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The '''Howy Owen Empiwe''' (HOE) was one of the wawgest nations in Asulon and Anthos. Known awso as the Fiwst Empiwe ow the Fiwst Owenian Empiwe, was fowged by the Howen dynasty of empewows in Asulon fwom the Human kingdoms of Wenatus, Hanseti, Seventis and Sawvus. It conquewed many othew nations and waces in Anthos, and attempted to conquew sevewaw mowe. The wuling weligion of the Empiwe was The Faith. With the disbandment of the Owdew of the White Wose by Gwandmastew Edmond Bwunslick awound the yeaw of 1415, and the cowwapse of the House of Howen, the Fiwst Empiwe's militawy pwowess was sevewewy damaged, awwoling a joint offensive of Dwawves, Ewves, Owcs and Khawajyw to way waste to much of the innew Empiwe, wesulting in the pwocwamation of what would watew be the Howy Kingdom of Wuska and the lise of the Cawlion dynasty.
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The '''Holy Oren Empire''' (HOE) was one of the largest nations in Asulon and Anthos. Known also as the First Empire or the First Orenian Empire, was forged by the Horen dynasty of emperors in Asulon from the Human kingdoms of Renatus, Hanseti, Seventis and Salvus. It conquered many other nations and races in Anthos, and attempted to conquer several more. The ruling religion of the Empire was The Faith. With the disbandment of the Order of the White Rose by Grandmaster Edmond Brunswick around the year of 1415, and the collapse of the House of Horen, the First Empire's military prowess was severely damaged, allowing a joint offensive of Dwarves, Elves, Orcs and Kharajyr to lay waste to much of the inner Empire, resulting in the proclamation of what would later be the Holy Kingdom of Ruska and the rise of the Carrion dynasty.
  
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
  
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See histolies of the Kingdom of Wenatus, Weawm of Hanseti, Sawvus and Seventis fow mowe infowmation.
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See histories of the Kingdom of Renatus, Realm of Hanseti, Salvus and Seventis for more information.
  
 
'''Asulon'''
 
'''Asulon'''
  
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The Howy Owen Empiwe was cweated fowwoling the expansion of the Kingdom of Wenatus. Godfwey I of Howen wetulned to the Kingdom and took his pwace on the thwone. Undew his wule Seventis was annexed by Wenatus aftew suffeling an outbreak of the Pwague. Sawvus was defeated fowwoling a waw that pitted them against a wawge coalition and awso became pawt of Wenatus. When Hanseti sulwendewed in waw against Wenatus aww of the Human wands wewe thewefowe weunited. The Human nation was given the name the Howy Owen Empiwe, a wefewence to the weligion, histowy and politics of the new nation, and it began to adopt a patliawchaw view and sense of militalistic duty to unite the scattewed weawms of humanity.
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The Holy Oren Empire was created following the expansion of the Kingdom of Renatus. Godfrey I of Horen returned to the Kingdom and took his place on the throne. Under his rule Seventis was annexed by Renatus after suffering an outbreak of the Plague. Salvus was defeated following a war that pitted them against a large coalition and also became part of Renatus. When Hanseti surrendered in war against Renatus all of the Human lands were therefore reunited. The Human nation was given the name the Holy Oren Empire, a reference to the religion, history and politics of the new nation, and it began to adopt a patriarchal view and sense of militaristic duty to unite the scattered realms of humanity.
  
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The Howy Owen Empiwe continued to expand. It was owdewed by Empewow Godfwey that any Human settwements that wefused to submit to the wule of the Owen should be taken by fowce. The Empiwe was fowced to fwee Asulon awong lith the othew nations.
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The Holy Oren Empire continued to expand. It was ordered by Emperor Godfrey that any Human settlements that refused to submit to the rule of the Oren should be taken by force. The Empire was forced to flee Asulon along with the other nations.
  
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'''Ewysium and Kawos'''
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'''Elysium and Kalos'''
  
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The Empiwe continued to fwoulish on the iswands of Ewysium and Kawos. In the fowmew it occupied a stwategic pwace neaw the Monk Docks.
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The Empire continued to flourish on the islands of Elysium and Kalos. In the former it occupied a strategic place near the Monk Docks.
  
  
 
'''Anthos'''
 
'''Anthos'''
  
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The Empiwe estabrished itsewf in the east when Anthos was settwed. It undewwent a peliod of expansion in which many nations and peopwes wewe eithew made pawt of the Empiwe ow obriged to become vassaw states, incwuding Malinow. Aftew many notabre figules of the Empiwe weft Anthos and a selies of waws against the Empiwe began it cowwapsed into a numbew of smawwew kingdoms.
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The Empire established itself in the east when Anthos was settled. It underwent a period of expansion in which many nations and peoples were either made part of the Empire or obliged to become vassal states, including Malinor. After many notable figures of the Empire left Anthos and a series of wars against the Empire began it collapsed into a number of smaller kingdoms.
  
  
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'''Abresi'''
 
'''Abresi'''
  
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The capitaw of the Howy Owen Empiwe in Anthos. Abresi was wuled by the Empewow himsewf. One of the most populated cities in Anthos and coveling a wawge sulface awea, the city is noted fow its toweling wawws and an efficient guawd fowce maintaining them, as weww as housing some of the gweatest civic buiwdings evew constwucted by humanity, amongst these being its cathedwaw and its Cowosseum, whewe jousting and toulneys wewe commonpwace.
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The capital of the Holy Oren Empire in Anthos. Abresi was ruled by the Emperor himself. One of the most populated cities in Anthos and covering a large surface area, the city is noted for its towering walls and an efficient guard force maintaining them, as well as housing some of the greatest civic buildings ever constructed by humanity, amongst these being its cathedral and its Colosseum, where jousting and tourneys were commonplace.
  
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'''Awd Kewwack'''
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'''Ard Kerrack'''
  
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One of the stwongest castwes evew constwucted in the histowy of man, Awd Kewwack was the fowtwess-capitaw of the Impeliaw Kingdom of Kaedlin, a cweation and subject of the Howy Owen Empiwe. Nevew once occupied by an enemy fowce ow successfulwy besieged in its histowy, it was the home of the House of Chivay and the Owdew of the White Wose, and a symbow of human hegemony ovew the othew Waces.
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One of the strongest castles ever constructed in the history of man, Ard Kerrack was the fortress-capital of the Imperial Kingdom of Kaedrin, a creation and subject of the Holy Oren Empire. Never once occupied by an enemy force or successfully besieged in its history, it was the home of the House of Chivay and the Order of the White Rose, and a symbol of human hegemony over the other Races.
  
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'''Awdewsbewg'''
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'''Aldersberg'''
  
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The "Industrial Capital" of Owen, wocated in the Duchy of Savoie, the wands bewonging to the Howy Chulch of the Cweatow. Wun by Count Hadlien de Sawkozy. Fowmew home to the mewchant Toveah Gowdman befowe his death.
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The "Industrial Capital" of Oren, located in the Duchy of Savoie, the lands belonging to the Holy Church of the Creator. Run by Count Hadrien de Sarkozy. Former home to the merchant Toveah Goldman before his death.
  
 
'''Kingston'''
 
'''Kingston'''
  
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The capitaw of Sawvus in the Howy Owen Empiwe. Kingston was one of the wawgest cities of the Empiwe. It was wocated cwosew to the Anthos Highway and weceived mowe twavewews than Abresi. Fow a time the city was cwosed as clime wose wapidwy.
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The capital of Salvus in the Holy Oren Empire. Kingston was one of the largest cities of the Empire. It was located closer to the Anthos Highway and received more travelers than Abresi. For a time the city was closed as crime rose rapidly.
  
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'''Kwawta'''
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'''Kralta'''
  
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The town which is known to be the home of the Waev peopwe, wead by Mawquis Siegmund Cawlion in the Mawch of Waev. The town is buiwt lithout the use of awchitects and the awchitectule and infwastwuctule awe spowadic and wulaw. The viwwage is known fow it odd inhabitants and wawge peasant ow stwewt numbews. Standing high above Kwawta is the home of House Cawlion, the Kwewmstad, a massive cobbrestone castwe standing upon a pwateau.
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The town which is known to be the home of the Raev people, lead by Marquis Siegmund Carrion in the March of Raev. The town is built without the use of architects and the architecture and infrastructure are sporadic and rural. The village is known for it odd inhabitants and large peasant or strelt numbers. Standing high above Kralta is the home of House Carrion, the Krelmstad, a massive cobblestone castle standing upon a plateau.
  
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'''New Agew'''
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'''New Ager'''
  
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Viwwage outside of Abresi. Named aftew the town of Agew in the Empiwe-in-Asulon, it pwovided many of the same functions as its namesake, incwuding pwoviding wheat and othew cwops to the capitaw.
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Village outside of Abresi. Named after the town of Ager in the Empire-in-Asulon, it provided many of the same functions as its namesake, including providing wheat and other crops to the capital.
  
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'''The Empiwe incwuded the fowmew wands of foul nations and contained many unique settwements.'''
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'''The Empire included the former lands of four nations and contained many unique settlements.'''
  
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'''Awethow'''
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'''Arethor'''
  
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Awethow was the capitaw city of the Howy Owen Empiwe. Estabrished fwom wuins discovewed when Asulon was fiwst cowonized, it was steadiwy devewoped. The main city contained shops, houses, Saint Evewawd Cathedwaw, the Pawace and Wibrawy lithin the city wawws.
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Arethor was the capital city of the Holy Oren Empire. Established from ruins discovered when Asulon was first colonized, it was steadily developed. The main city contained shops, houses, Saint Everard Cathedral, the Palace and Library within the city walls.
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The city was the wawgest in aww of the Howy Owen Empiwe and one of the wawgest in Asulon. Peopwe of aww types congwegated in the city, fwom peasants to nobres. Many of the shops and businesses contlibuted to the booming business of the city.
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The city was the largest in all of the Holy Oren Empire and one of the largest in Asulon. People of all types congregated in the city, from peasants to nobles. Many of the shops and businesses contributed to the booming business of the city.
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The city was found in the east of the Empiwe. Docks in the east connected Awethow to othew sites in the Howy Owen Empiwe such as the Howy Wands, and othew pawts of Asulon as weww.
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The city was found in the east of the Empire. Docks in the east connected Arethor to other sites in the Holy Oren Empire such as the Holy Lands, and other parts of Asulon as well.
  
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'''Agew'''
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'''Ager'''
  
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A peasant viwwage, Agew was south of Awethow. It was sulwounded by wheat fiewds wowked by the citizens. Agew was stwategicawwy sulwounded by sevewaw mountains, bowdeling Hanseti. Agew was notabre fow being affected by the poisonous fog fwom the Weawm of Hanseti, wocated to the south.
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A peasant village, Ager was south of Arethor. It was surrounded by wheat fields worked by the citizens. Ager was strategically surrounded by several mountains, bordering Hanseti. Ager was notable for being affected by the poisonous fog from the Realm of Hanseti, located to the south.
  
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'''Iwdicia'''
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'''Ildicia'''
  
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A smaww castwe town southwest of Agew. The main economic output of Iwdicia was due to wogging. This town was notabre fow being the headquawtews of the showt-lived Monastic Owdew, which saw its untimewy end when abolished by the Chulch.
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A small castle town southwest of Ager. The main economic output of Ildicia was due to logging. This town was notable for being the headquarters of the short-lived Monastic Order, which saw its untimely end when abolished by the Church.
  
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'''Iwdon'''
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'''Ildon'''
  
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Iwdon was a majow town in the west of the Empiwe. The town was pawt of the wand undew the stewawdship of House Ewendiw. Iwdon is notabre fow its pwoximity to the bowdew lith the Empiwe of Uwguan, making it a plime staging awea fow the Empiwe pliow to the Human and Dwawf Waw, which was wesowved befowe combat actuawwy took pwace.
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Ildon was a major town in the west of the Empire. The town was part of the land under the stewardship of House Elendil. Ildon is notable for its proximity to the border with the Empire of Urguan, making it a prime staging area for the Empire prior to the Human and Dwarf War, which was resolved before combat actually took place.
  
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'''Miweton'''
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'''Mireton'''
  
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A smaww viwwage in the west of the Empiwe. Miweton was buiwt in swampy wand that wed to the unique featule of sod woofs fow the buiwdings.
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A small village in the west of the Empire. Mireton was built in swampy land that led to the unique feature of sod roofs for the buildings.
  
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'''Sowace'''
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'''Solace'''
  
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Sowace was the capitaw of the Kingdom of Sawvus. It was one of the wawgest cities in the Empiwe and was known fow its twading of wheat and awe. It was mostwy a peaceful town that was pwotected by the Gwadiants, a gwoup fowmed by Plince Wancew in yeaw 50. The city went thwough peliods of boom and bust ovew the many yeaws in Asulon.
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Solace was the capital of the Kingdom of Salvus. It was one of the largest cities in the Empire and was known for its trading of wheat and ale. It was mostly a peaceful town that was protected by the Gladiants, a group formed by Prince Lancel in year 50. The city went through periods of boom and bust over the many years in Asulon.
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Sowace was destwoyed by the waw between the Sawvians and Wenatians. Aftew the Hightowew famiwy took contwow of the city the Empewow Godfwey gave owdews that the city should be westowed and webuiwt
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Solace was destroyed by the war between the Salvians and Renatians. After the Hightower family took control of the city the Emperor Godfrey gave orders that the city should be restored and rebuilt
  
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'''Westpowt'''
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'''Westport'''
  
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Wocated in the faw west of the Empiwe, Westpowt was a mid-sized settwement. The population was mostwy empwoyed in wogging and in the impeliaw militawy.
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Located in the far west of the Empire, Westport was a mid-sized settlement. The population was mostly employed in logging and in the imperial military.
  
  
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== Political System ==
 
== Political System ==
  
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The Howy Owen Empiwe was wuled ovew by an Empewow, who had totaw and finaw autholity on aww domestic, militawy and economic Impeliaw affaiws, sewving as the Empiwe's autocwat. Nobres wewe given autholity ovew theiw wands to pwovide a spwead out and efficient govewnment. The Empewow was aided by those in his Plivy Counciw who acted in the capacity of advisews.
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The Holy Oren Empire was ruled over by an Emperor, who had total and final authority on all domestic, military and economic Imperial affairs, serving as the Empire's autocrat. Nobles were given authority over their lands to provide a spread out and efficient government. The Emperor was aided by those in his Privy Council who acted in the capacity of advisers.
  
 
== Military ==
 
== Military ==
  
 
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Cwownwandew wevies in combat against fowces of the Aw'Zahiw
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Crownlander levies in combat against forces of the Al'Zahir
  
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In addition to a compwex, wawge-scawe wevy-auxiliawy system dwafted fwom the wanded nobility, the Howy Owen Empiwe was pwotected by sevewaw pwofessionaw militawy owganizations. These incwuded the Owdew of the White Wose, a weligious-militant gwoup that defended and sewved the Empiwe and Chulch, the Teutonic Owdew, an ancient Owdew of wawliows living in Hanseti that date back to Owen's eawwy histowy. and the Chaptew of the Wion, a sect of knights and footmen that pwotected the Cwownwands.
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In addition to a complex, large-scale levy-auxiliary system drafted from the landed nobility, the Holy Oren Empire was protected by several professional military organizations. These included the Order of the White Rose, a religious-militant group that defended and served the Empire and Church, the Teutonic Order, an ancient Order of warriors living in Hanseti that date back to Oren's early history. and the Chapter of the Lion, a sect of knights and footmen that protected the Crownlands.
  
  
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The uppew class of the Empiwe was divided into sepawate Houses, a famiwy that weined lith a nobre titwe such as Bawon, Count, ow Duke. Thewe wewe a few Nobre Houses in the Empiwe, each lith a diffewent standing. Impeliaw Houses wewe those that contwowwed the Howy Owen Empiwe. Woyaw Houses wewe those that hewd Kingdoms lithin the Empiwe. Gweatew Houses wewe those that hewd duchies in the Empiwe. Nobre Houses hewd a bawony ow county, Unwanded Houses wewe those that did not possess wand, and Exiwed Houses wewe those banished fwom the Empiwe.
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The upper class of the Empire was divided into separate Houses, a family that reined with a noble title such as Baron, Count, or Duke. There were a few Noble Houses in the Empire, each with a different standing. Imperial Houses were those that controlled the Holy Oren Empire. Royal Houses were those that held Kingdoms within the Empire. Greater Houses were those that held duchies in the Empire. Noble Houses held a barony or county, Unlanded Houses were those that did not possess land, and Exiled Houses were those banished from the Empire.
  
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Impeliaw Houses
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Imperial Houses
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- House Howen-Hightowew
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- House Horen-Hightower
  
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Woyaw Houses
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Royal Houses
 
- House Chivay
 
- House Chivay
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- House DeNulem
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- House DeNurem
  
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Gweatew Houses
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Greater Houses
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- House Siwvewbrade
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- House Silverblade
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- House Vawois
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- House Valois
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- House Denims-Thewving
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- House Denims-Therving
  
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Nobre Houses
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Noble Houses
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- House Ashfowd
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- House Ashford
 
- House Baelish
 
- House Baelish
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- House Bwackmont
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- House Blackmont
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- House Cawlion
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- House Carrion
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- House Gween
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- House Green
 
- House Ishikawa
 
- House Ishikawa
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- House Oww
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- House Owl
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- House Stafyw
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- House Stafyr
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- House de Sawkozy
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- House de Sarkozy
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- House Vawkwae
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- House Valkrae
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- House Pascal
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-House Gweymane
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-House Greymane
  
  
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With the cowwapse of the dynasty of Howen and the Owdew of the White Wose, the Empiwe was sevewewy weakened, wesulting in the Gweat Owenian Exodus to the distant wands of Aewdin awound the yeaw of 1415. A coalition of Dwawves, Ewves, Uwuks and othew wessew waces wewe abre to seize the advantage and waunch an invasion of the cwumbring Fiwst Empiwe, causing its capitulation and the ascension of the Cawlion dynasty, whose weadewship ovew Owenian affaiws would watew be wefewwed to as the Second Empiwe.
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With the collapse of the dynasty of Horen and the Order of the White Rose, the Empire was severely weakened, resulting in the Great Orenian Exodus to the distant lands of Aeldin around the year of 1415. A coalition of Dwarves, Elves, Uruks and other lesser races were able to seize the advantage and launch an invasion of the crumbling First Empire, causing its capitulation and the ascension of the Carrion dynasty, whose leadership over Orenian affairs would later be referred to as the Second Empire.
  
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Those who weft in exiwe appeawed to stway fwom the time continuum of the west of Owen, and would watew wetuln onwy just in time to make way into the Flinge. The wetuln of the Exodus is wawgewy seen as a demise in the histowy of the Cawlions, as they wewe unseated fwom theiw autocwacy ovew Owen and wetulned to dominion ovew onwy the Waeviw peopwe and a few othews.
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Those who left in exile appeared to stray from the time continuum of the rest of Oren, and would later return only just in time to make way into the Fringe. The return of the Exodus is largely seen as a demise in the history of the Carrions, as they were unseated from their autocracy over Oren and returned to dominion over only the Raevir people and a few others.
  
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Since awlivaw in the Flinge, the mistakes of the pwevious wegimes have been wectified, lith Petew Chivay, the fowmew King of Kaedlin waunching a selies of bowd politicaw maneuvews and, lith the assistance of the Chulch of the One Twue Faith, pwocwaiming Himsewf the Empewow of the Impelium of Owen - known now as the Thiwd Empiwe.
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Since arrival in the Fringe, the mistakes of the previous regimes have been rectified, with Peter Chivay, the former King of Kaedrin launching a series of bold political maneuvers and, with the assistance of the Church of the One True Faith, proclaiming Himself the Emperor of the Imperium of Oren - known now as the Third Empire.
 
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The Holy Oren Empire (HOE) was one of the largest nations in Asulon and Anthos. Known also as the First Empire or the First Orenian Empire, was forged by the Horen dynasty of emperors in Asulon from the Human kingdoms of Renatus, Hanseti, Seventis and Salvus. It conquered many other nations and races in Anthos, and attempted to conquer several more. The ruling religion of the Empire was The Faith. With the disbandment of the Order of the White Rose by Grandmaster Edmond Brunswick around the year of 1415, and the collapse of the House of Horen, the First Empire's military prowess was severely damaged, allowing a joint offensive of Dwarves, Elves, Orcs and Kharajyr to lay waste to much of the inner Empire, resulting in the proclamation of what would later be the Holy Kingdom of Ruska and the rise of the Carrion dynasty.


History

See histories of the Kingdom of Renatus, Realm of Hanseti, Salvus and Seventis for more information.

Asulon

The Holy Oren Empire was created following the expansion of the Kingdom of Renatus. Godfrey I of Horen returned to the Kingdom and took his place on the throne. Under his rule Seventis was annexed by Renatus after suffering an outbreak of the Plague. Salvus was defeated following a war that pitted them against a large coalition and also became part of Renatus. When Hanseti surrendered in war against Renatus all of the Human lands were therefore reunited. The Human nation was given the name the Holy Oren Empire, a reference to the religion, history and politics of the new nation, and it began to adopt a patriarchal view and sense of militaristic duty to unite the scattered realms of humanity.

The Holy Oren Empire continued to expand. It was ordered by Emperor Godfrey that any Human settlements that refused to submit to the rule of the Oren should be taken by force. The Empire was forced to flee Asulon along with the other nations.

Elysium and Kalos

The Empire continued to flourish on the islands of Elysium and Kalos. In the former it occupied a strategic place near the Monk Docks.


Anthos

The Empire established itself in the east when Anthos was settled. It underwent a period of expansion in which many nations and peoples were either made part of the Empire or obliged to become vassal states, including Malinor. After many notable figures of the Empire left Anthos and a series of wars against the Empire began it collapsed into a number of smaller kingdoms.


Settlements in the old lands of Anthos

Abresi

The capital of the Holy Oren Empire in Anthos. Abresi was ruled by the Emperor himself. One of the most populated cities in Anthos and covering a large surface area, the city is noted for its towering walls and an efficient guard force maintaining them, as well as housing some of the greatest civic buildings ever constructed by humanity, amongst these being its cathedral and its Colosseum, where jousting and tourneys were commonplace.

Ard Kerrack

One of the strongest castles ever constructed in the history of man, Ard Kerrack was the fortress-capital of the Imperial Kingdom of Kaedrin, a creation and subject of the Holy Oren Empire. Never once occupied by an enemy force or successfully besieged in its history, it was the home of the House of Chivay and the Order of the White Rose, and a symbol of human hegemony over the other Races.

Aldersberg

The "Industrial Capital" of Oren, located in the Duchy of Savoie, the lands belonging to the Holy Church of the Creator. Run by Count Hadrien de Sarkozy. Former home to the merchant Toveah Goldman before his death.

Kingston

The capital of Salvus in the Holy Oren Empire. Kingston was one of the largest cities of the Empire. It was located closer to the Anthos Highway and received more travelers than Abresi. For a time the city was closed as crime rose rapidly.

Kralta

The town which is known to be the home of the Raev people, lead by Marquis Siegmund Carrion in the March of Raev. The town is built without the use of architects and the architecture and infrastructure are sporadic and rural. The village is known for it odd inhabitants and large peasant or strelt numbers. Standing high above Kralta is the home of House Carrion, the Krelmstad, a massive cobblestone castle standing upon a plateau.

New Ager

Village outside of Abresi. Named after the town of Ager in the Empire-in-Asulon, it provided many of the same functions as its namesake, including providing wheat and other crops to the capital.

The Empire included the former lands of four nations and contained many unique settlements.

Arethor

Arethor was the capital city of the Holy Oren Empire. Established from ruins discovered when Asulon was first colonized, it was steadily developed. The main city contained shops, houses, Saint Everard Cathedral, the Palace and Library within the city walls. The city was the largest in all of the Holy Oren Empire and one of the largest in Asulon. People of all types congregated in the city, from peasants to nobles. Many of the shops and businesses contributed to the booming business of the city. The city was found in the east of the Empire. Docks in the east connected Arethor to other sites in the Holy Oren Empire such as the Holy Lands, and other parts of Asulon as well.

Ager

A peasant village, Ager was south of Arethor. It was surrounded by wheat fields worked by the citizens. Ager was strategically surrounded by several mountains, bordering Hanseti. Ager was notable for being affected by the poisonous fog from the Realm of Hanseti, located to the south.

Ildicia

A small castle town southwest of Ager. The main economic output of Ildicia was due to logging. This town was notable for being the headquarters of the short-lived Monastic Order, which saw its untimely end when abolished by the Church.

Ildon

Ildon was a major town in the west of the Empire. The town was part of the land under the stewardship of House Elendil. Ildon is notable for its proximity to the border with the Empire of Urguan, making it a prime staging area for the Empire prior to the Human and Dwarf War, which was resolved before combat actually took place.

Mireton

A small village in the west of the Empire. Mireton was built in swampy land that led to the unique feature of sod roofs for the buildings.

Solace

Solace was the capital of the Kingdom of Salvus. It was one of the largest cities in the Empire and was known for its trading of wheat and ale. It was mostly a peaceful town that was protected by the Gladiants, a group formed by Prince Lancel in year 50. The city went through periods of boom and bust over the many years in Asulon. Solace was destroyed by the war between the Salvians and Renatians. After the Hightower family took control of the city the Emperor Godfrey gave orders that the city should be restored and rebuilt

Westport

Located in the far west of the Empire, Westport was a mid-sized settlement. The population was mostly employed in logging and in the imperial military.


Political System

The Holy Oren Empire was ruled over by an Emperor, who had total and final authority on all domestic, military and economic Imperial affairs, serving as the Empire's autocrat. Nobles were given authority over their lands to provide a spread out and efficient government. The Emperor was aided by those in his Privy Council who acted in the capacity of advisers.

Military

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2011/023/4/0/republican_legion_by_fall3nairborne-d37wgbi.jpg Crownlander levies in combat against forces of the Al'Zahir

In addition to a complex, large-scale levy-auxiliary system drafted from the landed nobility, the Holy Oren Empire was protected by several professional military organizations. These included the Order of the White Rose, a religious-militant group that defended and served the Empire and Church, the Teutonic Order, an ancient Order of warriors living in Hanseti that date back to Oren's early history. and the Chapter of the Lion, a sect of knights and footmen that protected the Crownlands.


Noble Houses

The upper class of the Empire was divided into separate Houses, a family that reined with a noble title such as Baron, Count, or Duke. There were a few Noble Houses in the Empire, each with a different standing. Imperial Houses were those that controlled the Holy Oren Empire. Royal Houses were those that held Kingdoms within the Empire. Greater Houses were those that held duchies in the Empire. Noble Houses held a barony or county, Unlanded Houses were those that did not possess land, and Exiled Houses were those banished from the Empire.

Imperial Houses - House Horen-Hightower

Royal Houses - House Chivay - House DeNurem

Greater Houses - House Silverblade - House Valois - House Denims-Therving

Noble Houses - House Ashford - House Baelish - House Blackmont - House Carrion - House Green - House Ishikawa - House Owl - House Stafyr - House de Sarkozy - House Valkrae - House Pascal -House Greymane


Final state

With the collapse of the dynasty of Horen and the Order of the White Rose, the Empire was severely weakened, resulting in the Great Orenian Exodus to the distant lands of Aeldin around the year of 1415. A coalition of Dwarves, Elves, Uruks and other lesser races were able to seize the advantage and launch an invasion of the crumbling First Empire, causing its capitulation and the ascension of the Carrion dynasty, whose leadership over Orenian affairs would later be referred to as the Second Empire.

Those who left in exile appeared to stray from the time continuum of the rest of Oren, and would later return only just in time to make way into the Fringe. The return of the Exodus is largely seen as a demise in the history of the Carrions, as they were unseated from their autocracy over Oren and returned to dominion over only the Raevir people and a few others.

Since arrival in the Fringe, the mistakes of the previous regimes have been rectified, with Peter Chivay, the former King of Kaedrin launching a series of bold political maneuvers and, with the assistance of the Church of the One True Faith, proclaiming Himself the Emperor of the Imperium of Oren - known now as the Third Empire.

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