Atlantean Empire

"*Didn't know it was an empire, I thought it was just Atlantis."
"You really don't know anything about Atlantis do you?*"
―Arthur Curry and Mera[src]
The **Atlantean Empire** were a series of kingdoms established following the Great Fall of Atlantis and the mutation of its residents.

Many residents had migrated out of the mediterranean sea and established kingdoms on other oceans, especially Xebel located in the Bermuda Triangle.

## History

16 thousand years ago, the kingdom of Atlantis became the first ever empire on Earth. Led by King Atlan, rapid technological advancements backfired, splitting the kingdom into seven separate political units. Prior to this time, Atlanteans enjoyed a time of prosperity and great technological innovation, far more advanced than any other future empires on Earth. After pushing the limits of King Atlan's trident too far, however, Atlantis sank into the ocean.

Those that survived the Great Fall gained the ability to breathe underwater. Over the eons, as Atlanteans adapted and evolved in different ways, and the once united empire diverged further over time.

## The Seven Kingdoms

Ever since the Great Fall, only four kingdoms remained active: Atlantis, Xebel, Sea Lights, and the Brinemen.

### Kingdom of Atlantis

As its name would suggest, the Kingdom of Atlantis is the capitol and most important of the seven kingdoms, and is the center of Atlantean life and culture. Built atop the ruins of the old Atlantis, it has since grown over the millennia into a technologically-advanced city. The kingdom itself is difficult to access, as it is surrounded by high sea walls which are guarded by plasma cannons.

**Population**: 11 million+

### Kingdom of Xebel

Second only to Atlantis, the Kingdom of Xebel has been Atlantis' greatest rival through history. Located in the Bermuda Triangle, Xebel is proud and does not easily bow to the whims of Atlantis. The two share a complicated past, at times each other's greatest ally or enemy. Nevertheless, the two have supported each other in recent history.

**Population**: 5 million+

### Kingdom of the Sea Lights

The direct neighbor of Atlantis and of the four thriving kingdoms, the Sea Lights appear to be the most technologically advanced, with a culture that places an emphasis on intellectualism and learning. Like those of other kingdoms, inhabitants of the Sea Lights evolved after the Great Fall, becoming beings with bioluminescent white skin and enhanced vision.

**Population**: 3 million+

### Kingdom of the Brine

One of the four remaining kingdoms, the Brinemen is brutish, proud, and easy to provoke, the Brine seem to have the worst relationship with the Kingdom of Atlantis. The physical kingdom itself appears to be lined by craggy mountains and streaked with rivers of lava. Their technology seems to be inspired by their own forms and environment.

Like the other kingdoms, the Brine apparently operates under a monarchy.

**Population**: 3 million+

### Kingdom of the Trench

While technically its own political entity, the people of the Trench kingdom had unfortunately evolved into monstrous violent sea creatures who know little other than how to hunt. As such, it is considered one of the three fallen kingdoms. The beasts that make up the kingdom are also known as simply the Trench.

**Population**: 2 million+

### Kingdom of the Deserters

One of the tribes called the Deserters settled in the Sahara region and perished when Urzkartaga died and the Sahara turned into a desert.

**Population**: 0

### Lost Kingdom

*To be added*

**Population**: 0

## External Links

* Kingdoms of Atlantis on DC Extended Universe Wiki
* Atlantis (Aquaman) on Wikipedia