It has been three years since the Emperor's Walk to Canossa. It has been three years since the Reich's glorious leader has been reconciled in the eyes of God, and more importantly the Pope.
The Emperor has not been in idle.
Mighty castles and fortresses have been renovated, their defenses hardened to better weather the coming storm.
Brave soldiers of the Reich gird themselves for battle, and await the call of the Emperor.
Across the empire, settlements and cities engage in brisk commerce with other European powers. Diplomats and ambassadors have been dispatched to foreign courts with offers of peace, or demands for tribute.
All the Empire is poised on the precipice, and even the smallest breeze could send them tumbling into the abyss- or raise them to the dizzying heights of absolute power.
Coming soon.