Biography of Leo III

“He did not wear a crown. He forged one—upon the head of empire.”

In the shadowed halls of Vatican intrigue, Leo III was more than a pope—he was a kingmaker. From 26 December 795 until his death, he served as Bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States during one of the most politically volatile chapters of medieval Europe. But within The Ensharra Legacy, his influence runs deeper—a thread between holy ritual and divine succession.

Protected by Charlemagne after surviving violent accusations and conspiracies from the allies of his predecessor, Adrian I, Leo III made a move that would change the course of both mortal and divine history: on Christmas Day in 800, in the sacred vault of St. Peter’s Basilica, he crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans, reawakening the Western imperial title after three centuries of silence.

In Constantinople, the coronation was seen as an affront—an unapproved anointing that split the divine lineage of empire. But in the deeper world of The Ensharra Legacy, some whisper that Leo was guided by unseen forces—guardians of forgotten covenants, protectors of the holy bloodlines lost in time.

To the world, Pope Leo III was a spiritual leader.
To those who understand the true web of power, he was the spark that reignited an empire—and perhaps unknowingly, summoned ancient gods back into the affairs of men.

Positions held

Cardinal-Priest
Bishop
Pope

Aliases of Leo III

Titles of Leo III