Holy Orenian Empire

A group of Imperial soldiers Oren Type: Hereditary absolute monarchy Location: Central Axios, with many colonies and exclaves Emperor: John III Archchancellor: Stephen de Beaufort

The Holy Orenian Empire, or simply Oren, (High Imperial: Sacrum Orenorum Imperium) is the largest and most powerful nation of humans or of any race upon the continent of Axios, and historically any past worlds as well. It was founded by the Exalted Godfrey, also known as Godfrey I, from whom the current Holy Orenian Emperor, John III, descends his claim. Its capital is the city of Johannesburg, and it adheres to the Church of the Canon as the state religion.

The language of the lands of the Holy Orenian Empire has always been Common, however High Imperial is often employed in official documents and among the bureaucracy and nobility, as well as in other parts of society with great Aeldinic influence. The current empire is in its fifth incarnation, known as the Fifth Empire to modern historians. The symbol of the Empire is the Horenic Dragon, with such motifs being employed in many of its standards and banners.

History

The First Empire

The Second Empire

The Third Empire

The Fourth Empire

The Fifth Empire

Culture and society

The Holy Orenian Empire is a human nation, and as such, revolves about the culture of mankind. Its ruling caste, the infamous nobles and ladies who descend from ennobled blood, come from predominantly Heartlander and Highlander backgrounds, and as such as created a melting pot swath of numerous identities, sets of life, and languages.

Politics

Imperial royalty

Nobility, clergy and gentry

Constituent states and provinces

• Crownlands
• Duchy of Lorraine
• Duchy of Haense
• Duchy of Savoy
• Province of Haelun'or

Foreign relations

Allies

• Dominion of Malin
• Principality of Sutica

Enemies

• War Uzg
• Dreadlands

Neutral

• Grand Kingdom of Urguan

Geography

Cities, towns and fortresses

• Felsen

Regions and landmarks