Cornelius

"The bells. King Cornelius is finally dead."

- Salene Nesardo

Cornelius was the penultimate king of Westmarch.

Biography
Cornelius came to power during the Cartolus Insurrection. Described as a Zakarum lackey by Abd al-Hazir, he nevertheless used the opening of Tyrra's death to crush the rebellion and become king.

Cornelius fathered three sons, among them being Cornelius the Younger, and Justinian. His third son died in his youth. In 1265, Cornelius the Younger perished from a spider bite. Later in the year, Cornelius the Elder died after a battle with illness. Justinian, now Justinian IV, succeeded him as king.