The Golden Empire is a large empire, dominating most of the southern continent. The Empire is ruled by an Emperor and several merchant princes who compete over the support of the Emperor, and in turn the Emperor tries to gain the support of the merchant princes. The Golden Empire has several colonies outside the southern continent, and is continuously expanding. Recently, the Empire is expanding towards Kayhnabar and Karadesh. Frostkeep has also become a distant colony, as the Empire wanted control over the towns iron mine.