Akiko Ryujovna Kasimirova

Akiko Ryujovna Kasimirova is a Lyuudri-Cossaric noble who serves as the ruler of the Principality of Kasivy. Born to Prince Ryuji Kasimirov in the antebellum years between the Second and Third Wars, she came of age in a time of absolute tumult as Kasivy's ally (and her distant cousin), Tsar Pyotr of Mekhavy, waged war against the Kingdom of Varland. Her father was killed in battle at Narogorod in 613 KC while leading a column of Kasivite forces under the banner of Mekhavy, along with her older brother Ryuji Ryujevich. With no other heir, Akiko succeeded her father to become Princess of Kasimirsk at the age of 10, with her mother Sakurova acting as regent in her capacity as Drottinnevna of the Lyuudri.

In 619 KC, the reunification of the Ciernic Empire to resist the advances of the Undead Scourge consumed Kasivy as well. By 621 KC, it had become clear, however, that the Tsar at Mekhavy had no intention of dissolving his nascent empire even after the Scourge's defeat. As Sakurova's regency for Akiko ended, Sakurova abdicated her position as Drottinnevna, vesting that position in Akiko as well in an attempt to consolidate her control of their principality. It was and is exceedingly unusual for a prince or princess of Kasimirsk to simultaneously hold the title of Drottinnevna.