Chernae

Chernae was the fourth monarch (409–429) of the. This son of Queen Elana was a wastrel and effeminate ruler, and probably homosexual. He was a foolish and egocentric ruler who did little during his 20 years on the throne other than hunt, fish, and lavishly entertain a clique of male advisors of a similar bent.

In 429 during a hunting expedition, Chernae's body was found at the edge of a pond near, the current seat of the. He had apparently fallen from his horse and drowned. Rumors that he had been murdered were common, but never proven. Since that time his ghost has been occasionally seen, lamenting his untimely death. Chemae's spectre is always seen near the pond and seems to portend some impending ill fortune for the witness.

Chernae having died leaving no heir and was succeeded by King Xuaka.

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