_The Saxon Empire (West Germanic: ᛋᚪᛉᚱᛇᚳᛖ Zaxraicze, [ˈzaksraɪtʃə]) is a close union of Germanic-affiliated nations from around the world governed by an Imperial Council. The emperors are King Penda II and Duke Sighere, who reside in the founding constituent nations of the Kingdom of West Germania and the Duchy of Stonland. Each constituent nation is entitled to its own government and monarchy, maintaining a degree of self-determination, and may nominate some politicians to sit on the Imperial Council. Constituent nations are expected to obey imperial laws and to promote Germanic culture, adopting West Germanic as a national language and allowing their citizens access to the Church of the North.

Name and basis
The empire is named after the ancient confederated Anglo-Saxon tribes (Angles, Jutes and Saxons) that colonised England and also the Saxons that inhabited northern Germany. The Saxon Empire presents itself as the true modern-day continuation of these tribes' realms, language, culture and religion. The Vikings are also a key influence due to their integration with Saxon society. Modern England is generally viewed as corrupted by Normans and mediaeval Roman Catholocism, yet Germanic descent still exists and has spread across many regions of the world. Those declaring enclaves of the Saxon Empire are returning to a traditional (but modernised) culture and adopting the West Germanic language, a descendant of Anglo-Saxon with little lexical pollution (sound changes are applied based on German and Dutch evolution). The Norse Dual Faith embraces the syncretic nature of rural Germanic beliefs before conversion by the sword. Although a racial basis is present in the name, this is for cultural continuity and the Empire is not racially supremacist or exclusive. It stands, nevertheless, for the fusion of diversity into coherent monoculturalism rather than multiculturalism: while a Germanic cultural foundation is expected as a unifying Saxon force, constituent nations' unique features are welcomed.

Saxon culture is heavily influenced by historical Germanic tradition without denying modern innovation, but lamenting the loss of a sense of national pride. Each of the constituent nations are expected to have their own unique cultural traits, but are united by common Saxon ones. A key force in maintaining the unity is the Norse Dual Faith, whose striking symbolism features even in secular life. The Empire is keen to restore ancient forms of poetry, including alliterative verse, storytelling and music. Common religious festivals are celebrated throughout the Empire, the most popular being Yule (including Christmas), Ewemilk and Easter.

West Germanic is the national language and one of two official languages, although English (the second official language) is that used in administration and everyday life by most citizens. An effort is being made to produce more materials for the learning of West Germanic to promote a national identity. Some citizens are gradually acquiring the language. It is a planned language, derived from Old English and following strict policy to reduce foreign influence. It is closely related to Dutch and German and designed to be understood at least partially by speakers of these languages. It is hoped that West Germanic will increase the Saxon Empire's appeal to other Germanic nations.

At the heart of Saxon values are the Prussian virtues, equality (such as gender equality) and conservatism against modern liberal values (the Saxon Empire, for example, will not tolerate recreational drugs other than caffeine and alcohol).