Kordillus Drakon I

Emperor Kordillus Drakon I was the founder and first emperor of the Orlesian Empire. He also formalized the cult of worshipping the Maker into the Chantry of Andraste. Kordillus Drakon I was crowned in -3 Ancient (1192 TE); the first Divine was elected three years later, beginning the new calendar at 1:1 Divine.

Drakon was a brilliant general, leading the Orlesian Empire to rapid expansion (including joining the Anderfels to the Empire) and achieving significant victories against darkspawn during the second Blight (from 1:5 Divine to 1:95 Divine). Kordillus Drakon I died of old age in 1:45 Divine.