Orlais

Structure

• Emperor/Empress
• Duke/Duchess
• Marquis/Marquise
• Comte/Comtess
• Baron/Baroness
• Lord/Lady
• Chevalier/Dame

History

In the years leading up to the Mage-Templar War, many Orlesian nobles began to plot to re-conquer Ferelden after the Fifth Blight left the kingdom in a weakened state. This was against Empress Celene's wishes, who did what she could to hold the peace and bring her nobles under control. In 9:38 Dragon, unrest brewed in Orlais as Grand Duke Gaspard de Chalons stirred dissent against reigning Empress Celene. Two years later, he openly moved against her, starting the War of the Lions.
The War of the Lions ended in 9:41 at the peace talks held in Halamshiral by Grand Duchess Florianne de Chalons. The presence of The Inquisition was instrumental in determining the victor.

Founding Date

-155

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Capital

Val Royeaux

Alternative Names

The Orlesian Empire

Leader

Celene Valmont I

Head of State

Celene Valmont I

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Official State Religion

Andrastian

Related Ranks & Titles

• Comte

Controlled Territories

• Adamant Fortress
• Arbor Wilds
• Arl Dumat
• Château de Soleil
• Chateau Haine
• Gamordan Peaks
• Grand Cathedral
• Grande Royeaux Theater
• Halamshiral
• Sleeping Wyvern Inn
• The White Spire
• Val Firmin
• Val Firmin Bandit Camp
• Western Approach

Notable Members

• Aline
• Celene Valmont I
• Killian Gavreau