The Empire

== The Empire ==
The Empire is an authoritarian government, and one of the first governing powers of Carinos. Its counterpart being the rebellious Free Colonies of Carinos, which the Empire has been struggling to keep contained. The Empire contains a variety of people hailing from various backgrounds, specializations, cultures, and faiths. Their deep commitment to justice, order, and purity drives them in battle, and are some of their most prominent traits. As they strive to preserve these ideals, they often find themselves facing heavy opposition by the Free Colonies, who view the Empire as nothing but a tyrannical regime governed by selfish leaders.
The Empire is one of two major factions in the World of Carinos, with the Free Colonies being the other. With all of its wealth and power, imperial settlements and bases can often be found scattered all throughout the lands of Carinos.
The current capital of the Empire is the city of Sovistar.
== History ==
The Empire was founded by Hemosiad Borean in 83 NSD, accompanied by Vanis Talae, Yeandra Rilin, and Nethshar Voyendra. These four founders comprised the council of Impertarian Rulership, with Hemosiad acting as the spearhead. The Empire quickly gained a foothold on Carinos, as it was among the first established governments in the world. The dominion of the Empire spanned across the continent, facing little to no opposition. Their reign lasted for nearly a 30 years, until one of the council members, Nethshar, split apart from the Empire in an event that came to be known as The Reach. Nethshar, in 110 NSD, along with his loyalists, came to form a new government, the Free Colonies of Carinos, a direct counterpart to the ideals that the Empire held so close to heart, focusing on freedom of choice and strength in unity.
Initially, the Empire prioritized brutality, fear, and the preservation of order and stability. This changed as most of the Council members began to be phased out following the death of Hemosiad Borean. There has not been an Emperor since, and the Empire is instead primarily governed by the Imperial Council.
== Geography ==
Imperial cities and settlements can be found all throughout Carinos, typically heavily guarded. 
Sovistar (Capital)
Redsig (Major City)