During the last few minutes of the rule of Tortaalik, Adron e'Kieron seized control of the Orb using Elder Sorcery. At the same time, Tortaalik was assassinated, causing the Orb to seek out the sucessor to the throne which was, interestingly enough, Adron. This circumstance led directly to Adron's Disaster, but raises the question of whether or not Adron himself might have been--legitimately--Emperor... For a few minutes, at least. Points in favor of this: Points against this interpretation: