Elizabeth of Pembroke

Elizabeth of Pembroke was the Empress of Exponent and wife of Claudius VII. Born into the Pembroke dynasty of Stretta, her marriage secured the Treaty of Haverbury and spurred further Hesperidesian expansion into Lorecia.

Early life and education

Elizabeth was born into the House of Pembroke of Stretta on August 8, 1590. As the eldest daughter of the Henry, Duke of Pembroke, her upbringing was marked by privilege and a strong emphasis on education. She was tutored by the finest scholars in diplomacy, governance, and the art. Elizabeth's intellectual prowess and natural aptitude for statecraft were evident from a young age, and were commented on by several of her teachers at the time.

Empress of Exponent

In 1606, at the age of 16, Elizabeth was wed to the Imperial Prince Claudius VII. The marriage was the final step in the Pembroke-Exponential Alliance to secure vital trade routes between Lorecia and Hesperidesia.

Seeking to expand trade with Lorecia, Claudius VII established the city of Port Elizabeth on the northern Hesperidesian shore, naming the city in her honor.