Byzantine Empire (Merveilles du Mode Map Game)

Overview
The Byzantine Empire is is an Empire is southwestern Europe located in the Balkans, specifically the Lower Balkans, next to Greece and Anatolia. The Empire's capital is Constantinople, once the largest and grandest city, which is now a regional capital. However, that being said, Constantinople still hold immense power, specifically the Orthodox World, and is still a rich and prosperous city, however it does not compare to its golden age. The nation also includes other important cities, such as Thessalonica, Adrianopole, Nicomedia and Sinope, however these cities are not as rich and prosperous as the capital. The nation is ruled by the Palaiologos dynasty, ruled by the king Adronikos II, who has ruled since 1298. The dynasty has ruled since 1261, during the recapture of Constantinople from the crusaders. The national religion is Orthodoxy, which almost all residents worship. The main church in the empire and main religious center of the church is the Hagia Sophia, which is located in Constantinople the capital and head patriarch of the Orthodox Church. The Empire is in decline, however its fall is unlikely and the empire will most likely move on for another 50 to 100 years.