Griffon Empire

A militaristic nation comprised of griffons to the northeast of Equestria, the Griffon Empire has pursued expansionist policies since the Scouring.

Government
The Griffon Empire is led by their king, called the Kaiser. The Kaiser has total power over the lesser nobles, but needs the support of the generals before taking military actions. The current council of generals is as follows:

Council of Generals
General Aion Known as "The Lightning Hawk", General Aion is well-known for his swift attacks and sometimes even swifter orders. There is a rumor of a cloud city that surrendered when they heard that Aion was the one commanding the assault.

General Beyard A cowardly griffon from a wealthy clan, Beyard barely manages to cling to his title through blackmail and bribery, but even the Kaiser seeks to remove him.

General Germund The newest general to have ascended to the council, General Germund is a genius of logistical planning and pincer movements.

General Murdoch The oldest general on the council, General Murdoch is just one generation removed from the griffons of the Scouring. A voice of calm reason in the council, despite supporting highly expansionist policies, Murdoch is known for pushing for more tactical positions than positions of glory in conquest.

Kaiser Wolfram Rheder IV
A cunning and well-liked ruler, the Kaiser has no tolerance for weakness in his army, despite being far less militant than his predecessors. He has even encouraged trade between his colonies and the neighboring nations and is much more supportive of crafts not directly relating to the military, seeing the economic benefit.

Geography
The Griffonic Homelands are situated in the northern mountains, in large aeries. However, through conquest, the Empire also holds onto many pegasi sky cities and the plains underneath them.

History
Formed in 1467 BS from the various clans of warring griffons, the kingdom was united under the first Kaiser, Kaiser Ephidel Rehder. Kaiser Ephidel then turned the violent nature of the griffons onto nearby nations, expanding quickly into the Griffon Empire.

During the Age of Peace, conquest ground to a halt, partially in fear of the Royal Sisters. The Kaiser lost much power over time as the griffons became increasingly independent and driven by their own greed. As the Scouring tarnished the land, the current ruler, Kaiser Wolfram Rehder I seized the opportunity to remove the nobles from power and retake control of the country. The Scouring, however, made the old capital of Griffonstone inaccessible, and the griffons were forced to move. Because of the upheaval, the Kaiser was able to exercise his expansionist beliefs.

Population
The population mainly consists of around 95% griffons, with 5% being inhabitants of conquered territory, mainly pegasi.

Credits
Based on Amestris.

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