Tyrathel Empire

Type: Empire

Ruler: Emperor Alterius Gabes

Capital: Eynesda

Races: Core races common, with the
exception of Dragonborn and Tieflings. Other races not trusted, but tolerated
and watched carefully, while monstrous races killed on sight.

Supposedly created by the God Tyr himself,
it has stood stalwart since the *Godfall*. Although ruled by a single
emperor, the empire is largely run by Noble rulers, all who pay tribute to the
emperor and answer to the single Law of the land. The largest empire within the
Crystal seas it remains a powerful force, helped largely by the blessing of
Tyr, which grants divine powers to all soldiers trained in the capital of
Eynesda. This blessing comes with a cost however, and the worship of the gods
is strictly monitored so as to prevent earning the gods ire. Apart from Tyr
some of his allies are permitted, known as the Eight, *Bahumu*t, the
platinum dragon; *Eldath*, Goddess of Peace, *Helm*, God of
Protection, *Llirra*, Goddess of joy, *Talos*, God of Storms, *Tempus*,
god of war, and *Malar*, god of the hunt. It is taught that the remaining deities
represent the wrong of the world, or may lead the people of *Tyrathel* to
temptation.

Despite its strict control on the surface,
the guards can only do so much over the massive stretches of land and there is
a thriving underworld, only tolerated as the largest customers are the nobles
themselves. Small clusters of the monstrous races exist, but they have been
driven underground, surviving on scraps. However, there are still certain
practices which will be hunted down relentlessly, such as Necromancy (With the
exception of Resurrection and healing magic, which can only be completed by
priests of the Eight).

Tyrathel itself is simple and conformist,
with strict practices and standards held across the empire as much as possible,
and well developed trade routes and roads throughout the Empire. Nevertheless,
the carefully patrolled roads and sparkling cities and pristine farms are
merely a façade, as hidden within the recesses of the Empire is plenty of rot,
forests dominated by slavers and bandits, towns slowly sinking into the mud of
swamps and people willing to do anything o survive.

**Notable landmarks**

Eynesda

Moonreach Mountains

o   A huge mountain range, which seem to reach out towards the moon,
towering over the empire. They mark the border with the untameable wildlands,
which can only be reached through the Moonreach Pass, which is strictly
controlled.

The Teeth

o   A second range of mountains which forms the Eastern border with the
Drounen empire, the sharp peaked mountains are always capped in snow which turn
crimson as the rising sun bleeds through them, giving the appearance of
bloodstained teeth

The Valleys of Life

o   Fed by waterfalls and rivers pouring out of both Tyrathel and the
Teeth the lush valleys are dotted with huge lakes and lush landscapes, always
dotted with flowers and rolling farmlands. Believed to be a gift from the gods,
it is this area which provides much of the food to the rest of the empire,
along with simply being beautiful

**Notable Factions**

The church of Eight

o
Although worship of the Eight
is entirely permitted and each deity is worshipped in their own way, all eight
churches fall under the control of the Church of the Eight. They operate out of
Eynesda and control the religious freedoms of the empire, ensuring proper
tribute is payed, and that no forbidden religions can gain a foothold. Apart
from controlling the churches, they have trained a sect of elite warriors, the
Divine Light Company, who are the most gifted warriors of the empire and are
believed to be chosen by Tyr himself.

The Academy of the Evenhanded

o
One of the leading arcane
institutes throughout Cerulia, aspiring wizards and sorcerers travel from far
and wide to learn within the Academy. The home of some of the most powerful
mages alive today, the Academy is technically not aligned with any of the
empires of Cerulia, although they follow the laws of Tyrathel.