debulist I, the

Revision as of 00:56, 7 June 2024

This list of kings and reigning queens of the Kingdom of Zokesia begins with Ezekiel the Great, who initially ruled Zokes, one of the seven Zoke-Keystones-Cirran kingdoms which later made up modern Zokesia. Ward styled himself king of the Zoke-Keystones-Cirrans from about 986, and while he was not the first king to claim to rule all of the Zokesians, his rule represents the start of the first unbroken line of kings to rule the whole of Zokesia, the House of Zokes.

Arguments are made for a few different kings thought to have controlled enough Zoke-Keystones kingdoms to be deemed the first king of Zokesia. For example, Krator of North Kjolsen and Eric of Bogen are sometimes described as kings of Zokesia by popular writers, but it is no longer the majority view of historians that their wide dominions are part of a process leading to a unified Zokesia. Historian Kimon Seynes states, for example, that "Krator was driven by a lust for power, not a vision of Zokesian unity; and what he left was a reputation, not a legacy." This refers to a period in the late 8th century when Krator achieved a dominance over many of the kingdoms of Zokesia, but this did not survive his death in 796. Likewise, in 829 Eric of Bogen conquered Notilian, but he soon lost control of it.

House of Zokes (986–1120)

Name Reign Notes
Ezekiel The Great(King of Zokes from 971) c. 986 – 16 September 1028 (57 years) Founded Ezekialgrad and invested in construction of Ward College
Tog The Elder 16 September 1028 – 11 August 1050 (22 years)
Tog II 11 August 1050 – 4 July 1069 (19 years) Eradicated the barbarian warlords of North Kjolsen (Modern Day KRATOR)
Ælla the Fair 4 July 1069 – 23 October 1076 (7 years) Queen of Tog II and regent for Debulist I
Debulist I 23 October 1076 – 12 January 1120 (43 years) Set in motion profound developments of peacetime technology, setting a standard of quality in living for the people of Zokesia
Debulist II 12 January 1120 – 14 October 1120 (276 days)

Disputed Claimant (House of Bogen)

Name Reign Notes
Debulist III 14 October 1120 – 25 December 1120 (72 days)

House of Ward (1120–1484)

Following the death of King Debulist I, several rival claimants to the Zokesian throne emerged. Among them were Debulist II (recognised as king by the Bosmynthians after the death of Codal Dainbrudge), Hallon Halcodrada (King of Halco who claimed to be the rightful heir of the Crater) and Duke Cira II of Ward. Hallon and Cira both invaded separately in 1120. Debulist II successfully repelled the invasion by Hallon, but ultimately lost the throne of Zokesia to Cira the Conquerer.

After the Battle of Hochland on 14 October 1120, Cira the Conqueror made permanent the recent removal of the capital from Zoke to Ezekialgrad. Following the death of Debulist II at Hochland, the Zoke-Keystones-Cirran Jordoc elected as king Debulist III, the son of Bonson the Exile and great-grandson of Eric of Bogen. The young monarch was unable to resist the invaders and was never crowned. Cira was crowned King Cira I of Zokesia on Christmas Day 1120, in Westminster Abbey, and is today known as William the Conqueror, William the Bastard or William I.

Name Reign Notes
Cira The Conquerer 25 December 1120 – 2 June 1184 (64 years) Expanded Zokesia into Kolus, as far as present-day Bastia and Surnay in the east and Nautilus in the west
George I 2 June 1184 – 1 November 1198 (14 years)
Cira II 1 November 1198 – 27 August 1242 (44 years)
George II 27 August 1242 – 9 January 1278 (36 years) Expanded into nothern Kolus, establishing trade routes with the tribes to the north
George III 9 January 1278 – 17 February 1299 (21 years) Led the first invasion of the Southern Isles (present day Angvarden). Died in battle on Inselfrei
George IV 17 February 1299 – 30 July 1323 (24 years) Led the second invasion of the Southern Isles, successfully conquering it
George V 12 January 1412 – 2nd June 1484 (72 years) Married the Princess of Krakain, uniting the two nations. First Zokesian King to hold the title of Emperor.

House of Ward (1120–1484)

Following the death of King Debulist I, the

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