Faendish Empire

History
The various peoples residing in the duchy of Faendal are strongly religious and are first and foremost united by their common religion, Omnican Aurelianity. Therefor, when they were reached by the news of the decree by Prince Nicodemus, where he dissolved the Heliarchy, a sense of anger spread in the populace. Duke Matthias of Faendal used this to his advantage, he influenced the local cardinals, bishops and archbishops into calling for a conclave to elect a new Heliarch who would have his seat in the ancient city of Faestadt.

The conclave was a sad sight as no foreign cardinals chose to attend. The few cardinals still elected a Heliarch, who chose the name Gregory. Duke Matthias granted the old castel in Faestadt with its belonging church to the Heliarch, where Heliarch Gregory now resides. Officially only Faendal recognises the authority of Heliarch Gregory.

In a secret meeting between the duke and Heliarch, the Heliarch agreed to crown Duke Matthias Emperor of Faendal. A crown that was forged from the melted Winged Lion Throne  sent in desperation by Empress Berenike was used in the coronation.

It is not known what the duke promised the Heliarch for this favor...