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| name = Holy Empire of Azivnia | | name = Holy Empire of Azivnia | ||
| image = | | image = Emblem_Azivnia.png | ||
| caption = | | caption = The Empire's emblem from [[Blades of Deceron]] | ||
| aka = The Empire, HEA | |||
| type = Theocratic Empire | | type = Theocratic Empire | ||
| capital = [[Cherivozal]] | | capital = [[Cherivozal]] | ||
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Azivnia is worshipped as a divine figure embodying unity and conquest. Religious belief is mandatory, while formal observance is secondary to loyalty. Political and religious authority are inseparable, with the Emperor, Princes, and clergy forming the ruling elite. | Azivnia is worshipped as a divine figure embodying unity and conquest. Religious belief is mandatory, while formal observance is secondary to loyalty. Political and religious authority are inseparable, with the Emperor, Princes, and clergy forming the ruling elite. | ||
=== Military | === Military & Society === | ||
The Empire maintains a professional military, with service widely expected. Its most prominent forces are cavalry units mounted on [[draqostriz]], raised primarily by the [[Dralzani]], a culturally distinct people within the Empire who retain significant autonomy. | The Empire maintains a professional military, with service widely expected. Its most prominent forces are cavalry units mounted on [[draqostriz]], raised primarily by the [[Dralzani]], a culturally distinct people within the Empire who retain significant autonomy. | ||
Society values obedience and martial competence. Power and wealth are concentrated among military leaders, clergy, and established dynasties. | Society values obedience and martial competence. Power and wealth are concentrated among military leaders, clergy, and established dynasties. | ||
=== Geography === | === Geography === | ||
The Empire extends from the [[Vastmarch Plains]] and the [[Crown Coast]] in the east to the [[Sederyan Mountains]] in the west. Its core territories lie along the [[Zarcovn|Zarcovn River]], which flows from the mountains to the sea, where [Cherivozal] stands at its mouth. | The Empire extends from the [[Vastmarch Plains]] and the [[Crown Coast]] in the east to the [[Sederyan Mountains]] in the west. Its core territories lie along the [[Zarcovn|Zarcovn River]], which flows from the mountains to the sea, where the capital city of [[Cherivozal]] stands at its mouth. | ||
This river basin forms the political and economic center of the Empire. To the north rise the [[Black Mountains]], beyond which lie the largely unknown [[Lands Beyond]]. | This river basin forms the political and economic center of the Empire. To the north rise the [[Black Mountains]], beyond which lie the largely unknown [[Lands Beyond]]. | ||
[[Category:Factions of Deceron]] | [[Category:Factions of Deceron]] | ||