Florian Valmont

Florian was the Emperor of the Orlesian Empire towards the end of the Blessed Age and at the start of the Dragon Age. He was succeeded by Celene I.

Background
Florian is the first cousin to King Meghren and according to rumors they used to be lovers. One day, Meghren offended the Emperor and as a punishment he sent him to the Orlesian-occupied Ferelden in order to rule as its king.

During his reign, the Fereldan Rebellion under the leadership of Prince Maric Theirin liberated Ferelden despite the numerous legions of chevaliers that Florian sent in support of his cousin. At 8:99 Blessed, centuries after dragons were thought to be extinct, a High dragon came from the Frostback Mountains and rampaged in the south-western Orlais.

He was the possible lover and co-conspirator of the infamous Lady Mantillon.