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	'''The Holy Empire''' is an expansionist and ~~religious~~ devout [[empire]] that defines its pride in the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>		'''The Holy Empire''' is an expansionist and religiously devout [[empire]] that defines its pride in the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==

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	==[[:category:Domain of the Holy Empire\|Domains created by Holy Empire colonization attempts]]==		==[[:category:Domain of the Holy Empire\|Domains created by Holy Empire colonization attempts]]==
	*[[Cumbre de Oro (Domain)\|Cumbre de Oro]]		* [[Cumbre de Oro (Domain)\|Cumbre de Oro]]
	*[[Igid Rabi-i (Domain)\|Igid Rabi-i]]		* [[Igid Rabi-i (Domain)\|Igid Rabi-i]]
	*[[Mictlan (Domain)\|Mictlan]]		* [[Mictlan (Domain)\|Mictlan]]
			* {{Netbook-canon-small}}[[Ukhu Pacha]]

	==[[:category:Former Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Former inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==		==[[:category:Former Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Former inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==
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	==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==		==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==

	==~~Author~~==		==Publication==
	The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].		* The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].
			* Despite the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]]) having similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither are connected to the Holy Empire.
			* {{Netbook-canon-small}}As first presented in the [[netbook]] [[Nebula Obscura]], Ukhu Pacha had explicit connections to [[Ryan Naylor]]'s Holy Empire. Ukhu Pacha was later revised in [[Worlds of Ravenloft]] into [[4th Edition]] terms and made with fewer such references.

	Despite the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]]) having similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither are connected to the Holy Empire.		{{ref}}

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	==Capital==		==Capital==
	[[Turon]] is the [[capital]] [[city]] of [[the Holy Empire]]. It is sometimes referred to as a [[marble]] city.<ref name=boshadp114 />		[[Turon]] is the [[capital]] [[city]] of the Holy Empire. It is sometimes referred to as a [[marble]] city.<ref name=boshadp114 />

	==Religion==		==Religion==

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	~~==Overview==~~		'''The Holy Empire''' is an expansionist and religious devout [[empire]] that defines its pride in the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>
	[[The Holy Empire~~\|The Holy Empire of Matherion]]~~ is an expansionist and religious devout [[empire]] that defines its pride ~~on the~~ the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	~~[[The~~ Holy Empire~~]] has at least a century and some 70 years of attempted explorations~~ and ~~colonizations, starting during a period of unification after a period of internal strife~~.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone ~~west~~ through the [[Sierra Acora]]<ref~~>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115<~~/~~ref~~><ref ~~name=bosacp101~~>[[Book of ~~Sacrifices~~]] p.~~101~~</ref> and ~~east~~ across the great ~~ocean of~~ [[~~the~~ Mare Orientales]].<ref name=bosap93~~>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93<~~/~~ref~~>		==Background==
			Following a series of civil wars roughly 170 years ago, the Holy Empire began its attempts to explore and colonize.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone through the [[Sierra Acora]] mountain range to the west<ref name=bosacp101 /><ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref> and across the great [[Mare Orientales]] ocean to the east.<ref name=bosap93 />

	[[Explorer]]s and [[conqueror]]s can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]]<ref name=boshadp114~~>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114<~~/~~ref~~> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the ~~interesting~~ in annexing far off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]].<ref name=bosacp101~~>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101<~~/~~ref~~> Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.92-98</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.99-107</ref>		[[Explorer]]s and [[conqueror]]s can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]]<ref name=boshadp114 /> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the interest in annexing far-off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]].<ref name=bosacp101 /> Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.92-98</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.99-107</ref>

	==Government==		==Government==
	[[The Holy Empire]] is ruled by an Imperial ~~Court and a royal family~~, ~~including both an~~ [[~~:category:emperor~~\|~~emperor~~]] and an [[~~the~~ Emperatriz of the Holy Empire\|~~empress~~]].<ref name=boshadp114~~>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114<~~/~~ref~~> ~~The Imperial Court is referred to by the natives of the Holy Empire as [[the Consejal Grande]].~~<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>		The Holy Empire is ruled by the Imperial Couple, the [[Emperor of the Holy Empire\|Emperor]] and [[Emperatriz of the Holy Empire\|Emperatriz]] (Empress), and the [[Consejal Grande]] (or Imperial Court).<ref name=boshadp114 /><ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	The [[~~Emperor of the Holy Empire\|~~Emperor]] ~~appears to be more than a figure head. He~~ can make decisions on where to send funds and explorers when the Consejal Grande dithers and can appoint who will lead voyages.<ref name=bosap93~~>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93<~~/~~ref~~>		The [[Emperor]] can make decisions on where to send funds and explorers when the Consejal Grande dithers and can appoint who will lead voyages.<ref name=bosap93 />

	The ~~empress gives a~~ handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[Matherion]] ~~on it~~ as a sign of her approval ~~and predictions~~ of ~~good fortune~~.<ref name=boshadp114~~>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114<~~/~~ref~~>		The Emperatriz gave her handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[Matherion]] as a sign of her approval to [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]] before he was placed in command of a large garrison of Imperial soldiers.<ref name=boshadp114 />

	==Capital==		==Capital==
	[[Turon]] is the [[capital]] [[city]] of [[the Holy Empire]]. It is sometimes referred to as a [[marble]] city.<ref name=boshadp114~~>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114<~~/~~ref~~>		[[Turon]] is the [[capital]] [[city]] of [[the Holy Empire]]. It is sometimes referred to as a [[marble]] city.<ref name=boshadp114 />

	==Religion==		==Religion==
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	==Cultural Level==		==Cultural Level==
	The Holy Empire has a [[:Category:CL_8_-_Chivalric\|Chivalric (CL 8)]] [[Cultural Level]], complete with the knowledge to make gunpowder.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110</ref>		The Holy Empire has a [[:Category:CL_8_-_Chivalric\|Chivalric (CL 8)]] [[Cultural Level]], complete with the knowledge to make gunpowder.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110</ref>


	==[[:category:Domain of the Holy Empire\|Domains created by Holy Empire colonization attempts]]==		==[[:category:Domain of the Holy Empire\|Domains created by Holy Empire colonization attempts]]==
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	==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==		==[[:category:Inhabitants of the Holy Empire\|Inhabitants of the Holy Empire]]==


	==Author==		==Author==
	The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].		The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].

	~~Note that whereas~~ the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]]) ~~have~~ similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither ~~domain is~~ connected to the Holy Empire ~~of Matherion~~.		Despite the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]]) having similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither are connected to the Holy Empire.


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	The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].		The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].

	Note that whereas the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]] have similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither domain is connected to the Holy Empire of Matherion.		Note that whereas the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]]) have similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither domain is connected to the Holy Empire of Matherion.

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	[[The Holy Empire]] has at least a century and some 70 years of attempted explorations and colonizations, starting during a period of unification after a period of internal strife.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone west through the [[Sierra Acora]]<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref><ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> and east across the great ocean of [[the Mare Orientales]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>		[[The Holy Empire]] has at least a century and some 70 years of attempted explorations and colonizations, starting during a period of unification after a period of internal strife.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone west through the [[Sierra Acora]]<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref><ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> and east across the great ocean of [[the Mare Orientales]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	[[Explorer]]s and [[conqueror]]s can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando ~~Moriros~~]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando ~~Moriros~~]]<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the interesting in annexing far off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]].<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.92-98</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.99-107</ref>		[[Explorer]]s and [[conqueror]]s can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando Mouriros]]<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the interesting in annexing far off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]].<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.92-98</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.99-107</ref>

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	*[[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]]		*[[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]]
	*[[Commander Hernando ~~Moriros~~]]		*[[Commander Hernando Mouriros]]
	*[[Fransisco ~~Moriros~~]]		*[[Fransisco Mouriros]]
	*[[Patos Bartolemo]]		*[[Patos Bartolemo]]

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	The [[Emperor of the Holy Empire\|Emperor]] appears to be more than a figure head. He can make decisions on where to send funds and explorers when the Consejal Grande dithers and can appoint who will lead voyages.<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>		The [[Emperor of the Holy Empire\|Emperor]] appears to be more than a figure head. He can make decisions on where to send funds and explorers when the Consejal Grande dithers and can appoint who will lead voyages.<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	The empress gives a handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[[Matherion]] on it as a sign of her approval and predictions of good fortune.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref>		The empress gives a handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[Matherion]] on it as a sign of her approval and predictions of good fortune.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref>

	==Capital==		==Capital==
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			==Author==
			The Holy Empire was originally presented by [[Ryan Naylor]] as part of the background of [[Mictlan]] in the [[Book of Shadows]]. Later details on the Holy Empire were added on in articles by [[Dion Fernandez]] ([[Igid Rabi-i]]) and [[Nathan Okerlund]] ([[Cumbre de Oro]]) in the [[Book of Sacrifices]].

			Note that whereas the articles on [[Vultharesk]] (Book of Shadows) and [[:Category:Nueva Aragona\|Nueva Aragona]] ([[Undead Sea Scrolls 2001]] have similar colonial [[domain]] themes, neither domain is connected to the Holy Empire of Matherion.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	[[The Holy Empire\|The Holy Empire of Matherion]] is an expansionist and religious devout [[empire]] that defines its pride on the the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>		[[The Holy Empire\|The Holy Empire of Matherion]] is an expansionist and religious devout [[empire]] that defines its pride on the the lands it conquers and the religious infidels it converts. Those who conquer in the name of the Holy Empire also conquer in the game of their [[deity]] [[Matherion]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	[[The Holy Empire]] has at least a century and some 70 years of attempted explorations and colonizations, starting during a period of unification after a period of internal strife.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone west through the [[Sierra Acora]]<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref><ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> and east across		[[The Holy Empire]] has at least a century and some 70 years of attempted explorations and colonizations, starting during a period of unification after a period of internal strife.<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Attempted missions have gone west through the [[Sierra Acora]]<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref><ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> and east across the great ocean of [[the Mare Orientales]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	[[~~Explorers~~]] and [[~~conquerors~~]] can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando Moriros]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando Moriros]]<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the interesting in annexing far off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]]. Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref>		[[Explorer]]s and [[conqueror]]s can win fame and glory in the Empire (and infamous to the [[conquered]]) for conquest and conversion of pagan lands without making concessions. [[Commander Hernando Moriros]] is an example.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> Many of those who go forth to take over foreign lands do so out of a patriotic and religious fervor. [[Commander Hernando Moriros]]<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> and [[Arcapatos Miguel Agustin]] are two examples of how such ideological influences can bolster the interesting in annexing far off lands. On the other hand, some of the Empire's agents are motivated by pure [[greed]], such as [[Anibal Coronado]].<ref name=bosacp101>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.101</ref> Regardless of the original nature of the intent for far-off colonization or exploration, several of the Holy Empire's attempts have become brutal enough to spawn [[Ravenloft]] [[domain]]s.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 110-116</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.92-98</ref><ref>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.99-107</ref>

	==Government==		==Government==
	[[The Holy Empire]] is ruled by an Imperial Court and a royal family, including both an [[:category:emperor\|emperor]] and an [[~~:category:emperor~~\|empress]].<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> The		[[The Holy Empire]] is ruled by an Imperial Court and a royal family, including both an [[:category:emperor\|emperor]] and an [[the Emperatriz of the Holy Empire\|empress]].<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref> The Imperial Court is referred to by the natives of the Holy Empire as [[the Consejal Grande]].<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

			The [[Emperor of the Holy Empire\|Emperor]] appears to be more than a figure head. He can make decisions on where to send funds and explorers when the Consejal Grande dithers and can appoint who will lead voyages.<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	The empress gives a handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[[Matherion]] on it as a sign of her approval and predictions of good fortune.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref>		The empress gives a handkerchief marked with the [[symbol]] of [[[Matherion]] on it as a sign of her approval and predictions of good fortune.<ref name=boshadp114>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 114</ref>
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	==Religion==		==Religion==
	[[Matherion]] is the only [[deity]] of the Holy Empire that has been mentioned.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref> {{Spec\|Presumably this means the Empire has a monotheistic belief system.}} The [[Church of Matherion]] has enough power to be granted the leadership of some missions of colonization and conversion by the Emperor.		[[Matherion]] is the only [[deity]] of the Holy Empire that has been mentioned.<ref>[[Book of Shadows]] p. 115</ref> {{Spec\|Presumably this means the Empire has a monotheistic belief system.}} The [[Church of Matherion]] has enough power to be granted the leadership of some missions of colonization and conversion by the Emperor.<ref name=bosap93>[[Book of Sacrifices]] p.93</ref>

	==Cultural Level==		==Cultural Level==