Grand Imperium

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## The Grand Imperium of Torin

The Grand Imperium of Torin, commonly referred to as The Imperium, is a unitary empire located on the northern continent of Sacrum Concursus. The Imperium is ruled from the City of Torin by the Imperius, a military, quasi-religious, and governmental leader that serves as the highest authority in the entire nation.

### Foundation Eras

The date of the foundation of the Imperium is not known, however, scrolls found in the Imperium Libraries have records dating back to the Convergence, indicating that there was some Imperium presence since the beginning of Sacrum Concursus. Due to the similarities between the Torino and Brigantine languages, it is commonly assumed that Torin was founded by early Brigantine settlers that were cut off from the rest of the clans by the mountains and long distances required to reach Brigantia. The Luminist belief system that many in the Imperium follow also has many similarities to the Brigantine mythos.

Historians do know that the City of Torin was first established in the early Second Era Foundation (around 89 EII) as a collection of small fishing and trading posts spread across a dense, lush peninsula on the Toral Sea. At the crossroads between the busy trade routes of the Toral Sea and the riches of the Sesii mountains to the north of the city, Torin quickly became a wealthy and important hub of commerce and culture in the region.

As the City of Torin grew more powerful, the Torinians of the Third and Fourth Eras Foundation (EIII & EIV) led the colonization and development of the lands surrounding the city. This led to the creation of the Imperium Mines in the Central Sesii mountains which provide the Imperium with most of the raw materials that are forged into weapons and building materials. Currently, the Arasaka corporation is the main entity that uses these raw materials, forging them into high-quality weapons and armor for the Imperium Military, as well as tools for the general public.

### The Imperial Eras

In the Fourth Era Imperial (EIV), the Imperium was officially founded as the united government of Torin and it's colonies. Tannis Toris was selected as the first Imperius by the leaders of the Imperium towns and cities and set up the new government in the City of Torin. Under Imperius Tannis Toris, the Star Tower was constructed as a symbol of the new strength of the Imperium. The Tower serves as the center of the city, the central trade hub serving the financial needs of the city and foreign traders, and a watchtower for the Imperium Military.

After the death of Imperius Tannis Toris, the Fifth Era Imperial (EV) began under the reign of Imperius Travis Toris. The Imperial Transit Center was constructed early into Imperius Travis Toris' reign and serves as a physical and symbolic reminder of the promise to expand and connect the Imperium during the Fifth Era Imperial. The Imperial Transit Center will eventually connect all of the Imperium to the Capital and will have an expansive network of foreign connections to trading partners and allies across Sacrum Concursus. The ITC will be a multi-modal transit hub consisting of Elytra, Rail, Road, and Boat connections.