Dalarium

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The Empire of Dalarim, was a nation located on the Dhati continent. Its primary cultural successors, although contested by historians and anthropologists alike, are usually named as the Dalari people

It was founded by Dalarim, the Conqueror, who united the Plateau tribes under his banner and overthrew the remnants of the Dhati Free Cities who were greatly weakened by the third Nievarus grain-rot.

### Founding

The exact details of the founding are ambiguous, though it is certain that the Empire of Dalarim was forged with blood, steel and fire.

Little is known about Dalarim, the Conqueror, however later historical sources assume that he was the third son of the chieftain of the Anhajeen tribe, who left it after being discontent with his claim on the throne and negotioated with the neighborouring tribes for their allegiance, though the details of their dealings remain unknown.

The Anhajeen chieftain was defeated in battle and Dalarim took the throne. Notably evidence points to the siblings and mother of Dalarim being killed, rather than exiled as was customary.

### Renditions of the Founding Myth

During and after the time of the Dalarium empire, there were a great many versions of the founding myth as different groups tried to reframe the historical events in a manner of their their choosing.

#### Original verion

The original version was lost to time, however the oldest records that have been found describe Dalarim as a cunning diplomat and unifier, rather than a great warrior. In this version Dalarim leaves the Anhajeen by his own volition and convinces the other clans to press his claim on the seat of chieftain of the Anhajeen.

After his father had been disposed, he convinced the tribes to point their spears towards the broken Free Cities, rousing them and leading them down from the plateau into the Meleta Delta, though notably the clans are lead in battle by Groundshaker Kaslan from the Nhevarri tribe.

The version stresses the unitity and glory of all the tribes, both that created by conquest and by cunning. The disposal of the Anahjeen chieftain and Dalarim's family members is seen as a necessary evil, as their complacency and lack of ambition would have prevented the tribes from achieving their glory.

The eventual falling out of Kaslan and Dalarim is not mentioned, though many historians believe it to be historical fact.

#### Grand Unified version

This version is the most well recorded as a decree by Navalem, the Pious mandated it to be engraved into every public building, after the unification of church and state left him as absolute authority over both the religious and the mundane.

It describes Dalarim as an apostle of God, unchallenged in war, who lead the untainted people of the plateau against the corrupt Free City States who had turned away from God's grace and fallen into debauchery and sin. Notably the nature of the people of the plateau as a tribal society was understated, as they were regarded as uncivilised.

Early versions shed a good light on Kaslan, perhaps to lessen resistence against the decree in the then enthnic Nhevarri north, however after the resulting Nhevarran civil war the engravings too portray Kaslan as a cowardly traitor. Furthermore all statues of him in the rebellious regions were defaced.

### Notable heads of state

* Dalarim, the Conqueror
* Navalem, the Pious
* Heralid, the Frail
* Diores, the Just