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EricaB
Since: Apr, 2011
2018-02-03 04:40:35
Was this a relatively recent game? What you describe sort of sounds like the empire of Orlais in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Edited by EricaB
The10thGeek
Since: Feb, 2015

They're ruled by an Empress whose cousin is plotting her downfall. The Empire was founded when their descendant united the church factions together, and the church declared him their Emperor. Any ideas?