The Empire of Koruthar

## **History**

  During the “Punitive Wars”, the elven kind remained united in their efforts against the Dragons. Seeing themselves has the messengers of the gods, and the commanders of the mortal races.

  However, at the end of the war, with no great foe or charismatic leader to unite them the Elven alliance broke into many regions and city states. But the idea and the glory of the united elven force still remained in the minds of the people, which over time morphed into a culture of achievement, history, and prestige.

  Over the coming centuries the various regions were slowly unified under the ownership of various and powerful Elven Dynasties. Whose rulers still yearned to assert themselves as the main and purest Elven King, kick-starting what are now called “The First Unification Wars of Koruthar”, and continuing the Elf´s long history of war and domination over one another.

  Eventually alliances grew stronger, and armies grew unstoppable, leading to two Dynasties holding most of the land in the continent, the Septimus Dynasty, and the Evarlur Dynasty. One dynasty need only to crush the other, to obtain the coveted title of “Emperor”.

  But has huge armies clashed, and days turned to years, the elven people would only see the end of the war between the two Dynasties and the end of the First Unification Wars 100 years later, with the birth and rule of Emilius Septimus, known in legend and history has “The Great General”.

  In the year 265 H.E, the Evarlur Dynasty officially falls, with Emilius Septimus taking the title of “First Emperor”, and creating the “Empire of Koruthar”.

  The following Emperors would continue the consolidation and expansion of The Empire, and while the elven culture grew more unified in their beliefs, the overseas expansion takes a strike at the Empire´s pride with the Hanseatyn Wars, leading to the victory and independence of the Hanseatyn Free Kingdom.

  Despite the lost war the Empire remains the most powerful nation in the known world, but the attack on the elf’s fragile pride begins to create cracks on the Empire´s foundation of rule.

  The cracks in the Empire´s structures culminates with the assassination of the king of Kelqien at the hands of Mister P, who blamed the assassination on The Lads. But with no clear successor the lands would default to the rule of the Dormani Dynasty, however that law was overridden by the Emperor who feared the growing power of the Dormani. This was deemed an unfair overreach of power, motivating a civil war in the Empire.

  However, in the winter of 524 H.E, while the regions prepared their armies for the upcoming civil war, the Plague of Shadows was unleashed upon the land. Ending the Empire that lasted 260 years, and many elven lives.

## **Culture**

  The high elves of the Empire value above all else, the legends and history of their family, seeking to honour and supersede their ancestors. For an Elf is only has good has the ancestors that look upon him from the heavens, and it is his job to continue that honourable legacy and mark himself has a superior to the less capable people.

  For this reason it is difficult for an elf to see and value the history of other races, making them quite uncaring and even nefarious at the eyes of other races.

## **Races**

  Most of its inhabitants were High Elfs, other races had travelled to the region over the centuries, but it proved difficult for them to make their mark in such a proud and elf centric society.

## **Government**

  The Empire was ruled by an Emperor, who served as the representative for all Elven Kind, and the leader of the alliance between the various Elven dynasties.

  Although the Emperor held land directly, they entrust the ownership of some lands to the Elven Dynasties. Improving the management and defence of the vast lands the Empire once held.

## **The Elven Dynasty**

  The Dynasties were composed by the many members of the family who held land or titles, but it was always commanded by a “King” who held absolute power over the dynasty’s lands and power. With the titles being passed among the members of the family, going to the First-Born male son after the father´s death, women were able to take the titles if no male brother was available, but this move was not considered the “ideal” path.

Septimus Dynasty: The Dynasty that held the Imperial seat for the full duration of the Empire. Their members were always focused on appearances and glory.

Dormani Dynasty: The most passive of the Dynasties, being the last one to join the unification wars. However their way of operating was forever changed once Mister P and his puppets infiltrated their ranks, and took the seat of the Dynasty´s leader.

Thurogar Dynasty: The biggest and first ally of the Septimus Dynasty, their way of life is highly focused on supremacy and military might.

Kelqien Dynasty: Once the most powerful dynasty in the continent before the formation of the Empire, however their distain for magic lead to their eventual loss of power.

Qirora Dynasty: A mysterious but always peaceful family, they didn’t dealt much with affairs inside the Empire. But were famous for their prestigious and powerful sorcery.

Dresha Dynasty: A proud and once powerful family, they were subjugated by the Evarlur Dynasty who took many lands and artefacts from them. However they were able to betrayed the Dynasty and join the ranks of the Empire, but when the lands that were taken from them were instead given to the Thurogar, the Drow once again grew angry to the dynasty they were forced to call “their leader”.

## **Quote**

“Honour one´s blood, for history is what makes us stronger”

“The Heavens only send 1 king”

“Better to die by the blade, than die the same”

## **Religion**

They held the Gods in high regard, following their guidance and worship at every turn. But Kvasir and Gillius received special attention and worship, for Kvasir was the most prestegius and civilized and god, but Gillius brought the glory and supremacy the Empire always strived to obtain.

## **Symbol**

The imperial eagle, native to the region.

## **Stances on**

·        **Magic:** A gracious art, who should only be performed by the honoured

·        **Outsiders:** Although useful, they still have much to prove

·        **Neighbouring nations:** Misguided people, who should be taught the Empire´s way of living

·        **War:** It’s how you show honour to your ancestors

·        **Other Races:** Imperfect, but useful

·        **Slavery:** One has the right to be free, but only if he is taught the right way of living

·        **Diabolism:** Any imperfect and dark being should be extinguish, for that is what the glory of the Gods demands