| visitors can't see pics , please register or login | "Nilfgaard is the most powerful empire in the history of the known world. It is located in the southern part of the continent and boasts both a thriving economy and a strong, well-trained army with talented commanders. It has expanded mostly through the conquest of foreign countries, which were then turned into provinces of the Empire. The Empire's inhabitants believe that "real" Nilfgaardians are only those born in the heart of the Empire, and not those born in the conquered provinces. The provinces are ruled by either stewards or kings (in cases where a king willingly surrenders, he retains his throne but is subject to the Emperor). The empire has expanded throughout the years, conquering new lands and going as far to the north as the Yaruga River during the reign of Emperor Emhyr var Emreis. In the books, Nilfgaard is displayed as an overarching antagonist, with most of the races and free people hating it with a passion. It is introduced in the Blood of Elves novel, when it invades Cintra. Nilfgaard draws many parallels with the Roman Empire of the real world: an empire, disciplined armies, slavery, and a feeling of superiority among its delegates and subjects (who like to believe they are all of the Elder Blood - descendants of Lara Dorren)." | visitors can't see pics , please register or login |