Shahanshah Adrastus II Pelegon The Beloved

23rd Shahanshah

V 328 - V 393

Adrastus II Odios Pelegon, often called Adrastus the Beloved, was the 23rd Shahanshah. 

He was the son of Shahanshah Sethon I, born a year before the coup which instated his aunt Abba I. He lived his early life as a hostage of his aunt until he was rescued in a daring raid on the Imperial Palace. 

Adrastus II was crowned at the young age of fourteen, taking the Imperial Throne upon his aunt's overthrow in a coup. He originally ruled as a puppet of the Imperial Conclave, however he developed a sharp political acumen and reinstated imperial authority as he grew older, ending his reign with his power returned. The Shahanshah's reign is remembered as a time of peace and prosperity, and he gained a reputation as a fair and just ruler. He passed at the age of 70 after a short sickness.

Family portrait of Adrastus II (standing behind) and his three children (left to right: Cordos, Abulon, and Adrastus) painted in IV 369.

Marriage of Adrastus II

Adrastus II and his wife Mirayar Qati