Tyvanis (province)

**Tyvanis** is a province on the southwestern frontier of the Delorian Empire, sharing its border with the formerly independent kingdom of Sabarissa. Its role in the Empire especially lies with its potential for magical research. Other than that however, the province is growing increasingly unstable, with little order in place aside from in the western part, which is under the watch of the Imperial Garrison. Western Tyvanis has traditionally been the most populous region of the province, with its capital located on the Isle of Tyvan, a small island in the middle of the Bay of Tyvanis, which is connected through a small passageway to the ocean. Two bridges connect the Isle of Tyvan to the mainland, one in the south and the other in the northeast. Tyvanis itself is generally a fairly mountainous region, with many mountain passes connecting the western and eastern part. This means that the eastern part is prone to outside interference and instability, as it is further from the Company of the Blue Flame's reach.

## History

### Origins

Tyvanis was founded by the great mercenary and explorer, Tyvan the Valiant, in the year 86 AE. Tyvan had over the course of the previous 15 years before this built up a resolute reputation for his mercenary company, The Company of the Blue Flame. He had served in many wars in the north, where three major kingdoms existed: Revenor, Domenia and Sabarissa. The Empire only ever reached this area of the world around 150 AE, so Tyvan was never exposed to the Empire to any major extent. During the last five years before the founding of Tyvanis, Tyvan conducted many expeditions and adventures to the south and east, which were known to have many hidden riches. During this time, the Company branched out from its mercenary role significantly, and began to explore deep into the wildlands, which were riddled with dangers.

### War

While out on a grand expedition in 85 AE, news reached Tyvan of a large war having broken out between the three kingdoms of the north. The northernmost kingdom, Revenor, had brought in foreign mages to help them, and had subsequently conquered the two southernmost kingdoms, Domenia and Sabarissa. Revenor hence grew massive - albeit, not very stable - considering the collapse of Revenor 20 years later, after the death of their king. However, due to this war, many people fled south from Domenia and Sabarissa to avoid the oppressive rule of the Revenori.

The large wave of refugees met with the Company of the Blue Flame on the peninsula leading out into the Bay of Tyvanis in the winter of 86 AE. The Company had initially intended to return to help in the war, however hearing from the refugees that the war had already ended, and seeing that they were basically marching to their deaths in the dangerous south, Tyvan ordered his Company to set up camp on the peninsula and share their limited supplies with the refugees.

The people sang, drank and feasted together, knowing that their deaths would soon approach if winter did not soon end. However, a strong sense of unity was built, as the people in their time of struggle and desperation had to rely on each other to get through the harsh Tyvanian winter.