Lothos Empire

The Lothos Empire was founded by Anja Lothos, also known as the Red Scorpion. The origins of Anja and her forces, and how they came to arrive at Caetana, are unknown. What is written in the history books is that they arrived at the western shores in the year 15 BLE (Before Lothos Era). From there, the empire began the colonization of Caetana.

The royal bloodline is thought to descend from the Gods themselves. To hear the voice of the Empress is considered a blessing and a privilege. Her orders are usually conveyed by the Empress’s Voice.

The Empress
The Empress has an almost God-like status among its people. Since Anja Lothos, also known as the Red Scorpion, led her forces against an enemy with unnatural powers and paved the way for the empire’s prosperity, every heir is expected to lead their people in battle if the need ever came. When an heir reaches her tenth birthday, she is sent to be trained with the inquisitors for five winters. Her identity is hidden and she is treated like any other of the trainees.

After an heir finishes her training, she goes back to serve the empress until she is crowned. The crowing of an heir can be at the consequence of the empress’s death or abdication. After an heir is crowned empress, she is bound to wear the veil at all formal occasions.

While the empress can have as many children as she wants, after the firstborn female, the rest of her children are sent far away and prohibited from learning their true heritage. Thus, avoiding to repeat tragic events from the past.

The Empress's Voice
The Empress's Voice is the empress’s right hand and second most powerful individual in the empire. She councils the empress and speaks for her in all formal matters. The title of Empress’s Voice can only be passed down by the previous holder of said title, and with the Empress’s approval.

The Emperor
The Emperor has no political influence, and is mostly sent to represent the empire on trivial matters, both foreign and domestic.

The First Inquisitor
The First Inquisitor is the empress’s left hand. She or he is the leader of the Inquisitors and regarded as the best sword in the empire. The First Inquisitor is in charge of the empress’s security and that of the royal bloodline.