Continental Imperial Crown

All imperial monarchs have looked for it. But the Empress-Regent seems to have a deep obsession with finding it. But I mean, who can blame her, after all, it is that which would complete her rule entirely. The most revered object of the old Continental empire. Tsarist officer to his fellow staffmen during a visit to the Tsarist Treasury Museum, where a replica of the crown (based off imagery in the Throne of the Emperors) is displayed

Significance

Symbol of power

The crown was worn by the emperors of the Central Continent who ruled over it as a whole nation. It should be of no surprise then, that the crown is considered one of the most impressive representations of imperial prestige and power, one thanks to which the entire symbolic importance of the monarch's crown was recognised, giving it associated symbolicism.

Symbol of "the Divine Right"

The Continental Emperors held absolute power in their dominion and were often treated as revered individuals, having divine right to the throne granted by higher powers. This is a tradition that is still upheld around many monarchies around Aon.

Historical and artistic importance

The crown was at the heart of the events of the Old Continental Empire, as it was regularly worn by the imperial monarch. Almost every depiction of each continental emperor that is present within the Throne shows him with the crown atop his head.

The crown's disappearance

No one knows what happened to it during the chaotic events of the continental collapse. Some say it was destroyed, some that it was buried beneath the earth so that no one would find it. There are even some that claim the crown was walled up somewhere in the Throne of the Emperors for safeguarding and then they just forgot about it. Solarian scholar about the crown's disappearance

The crown, alongside other imperial symbols of power, went missing during the collapse of the Continental Empire. No records were ever discovered concerning its fate, leaving many to believe that it was either destroyed or hidden away to keep it safe from harm. Many still search for it, although no trace has been found.

The Continental Crown as seen on reliefs in the Throne of the Central Emperors

Item type

Unique Artifact

Rarity

One of a kind; there was never made another official continental crown (only four copies exist of the original and they were made long after the crown went missing)

Weight

Estimated to have been around 1.6 - 2.1kg

Dimensions

Approximately 31 - 33cm in height and at its widest point around 40cm

Base Price

Priceless; the crown is viewed as one of the lost wonders of the old world and its historical value is incalculable

Raw materials & Components

Gold, silver, platinium, ivory, white diamonds, white steel, sun gold