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The glory days of the Empire are past, however. Today, it is no longer a highly centralized state. Instead, it is divided into dozens of individual entities governed by kings, dukes, counts, bishops, abbots or other rulers, collectively known as princes. There are also some areas ruled directly by the Emperor, though these are generally limited to areas around the Holy City. Concerned with barbarian invasions and power plays from ambitious princes, the Emperor no longer has the power to simply issue decrees and govern autonomously over the Empire. | The glory days of the Empire are past, however. Today, it is no longer a highly centralized state. Instead, it is divided into dozens of individual entities governed by kings, dukes, counts, bishops, abbots or other rulers, collectively known as princes. There are also some areas ruled directly by the Emperor, though these are generally limited to areas around the Holy City. Concerned with barbarian invasions and power plays from ambitious princes, the Emperor no longer has the power to simply issue decrees and govern autonomously over the Empire. | ||
The Emperor is considered to be the spiritual subject of the Patriarch of the Church. In reality, the Patriarch has far more political influence, however, as the Builder religion remains strong throughout the empire. | |||
Revision as of 18:32, 7 October 2009
The Empire was once a powerful, successful, and extensive nation, and it endured for centuries without facing signficant threats to its influence. The Imperial armies were feared far and wide. Although ruthless, the Empire also spread knowledge and technology wherever it went.
The glory days of the Empire are past, however. Today, it is no longer a highly centralized state. Instead, it is divided into dozens of individual entities governed by kings, dukes, counts, bishops, abbots or other rulers, collectively known as princes. There are also some areas ruled directly by the Emperor, though these are generally limited to areas around the Holy City. Concerned with barbarian invasions and power plays from ambitious princes, the Emperor no longer has the power to simply issue decrees and govern autonomously over the Empire.
The Emperor is considered to be the spiritual subject of the Patriarch of the Church. In reality, the Patriarch has far more political influence, however, as the Builder religion remains strong throughout the empire.
