Gold Empire

The **Gold Empire** is one of the three countries that make up the land mass of Europe. It is broken down into 7 regions

**Geography:** The Gold Empire is a vast stretch of land. In the North is the New Arctic region with a far Northern Glacier and Tundra with the Polar River running from the Arctic Ocean. A little further south is a large Taiga region covering most of the Russia and Greece Region and a small portion of the German Region, with the Maraworth Bay and forests such as the North Woods, Canidae Forest, Arctic Forest, and Maraworth Forest. Most of the country is dominated by Grasslands known as the Mulrey Ocean. In the middle of the country is the Alps mountain range. North of the mountains is the Wickmark Forest. In the East is the Oakroy Forest with the Aurum River running through it. A little further south is the Ellingval Forest. East of the Ellingval Forest is the Lonely Forest on the North Balka Peninsula and even further south is the Willingthon Forest in the further south east with the Willingthon River running through the forest. To the South West is the Steel Sea and north of it is the Narrow Lake. In the far south is the South Desert, the South Savanna and the Biscal Forest near the border of the Bronze Kingdom. In the West of the country is Nokoberg Peninsula, with the Nokoberg Forest in the north and the grasslands in the south with the Granna Woods near the Kategat Channel and the North Sea. To the East of the country is the violent Breaking Sea that is near impossible to cross by sea.

**Fauna:** With the size of the Gold Empire, the Fauna is highly diverse. In the Arctic are a resurging population of Polar Bears, Arctic Tigers, Arctic Foxes, Seals and Walrus's. A little further south in the Taiga regions are home to Wolves, Bears and many different species of Deer including Moose and Caribou and the Wood Bison. Smaller prey animals are also abundant such as Beavers, Rabbit's and Minks. Orca's and Whales are plentiful in the North Sea and Arctic Ocean. Horses, Sheep, Goats, Cows and Deer are plentiful in the Grasslands. Mountain Goats are found in the Alps mountains, as well as the Apline Ibex and Mountain Lions. In the Southern desert Camals were introduced to the region. The Southern Savannah also saw new animals introduced such as Cheetahs, Leopards, Antelope and Gazelle's. Crocodile's also occupy the Willington River. Wolves and Jackel's sometimes venture into the Savannah from the Willingthon Forest. Rabbits, Squirrels, Foxes, Badgers and Deers occupy the forest regions in the country

**Climate:** The Northern regions are cold with a lot of snowfall in the Glacier regions. The Tundra regions mainly receive snow in the Autumn and Winter months with the the more southern Taiga receiving a little less. Overall the country has a temperate climate, getting warmer the further south you go. The Alps receive snow all year around. The Southern Desert gets very little rain. Rain is more common along the South Eastern coast with strong winds and harsh weather from the Breaking Sea, with the South Savannah receiving a little less but still enough.

**Economy:** The Alps are a great source of mining, with minerals such as Platinum, Iron, Copper, Potassium and Tin. The Empire also shares the Oil Fields of the Petra Sea with the Silver Republic as well as reserves in the North Sea and even in the Arctic. Cobalt and Lead deposits exist in the Steel Sea. The Empire is not short of Lumber from its northern Forest as well as Agricultural land, with particular emphasis on Alcoholic drinks such as Vodka, Beers and Wine on the Eastern Regions. The Gold Empire is considered the most modern of all the nations with the highest advances in technology in Transport, Engineering, Energy generation and Healthcare. The Gorbatka Canal also generates revenue with its tolls. Tourism is also a big industry with the most sought after spots being the Bay of Biscal, many of the countries national forests and even Ski resorts in the Alps

**Government:** The Nation is ruled by a Emperor or Empress. The title however is not hereditary. It is given to the strongest Kemiya in the Empire. Only the Regional Kings can challenge the Emperor to single combat. If the Emperor is defeated, the challenging King is crowned Emperor. They rule with absolute power and make all major decisions. Most Emperor's will choose a council to advise them, but that is all they are. Advisors. The country is divided into 7 regions, each with its own King, appointed by the Emperor to maintain Law and order within its own region. However the Kings can be challenged by any citizen of their region. In the event of an Emperor not dying in combat, any of the Kings can submit a claim, but must fight for the position. The Kings themselves have their own regions to govern. Each major city has a mayor, Boyar or other titles that look after the smaller affairs of each city. They are appointed by the Kings and are answerable to them.

**Armed Forces:** The Gold Empire has the largest army of the nations with Ground forces, A Navy and Airforce. Its Navy is not as large as the Silver Republic. Kemiya's who choose to serve in the army are given ranks of General. Kemiya's can also serve in the Royal guard, protecting the Emperor and his/her family. Many Kemiya's hold positions of power in Law Enforcement as both pubic and even secret police.

### **History:**

**A Power Grab**

Not long after the War ended, the European Forces moved south to conquer the Continent of Africa. The land of Europe was reshaped due to the effects of the curse and European Leaders could not agree on how to draw up its borders. Maurice Soult, Lord of the Alchemic throne proposed he rule the continent. The European leaders were outraged at the idea, but Maurice informed them of the little choice they had. But he settled with several other Kemiya to divide the continent into three nations. He became the first Gold Emperor from 2030. He ruled from Paris, close to the Bronze Kingdom border. Maurice was an effective ruler, installing different Kemiya's are Kings of the regions who were loyal to him. He was by no means a tyrant. He ruled for 15 years, rebuilding the economy and strengthening relations with the other nations. He was challenged by Matthaus Bodenheimer, King of the German region in 2045. Maurice was defeated, but spared and allowed to retire.

**A Wealthy Nation**

Matthaus set about improving the nations infrastructure with faster trains and connecting the Northern Regions to the south. He kicked started the mining boom in the Alps and in the Steel Sea. But he relaxed taxation laws on the richer citizens, meaning they became richer while the rest of the nation's wealth did not change, and some even becoming poorer. Make shift towns started to pop up mainly in the east of the country while mining towns were set up around the Alps. Matthaus was the target of an assassination attempt in 2054, in protest of his protection of the rich and powerful. Matthaus started to become paranoid and created the DiePolizei, a secret police branch to deal with dissent within the Empire. Matthaus became more and more withdrawn with him delegating more responsibility to his Kings. The Italian King challenged for the throne. Matthaus accepted but defeated his challenger. Soon after, a Russian King challenged and was victorious. Antanov Grigory was crowned Emperor. He further implemented infrastructure reforms to the Northern regions and showed immense favour to his former Region

**Tyranny**

With the system of Government in place, it seemed only a matter of time before a tyrant rose to power. Antanov invited the Kings to challenge him to combat. He was a blood thirsty ruler who often killed for the mere enjoyment, even those within his court. Many feared to even be around him. He then turned his attention to the other nations, threatening war if they did not accept him as their overlord. Both nations refused and Antanov began to draw up plans for war. Antanov was murdered by one of his own Kemiya generals in 2060. The Kemiya named Alekos Buras, a Greek general decided to take the throne and offered any of the Kings to challenge him. No one did. Alekos set about immediately smoothing relations with the other nations and focused on improving the countries technology industries, advancing over 20 years with new technologies in transport and medicine.

**One Out Of His Depth**

Alekos ruled until 2082, when he died of natural causes. The Silver Chairman, Ronnie Burke arranged a tournament for any high ranking officials, including Kings, Generals and Nobles to determine the new Emperor. Leo Barbeau emerged victorious. He ruled for 13 years, focusing on maintaining peace and stability but was not best suited for ruling. Try as he may, his reforms and policies often did more harm than good. He was forced to put down a short but brutal Balka rebellion which resulted in the creation of a new City State, Lessia and introduced new wildlife into the southern regions at the suggestion of Ronnie Burke. Leo was challenged by.... a young Kemiya and defeated in 2090