Reign of Emperor Ormond Borchard

Political event

Following the tragic loss of his twin brother, Emperor Ormond Borchard (44) continued the rule. Stricken with grief he gradually overcame the traumatic experience with the help of his loyal canine companion, Folly the Dog. Emperor Ormond had so much respect for his hound that when the old boy passed away, he decreed that instead of his own royal portrait being struck upon the next coinage, it should be of Folly so that every citizen of the Jolundrian Empire could give him head pats in their pocket.   This is the believed origin of the popular phrase "heads or tails?" when flipping a coin, as on the back side of the coin is the image of Folly's wagging tail. (At present day, this is now the current design in circulation).   Emperor Ormond Borchard's reign lasted 21 years.