The Leoncoeur Empire

Leoncoeur, or the Leoncoeur Empire, is currently the most powerful nation in the Old World, covering much of its western expanses. Pont du Leon is the capital of Leoncoeur, and home to the Church of the All-Mother. Leoncoeur is currently ruled by Empress Gilessa XI. It was founded by Empress Cordillia Paravon. Two centuries ago, Leoncoeur conquered Barnorynn, but was expelled roughly one hundred years ago by King Magnus Fritz. The current Empress has led a resurgence in Imperial prestige with her focus on religion and education. She has also given prominent Leoncoeur thinkers positions at court. In imitation of their Empress, the general aristocracy has also begun to promote scholarship and the arts, leading to a cultural renaissance of sorts.