Karl Franz

Karl Franz is the current Emperor of The Empire. He is widely regarded as the greatest statesman and diplomat of Europe. He was chosen by the Electors and crowned in (Find Date).

Early History
Karl Franz is the son of the late emperor Luitpold.

Election to Emperor
Being the son of the late Emperor he was therefore a logical candidate to become Emperor after his father's death. However in the Empire the Imperial throne is not inherited, but decided in an election by the Electors of the Empire. Although the exact circumstances and precise details are unknown, it's likely that Karl Franz was considered far too young and inexperienced. He himself did not believe that he would be elected and Boris Todbringer, the count of Middenland, was the other candidate. The first voting was 8 against and only 4 in Karl Franz's favour, the remaining 3 Electors presumably abstaining. Maximillian von Konigswald, who was an old friend and count of Ostland, managed to persuade all but one of the other electors to cast their vote for Karl Franz. The Church of Sigmar also supported him with 3 votes. In the end Karl Franz won the election.

Relationships
Karl Franz is married and has two children. His older son Luitpold, probably named after Karl Franz's own father, and a younger daughter Lutunia. He also has a sister Martiesia Franz, who is also married to Heinrik Delver.