Emperor Erik Kersk, the son of Emperor Lazarus, took over at the age of 19 when his father was murdered by a rebel bullet. How the rebel managed entry into the palace undetected is unknown at this time. Emperor Erik quickly put an end to the rebel wars which threatened the existance of the nation. He took it upon his own self to go about the task of unifiying the shattered empire. Erik is a direct descendatnt to The Great Xerik, who was responsible for first unifying the fledgling nation. He also maintains the title of King of Jerusalem.