Dominion

is the Animus of Life, guided by the exclusion of the Principles and Free Will. The Obsidian Empire used to  subjugate the people of the Novia continent in the age of the Obsidian Wars.

follows seven tenets:

A ruling body must be:
 * Strategic - thus having a firm understanding of an overall plan of success.
 * Tactical - thus understanding what must be done in a particular moment.
 * Desirous - thus yearning for greater glories and grander achievements.
 * Fierce - thus inspiring respect and fear among allies and enemies alike.
 * Renowned- thus having forged a name and reputation from these traits.
 * Persistent - thus reinforcing and maintaining renown with consistent acts.
 * Endeavorous - thus striving to perform monumental tasks of worth.