Insurrection of the Seven

The Insurrection of the Seven was a power struggle that occurred within the Adrestian Empire in Imperial Year 1171. The Duke of Aegir, backed by a group of other Imperial nobles, stripped Emperor Ionius IX of much of his power, relegating him to figurehead status while the Duke became the true authority behind the throne. The upheaval left a deep influence on Princess Edelgard, who vowed to reclaim what her father had lost.

The known instigators of the Insurrection were:


 * House Aegir - The Dukes of Aegir have long inherited the role of the Empire's prime minister. The current Duke Aegir was the leader of the Insurrection.
 * House Vestra - A house of marquises with no domain, the Vestras have long been assistants to the emperor who managed ceremonies, consorts, the Imperial Guard, and other shadowy affairs. Allied with House Aegir.
 * House Arundel - A minor house. Lord Volkhard Arundel's sister married Ionius IX. Volkhard was a close friend of Duke Aegir, and took Princess Edelgard to the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus at the start of the Insurrection, possibly as a hostage.
 * House Gerth - Traditionally leads the Ministry of the Exterior. Complicit in the Insurrection, but keeps its distance from the other conspirators.