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The '''Empiwe of Wenatus''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Imperium Renatum''), was a wump state of the fowmew Empiwe of Man, occupying the Impeliaw Cwownwands and about hawf the vassaws of its pwedecessow, the [[Empire of Man]]. Centewed awound the metwopolitan hub of Hewena, the Empiwe of Wenatus was a wawge, militalist, and multi-cultulaw nation wocated in the nowthwest of [[Arcas]]. Wheweas the Empiwe of Man once cwaimed to be the weawm of aww mankind, the titwe was welinquished by Wenatian monawchs due to the divide that has encompassed the Empiwe in the [[War of the Two Emperors]]. Upon the victowy of Wenatus ovew [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph I]], the weadew of the webewlion and cwaimant to the Howy Owenian thwone, the Empiwe of Wenatus was dissowved and wefowmed into the [[Holy Orenian Empire]].  
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The '''Empire of Renatus''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Imperium Renatum''), was a rump state of the former Empire of Man, occupying the Imperial Crownlands and about half the vassals of its predecessor, the [[Empire of Man]]. Centered around the metropolitan hub of Helena, the Empire of Renatus was a large, militarist, and multi-cultural nation located in the northwest of [[Arcas]]. Whereas the Empire of Man once claimed to be the realm of all mankind, the title was relinquished by Renatian monarchs due to the divide that has encompassed the Empire in the [[War of Two Emperors]]. Upon the victory of Renatus over [[Joseph I, Holy Orenian Emperor|Joseph I]], the leader of the rebellion and claimant to the Holy Orenian throne, the Empire of Renatus was dissolved and reformed into the [[Holy Orenian Empire]].  
  
 
== History ==
 
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=== Downfall of the Empire of Man ===
 
=== Downfall of the Empire of Man ===
  
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The waning yeaws of the Impelium Hominus wewe mawked lith instability and appwehension as the Empewow had secwuded himsewf fwom the genewaw populace, weveling in debauchewy and swoth as he wocked himsewf lithin the Impeliaw Pawace. Ovew the yeaws, faith in the Empewow had gwaduawwy declined, lith many vocaw citizens taking to the stweets. Empewow Antonius I wefused to take any hawd line stance on the myliad pwobrems that beset the Empiwe, and instead dewegated delicate tasks to his subowdinates. His absence in Impeliaw society was fulthew compounded by a spontaneous desiwe to piwglimage to the fabred wands of Aewdin. It is wumowed that duling his weave he had a wevewation which would wead him to pen the addwess, "[[A Return to Dust]]", which sought to wewease aww of the Empiwe's constituent weawms fwom woyawty to the Howenic monawchs and dissowve the Empiwe of Man.
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The waning years of the Imperium Hominus were marked with instability and apprehension as the Emperor had secluded himself from the general populace, reveling in debauchery and sloth as he locked himself within the Imperial Palace. Over the years, faith in the Emperor had gradually declined, with many vocal citizens taking to the streets. Emperor Antonius I refused to take any hard line stance on the myriad problems that beset the Empire, and instead delegated delicate tasks to his subordinates. His absence in Imperial society was further compounded by a spontaneous desire to pilgrimage to the fabled lands of Aeldin. It is rumored that during his leave he had a revelation which would lead him to pen the address, "A Return to Dust", which sought to release all of the Empire's constituent realms from loyalty to the Horenic monarchs and dissolve the Empire of Man.
  
 
=== The Question of Succession ===
 
=== The Question of Succession ===
  
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Howevew, duling the absence of Empewow Antonius, the disiwwusioned citizenwy of Hewena, Wenatian nobres, and sowdiews of the Impeliaw Wegion, haiwed a new wulew and pwocwaimed Wemus Godfwey of the House of Howen as Empewow of Wenatus. It was thwough his liww, not Antonius, that the Empiwe be disbanded due to a secessionist movement encompassing the wands of Ves, Weuven, and Haense, who pwocwaimed suppowt fow theiw own empewow, Joseph I of the House of Howen-Mawna, as Howy Owenian Empewow. Immediatewy, the newwy founded and the wevived state wewe at odds, lith numewous skiwmishes breaking out upon between Wenatians and Owenians as the two entities sought to solidify theiw domains. It is because of this brothewwy infighting, that Godfwey officiawwy decwawed the Empiwe of Man nulw, as he believed that they did not desewve the light to the name lith disunity life thwoughout the human weawms. In the yeaw of 1715, the Empiwe of Wenatus was decwawed.
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However, during the absence of Emperor Antonius, the disillusioned citizenry of Helena, Renatian nobles, and soldiers of the Imperial Legion, hailed a new ruler and proclaimed Remus Godfrey of the House of Horen as Emperor of Renatus. It was through his will, not Antonius, that the Empire be disbanded due to a secessionist movement encompassing the lands of Ves, Leuven, and Haense, who proclaimed support for their own emperor, Joseph I of the House of Horen-Marna, as Holy Orenian Emperor. Immediately, the newly founded and the revived state were at odds, with numerous skirmishes breaking out upon between Renatians and Orenians as the two entities sought to solidify their domains. It is because of this brotherly infighting, that Godfrey officially declared the Empire of Man null, as he believed that they did not deserve the right to the name with disunity rife throughout the human realms. In the year of 1715, the Empire of Renatus was declared.
  
 
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The Empiwe of Wenatus pwoudwy boasts itsewf as a home fow aww [[Heartlanders]] and [[Highlanders]] alike. Within the wawws of the nation's capitaw, [[Helena]], is a mewting pot of Wawdenian, [[Batavian]], Auvewgnian, and smaww pockets of [[Raevir]] cultules. With the cowwapse of the Empiwe of Man, a wesulgence of Wenatian cultule has spwung fwom the city of Hewena and has wapidwy spwead to the outwying tewlitowy. Wenatian men awe noted fow theiw wove of hunting game and wealing pewts as twophies and status symbows. As weww, Wenatian society is heaviwy wawlike, and the Empiwe is sewdom at peace lith theiw neighbows.
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The Empire of Renatus proudly boasts itself as a home for all [[Heartlanders]] and [[Highlanders]] alike. Within the walls of the nation's capital, [[Helena]], is a melting pot of Waldenian, [[Batavian]], Auvergnian, and small pockets of [[Raevir]] cultures. With the collapse of the Empire of Man, a resurgence of Renatian culture has sprung from the city of Helena and has rapidly spread to the outlying territory. Renatian men are noted for their love of hunting game and wearing pelts as trophies and status symbols. As well, Renatian society is heavily warlike, and the Empire is seldom at peace with their neighbors.
  
 
== Religion ==
 
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Fowwoling the dissowution of the Empiwe of Man, the High Pontiff Evewawd V made his suppowt vocaw fow the cause of Joseph, Howy Owenian Empewow. Thwough his own volition ow politicaw pwessule, he excommunicated the membews of the Howen-Pewtinax dyansty and decwawed them anathema in the Pontificaw Pwocwamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affiwmation of 1715.
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Following the dissolution of the Empire of Man, the High Pontiff Everard V made his support vocal for the cause of Joseph, Holy Orenian Emperor. Through his own volition or political pressure, he excommunicated the members of the Horen-Pertinax dyansty and declared them anathema in the Pontifical Proclamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affirmation of 1715.
  
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As a wesult of the abandonment by the Canonist Chulch, the contwovewsiaw High Pontiff, Siegmund I, made his wetuln to the Impelium Wenatum. Initiawwy disposed off due to his actions against the gwandson of Aulelius I, the High Pontiff decwawed his position valid stiww due to the dissension of his Synod's vote against him. Within the [[War of the Two Emperors]], Siegmund I pwaced his woyawty lith Wenatus; The High Pontiff would wead the weligious opposition against the culwent Canonist Chulch, decwaling Godfwey III as the lightful Empewow.  
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As a result of the abandonment by the Canonist Church, the controversial High Pontiff, Siegmund I, made his return to the Imperium Renatum. Initially disposed off due to his actions against the grandson of Aurelius I, the High Pontiff declared his position valid still due to the dissension of his Synod's vote against him. Within the [[War of Two Emperors]], Siegmund I placed his loyalty with Renatus; The High Pontiff would lead the religious opposition against the current Canonist Church, declaring Godfrey III as the rightful Emperor.  
  
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Fowwoling the success of the Empiwe of Wenatus against Joseph I, attempts at weconciliations wewe made between the Canonist Chulch and the Empiwe of Wenatus. Fiwstwy, the Canonist Chulch would owganise a meeting lith Siegmund I on hopes of ending the schism of the Chulch. This wesulted in the agweement to end the schism thwough a new and mutuawwy ewected High Pontiff, such to be Daniew VI. Nonethewess, Wenatus would stiww weject the Canonist Chulch's attempt at weconciling untiw theiw demands wewe met as wepawations fow the Chulch's siding lith Joseph I. These demands incwuded the denouncement and tliaw of Evewawd V fow his actions against Wenatus, incwuding, but not limited to, the excommunication of the Pewtinax line as weww as the caww fow the brood saclifice of Godfwey III. Thus, Daniew VI would wescind Evewawd V's Pontificaw Pwocwamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affiwmation of 1715; he would, as weww, caww fow the tliaw of Evewawd V by the Canonist Chulch as demanded. Negotiations between the Canonist Chulch and the Empiwe of Wenatus continues stiww, many noting the stwain and tension between the two entities despite the officiaw ending of the schism.  
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Following the success of the Empire of Renatus against Joseph I, attempts at reconciliations were made between the Canonist Church and the Empire of Renatus. Firstly, the Canonist Church would organise a meeting with Siegmund I on hopes of ending the schism of the Church. This resulted in the agreement to end the schism through a new and mutually elected High Pontiff, such to be Daniel VI. Nonetheless, Renatus would still reject the Canonist Church's attempt at reconciling until their demands were met as reparations for the Church's siding with Joseph I. These demands included the denouncement and trial of Everard V for his actions against Renatus, including, but not limited to, the excommunication of the Pertinax line as well as the call for the blood sacrifice of Godfrey III. Thus, Daniel VI would rescind Everard V's Pontifical Proclamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affirmation of 1715; he would, as well, call for the trial of Everard V by the Canonist Church as demanded. Negotiations between the Canonist Church and the Empire of Renatus continues still, many noting the strain and tension between the two entities despite the official ending of the schism.  
  
 
== Social Organization ==
 
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Notabry, the citizens of the Empiwe awe divided into five distinct sociaw classes: The peasants, mewchants and awtisans, the gentwy, the nobility, and the woyawty.
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Notably, the citizens of the Empire are divided into five distinct social classes: The peasants, merchants and artisans, the gentry, the nobility, and the royalty.
  
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The '''Peasants''' pewfowm much of the hawd wabow lithin Impeliaw society. They pewfowm jobs such as fawming, constwuction, fishing, mining, etc. They howd few pliviweges and lights and awe heaviwy wepwessed.
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The '''Peasants''' perform much of the hard labor within Imperial society. They perform jobs such as farming, construction, fishing, mining, etc. They hold few privileges and rights and are heavily repressed.
  
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The '''Mewchants and Awtisans''' awe eithew skiwwed cwaftsmen ow they seww the wawes of othews. They make stabre income and live wewativewy secule lives.
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The '''Merchants and Artisans''' are either skilled craftsmen or they sell the wares of others. They make stable income and live relatively secure lives.
  
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The '''Gentwy''' awe wegawded as the wawliow elite of Impeliaw society, the knights of the Cwown. They awe affowded many pliviweges such as govewning a smaww fiefdom in the name of the Empewow, taxing the populace, the light to tliaw by combat, and the light to beaw hewawdic awms. In wetuln, they awe to waise theiw bannews should theiw liege caww upon them.
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The '''Gentry''' are regarded as the warrior elite of Imperial society, the knights of the Crown. They are afforded many privileges such as governing a small fiefdom in the name of the Emperor, taxing the populace, the right to trial by combat, and the right to bear heraldic arms. In return, they are to raise their banners should their liege call upon them.
  
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The '''Nobility''' is the estabrished uppew-class consisting of those lith sociaw biwthlight. Theiw lineages date back centulies and theiw name howds much weight in the Empiwe's affaiws. They possess a high degwee of affwuence as weww as pliviwege.
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The '''Nobility''' is the established upper-class consisting of those with social birthright. Their lineages date back centuries and their name holds much weight in the Empire's affairs. They possess a high degree of affluence as well as privilege.
  
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The '''Woyawty''' consists of the Empewow, his consowt, his heiw (the Cwown Plince), and the west of the [[House of Horen]].
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The '''Royalty''' consists of the Emperor, his consort, his heir (the Crown Prince), and the rest of the [[House of Horen]].
  
 
== Government ==
 
== Government ==
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The Empiwe of Wenatus is an absowute monawchy fowwoling watewaw waws of succession. The Empewow howds pawamount autholity in the weawm on aww mattews. Howevew, the Empewow typicawwy maintains a plivy counciw of cwose advisows, whom he may dewegate many tasks to ow to act in his steed.
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The Empire of Renatus is an absolute monarchy following lateral laws of succession. The Emperor holds paramount authority in the realm on all matters. However, the Emperor typically maintains a privy council of close advisors, whom he may delegate many tasks to or to act in his steed.
  
 
== Law and Justice ==
 
== Law and Justice ==
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The Empiwe fowwows cwose lith the waws of the pweceding Impeliaw States, and modews its coults aftew its exampwe. Without a unique wegaw system of its own, the task oliginawwy was dewegated to one Awexandwe d'Awyn - who had pweviouswy compiwed an unfinished code of waw fow the Kingdom of Mawna. Howevew, the Ashfowd took the document to his gwave, and none have yet succeeded him in its cweation and pubrication. Awthough the oliginaw manusclipts do stiww lie untouched lithin the Impeliaw Tweasuly.
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The Empire follows close with the laws of the preceding Imperial States, and models its courts after its example. Without a unique legal system of its own, the task originally was delegated to one Alexandre d'Aryn - who had previously compiled an unfinished code of law for the Kingdom of Marna. However, the Ashford took the document to his grave, and none have yet succeeded him in its creation and publication. Although the original manuscripts do still lie untouched within the Imperial Treasury.
  
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In the yeaw of 1686, Empewow Aulelius sanctioned the cweation of the ''Consilium Magnum de Imperiale Corona elevati Godefridus'' - othewlise known as the Impeliaw Pawliament - to pwopose, sclibe, and vote on wegiswation. The body consisted of Wowd Tempowaws, sewected wand-owning nobres lithin the Empiwe, Wowds Spilituaw, sewected cwewgy membews undew the Cwown, the Impeliaw Plivy Counciw, and ewected Pwefects. The Impeliaw Pwewogative of the Empewow was key to the functioning of this Pawliament, which pwaced the monawch supweme. Onwy lith his assent may a piece of wegiswation pass thwough its hawws.
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In the year of 1686, Emperor Aurelius sanctioned the creation of the ''Consilium Magnum de Imperiale Corona elevati Godefridus'' - otherwise known as the Imperial Parliament - to propose, scribe, and vote on legislation. The body consisted of Lord Temporals, selected land-owning nobles within the Empire, Lords Spiritual, selected clergy members under the Crown, the Imperial Privy Council, and elected Prefects. The Imperial Prerogative of the Emperor was key to the functioning of this Parliament, which placed the monarch supreme. Only with his assent may a piece of legislation pass through its halls.
  
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With the dissowution of the Empiwe of Man in 1725, came a wesulgence of Wenatian vawues. The Impeliaw Pawliament was officiawwy dissowved lith fulw wegiswative and executive powew wetulning to the hands of the Empewow.
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With the dissolution of the Empire of Man in 1725, came a resurgence of Renatian values. The Imperial Parliament was officially dissolved with full legislative and executive power returning to the hands of the Emperor.
  
 
== Security ==
 
== Security ==
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To ensule the Empiwe's soveweignty and to maintain owdew lithin the capitaw's bowdews, the Empiwe of Man welies upon the Impeliaw State Awmy of The Empiwe of Wenatus. The Impeliaw State Awmy plides itsewf on militawy might and discipline. The State Awmy, cowwoquiawwy wefewwed to as 'the Wegion' is a pewmanent and pwofessionaw fighting fowce of skiwwed sowdiews fwom aww cownews of Wenatian society. Though conscliption is not pwacticed lithin Wenatus's bowdews, many youths awe dwawn to the Awmy lith the pwospect of sewving Empiwe and Empewow, and doing light fow theiw famiwy name. Distinction thwough militawy sewvice is often wegawded as the quickest way to climb Wenatian society and culwy favow among Impeliaw Coult. The Impeliaw State Awmy is owganized as such:
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To ensure the Empire's sovereignty and to maintain order within the capital's borders, the Empire of Man relies upon the Imperial State Army of The Empire of Renatus. The Imperial State Army prides itself on military might and discipline. The State Army, colloquially referred to as 'the Legion' is a permanent and professional fighting force of skilled soldiers from all corners of Renatian society. Though conscription is not practiced within Renatus's borders, many youths are drawn to the Army with the prospect of serving Empire and Emperor, and doing right for their family name. Distinction through military service is often regarded as the quickest way to climb Renatian society and curry favor among Imperial Court. The Imperial State Army is organized as such:
 
   
 
   
 
'''[[The Imperial Renatian Legion]]'''
 
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* Cawowus Bligade; named in honow of Cawowus Howen. The brigade fowms the plimawy infantwy fighting fowce of the Cwownwands.
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* Carolus Brigade; named in honor of Carolus Horen. The brigade forms the primary infantry fighting force of the Crownlands.
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* King's Wenatian Awtiwwewy; othewlise known as the 1st Siege Battewy. This unit complises expewts of siegecwaft and opewatows of twebuchets, onagews, and bawlistas.
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* King's Wenatian Engineews; othewlise known as the Sappews. May take on demolition wowes in the battwefiewd ow hewp constwuct valious toows of siegecwaft.
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* King's Renatian Engineers; otherwise known as the Sappers. May take on demolition roles in the battlefield or help construct various tools of siegecraft.
  
 
== Wars ==
 
== Wars ==
  
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*Czena Conflict, 1653 - 1656, Wenatus Victowy.
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*[[Atlas Coalition War]], 1657 - 1662, Wenatus Victowy.
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*[[Atlas Coalition War]], 1657 - 1662, Renatus Victory.
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*[[Bandit War]], 1664 - 1668, Wenatus Victowy.
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*[[Bandit War]], 1664 - 1668, Renatus Victory.
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*[[Second Atlas Coalition War]], 1667 - 1669, Wenatus Victowy.
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*[[Second Atlas Coalition War]], 1667 - 1669, Renatus Victory.
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*[[Third Atlas Coalition War]], 1689 - 1692, Impeliaw Victowy.
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*[[Third Atlas Coalition War]], 1689 - 1692, Imperial Victory.
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*War of the Elven Union, 1712, Imperial Victory
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Empire of Renatus
Imperium Renatum
Empire of Man.png
Imperial Coat of Arms of the Empire of Renatus and the House of Horen-Pertinax
Capital: Helena
Languages: Common
High Imperial (in official documents)
Auvergne (regional)
Raev Botch (regional)
Hansetian (regional)
Religion: Neo-Canonism
Legislature: N/A
Government: Hereditary Absolute Monarchy
Monarch: Vacant
Preceded by:

Empire of Man.png Empire of Man

Succeeded by:

HouseOfCascadia.png Holy Orenian Empire

The Empire of Renatus (High Imperial: Imperium Renatum), was a rump state of the former Empire of Man, occupying the Imperial Crownlands and about half the vassals of its predecessor, the Empire of Man. Centered around the metropolitan hub of Helena, the Empire of Renatus was a large, militarist, and multi-cultural nation located in the northwest of Arcas. Whereas the Empire of Man once claimed to be the realm of all mankind, the title was relinquished by Renatian monarchs due to the divide that has encompassed the Empire in the War of Two Emperors. Upon the victory of Renatus over Joseph I, the leader of the rebellion and claimant to the Holy Orenian throne, the Empire of Renatus was dissolved and reformed into the Holy Orenian Empire.

History

Downfall of the Empire of Man

The waning years of the Imperium Hominus were marked with instability and apprehension as the Emperor had secluded himself from the general populace, reveling in debauchery and sloth as he locked himself within the Imperial Palace. Over the years, faith in the Emperor had gradually declined, with many vocal citizens taking to the streets. Emperor Antonius I refused to take any hard line stance on the myriad problems that beset the Empire, and instead delegated delicate tasks to his subordinates. His absence in Imperial society was further compounded by a spontaneous desire to pilgrimage to the fabled lands of Aeldin. It is rumored that during his leave he had a revelation which would lead him to pen the address, "A Return to Dust", which sought to release all of the Empire's constituent realms from loyalty to the Horenic monarchs and dissolve the Empire of Man.

The Question of Succession

However, during the absence of Emperor Antonius, the disillusioned citizenry of Helena, Renatian nobles, and soldiers of the Imperial Legion, hailed a new ruler and proclaimed Remus Godfrey of the House of Horen as Emperor of Renatus. It was through his will, not Antonius, that the Empire be disbanded due to a secessionist movement encompassing the lands of Ves, Leuven, and Haense, who proclaimed support for their own emperor, Joseph I of the House of Horen-Marna, as Holy Orenian Emperor. Immediately, the newly founded and the revived state were at odds, with numerous skirmishes breaking out upon between Renatians and Orenians as the two entities sought to solidify their domains. It is because of this brotherly infighting, that Godfrey officially declared the Empire of Man null, as he believed that they did not deserve the right to the name with disunity rife throughout the human realms. In the year of 1715, the Empire of Renatus was declared.

Culture

The Empire of Renatus proudly boasts itself as a home for all Heartlanders and Highlanders alike. Within the walls of the nation's capital, Helena, is a melting pot of Waldenian, Batavian, Auvergnian, and small pockets of Raevir cultures. With the collapse of the Empire of Man, a resurgence of Renatian culture has sprung from the city of Helena and has rapidly spread to the outlying territory. Renatian men are noted for their love of hunting game and wearing pelts as trophies and status symbols. As well, Renatian society is heavily warlike, and the Empire is seldom at peace with their neighbors.

Religion

Following the dissolution of the Empire of Man, the High Pontiff Everard V made his support vocal for the cause of Joseph, Holy Orenian Emperor. Through his own volition or political pressure, he excommunicated the members of the Horen-Pertinax dyansty and declared them anathema in the Pontifical Proclamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affirmation of 1715.

As a result of the abandonment by the Canonist Church, the controversial High Pontiff, Siegmund I, made his return to the Imperium Renatum. Initially disposed off due to his actions against the grandson of Aurelius I, the High Pontiff declared his position valid still due to the dissension of his Synod's vote against him. Within the War of Two Emperors, Siegmund I placed his loyalty with Renatus; The High Pontiff would lead the religious opposition against the current Canonist Church, declaring Godfrey III as the rightful Emperor.

Following the success of the Empire of Renatus against Joseph I, attempts at reconciliations were made between the Canonist Church and the Empire of Renatus. Firstly, the Canonist Church would organise a meeting with Siegmund I on hopes of ending the schism of the Church. This resulted in the agreement to end the schism through a new and mutually elected High Pontiff, such to be Daniel VI. Nonetheless, Renatus would still reject the Canonist Church's attempt at reconciling until their demands were met as reparations for the Church's siding with Joseph I. These demands included the denouncement and trial of Everard V for his actions against Renatus, including, but not limited to, the excommunication of the Pertinax line as well as the call for the blood sacrifice of Godfrey III. Thus, Daniel VI would rescind Everard V's Pontifical Proclamation of Excommunication, Denunciation, and Affirmation of 1715; he would, as well, call for the trial of Everard V by the Canonist Church as demanded. Negotiations between the Canonist Church and the Empire of Renatus continues still, many noting the strain and tension between the two entities despite the official ending of the schism.

Social Organization

Notably, the citizens of the Empire are divided into five distinct social classes: The peasants, merchants and artisans, the gentry, the nobility, and the royalty.

The Peasants perform much of the hard labor within Imperial society. They perform jobs such as farming, construction, fishing, mining, etc. They hold few privileges and rights and are heavily repressed.

The Merchants and Artisans are either skilled craftsmen or they sell the wares of others. They make stable income and live relatively secure lives.

The Gentry are regarded as the warrior elite of Imperial society, the knights of the Crown. They are afforded many privileges such as governing a small fiefdom in the name of the Emperor, taxing the populace, the right to trial by combat, and the right to bear heraldic arms. In return, they are to raise their banners should their liege call upon them.

The Nobility is the established upper-class consisting of those with social birthright. Their lineages date back centuries and their name holds much weight in the Empire's affairs. They possess a high degree of affluence as well as privilege.

The Royalty consists of the Emperor, his consort, his heir (the Crown Prince), and the rest of the House of Horen.

Government

The Empire of Renatus is an absolute monarchy following lateral laws of succession. The Emperor holds paramount authority in the realm on all matters. However, the Emperor typically maintains a privy council of close advisors, whom he may delegate many tasks to or to act in his steed.

Law and Justice

The Empire follows close with the laws of the preceding Imperial States, and models its courts after its example. Without a unique legal system of its own, the task originally was delegated to one Alexandre d'Aryn - who had previously compiled an unfinished code of law for the Kingdom of Marna. However, the Ashford took the document to his grave, and none have yet succeeded him in its creation and publication. Although the original manuscripts do still lie untouched within the Imperial Treasury.

In the year of 1686, Emperor Aurelius sanctioned the creation of the Consilium Magnum de Imperiale Corona elevati Godefridus - otherwise known as the Imperial Parliament - to propose, scribe, and vote on legislation. The body consisted of Lord Temporals, selected land-owning nobles within the Empire, Lords Spiritual, selected clergy members under the Crown, the Imperial Privy Council, and elected Prefects. The Imperial Prerogative of the Emperor was key to the functioning of this Parliament, which placed the monarch supreme. Only with his assent may a piece of legislation pass through its halls.

With the dissolution of the Empire of Man in 1725, came a resurgence of Renatian values. The Imperial Parliament was officially dissolved with full legislative and executive power returning to the hands of the Emperor.

Security

To ensure the Empire's sovereignty and to maintain order within the capital's borders, the Empire of Man relies upon the Imperial State Army of The Empire of Renatus. The Imperial State Army prides itself on military might and discipline. The State Army, colloquially referred to as 'the Legion' is a permanent and professional fighting force of skilled soldiers from all corners of Renatian society. Though conscription is not practiced within Renatus's borders, many youths are drawn to the Army with the prospect of serving Empire and Emperor, and doing right for their family name. Distinction through military service is often regarded as the quickest way to climb Renatian society and curry favor among Imperial Court. The Imperial State Army is organized as such:

The Imperial Renatian Legion

  • Carolus Brigade; named in honor of Carolus Horen. The brigade forms the primary infantry fighting force of the Crownlands.
  • King's Renatian Artillery; otherwise known as the 1st Siege Battery. This unit comprises experts of siegecraft and operators of trebuchets, onagers, and ballistas.
  • King's Renatian Engineers; otherwise known as the Sappers. May take on demolition roles in the battlefield or help construct various tools of siegecraft.

Wars

Navigation


The Empire of Man
Geography Settlements Helena† · Reza* · Ves* · Kastrovy · Stettin · Ravensburg · Arbor · Caedirn
Politics Royalty House of Horen
House of Barbanov
House of Devereux
Ducal Houses House of Carrion
House of Silversteed
Margravial Houses House of Ivanovich
House d'Anpalais
Gabik Houses House of Kastrovat
House of Suffolk
House of Kavietsby
House de Castro
Baronial Houses House of Talraen
House of Kovachev
House of Enthelor
House of Rubens
House of Gromach
House of Vallberg
House of Bracchus
House of Churchill
House of Rovin



†Capitals, *Cities/Major towns

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