Honorian Empire

The Honorian Empire is one of the 3 major nations on the eastern side of the Sea of Opportunity on the continent of Sarenia.

Geography
The Honorian Empire is bordered to the north by the Dwarven cities of Khaz Vylian and Kar Harren, and to the south by The Collegiate of Yalmark, The Grand Citadel, The Spire of Redemption and the Kingdom of Flachland. Within the empire itself lies the Elven land of Tir Redaine.

The Giant's Towers mountains surround the country to the north and the east, while the River Fenix forms much of the southern border with the Kingdom of Flachland. The Empire is a temperate land, rich in forests and fertile farmland. In addition, the greater amount of mountainous terrain in the empire has led to it becoming rich in mineral wealth.

Government
The Empire of Honoria is a Constitutional Imperium. Although the Emperor is the head of state, and retains much personal power, many decisions are made by the Honorian Cortes. The Cortes is comprised of various nobles from throughout the Empire. While the Emperor sets the direction of the Empire, and has great say in how things are run, it is the Cortes who are responsible for how exactly this is implemented. Very few bills which would limit the power of the nobility and/or the Cortes itself get passed. The most infamous example of this was the current Emperors bid to allow Guild Masters seats in the Cortes so as to acknowledge the growing power of the merchant classes in Honorian society. While technically they may now be admitted to the Cortes, the amount of restrictions and qualifications required for anyone who isn't of noble birth is so high that in practice no Guild Master has been admitted to sit in the chamber. The Emperor does however have virtually complete control of foreign affairs, as the military as loyal to him personally, not the Cortes.

Major Cities
The capital of Honoria is Quimera City, where the Imperial Palace is located. Outside the capital the other major cities are:
 * Sanjurjo City
 * Fortaleza del Oso
 * Centralia
 * Nueva Sidania

Religion
The official religion of Honoria is the worship of Sarenrae. The royal family and virtually every noble family are followers of this. Other good deities are worshipped in the Empire and receive no harassment. Neutral deities are sometimes viewed suspiciously but are tolerated. The worship of evil deities is forbidden by Imperial Decree and said worshippers are hunted down by the state.