Empire of Zervos

The Empire of Zervos was once the most powerful empire in the world is now on the brink of collapse. It has lost a series of wars over the past 150 years losing much of its southern holdings. Zervos is now 1/4 the size it was at its peak 400 years ago. The major cities have also been dealing with plagues that have only now died down. Both lords and peasants speak of rebellion a strong leader is needed to keep the empire from falling apart. Emperor Tiberius Lagos XXI (LG) is not most say he is a good man over his head. It capital Xantium Is still the richest city in the world no port sees more trade. Celestial is spoken at high court.