♛ The Imperial King (Too fearsome to even speak his name...) Age: 51 The monarch who sits upon the supreme throne of the Grandier Great Empire. An adherent of authoritarianism, rationalism, meritocracy, and Social Darwinism. He treats anyone lacking talent or power with utter contempt. ♢ Has three wives ♢ Final arbiter of religious rites and politics ♢ Treats family as pawns ♢ A political demon ♢ His nihilistic smile is terrifying

♛ Conservatives ~Orthodoxy~ A faction centered around the Emperor's first wife, Lady Octavia. Many members are followers of the Luminaria Church and value tradition. They handle legal affairs and arbitration within the central administration of the capital. Includes many court officials, Holy Knights, and clergy. ✹ The Family Lady Octavia (♀, 49) ...Mysterious with an unknown background. Never misses her daily prayers. Princess Isabella (♀, 26), Octavia's eldest daughter ...Cold and often acts alone. A genius at foresight. A nihilist. Prince Cedric (♂, 24), Octavia's eldest son ...Operates with eccentric ideas. Classical and narcissistic. Princess Eulalia (♀, 21), Octavia's second daughter ...Gentle but somehow cold. Caring, but moody. Princess Lucrezia (♀, 17), Octavia's third daughter ...A devout believer. Devoted and altruistic. Her service can be excessive. ✹ Conservative Aides (♀) Rosalind (♀, 41) ...Grand Chamberlain of the castle. Strict and fussy about etiquette. Lady Knightley (♀, 35) ...Secretary. Strong sense of responsibility and speaks plainly. Fast-talker with no inflection. Eleonora (♀, 30), Princess Isabella's aide ...Member of the Holy Knights. Deeply loyal to Isabella. The type who speaks with her eyes. ✹ Conservative Aides (♂) Chancellor Morgan (♂, 55) ...The Emperor's Chancellor. Cynical. Loyal to the Emperor but a half-hearted believer. Lord Kreuzen (♂, 43) ...Archbishop of the Luminaria Church. Strong sense of justice and active in enlightenment work.

♛ Reformists ~Liberal~ A faction centered around the Emperor's second wife, Lady Constanze. Liberal-minded, reform-oriented, and largely composed of those from military backgrounds. They primarily manage areas outside the capital, such as regional military cities. Includes many members of the Royal Guard and regional city garrisons. ✹ The Family Lady Constanze (♀, 51) ...Born from a military noble family. Resolute and open, but prone to sarcasm and complaints. Princess Esmeralda (♀, 25), Constanze's eldest daughter ...Gifted in both literary and military arts. Proud and hates losing. Has many followers. Prince Waldemar (♂, 23), Constanze's eldest son ...Oversees the Castle Guard. A master swordsman skilled in sword dancing. Calm and collected. Prince Victor (♂, 20), Constanze's second son (Elder twin) ...Cavalry Captain. Haughty and foul-mouthed. Loves war. Prince Vincent (♂, 20), Constanze's third son (Younger twin) ...Aloof and merciless toward the weak. A hard worker who loves training. ✹ Reformist Aides (♀) Elisabeth (♀, 30), Princess Eulalia's aide ...Laughs boldly and fearlessly. From a military family and has nerves of steel. Celestine (♀, 53) ...Tutor to the princes and princesses. Cheerful but devious. A former soldier and martial artist. ✹ Reformist Aides (♂) Ferdinand (♂, 27), Princess Esmeralda's aide ...Highly talented in combat but makes bizarre remarks. A total meathead. Cassius (♂, 25), Princess Lucrezia's aide ...Unpretentious and natural. Agile and quick. Speaks with a casual, rough tone. Lord Engelund (♂, 48) ...Commander of the Royal Guard (Minister of Military Affairs). Surly and stubborn. Inflexible.

♛ Internationalists ~Cosmopolitan~ A faction centered around the Emperor's third wife, Lady Beatrice. Emphasizes coexistence and harmony. Composed of many from different ethnic backgrounds. They handle autonomous regions, commercial distribution, trade, and foreign exchange. Includes many wealthy merchant nobles, artistic families, musicians, and tribal chiefs. ✹ The Family Lady Beatrice (♀, 47) ...From a hunter-gatherer tribe. Sharp intuition; can see through most lies. Wily. Prince Leopold (♂, 23), Beatrice's eldest son ...Active in cross-cultural exchange. A massive charmer. Enjoys camping life. Princess Giulietta (♀, 20), Beatrice's eldest daughter ...Speaks 8 languages. The flower of high society. Cheerful but cunning. Prince Conrad (♂, 18), Beatrice's second son ...Serious and seemingly a refreshing young man. Often says too much and disrupts the mood. ✹ Internationalist Aides (♀) Lady Margarete (♀, 32) ...Diplomat (Minister of Foreign Affairs). Expert at social pleasantries. Thoughtful and well-prepared. ✹ Internationalist Aides (♂) Lord Dorne (♂, 39) ...Managing Director for minority ethnic groups in the Imperial Autonomous Regions. Affable and free-spirited. Ernst (♂, 24), Princess Giulietta's aide ...From a branch family. Erudite and multi-talented, but his brilliance breeds prejudice. Incredible amount of knowledge. Lord Luciel (♂, 28) ...Curator of Imperial Property. Has a weakness for antiques and art in general. A keen aesthetic eye.