Holy Orenian Empire

The Holy Orenian Empire, or simply Oren, (High Imperial: Sacrum Orenorum Imperium) is the largest and most powerful nation of humans or of any race upon the continent of Axios, and historically any past worlds as well. It was founded by the Exalted Godfrey, also known as Godfrey I, from whom the current Holy Orenian Emperor, John III, descends his claim. Its capital is the city of Johannesburg, and it adheres to the Church of the Canon as the state religion.

The language of the lands of the Holy Orenian Empire has always been Common, however High Imperial is often employed in official documents and among the bureaucracy and nobility, as well as in other parts of society with great Aeldinic influence. The current empire is in its fifth incarnation, known as the Fifth Empire to modern historians. The symbol of the Empire is the Horenic Dragon, with such motifs being employed in many of its standards and banners.

History
Pre-Imperial

Before the rise of King Daniel of Oren, the pre-Godfreyian humanity was split between a variety of independent kings and dukes, not unified under any common banner. In fact, after the burning of Pontia in 1000, many human lords had deviated from the original Creatorist faith, some of whom had took up Aengulic worship. Many before King Daniel had attempted to take up the title as King of Man, most notably the Prince Baldwin IV of Balain in 1231 and the Horen-scion King Edmund of Mzen in 1235, both of whom were denied (Baldwin by his assassination en route to Jrent and Stephen by his defeat at the Battle of Harwock). King Edgar of Aaun, father of Daniel, had also attempted to claim the title, having the support of numerous lesser lords yet could not find the support among the clergy.

The First Empire

The Second Empire

The Third Empire

The Fourth Empire

The Fifth Empire

Culture and society
The Holy Orenian Empire is a human nation, and as such, revolves about the culture of mankind. Its ruling caste, the infamous nobles and ladies who descend from ennobled blood, come from predominantly Heartlander and Highlander backgrounds, and as such as created a melting pot swath of numerous identities, sets of life, and languages.

Politics
Imperial royalty

Nobility, clergy and gentry

Constituent states and provinces
 * Crownlands
 * Duchy of Lorraine
 * Duchy of Haense
 * Duchy of Savoy
 * Province of Haelun'or

Foreign relations
Allies
 * Dominion of Malin
 * Principality of Sutica

Enemies
 * War Uzg
 * Dreadlands

Neutral
 * Grand Kingdom of Urguan

Geography
Cities, towns and fortresses Regions and landmarks
 * Johannesburg