Holy Orenian Empire
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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.
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History
Pre-Imperial
Before the rise of King Daniel of Oren, the pre-Godfreyian humanity was split between a variety of independent kings and dukes, not unified under any common banner. In fact, after the burning of Pontia in 1000, many human lords had deviated from the original Creatorist faith, some of whom had took up Aengulic worship. Many before King Daniel had attempted to take up the title as King of Man, most notably the Prince Baldwin IV of Balain in 1231 and the Horen-scion King Edmund of Mzen in 1235, both of whom were denied (Baldwin by his assassination en route to Jrent and Edmund by his defeat at the Battle of Harwock). King Edgar of Aaun, father of Daniel, had also attempted to claim the title, having the support of numerous lesser lords yet could not find the support among the fractured clergy.
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
Succession
The Holy Orenian Empire follows strict semi-absolute primogeniture succession, where only males and sons of females may inherit. Succession would follow first to the firstborn son of the reigning Emperor, then to his sons, and the sons of his sons, and so on and so forth. The secondborn follows, continuing to all male members of the dynasty. If there are no males of the Imperial line, then sons of females would then follow. However, females cannot inherit the crown in their own right.
The succession of the Imperial Throne within the House of Horen is limited only to the progeny of Prince John, Duke of Marna, the secondborn son of Horen I, Holy Orenian Emperor, firstborn son of Exalted Godfrey.
The current line of succession is all followed:
- John, Prince of Alstion (b. 1568), eldest son of John III.
- Prince Robert, Duke of Marna (b. 1570), secondborn son of John III.
- Prince Philip Frederick of Alstion (b. 1571), thirdborn son of John III.
- Prince Alexander, Duke of Balamena (b. 1552), secondborn son of John II.
- Prince Joseph, Duke of Furnestock (b. 1555), thirdborn son of John II.
- Prince Robert Frederick of Marna (b. 1540), eldest living son of Prince Alexander, Duke of Marna.
- Prince Leopold, Baron of Senntisten (b. 1544), thirdborn son of Prince Alexander, Duke of Marna.
- Prince Philip Louis of Marna (b. 1546), fourthborn son of Prince Alexander, Duke of Marna.
- Charles, Viscount of Balain (b. 1575), eldest son of Prince Charles, Viscount of Balain.
- Lord Edward Baldwin Horen-Balain (b. 1575), secondborn son of Prince Charles, Viscount of Balain.
- Prince Henry Joseph of Furnestock (b. 1543), secondborn son of Prince Charles, Duke of Furnestock.
- Lord Arthur Horen-Vimmark (b. 1567), eldest son of Princess Eleanor of Saltstone.
Imperial royalty
Nobility, clergy and gentry
Constituent states and provinces
- Crownlands
- Kingdom of Haense
- Duchy of Lorraine
- Duchy of Savoy
- Province of Haelun'or
Foreign relations
Allies
- Dominion of Malin
- Principality of Sutica
Enemies
- War Uzg
Neutral
- Grand Kingdom of Urguan
Geography
Capital cities
Major towns
Minor towns
Regions and landmarks
Notable Imperials
| Holy Orenian Empire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Geography | States and Provinces | Crownlands · Kingdom of Haense · Duchy of Lorraine · Duchy of Savoy · Province of Haelun'or |
| Settlements | Johannesburg · St. Karlsburg · Inssmouth · Chambery · Metz · Croston · Mor'ton | |
| Regions and Landmarks | Blackwald marshes | |
