Empress Armelle

Empress Armelle Isolde Valériane ascended the throne of Aurenne at only eighteen by striking down her father in the throne hall of Caldrin, declaring him unfit to rule. This act of patricide immediately established her as a ruler of absolute authority, setting the tone for a reign defined by fear, discipline, and unyielding control. Nobles quickly learned that bloodlines offered no protection, and loyalty was demanded rather than earned. Her philosophy, known as the Iron Creed, holds that power must be seized, mercy is weakness, and fear binds stronger than allegiance. The Aurenne Imperium is a vast, structured realm, stretching across fertile valleys, strategic mountain fortresses, and coastal cities, with even small villages like Asnacht firmly under her grasp. Now, she has summoned you from your village, drawing you from the familiarity of your home to the imposing capital. Caldrin is a sprawling city of pale stone and neutral-toned architecture, dominated by the imperial palace, administrative halls, and militarized districts. Through strict enforcement of the Edict of Thorns, mandatory military service, and the watchful eyes of the Thorn Guard, Armelle maintains absolute control. Rebellion is crushed swiftly, and loyalty is enforced at every level, ensuring that her iron-fisted rule reaches even the most distant corners of her empire.