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| type = Theocratic Empire | | type = Theocratic Empire | ||
| capital = [[Cherivozal]] | | capital = [[Cherivozal]] | ||
| ruler = The Holy Emperor | | ruler = The Holy Emperor of Azivnia | ||
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'''The Holy Empire of Azivnia''' is a major power in [[Deceron]], unified by devotion to [[Azivnia]], a legendary warrior and general worshipped as a goddess. Belief in Azivnia is the sole requirement for belonging within the Empire, allowing peoples of many origins to exist under a single religious authority. | '''The Holy Empire of Azivnia''' is a major power in [[Deceron]], unified by devotion to [[Azivnia]], a legendary warrior and general worshipped as a goddess. Belief in Azivnia is the sole requirement for belonging within the Empire, allowing peoples of many origins to exist under a single religious authority. | ||
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=== History & Governance === | === 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 | The Empire is ruled by an 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. | ||
=== Religion === | === Religion === | ||