The Empire

The Empire was a vast nation that spans the eastern and central parts of Cival Barreth. It is currently separated into two major factions warring for control - the Western Empire, lead by Ockham and the Eastern Empire, lead by Luxorly and Tollbar.

## The Triumvirate

The Three great cities of the Empire are known as the Triumvirate. United in 2 DE by Saint Crowne as a military alliance against a warlock whose name has been scrubbed from history, they would go on to declare Crowne emperor in 1 IE. Since then, every Emperor has come from one of the three cities, and served for a maximum of 100 years. Unrivaled in power, this Triumvirate of cities had conquered practically the entire continent by the year 500 IE.

### Tollbar

Tollbar is the seat of Elvish and arcane power within the Empire. The Shining City sits on an island in the Central Sea. It is lead by Sathvon Eldvongrey.

### Ockham

Ockham is the seat of Human and religious power within the Empire. The Great Chessboard lies in the rich farmland at the heart of the Empire. It is lead by Cyric, otherwise known as William Reinmark.

### Edengrat

Edengrat is the seat of Dwarvish and technological power within the Empire. The City of Screws defends the Empire from the northern border of the Gesshum Velliel.

## Provinces & Major Cities

### Glantry

Glantry is the smallest Imperial province, sitting in the far southwest. It's capital of Glantcastle lies near the border of the rogue province of Argendale. Unique to Glantry is Glittergold Lake, the only known inland population of sea elves in all Cival Barreth.

### Saxor

Saxor is the oldest province of the Empire. It's capital of Saxony is on the far east along the Shadowmar sea. At the moment, its government has practically fallen to pieces as the majority of its territory, as well as its richest city of Gamelore, has been conquered by Tarquin's Factum.

### Luxor

The Kingdom of Luxor was an independent nation before being conquered by the Empire by Saint Crowne's grandson. Ruled by a line of holy kings descended from the dragon god Bahamut um Paladine, Luxor has always chafed under Imperial rule and religion. The only province of the Empire to cultivate relations with off-continent powers, Luxor has maintained colonial control over the mine-islands of Oreg-Luk. In addition, the most recent King of Luxor Richard IX kept one of a woman from the distant isle of Cain as a secret concubine; after his murder by the Necromancer, the daughter brought from this relationship took control of the headless government.

### Nordlayr

The half-empty province of Nordlayr contains vast amounts of land with little but long flat plainlands. The few mountain ranges, however, are rich in valuable ores. This spread out region has had bear the brunt of Szauster's invasion, and now the plains are infested with devils that snuck past the sturdy few defenders.

### Bralier

Bralier is the richest of the Imperial provinces. With Port Amlin controling trade all along the Imperial coast, the combined priest and merchant class of the province have had little difficulty in life. Even the two front war with Szauster and the Factum has not disrupted this opulant existence; if anything, the Reverend Dukes have profited.

### Highlayr

Nestled in a deep mountain valley, Highlayr sits as the forward bulwark against Szauster, protecting the three great cities from direct invasion. The elite Myrmidons who comes from its dense forests swear an oath of loyalty to the Emperor, whoever may fill that seat.