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Born into the [[Panther Estate]], Constantinus has wielded significant power and influence within the Imperium. As a teenager, he became a successful fashion model and first gained mainstream support. He was given the nickname "''Princeps Lepore" -'' or prince charming, due to his attractiveness and charm, and received numerous accolades such as "Sexiest Men Alive in Caphiria", "Most Eligible Bachelor", "Male Model of the Year", and was included on the 500 Most Influential People list, all before he was 21. By 2003, he was one of Caphiria's most popular celebrities and an internationally-recognized sex symbol. He is credited as one of the first popular "aristocratic celebrities", as the citizens of Caphiria saw him as ''se fecit'' - or a self made man who they could relate to. His meteoric rise only continued when Constantinus announced an early retirement from the fashion industry to focus on his education. | Born into the [[Panther Estate]], Constantinus has wielded significant power and influence within the Imperium. As a teenager, he became a successful fashion model and first gained mainstream support. He was given the nickname "''Princeps Lepore" -'' or prince charming, due to his attractiveness and charm, and received numerous accolades such as "Sexiest Men Alive in Caphiria", "Most Eligible Bachelor", "Male Model of the Year", and was included on the 500 Most Influential People list, all before he was 21. By 2003, he was one of Caphiria's most popular celebrities and an internationally-recognized sex symbol. He is credited as one of the first popular "aristocratic celebrities", as the citizens of Caphiria saw him as ''se fecit'' - or a self made man who they could relate to. His meteoric rise only continued when Constantinus announced an early retirement from the fashion industry to focus on his education. | ||
Constantinus graduated from [[Fortuna Institute]]'s law program ''summa cum laude'' in 2008 and immediately involved himself in the political world. He was credited with helping to stabilize a Caphirian colony, [[Ehios]], during a series of violent protests. As a result of his success, he was granted lordship over Ehios in 2010 and was able to peacefully re-assimilate the colony. Colrin also had an impressive record with local politics, proving to be an essential tool in Donato Mongelli's campaign for City Prefect, helping him to two back-to-back landslide elections. During both terms, Mongelli made Colrin the Chief of Staff of his ''municipium'' (city government). After resigning from his Chief of Staff position in 2014 to run for office on his own and lose, but by only 5%, the legendary political kingmaker [[Jean-Yves Touchard]] took an interest in the young Constantinus. With Touchard's help, Constantinus won the 2015 election for City Prefect of Galpina in Veleia. In 2020, Touchard assisted Constantinus once more by getting his name nominated and selected to join the [[ | Constantinus graduated from [[Fortuna Institute]]'s law program ''summa cum laude'' in 2008 and immediately involved himself in the political world. He was credited with helping to stabilize a Caphirian colony, [[Ehios]], during a series of violent protests. As a result of his success, he was granted lordship over Ehios in 2010 and was able to peacefully re-assimilate the colony. Colrin also had an impressive record with local politics, proving to be an essential tool in Donato Mongelli's campaign for City Prefect, helping him to two back-to-back landslide elections. During both terms, Mongelli made Colrin the Chief of Staff of his ''municipium'' (city government). After resigning from his Chief of Staff position in 2014 to run for office on his own and lose, but by only 5%, the legendary political kingmaker [[Jean-Yves Touchard]] took an interest in the young Constantinus. With Touchard's help, Constantinus won the 2015 election for City Prefect of Galpina in Veleia. In 2020, Touchard assisted Constantinus once more by getting his name nominated and selected to join the [[Censorial Assembly]], one of the most powerful and influential bodies within Caphiria, as they are responsible for upholding public morality, protecting the Constitution and administering the official Public Census every ''lustrum''. At age 37, Constantinus held the highly distinguished title of ''Quinticeps Censoria'' (''Fifth Censor'') and became the youngest person in modern history to join the Censorial Assembly. As a member of the Censorial Assembly, he was known to be vocal about "helping shape Caphiria to be a leader for the people of the future and not a leader of yesterday." He was influential in bringing about topics such as abortion and income inequality and shaping the international perception of Caphiria. | ||
During the last several years of [[Arieri IV|Imperator Arieri IV's]] reign, his health quickly deteriorated to the point where a succession plan needed to be implemented. Constantinus' name had quickly risen to the top of the list of successors, and several senators and Consuls had already begun using their influence to sway public opinion in his favor. During the summer of 2023, Constantinus and Arieri IV had numerous talks at length, with the Imperator inviting him to stay with him at his summer residence in [[Escal]]. After the summer ended, Arieri IV was satisfied with his vetting and proclaimed Constantinus to be his successor upon his death or the next ''lustrum'', whichever occurred first. Coincidentally, Arieri IV lived long enough to surrender the Imperatorship to Constantinus on Jan 1, 2025, though he died six months later. This marked the first time that an abdication occurred in modern history. During his Ascension ceremony and coronation, the regnal name ''Constantinus'' was chosen for its meaning of "constant, steadfast." | During the last several years of [[Arieri IV|Imperator Arieri IV's]] reign, his health quickly deteriorated to the point where a succession plan needed to be implemented. Constantinus' name had quickly risen to the top of the list of successors, and several senators and Consuls had already begun using their influence to sway public opinion in his favor. During the summer of 2023, Constantinus and Arieri IV had numerous talks at length, with the Imperator inviting him to stay with him at his summer residence in [[Escal]]. After the summer ended, Arieri IV was satisfied with his vetting and proclaimed Constantinus to be his successor upon his death or the next ''lustrum'', whichever occurred first. Coincidentally, Arieri IV lived long enough to surrender the Imperatorship to Constantinus on Jan 1, 2025, though he died six months later. This marked the first time that an abdication occurred in modern history. During his Ascension ceremony and coronation, the regnal name ''Constantinus'' was chosen for its meaning of "constant, steadfast." | ||