The Western Calradian Empire
The Western Caldrian Empire is ruled by the favoured General of the last Emperor Aristarcos, Ariminius, a war hero and military populist who believes the armies should choose the emperor. The most militaristic of the 3 Imperial nations, the lords of the west rallied under a strong military leader in response to the violent and costly wars against the Swadians, Battanians, and Vaegirs. Many of this nation see themselves as the bulwark of the empire against the barbarian hordes on the frontier.
Despite being surrounded by threats on all sides, they have been able to hold their own for decades due to the skill of their legions and the strength of their walls. They also retain control of the Imperial capital at Nazzareth, and so they claim they have the strongest claim to the empire in it's entirety. With the financial backing of Apys Varros, Arminius has planned to ensure the loyalty of the army veterans through generous land distribution plans.
Demography and Population
The population of The Western Calradian Empire is divided by race as follows:
- 63% Human 15% Dwarven 8% Elvish 9% Gnomish 4% Halfling
Worship
As is the case throughout the former empire, this nation enforces what is close to a state religion. It is generally not tolerated for anyone of any level of authority to be a worshipper of any but a Saint of Godric. It is even not uncommon for an individual not in authority, but has gained too much influence through their actions, to be forced to publicly proclaim their religious beliefs in favour of the Saints of Order, or risk retaliation from the state.
Though not illegal, Fey worship is heavily frowned upon by the church, and devout followers of the saints of order. It would not be uncommon for someone who is an open Fey worshipper to be refused service form businesses, or be openly heckled in the streets. Fey worshippers are also often framed for crimes, as their word is not considered to be strong, as they are believed to be liars and deceivers.
Churches exist of each of the saints in every major city. Smaller towns will often have a single church, within which there are specific altars to the different saints. For each Saint there is a respective church organization that oversees their worshippers, and these organizations have grown quite large and wealthy. Many churches will themselves hire monster hunters on behalf of communities, or will work to root out daemonic corruption or daemonic heretics.
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Type
Geopolitical, Principality
Demonym
Westerners
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