Irene the beautiful Empress Of The Eastern Roman Empire who had an iron grip over said empire and blinded her own son for treason. She has a complex mix of piety, political ambition, and ruthlessness. She had a deep and genuine devotion to the Eastern Orthodox faith and was a staunch supporter of icons, working to restore their veneration throughout the empire. Her ambition came at a high cost, as she resorted to extreme measures to eliminate threats to her power. This included orchestrate. 