Horocia

## Overview

Map of Horocia

Standard of Horocia, with the Horocian Royal Insigna and the letters "K - A - H"

## Relations

### Wars Involved in

Lanfaran Revolt (409 S.Y)

The **Empire of the Horocians** (Hor. Ankaecar Horocijeu) is a nation located in the Bay of Horocia. It is a diarchy, ruled by Emperors **Kaecilos I** and **Jarifikhayo II**, with immense power granted to the **Anthalin Senate**. The nation is a continuation of the First Horocian Empire, which split in 60 S.Y. It was created as a result of the unification of the realms of **Pomerithia** and **Morithiya** in the light of the **Lanfaran Revolt**.

The de-jure capital of the Empire is located in **Echae Horiciya**, however the government remains in the cities of **Pomerithia** and **Morithiya** (Senate in Pomerithia, Monarchy in Morithiya) temporarily due to the instability of the capital and it's surrounding lands.

## History

### First Horocian Empire

#### Beginning

The First Horocian Empire was kickstarted by Emperor **Jarthaimoros Anthalio**, who proclaimed the city-state's destiny to rule the world. This started a series of wars with neighbouring chiefdoms and states, and led the foundation of the Horocian Empire. A vital factor in Horocian expansion was the support of the chiefdom of Menteria, providing mercenary services for Horocia in exchange for undisturbed trade which supported further Horocian expansion. The Empire pursued a policy of aggressive expansion and assimilation, integrating many foreign cultures into Horocian society.

#### Lanfaran Halt

The siege of the city of Lanfara under the Kingdom of Lanfara by Emperor Maikalithas Anthalio led to the destruction of half of the Horocian Army and the death of the Emperor himself. Although Horocia suffered heavy losses, the battle of won and Lanfara was renamed Echae Horiciya (New Horocia). This gave the Horocian Empire a clear path to expand and conquer the rest of the states, as the destruction of the Kingdom of Lanfara strengthened the empire's status as a regional power.

### Horocian Peace

In the following years after the end of Horocian expansions, the empire had experienced a period of stability and peace. The local economy grew, with the import of essential materials and sustenances, which allowed the empire to prosper. Despite numerous rebellions from local communities, most notably the Lanfarans, assimilation was a success.

#### Horocian Split

At this point in time, Horocia had solidified itself as a regional military and economic power. Other than being united with tongue, the Horocian Empire was split ideologically between the east and the western parts of the country, which had different ideas on how to rule the empire. The two 15 year old sons of Emperor Khenyuliyo Anthalio, Princes Ijoyanom and Jarifikhayo Anthalios had different, conflicting ideas on how the empire should have been governed. This caused a rivalry to form between the two brothers, which was only worsened with the assassination of the Emperor by Lanfaran assassins. The Lanfaran assassins took the emperor's head and his will, where the successor to his throne was named. With this, a conflict broke out between the two brothers, as Ijoyanom attempted to seize the throne and solidify power for himself, only for Jarifikhayo to enter the palace with his own armies. A fight ensued, where both were able to leave unharmed.

Ijoyanom fleed from Echae Horiciya and moved to the city of Pomerithia, whilst Jarifikhayo moved to the city of Morithiya due to the instability of the old capital city. Both brothers declared their respective cities as the new capitals of the empire, splitting Horocia into two and giving birth to the Pomerithian and Morithiyan Empires.

### The Two Horocias

#### Pomerithia & Morithiya

The ensuing split had left Horocia fractured. Having been snapped in half, instability ravaged across lands of the former empire. Both nations layed claims to Echae Horiciya and the former Lanfaran territories, and recognized themselves as the true Horocian Empire. This lead to a series of wars and conflict between the two nations: with the most notable of them being the Wars of Reclamation. Horocia had lost it's former military glory, and the local economy was hurt due to the loss of economically important areas from both nations.

### Second Horocian Empire

#### Lanfaran Revolt & Unification of Horocia

An incident in 408 S.Y, where Morithiyan soldiers crossed into Pomerithian boundaries and pillaged Lanfaran villages had incited a Horocia-wide Lanfaran revolt: they had revolted against the Morithiyans due to their constant attacks on the Lanfaran populace, while the Lanfarans attacked the Pomerithians due to their negligence over the situation. This resulted in the rebirth of the Kingdom of Lanfara, which laid claims over all territories of the former Kingdom of Lanfara. This prompted the two Horocian nations to cooperate for the first time in 350 years against the common Lanfaran threat: Morithiyan Generals assisted Pomerithian Senators in battle and Pomerithian Senators moved to Morithiya to lead their armies in battle.

The situation went on for several months, and losses were high. The war had completely devastated the region, as the Horocians turned to the loyal Menterian mercenaries for help, who ravaged the Lanfaran countryside and torched their villages. Morithiyan soldiers, upon entering the city of Aicaroa had gotten drunk from partying and celebrating and had ended up massacring and killing hundreds of Lanfaran civilians. The battles of Jeune and Frone left thousands dead, and constant Lanfaran ambushes left hundreds of casualties on the Horocian side. Having faced a difficult challenge, the Pomerithian Senate, Emperor Kaecilos I of Pomerithia and Emperor Jariyono I of Morithiya had met in the city of Morithiya to sign a decree of reunification, reforming the empire after it's 350 year absence. After several months, the Lanfaran Revolt was successfully tackled and the organizers of the revolt were arrested and executed, however insurgency and unrest still remains in the former territories of Lanfara.

#### Present Situation

Today, Horocia stands united, having been forced to go through the difficult challenges of dealing with the Lanfarans and the Jangarajan occupation of Menteria. The former territories of Lanfara still suffer from heavy unrest and insurgent activity, however else, the empire remains stable and strong.