Keizaal

The Empire of Keizaal (Dovahzul:Junaarsekeizaal) is a theocratic aristocracy located in Iria, with territories spanning every continent in the world. Keizaal is populated primarily by Imperials, Nords, and Redguards, and is founded upon worship of the the Dovah in a religion known as the Dragon Cult. Its government is divided amongst the Dragon Priests, each of whom swears fealty to the High Priest of Keizaal, and in turn rule as kings. Keizaal is frequently at war with Nordland, and is engaged in a guerrilla conflict with Desk.

Keizaalese culture is highly religious, as well as highly militarized. Using the power of its military, Keizaal has conquered a large portion of Iria and Ornia, as well as portions of the far west. Critics of the highly secretive regime that governs Keizaal have alleged that the Empire is engaged in a systematic genocide in Ornia against the natives, but the official stance is that this is unfounded.

Keizaal is lead nominally by Alduin and the Dovah, but in practice the Dragon Priests, lead by High Priest Konahrik, rule the Empire in a day-to-day manner. It is divided into 12 holds, and one small island in the far west, Voslaarum, which is under Konahrik's direct control.