Meidan I
| Meidan I | |
|---|---|
| First Sovereign of the Forian Kingdom | |
| Reign | 2 August 1606 – 22 November 1641 |
| Coronation | 14 September 1606 |
| Predecessor | Nevil IV |
| Successor | Meidan II |
| Born | Meidan Tearuviya 4 May 1568 Kanna, Lithiya Domain |
| Died | 22 November 1641 Nataliya |
| Burial | 8 December 1641 Eldin |
| House | Tearuviya |
| Father | Lion Tearuviya |
| Mother | Tzaden Tearuviya |
Meidan I (born Meidan Tearuviya, 4 May 1568 – 22 November 1641) was the Nth First Sovereign of the Forian Kingdom from 1606 to his death, succeeding Nevil IV. Born from a merchant background, he is the first monarch from the House of Tearuviya, which Meidan himself helped establish.
Meidan I is known for leading construction of public works projects across the Kingdom, such as sermet, transportation networks, and educational institutions, including in the Kingdom's peripheral regions such as Zaizung. Examples include Soltenna's first research university, Eldin University, and the Archphitra of Midian. The Golden Age of the Forian Kingdom, during which the Kingdom was at its territorial and economic peak, started during his reign.
Early life
Born Meidan Tearuviya, he was born in Kanna, located north of Eldin, then moved to Eldin with his family at the age of 6. Meidan attended education until at age 13, when his family brought Meidan to assist in their merchant work across the Forian Kingdom.
At age 20, his father Lion Tearuviya retired early following a failed assassination attempt on him, which led to Meidan taking over his merchant business.
Marriage
At age 31, Meidan married to Parethe, daughter of Nevil III, placing him in the circle of Forian nobility. Meidan first met Parethe during a sermet visit in Nataliya. Nevil III criticized the marriage, citing Meidan's lack of noble ancestry, but relented due to Meidan's large merchant connection.