![]() ![]() Meaningful Name: Niflheim means "mist world" in Old Norse in Norse Mythology, Niflheim was The Underworld.Magitek is later revealed to be powered by siphoning miasma from daemons and in order to fuel the Imperial war machine, specimens must regularly be collected by skilled daemon hunters like Aranea. Magitek: The bread and butter of their armed forces.The Kingdom of Lucis' use of their king's magic is played against the Empire of Niflheim's Magitek. Magic Versus Science: Downplayed Trope.Notably in Kingsglaive, Aldercapt's council is wearing predominantly white with white cloaks for emphasis. Light Is Not Good: Niflheim higher-ups tend to wear white with red and gold, especially Aldercapt himself.Kill the God: They are gunning for Astrals as part of Ardyn's plan.It's jarring to say the least, in that there is literally a paper-thin border where the land is evenly split between a desert and an icy hell. Grim Up North: Or rather, "Grim Up West" the land that makes up the Empire's core was a vast desert before their slaying of Shiva, turning nearly the entire continent into an Arctic wasteland.Bonus points for the emperor's chief official being titled "chancellor". Fantasy Counterpart Culture: Niflheim greatly resembles Imperial Germany, with its strong army, militaristic tendencies and technology level.Faceless Mooks: The Former All-Purpose Model Magitek troops wear armored helmets that cover their faces. ![]() The Empire: Of the quintessential expansionist variety.Animal Motifs: Niflheim's emblem ◊ features two dragons-one gold, one black-facing each other.They do impose crushing taxes on their "citizens" which ostensibly goes toward their military machine. They even allow Accordo to "retain" its own government and Tenebrae some autonomy, though by the time Kingsglaive happens, all of Tenebrae is conquered and Queen Sylva is murdered in return, they only "ask" for their forces to be allowed entry and freedom of movement in cities (which is constantly abused) and set up some road blocks to find the group. From the look of things though, they manage to convince Ravus that Lucis was responsible for his mother's death, and the citizens of Lucis that they're there to liberate them and bring equality to the people. 0% Approval Rating: Niflheim is extremely unpopular with the countries they've conquered. ![]()
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