The Imperial Family is the reigning group that presides over the Vasilios Empire. They are one of the two ruling factions that are granted divinity within the empire.
Description[]
The imperial family is the ruling faction that presides over the Empire of Vasilios, responsible for ensuring prosperity and expanding the empire's influence beyond the borders. Alongside the Temple, the imperial family is one of two houses that possess divinity, a powerful force bestowed by the Guardian Deity that has sustained the empire since its genesis.[1] There has been an ongoing feud between the imperial family and the Temple of Vasilios for many years, despite their division of power over the empire.[2] As the reigning monarchs of the vast Vasilios Empire, the imperial family holds more authority and power over foreign royals.[3]
History[]
Ten years ago, the Empire of Vasilios was a growing power that owned half of the continent.[4] Emperor Vasilios received counseling from Thesion Solon, who proposed a solution that allowed the imperial knights to gain hands-on experience defending neighboring territories while the empire avoided a terrible famine. When the empire successfully defended the empire's borders, Emperor Vasilios was impressed by the duke's insight and rewarded him for his great contributions to the empire.[5] Marquess Niccolo was acknowledged for his valiant bravery in leading the imperial army during the war.[6][4] With the new reigning monarch of Hennel Kingdom, the imperial family and King Hennel have established a peaceful alliance.[4]
The relations between the House of Solon and the imperial family significantly improved after the war was over. As a result, Emperor Vasilios proposed to wed his son, Crown Prince Eros Orna Vasilios and first heir to the throne, to Medea Solon.[5] Eros, however, defied his father's wishes and insisted on hosting a competition to select the future Crown Princess. Medea Solon and Psyche Callista were summoned to compete against one another for the position.[7] Though Medea singlehandedly won all three rounds of the competition and personally impressed Emperor Vasilios with her intellect, the Pope of Vasilios declared Psyche as the winner. Eros professed his undying love to Psyche, gaining the public's approval and forcing Emperor Vasilios to finally abandon Medea as his future daughter-in-law.[8]
Shortly after Psyche Callista was named the future Crown Princess, Emperor Vasilios was poisoned by a necklace sent from the House of Solon. Eros declared the House of Solon as alleged traitors for attempting to assassinate a member of the imperial family and imprisoned Duchess Solon, thus severing all political ties.[9]
Members[]
This list is truncated down to only known members of the imperial family.
Trivia[]
- The etymology of the name "Vasilios" derives from the Greek word Βασίλειος, meaning royal or kingly. Its name is directly descended from the word King.[10]
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