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== Lore == | == Lore == | ||
=== History | === History & Governance === | ||
The Empire formed during the collapse of the [[Old Empire]], which had fragmented into independent states by the time Azivnia’s legend spread. After her death, the [[Cult of Azivnia]] absorbed the Old Empire’s remaining institutions and reestablished imperial rule under a strict theocratic system. | The Empire formed during the collapse of the [[Old Empire]], which had fragmented into independent states by the time Azivnia’s legend spread. After her death, the [[Cult of Azivnia]] absorbed the Old Empire’s remaining institutions and reestablished imperial rule under a strict theocratic system. | ||
The Empire is ruled by an [[Emperor of Azivnia|Emperor]], believed to be the vessel of Azivnia’s soul, who governs through a dozen [[Zelat|Princes]] (also called Zelats). Each Prince controls a province and rules hereditarily, though their authority depends on the Emperor. Princes often act independently in practice, supported by a small central bureaucracy. | The Empire is ruled by an [[Emperor of Azivnia|Emperor]], believed to be the vessel of Azivnia’s soul, who governs through a dozen [[Zelat|Princes]] (also called Zelats). Each Prince controls a province and rules hereditarily, though their authority depends on the Emperor. Princes often act independently in practice, supported by a small central bureaucracy. | ||