The Empire of Grandelumière is one of the most prominent western European powers of the 17th century. Growing stronger as it emerged from the wars of religion, the State has recovered economically over 20 years of peace from the devastation brought upon its people and now turns its gaze to expansion and the natural borders of the Empire. The Empire comprises the personal unions of France, Scotland, Navarra, and Lorraine. A state highly regarded for the spread of culture, in fashion, food, art, architecture, and warfare, it is known too as the state of 100,000 steeples and the eldest daughter of the Church. As the Emperor takes the reigns of his government, he aims to ensure all Europe knows of the might and importance of his great and illustrious state, which commands the largest population of any single sovereign on the continent. Sovereign: Henri III Capital: Paris in France, Edinburgh in Scotland State Religion: Roman CxthoIicism Currency: Livres Tournois Year: 1658