We must expand our borders and unite these lands. Through power, we will create order.
As your advisor I'll have to ask, how long can power alone hold so many different people together?
An empire is created when a ruler brings their power beyond their homeland, connecting different cultures, regions, and people under one rule.
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You all are now part of the empire. We bring you new laws, roads, and protection.
But what about our customs? And our way of life? We won't take orders from you!
A newly conquered city, knights march through while local people stand powerless. In return for order, empires often demand the sacrifice of locals beliefs and identities.
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This empire represents the will of God. It is meant to provide peace to every place under the sky.
The gods bless our King, and through him, we all serve a higher purpose!
Empires are not built on force. They thrive on shared ideas, religions, and cultural symbols to create unity. By spreading common ideas, empires create a feeling of belonging across their diverse lands.