The Imperium

The Imperium is an empire located in the western region of the Mainland, consisting of several countries assimilated under the rule of its emperor, Curidros Eridia. The Imperium is the largest individual geopolitical entity in the Mainland. With a population of over 900,000, it has a wide range of different races, predominantly human, dwarf, and elf. Over 150,000 of these individuals live within the capital city, Prometheus, which acts as the nation's cultural, spiritual, and financial centre. Their primary language is Common. The Imperium spans two coastlines (north and west) and is bordered by the Scorching Sea to the east and Pyridia to the south. The primary religion is the worship of the Six, though worship of other deities is met with disapproval. If efforts are made by dissidents to challenge the worship of the Six, repercussions can vary from imprisonment to death.

* List of Imperial Law Enforcement and Military
* The Imperial Triumvirate

## History (WIP)

For details on the war(s) and founding of the Imperium, please see The Ascension of House Eridia. This section refers to events that had occurred after King Eridia had become Emperor Eridia (883 PGW).

(883) Following the assimilation of the lands of the Coalition, lands were divided and given to faithful servants of the Imperium, most notably Clan Ironlock and House Luwarg dividing the lands previously belonging to Gorgonoth in half. Efforts were taken to stabilize the ruined country of Sedric and integrate the elves of the late Lunaris Dominion (later becoming Venir). Emperor Eridia also establishes the Church of the Six the same year.

(884-889) A poorly defended southern border, the Imperium looks to expand and bring the light of the Six to more regions. Easily defeated the first bordering nation, Renmoor. The second country, Senmedke sought the protection of the mysterious country even further south, Pyridia. Agreeing to lend them aid if they were to integrate into their nation, the Imperium and Pyridia met on the marshlands of Senmedke. The unfavourable terrain and crusade of the strangers to the south led to a standstill.

889, year that the efforts to locate Targosa had begun once more under direction of the Emperor

(890-900) Era of peace, Imperium now focusing inward. Innovation, prosperity, growth. Targosa officially discovered in 897 by Captain Jakod and Archmage Runwald.

(900-903) The integrated elves of Venir decided to revolt against the Imperium, seeking independence. Attacks were held deep into old Sedric territory and creeping into House Luwarg territory. The Imperial Vanguard was summoned and the elves of Venir were beaten back. Pushed up against their last city Dor' Lathuda within the Renwyk Forest, an armistice was signed. (separate link, tl;dr elf children sent to be re-educated, heavy taxes, loss of many sacred relics, but Venir will be recognized as independent, elvish history taught, restoration effort)

(903-Present) Era of exponential growth, scientific and magical development. Higher incidence of monstrous attacks from unknown sources. Settlements reduce in number but are more concentrated, larger cities develop. An era of adventuring, mercenaries, trailblazers, uncovering secrets lost in battle and to the ages, fortunes to be made.

915, Targosa slowly settled by the Imperium, Anchorage is built

928, after decades of silence and Senmedke untouched, the dormant nation of Pyridia advances into the marshlands and renews the fight. All united under a single banner of Teos and a strange ideology of a unified world, the Imperium holds their advance in Renmoor.

## Great Houses

### House Eridia

The royal house of the Emperor. All other houses regardless of status pay tithes to House Eridia which accumulates wealth to be used for matters of state such as war, religion, or civil growth.

### House Vilstigen

The Vilstigens are undoubtedly the second most powerful house in the Imperium thanks to their push and investment into its economic growth. Their monorail system had connected distant areas of the fledgling empire, allowing disparate groups to connect.

### House Fordragon

The oldest house of the Imperium that pre-dates its founding, House Fordragon oversees all educational institutions within the Imperium and through discussions with House Eridia, dictate the curriculum taught to all students within the empire.

### Clan Ironlock

Ironlock dwarves are steadfast and stubborn, but loyal and heroic to a fault. Supporting House Eridia during the uprising, Clan Ironlock now acts as farmers and ambassadors for the Imperium between all other dwarven clans within the Mainland. They have broad fields dedicated to supplying their businesses and run the largest brewing operation in the Mainland.

### House Baelor

The newest family to join the Great Houses (in 910 PGW), House Baelor was the primary supplier of weapons, armor, and equipment during the Coalition Wars. Renowned for their craftwork and extensive mining operations, they were originally a secondary house working under House Luwarg. However, they eventually accumulated enough wealth and influence overt time that the Emperor elevated them to a higher status.

### The Korasu Family

The successors of both House Korasu and House Eridia were childhood friends who's families were put against once another during the Ladoerin Feud, but had supported the other in avenging their losses against the regime at the time of the uprising. Now, the Korasu Family is small in number and the least influential of the other great houses, usually attached to House Eridia to survive.

Suspicions of the Korasu Family continuing their legacy of utilizing Justicars around the Imperium spread from time to time, used to explain suspicious events swept under the rug that occur over the years.

### House Luwarg

The most militaristic house of the Imperium, House Luwarg pledged eternal loyalty to House Eridia after being saved from slaughter from House Timmon during the uprising. Their efforts are divided between leading the battle against Pyridia to the south and maintaining order within the assimilated Imperial territories.