When Caesar IV was crowned Emperor, he enfeoffed Hudson as the Duke of Snow Moon, theoretically granting him the qualifications to establish a Duchy.
In reality, in modern times, this has become an impossible task. Unless the country is divided and the royal power collapses directly, it is very difficult for local lords to become independent.
Without the support of the feudal lord, forcibly establishing oneself would result in being branded a traitor. Not only would one face the pressure of public opinion and morality, but also suppression from the Empire.
"Archduke Madelena, you are dividing the Empire!"
Lord Tyron couldn't help but retort forcefully.
Every Human Empire is a behemoth; once established, external threats become secondary conflicts, and the greatest risk is internal division.
The historical collapses of empires, without exception, were all caused by internal divisions. If external threats were severe, the duration of persistence would be longer.
