{Empire}
Type: Historical Political Entity Region: \{continent\} Status: Weakened/Transformed
Overview
The {Empire} was a historical political entity that once controlled large portions of \{continent\}. It was founded after the unification wars led by Lucian Ashcroft and was meant to be ruled by the Ashcrofts royal dynasty.
History
Foundation
- Established after {some wars} and the unification of the continent
- Founded on the success of Lucian Ashcroft
- Built around the power and influence of the \{gods of primes\}
- Used the Ashcrofts calendar system as part of its cultural foundation
The Succession Crisis
- Was supposed to pass to \{our friend\} (child of the Ashcrofts)
- Crisis occurred when \{our friend\} was born deathly ill with a congenital condition
- This questioned the power of \{gods of primes\} and the empire's divine mandate
- Led to the splintering of the imperial foundation
Current Status
- The empire still exists but with much weakened royal family power
- The \{gods of primes\} remains influential
- Control has shifted but the structure persists in some form
- The imperial legacy continues to influence modern politics
These were originally branches of one larger organized movement but have since become warring factions.
Cultural Elements
- Calendar System: Uses the Ashcrofts calendar based on primes
- Religious Foundation: Built around \{gods of primes\} worship
- Political Legacy: Continues to influence current power structures
Current Influence
- Political structures still reflect imperial organization
- New Darkling shows imperial influence in its governance
- Various organizations trace their roots to imperial institutions
- Economic and magical systems still follow imperial precedents
Connections
- Founded by Lucian Ashcroft
- Connected to \{our friend\} and the main plot
- Influences New Darkling and other major settlements
- Related to The Dark stars, black well, and \{The Agency\}