This is a game that I just recalled playing on the official forums maybe 10-12 years ago and I looked around here and didn't see anything resembling this so I figured I'd start a new one. Essentially the rules of the game are as follows (they're fairly simple):
-I will lead with a riddle describing a historical figure followed by the phrase "who am I?".
-Based on the riddle's clues users can attempt to figure out who I am referring to, and the first to answer correct will be rewarded with one rep.
-The successful user will be given first option to create their own riddle using the same format, or defer to another user in which case the first posted riddle will continue the chain
-If another user responds with their own unique riddle to keep the chain moving I (or if I cannot do so another user) will rep the new riddle creator
I'm going to start with what I think is a fairly easy one somewhat based on what I remember making on the official TW forums all those years ago:
"A man of honor, yet weak enough to let the capital fall.
My empire was crumpling, while its brother stood tall.
Then after many victories my father finally failed the state,
And I, an emperor sat idle as our enemies sealed his fate.
Faced with the barbarians with whom I could not contend,
I was struck by sickness that took me to an early end."
Who am I?