Aurora

Aurora, also known as the "Land of Eternal Mist", is a large island far to the south of the continent of Isaevi, across the storm-lashed Sea of Aurora. The island, as well as her neighbouring isles of Niraura and Baleura, currently exist in a state of anarchy and lawlessness following the collapse of the Tharakawan Dynasty, with warlords and city states dominating the political landscape.
==History==
Aurora was entirely unaware of the existance of the outside world before the arrival of the Casorian Empire. The people of the island fought and traded only with each other, and were not known to be capable navigators. Despite this, civilization flourished upon the isle, as the people built up vast cities, decorated with ivory, gold, gemstones, and other wonderous materials. The island was divided until it attracted the attention of the Casorians, who rapidly conquered the disorganised states and statelets. Despite the wealth of the island, it was largely forgotten under the Casorians, who were content to install their own governors and take resources, but otherwise left the people largely untouched. As such, the island was largely peaceful.
However, when the decline of the Empire began, Aurora was deemed one of the most useless places within the Empire, and was quickly abandoned. The sudden departure of imperial governors and troops left to a power vacuum, which was swiftly filled by the first Tharakawan Emperor, Avanakehatha Rakulam Tharakawan, known historically by his epithet 'The Magnificent'. The Tharakawan Dynasty ruled Aurora, Niraura and Baleura for a millenia, as mostly gentle and benevolent overlords, constructing great public works, establishing higher learning institutes, and promoting the advancement of technology.
The dynasty collapsed in 3242, however, with the death of the final Tharakawan Emperor, Avanakehatha Rathalan III Tharakawan, 'The Sad', who died alone and heartbroken that year, without heir. The state, which had been stable for so many centuries, fell apart almost overnight, as various powerful nobles and generals each claimed pieces of the state, and tried to secure their own position on the throne.
In the end, however, the state remains divided, and war and bloodshed continue non-stop.
==Notable statelets==
Tharakawan Remnant - the last bastion of the former imperial state remaining. Centered around the old capital of Dalsh, the state is led by branch of the dynasty that seperated from the main line over 700 years ago. At present, the Remnant is the most powerful state on the island, but not by much. She recieves military aid from the Casorian Empire and Nientay.
Mathraha Warband - led by the brutal and fearsome Dahni Kah Mathraha, the warband controls most of the eastern tip of the island.
League of Free and Allied Cities - a collection of city states along the southern coast of the island, the league is a rising force, having recently entered into a trade and technology agreement with the newly independent Southern Republic of Casoria.
Category:Aurora
Category:Isaevi Country
Category:Empire
Category:Fallen Empire