The Empire: The Griffonian Empire cannot go down a peaceful route, and will always begin a long conquest to reconquer their lost territories.When Grover V dies, political infighting will always result in many vassals seceding and removing their nominal vassal status, showing just how little power the Empire has. Authority in Name Only: The Empire starts the game surrounded by loyal counties and baronies that are nonetheless represented as fully independent nations with the puppet state of 'nominal vassal'.