Title says all. I've come down with another case of what I like to call Komnenophilia.
Basically, I can see two scenarios where Alexios Megas Komnenos (the first Emperor of Trebizond) and/or David Megas Komnenos (his brother) eventually become Eastern Roman Emperor:
1. Their grandfather, Andronikos I Komnenos, manages to reign in his cruelty and paranoia (Unless I'm mistaken, these traits are only mentioned after he became emperor) and stays on the throne. He dies and is succeeded by his eldest son, Manuel, then Manuel II dies and is succeeded by either of his sons.
2. The revolt of John 'the Fat', son of Alexios Axouch and possible father of Theodora Axuchina (Alexios I of Trebizond's OTL wife) successfully dethrones Alexios III Angelos. John 'the Fat' becomes John III and, presumably having no sons, marries Theodora to either of the brothers, designating them as his heirs.
Any thoughts?
Basically, I can see two scenarios where Alexios Megas Komnenos (the first Emperor of Trebizond) and/or David Megas Komnenos (his brother) eventually become Eastern Roman Emperor:
1. Their grandfather, Andronikos I Komnenos, manages to reign in his cruelty and paranoia (Unless I'm mistaken, these traits are only mentioned after he became emperor) and stays on the throne. He dies and is succeeded by his eldest son, Manuel, then Manuel II dies and is succeeded by either of his sons.
2. The revolt of John 'the Fat', son of Alexios Axouch and possible father of Theodora Axuchina (Alexios I of Trebizond's OTL wife) successfully dethrones Alexios III Angelos. John 'the Fat' becomes John III and, presumably having no sons, marries Theodora to either of the brothers, designating them as his heirs.
Any thoughts?