Final Empire

Thunderdome, Capital of the Southern Final Empire

Xiclotl, Capital of the Northern Final Empire

*“You see two rulers of a vast empire who just so happen to despise virtually every trait that empire possesses. The inequity, the cruel expression of privilege and the oppression of the dispossessed. The sheer idiocy of a value system that raises useless metals and meaningless writs above that of humanity and plain decency.”*

-Vitreous Vrinn

## History

Led by the Twin-Emperors, the empire is based in its two great domed capitals, Thunderdome in the south and Xiclotl in the north. Served by mercenaries and soldiers, the Empire wars with various monsters, and attempts to expand its territory. The flag of the Final Empire is a thunderdome above the world.

Some peculiarities from the era of the Doom still remain. Each house is covered with tilted metal roofs that divert the water into deep channels and irrigation ditches. Crops are similarly covered by metal panels that are removed after the storms to allow for sunlight to penetrate.

The Final Empire can call upon various thief guilds, mage colleges, and temples in time of needs. The majority of warriors in service to the conscripts, guards, and local militia. There are a few small mercenary companies as well. The majority of these soldiers are humans, but there are a fair number of Elves and Dwarves, as well as other humanoid races. Any members of other races are usually individuals, with some exceptions. Of note are the Elementals who guard the Twin-Emperors, the Lizardfolk warriors that protect the marshland and rivers, a company of Centaur warriors, and the Elves who protect the forests.

During the Doom, the structure of the imperial military was decentralized. The General of the Imperial Army commanded the armed forces, but control was given to local commanders, who lead whatever forces they can muster. Many of these soldiers were mercenaries. Collectively, they serve as the Imperial Army, and were required only to bear the Imperial flag and heraldry, obey orders given to them by appropriate Imperial officials, and ensure that taxes were collected. This has changed somewhat after the rise of the Twin-Emperors, with a greater emphasis being placed on a clearer chain of command.

## Government

* The Three Lords
	+ Chancellor
	+ Imperial Secretary
	+ Minister of War
* The Nine Ministers
	+ Minister of Ceremonies
	+ Minister of the Household
	+ Minister of the Guards
	+ Minister Coachman
	+ Minister of Justice
	+ Minister Herald
	+ Minister of the Imperial Clan
	+ Minister of Finance
	+ Minister Steward

## Towns and Cities

* Moor’s Sister: Beside the river, Moor’s Sister is a trade hub, and an exporter of fish. It is ruled by the Moor Council, an alliance of guild leaders.
* Sarindel: A large city in the north, Sardinel boasts a large military force, and is a center of trade. It is ruled by the Baron of Sardinel.
* Derika: A fairly large mining town with access to raw ore from the mountain. Despite its access to raw material, it is a very poor town. It is ruled by the Mayor of Derika. Derika flourished since the rebellion, and the mines have begun to produce great wealth.
* Matar: Another trading hub, Matar is a larger city with a small river fleet that transports food throughout the Empire. It has a small military force. It is ruled by the Governor of Matar. Matar flourished since the rebellion, and is now a military power as well as a trade center.
* Thunderdome: Southern capital of the Final Empire, Thunderdome is an ancient city that served as the capital to a previous fallen nation. Protected by an iron dome above and a wall to the east, it is the center of military power. It is ruled directly by Twin-Emperor Silvius. Once ruined, the capital has been repaired and expanded, and is considered a safe and prosperous city. It has been renamed to Thunderdome to distinguish it from the northern capital.
* Xiclotl: Northern capital of the Final Empire, Xiclotl was once an abandoned city in the far north and home to one of the two thrones. It has been turned into a habitable city and scientific research facility by Twin-Emperor Brennen, who uses it to create constructs and other arcane creations.
* Carnay: A distant and independent town, Carnay is plagued by banditry, and barely loyal to the Final Empire. It is ruled by the Lord of Carnay.
* Rivertown: Another exporter of food, Rivertown boasts a small fleet and transports soldiers to various points of the Final Empire. It is ruled by the Mayor of Rivertown, who reports to the Council of Rivertown. Rivertown is the cite of Marnard Ningel’s rebellion against the Final Empire.
* Fisherman’s Heart: An exporter of fish and lumber, Fisherman’s Heart lies beside a lake, and wars with the darkness within the eastern forest. It is ruled by the Mayor of Fisherman’s Heart.

## The Thirteen Lords (before the Doom)

* Perduke: Chancellor
* Alpha: Minister of the Imperial Clan
* Ravenfreak: None, f*ormer* Minister of Justice
* Master Max: Minister Herald
* Fazo: Minister of War
* Rainbore and Earthbore: Co-Ministers of Ceremonies
* Frazon: Imperial Secretary
* Ale: Minister of Finance
* Bazzel: Minister of the Household
* Nylock: Minister Steward
* Paralance: Minister Coachman
* Thorren: Minister of the Guards
* Tolumvire: Minister of Justice

## The Thirteen Lords (War of the Philosopher-Kings)

Reinstating the Council of Lords was Brennen's idea, and he and Silvius took turns choosing people for the title of the Lord. The one consensus between them as that Vitreous Vrinn should be a Lord. In general, Silvius favored members of Farcraft's Rebellion, who he was closer to and broadly liked. Brennen was suspicious of the rebels, and they of him, and favored pardoned imperial officials and military men. Most of the Lords stayed with Silvius in Thunderdome, where most of the Final Empire's critical infrastructure lay. Brennen did bring two members of the rebellion - Gargura and Arras - with him to the north, but he did not promote them to the rank of Lord and deemed them of little worth.

* Nim Lawfey: Chancellor, nominated by Brennen
* Vitreous Vrinn: Minister Coachman, jointly nominated
* San-Janis: Minister of the Household, nominated by Silvius
* Quas Gena: Minister of Finance, nominated by Silvius
* Dar Qhoris: Minister Steward, nominated by Brennen
* Uristophor: Imperial Secretary, nominated by Silvius
* Fax Gallengrand: Co-Minister of War, nominated by Brennen
* Warrizek: Co-Minister of War, nominated by Brennen
* Corand: Minister of Justice, nominated by Brennen
* Miris: Minister of Ceremonies, nominated by Silvius
* Rann Fery: Minister of the Imperial Clan, nominated by Brennen
* Zruyn: Minister of the Guards, nominated by Silvius
* Harringvel: Minister Herald, nominated by Silvius

## Downfall

The death of Brennen followed by the abdication and eventual death of Silvius would end the Final Empire. It only ever existed as an artificial construct centered around the two archmages and their thrones, and lacking that, served no purpose. The northern Final Empire has been abandoned, and the southern Final Empire has been carved up between Shangare, Ragnarok, and Atlantis.

## The Great Awakening

A period of time after the war, members of the Black Rose would grow weary of the vicious war between Ragnarok, Shangare, and the Deep Ones. Some of them would seek out Marnard Ningel and his cult, formally initiating him into their ranks. Whispers would spread about a tantalizing possibility - restoring order by re-founding the Final Empire, with the Black Rose as a vanguard and Marnard Ningel as the Lord-Emperor.

## Gods

The people of the Final Empire had their own pantheon in the past, although worship was largely stamped out during Emperor Monopoly's rule. The chaos of the Doom ensured that the Final Empire in its current state worships a plethora of gods from various pantheons around the world, and many gods even more obscure then that. For the purposes of the imperial ruling class, the god paid the most homage is Arawn, the death god of Guilddon, who raised Twin-Emperor Brennen from the grave. Their representative god on the Holy Council is Arawn.