The Lopto Sect is a cult led by Archbishop Manfroy in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, made up of the descendents of the followers of the Lopto Empire who are dedicated to the resurrection of the dark lord Loptyr, and the complete subjugation of Jugdral. During the reign of the Lopto Empire, they were led by the dynasty of Galle, before their rule was ended by the Twelve Crusaders. Before the events of Genealogy of the Holy War, they were forced to hide beneath the Yied Shrine to avoid persecution, however, after the creation of the Grannvale Empire and the start of Julius' rule, they were able to reemerge, and take positions of power in the Empire, resuming cruel practices like the Child Hunts, which were also performed in the past at the height of the