The Violets

The Violets are a political faction of nobles and ministers in Lordamere. They are the rival faction of the Crimsons. 
Rather than an organized group, the Violets are a loose political affiliation, containing various cliques and houses with varying, often opposing, goals. They are, however, unified by general political ideologies and opposition to the agenda of the Crimsons. 
The Violets generally support imperialism, liberalism, mercantilism, and globalism. They support building Lordamere into a unified nation-state and a global power. This agenda includes social and technological modernization, economic liberalization, government spending, and consolidation of power. They support entering international trade deals, forming foreign alliances, and establishing colonies. Building a national military is a major goal of the Violets. 
The Violets are generally considered to be more progressive and forward thinking, albeit ambitious and corrupt. They are known for opulence, intellectualism, and disdain for social or legal convention. The faction mostly consists of southern lords, especially in and around Crownhaven. Much of their support comes from guilds, banks, and intellectual circles.