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YP 463-498 Silver and Gold

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	By 490 the coastal lands are pacified an the bulk of the army has returned home with loot or has taken parcels of land in the new territories. It is increasingly difficult to raise an army for new conquests so the Emperor turns to Sirdehaar. A new, small but highly capable force is united and travels up into the mountains above the coast. In an epic campaign, they find and take the valley of Potomanchu, and soon the Empire is flooded with silver and gold. Initially, the bullion heads mostly north into Sirdehaar. With the Sird skill for working metal, many items of great beauty are created. But, the Emperor swiftly decrees that the land of Potomanchu is his and his alone. It was his father, after all, who had the dream whichled the Empire over the sea. Privateers begin to operate from the coastal city states of southern Sirdehaar.		By 490 the coastal lands are pacified an the bulk of the army has returned home with loot or has taken parcels of land in the new territories. It is increasingly difficult to raise an army for new conquests so the Emperor turns to Sirdehaar. A new, small but highly capable force is united and travels up into the mountains above the coast. In an epic campaign, they find and take the valley of Potomanchu, and soon the Empire is flooded with silver and gold. Initially, the bullion heads mostly north into Sirdehaar. With the Sird skill for working metal, many items of great beauty are created. But, the Emperor swiftly decrees that the land of Potomanchu is his and his alone. It was his father, after all, who had the dream whichled the Empire over the sea. Privateers begin to operate from the coastal city states of southern Sirdehaar.

	In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. ~~'''(gruesome details~~, ~~anyone?)'''~~		The Battle of the Boar's Den: A conflict in the War of Eastern Conquest, the battle centered around a hidden forest fortress used by Eastern barbarians to launch attacks on Imperial settlements. When one of their concubines betrayed their location to Hugaar spies, the barbarians settled in for a siege and were surrounded by Leo III's forces. In an unexpected development, a goblin tribe and creatures of the wild were mysteriously drawn to the forest and attacked the flanks of the Imperial army, inflicting numerous casualties. The Heartstone Knights proved critical in holding the line and ultimately winning the Boar's Den from its defenders.

			In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. He was found dead in his bedchamber one Winter morning with a single poisoned thorn under one of his fingernails. The Imperial investigation pointed to a gift given to him by an ambassador of the Mud Children, a small Sird tribe recently brought into the Empire. The ambassador and his entourage were summarily executed after an abbreviated trial in which they protested their innocence. Rumors abound that they were falsely accused and that the guilt party lies closer to home.

	=YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World=		=YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World=

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	==Dominance of Sirdehaar==		==Dominance of Sirdehaar==
	'''King Tullis''' came south and west from the '''Tegayet Plateau''', southern Sirdehaar, with an army of men, of giants and of witches, drawn from several of the most powerful of the tribes of Sirdehaar. Claiming descent from Umer, the Bastard God, he claimed Hugaar as his birthright and laid siege for three years. He wed the queen of ~~Pasin~~ '''name?''', herself descended from Huth and Newelaar, to form a new royal line. He ascended Mt. Huth and built a '''great tower''' at the top of the mountain. There, he used a '''net''', crafted by his witches, and carried by his giants, to capture the Sun as a gift for his queen.		'''King Tullis''' came south and west from the '''Tegayet Plateau''', southern Sirdehaar, with an army of men, of giants and of witches, drawn from several of the most powerful of the tribes of Sirdehaar. Claiming descent from Umer, the Bastard God, he claimed Hugaar as his birthright and laid siege for three years. He wed the queen of Pashnaar '''name?''', herself descended from Huth and Newelaar, to form a new royal line. He ascended Mt. Huth and built a '''great tower''' at the top of the mountain. There, he used a '''net''', crafted by his witches, and carried by his giants, to capture the Sun as a gift for his queen.

	The queen was wise and knew that he had to set the Sun free, but she told Tullis to take some of the Sun's powers. This was done and the Sun was set free. The queen gained the power of '''Sight''', and Huth the power of '''Fire'''. Tullis instituted worship of the '''Emperor and Empress as Gods''', and placed Umer highest.		The queen was wise and knew that he had to set the Sun free, but she told Tullis to take some of the Sun's powers. This was done and the Sun was set free. The queen gained the power of '''Sight''', and Huth the power of '''Fire'''. Tullis instituted worship of the '''Emperor and Empress as Gods''', and placed Umer highest.
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	==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power==		==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power==
	Administrative power is transferred to ~~Pasin~~ and the calendar begins with the ''1st Year of Pasin''. The poor administration continues, largely due to the soft life in ~~Pasin~~. Huth takes prominence in the pantheon once again and the Bastard God loses sway. ~~Hugaarbegins~~ to take on the mantle of the holy city it is today.		Administrative power is transferred to Pashnaar and the calendar begins with the ''1st Year of Pasin''. The poor administration continues, largely due to the soft life in Pashnaar. Huth takes prominence in the pantheon once again and the Bastard God loses sway. Hugaar begins to take on the mantle of the holy city it is today.

	==YP 63-121 The Wars of Descent==		==YP 63-121 The Wars of Descent==
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	A number of religious issues also threaten to divide the Empire. The comparative religious freedom is taken too far by some and the Church, based in Hugaar, grows ever less tolerant. In remote regions, heresies are preached, while in the major population centres, cults become fashionable, even among more notable families.		A number of religious issues also threaten to divide the Empire. The comparative religious freedom is taken too far by some and the Church, based in Hugaar, grows ever less tolerant. In remote regions, heresies are preached, while in the major population centres, cults become fashionable, even among more notable families.

	On the eastern seaboard, a federation of city states is created around Saphet. For the next century, the '''Sapethian Alliance''' frequently switches allegiance from Sirdehaar to ~~Pashnaar~~.		On the eastern seaboard, a federation of city states is created around Saphet. For the next century, the '''Sapethian Alliance''' frequently switches allegiance from Sirdehaar to Hugaar.

	==YP 463-498 Silver and Gold==		==YP 463-498 Silver and Gold==

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	''Empire of the Sun and Mooon. Hatha. ~~Pashnaar~~. Empire of the Twin Stars. Empire of All the World’s People. Land of the Sun. Empire of a Thousand Years. Empire of the Blessed Womb. Empire of the Giants’ Seed. The Brothers’ Kingdom.''		''Empire of the Sun and Mooon. Hatha. Hugaar. Empire of the Twin Stars. Empire of All the World’s People. Land of the Sun. Empire of a Thousand Years. Empire of the Blessed Womb. Empire of the Giants’ Seed. The Brothers’ Kingdom.''

	''The essence of the Empire is Union. Union between Hatha and Sird, between Huth and Newelaar, between Sirdehaar and Hugaar, between Hugaar and Pasin, between East and West.''		''The essence of the Empire is Union. Union between Hatha and Sird, between Huth and Newelaar, between Sirdehaar and Hugaar, between Hugaar and Pasin, between East and West.''

189.83.93.86: /* YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World */

2010-01-27T21:34:27Z

YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World

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	=YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World=		=YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World=

	It is 150 years since the Empire of Hugaar, Pashnaar and Sirdehaar joined with Alaya, a move which threatened its very integrity. Doomsayers then said that the Empire was losing its way.		''It is 150 years since the Empire of Hugaar, Pashnaar and Sirdehaar joined with Alaya, a move which threatened its very integrity. Doomsayers then said that the Empire was losing its way.''

	Thirty years ago, this seemed to be coming true. The Empire was stagnating ~~but~~		''Thirty years ago, this seemed to be coming true. The Empire was stagnating, yet Leo III defiantly took its armies across the sea, returning with new lands and unrivalled wealth. The Empire had fatally overeached itself, many said, the Rendwall had breen breached and the consequences would be grave.''

	''It is the 498th Year of Pasin. The attentions of Emperor Rhamnus II are in the south and east, with tales of wars to come against the Saurians and of new lands to conquer. At home, priests and scholars vigorously discuss their interpretatons of ancient texts, while the last two years have seen barbarian incursions from the west. New creeds and cults arise. An ancient prophecy is remembered: “Huth will rise and fall thrice, then the Worm and the Devil will fight for the World. The Pale Man will show the future in Silver and Gold.”'' Interpretations abound.		''It is now two years since Leo was assassinated. His son Rhamnus has wed himself to Sirdehaar, in a bold return to the old ways. Optimists see this as an attempt to appease the northern allies and conservative factions in Hugaar; a snub to Alaya. But skeptics say this are more surprises to come.''

			''Meanwhile, the Church is in turmoil. Sacred art has always been a feature of Sturian worship. Leo III, however, decreed that images of the gods and saints should be destroyed. This edict has not been universally obeyed, least of all in a remote abbey on the Tegayet Plateau.''

			''The winter has been harsh but the air now is crisp with the promise of spring. As the first snows melt, a band of travellers arrives at the Abbey of St. Alcuin, begging refuge. Declaring that they are pilgrims on their way to the Heartstone, they cannot be refused entry and shelter. But nothing about these travellers says pilgrim. The old saying is remembered, "When the spring snows melt, Death comes knocking".''

			'''It is the 498th Year of Pasin. The attentions of Emperor Rhamnus II are in the south and east, with tales of wars to come against the Saurians and of new lands to conquer. At home, priests and scholars vigorously discuss their interpretatons of ancient texts, while the last two years have seen barbarian incursions from the west. New creeds and cults arise. An ancient prophecy is remembered: “Huth will rise and fall thrice, then the Worm and the Devil will fight for the World. The Pale Man will show the future in Silver and Gold.”'''

			'''Interpretations abound.'''

	=Imperial Line=		=Imperial Line=

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YP 498 Prophecies and the End of the World

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	In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. '''(gruesome details, anyone?)'''		In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. '''(gruesome details, anyone?)'''

	=YP 498 Prophecies and the End of the World=		=YP 498 Whither the Empire? Prophecies and the End of the World=
	''It is the 498th Year of Pasin. The attentions of Emperor Rhamnus II are in the south and east, with tales of wars against the Saurians and of new lands to conquer. At home, priests and scholars vigorously discuss their interpretatons of ancient texts, while the last two years have seen barbarian incursions from the west. New creeds and cults arise. An ancient prophecy is remembered: “Huth will rise and fall thrice, then the Worm and the Devil will fight for the World. The Pale Man will show the future in Silver and Gold.”''

	'''Interpretations abound.~~'''~~		It is 150 years since the Empire of Hugaar, Pashnaar and Sirdehaar joined with Alaya, a move which threatened its very integrity. Doomsayers then said that the Empire was losing its way.

			Thirty years ago, this seemed to be coming true. The Empire was stagnating but

			''It is the 498th Year of Pasin. The attentions of Emperor Rhamnus II are in the south and east, with tales of wars to come against the Saurians and of new lands to conquer. At home, priests and scholars vigorously discuss their interpretatons of ancient texts, while the last two years have seen barbarian incursions from the west. New creeds and cults arise. An ancient prophecy is remembered: “Huth will rise and fall thrice, then the Worm and the Devil will fight for the World. The Pale Man will show the future in Silver and Gold.”'' Interpretations abound.

	=Imperial Line=		=Imperial Line=

189.83.93.86: /* Empire: The Third Cycle */

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Empire: The Third Cycle

189.83.93.86: /* Empire: The Second Cycle */

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Empire: The Second Cycle

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	=Empire: The Second Cycle=		=Empire: The Second Cycle=
	'''The Dominance of Sirdehaar and Devotion to the Bastard God. The First Invasions of the Visters. Transfer of Power. First Year of Pasin. The Wars of Descent. The Spring Assassinations. Pogroms and Decay.'''		'''The Dominance of Sirdehaar and Devotion to the Bastard God. The First Invasions of the Visters. Sturian Church. Transfer of Power. First Year of Pasin. The Wars of Descent. The Spring Assassinations. Pogroms and Decay.'''

	==Dominance of Sirdehaar==		==Dominance of Sirdehaar==
	'''King Tullis''' came south and west from the '''Tegayet Plateau''', southern Sirdehaar, with an army of men, of giants and of witches, drawn from several of the most powerful of the tribes of Sirdehaar. Claiming descent from Umer, the Bastard God, he claimed Hugaar as his birthright. He wed the queen of Pasin '''name?''', herself descended from Huth and Newelaar, to form a new royal line. He ascended Mt. Huth and built a '''great tower''' at the top of the mountain. There, he used a '''net''', crafted by his witches, and carried by his giants, to capture the Sun as a gift for his queen.		'''King Tullis''' came south and west from the '''Tegayet Plateau''', southern Sirdehaar, with an army of men, of giants and of witches, drawn from several of the most powerful of the tribes of Sirdehaar. Claiming descent from Umer, the Bastard God, he claimed Hugaar as his birthright and laid siege for three years. He wed the queen of Pasin '''name?''', herself descended from Huth and Newelaar, to form a new royal line. He ascended Mt. Huth and built a '''great tower''' at the top of the mountain. There, he used a '''net''', crafted by his witches, and carried by his giants, to capture the Sun as a gift for his queen.

	The queen was wise and knew that he had to set the Sun free, but she told Tullis to take some of the Sun's powers. This was done and the Sun was set free. The queen gained the power of '''Sight''', and Huth the power of '''Fire'''. Tullis instituted worship of the '''Emperor and Empress as Gods''', and placed Umer highest.		The queen was wise and knew that he had to set the Sun free, but she told Tullis to take some of the Sun's powers. This was done and the Sun was set free. The queen gained the power of '''Sight''', and Huth the power of '''Fire'''. Tullis instituted worship of the '''Emperor and Empress as Gods''', and placed Umer highest.

	==Invasions from the West==		==Invasions from the West, the Sturian Church==
	At first, the Empire was poorly administered. Unprotected, the porous western borders allowed a series of invasions by hordes of '''Visters'''.		At first, the Empire was poorly administered. Unprotected, the porous western borders allowed a series of invasions by hordes of '''Visters'''. Nonetheless, a group of explorer-scholars rediscovered the '''Stone Library''' of Sturt and his '''Life of Truth'''. The teachings therein bolstered the Empire and a Vister horde is halted at the gates of Hugaar.

	==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power==		==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power==
	to Pasin, calendar begins~~, “1st~~ Year of ~~Pasin”~~		Administrative power is transferred to Pasin and the calendar begins with the ''1st Year of Pasin''. The poor administration continues, largely due to the soft life in Pasin. Huth takes prominence in the pantheon once again and the Bastard God loses sway. Hugaarbegins to take on the mantle of the holy city it is today.
	~~Poor~~ administration continues,
	~~softened by~~ life in Pasin
	Huth as the ~~main religion predominates~~ again, the Bastard God loses ~~power~~.

	==YP 63-121 The Wars of Descent==		==YP 63-121 The Wars of Descent==
	~~fights~~ over bloodline~~, ends with all of the prominent nobles killed~~ in a series of assassinations ~~one spring – coins~~ the saying, ~~“When~~ the spring snow melts, Death knocks at the gate.”		Disputes over the Imperial bloodline lead to civil strife but end one spring in a series of assassinations in which most of the noble families are purged. This leads to the coining of the saying, ''When the spring snow melts, Death knocks at the gate''. A Senate is briefly and unsuccessfully instituted in Pasin.
	~~Institution of~~ Senate and ~~of the first Vice-Emperor~~

	==YP 122-148 War of Unification, Pogroms and Decay==		==YP 122-148 War of Unification, Pogroms and Decay==
	The empire is collapsing. In an effort to halt this, the Emperor launches the '''War of Unification''', an unsuccessful attempt to unite the ~~doctrine~~ of the '''Sturian Church''' into a coherent whole. Scapegoats are identified, whether religious or racial, and the population at large engages in enthusiastic and bloody murder.		The empire is collapsing. In an effort to halt this, the Emperor launches the '''War of Unification''', an unsuccessful attempt to unite the doctrines of the '''Sturian Church''' into a coherent whole. Scapegoats are identified, whether religious or racial, and the population at large engages in enthusiastic and bloody murder.

	=Empire: The Third Cycle=		=Empire: The Third Cycle=

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Hugaar and Pasin Unite

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	==Hugaar and Pasin Unite==		==Hugaar and Pasin Unite==
	One of the first acts of mankind was to '''join Hugaar and Pasin'''. United, they set to reconquer the '''wilderness''' from the '''goblins''', driving them into the mountains and deserts, and to expel the wild predatory '''dragons''', driving them west. ~~This efforts at expansion were abortive~~, however, ~~for~~ a '''great army''' of giants and witches came from the north.		One of the first acts of mankind was to '''join Hugaar and Pasin'''. United, they set to reconquer the '''wilderness''' from the '''goblins''', driving them into the mountains and deserts, and to expel the wild predatory '''dragons''', driving them west. When most of this bloody work was done, however, a '''great army''' of giants and witches came from the north and the exhausted Empire changed hands.

	=Empire: The Second Cycle=		=Empire: The Second Cycle=

189.83.93.86: /* The Saurian Legacy */

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The Saurian Legacy

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	==The Saurian Legacy==		==The Saurian Legacy==
	It was if mankind awoke from a dream. Much of our culture took years to be reconstructed from '''fragmented memories''', but Hugaar was now stronger than ever before. Although the Saurians had gone, they had left behind some of their most valuable inventions: ~~'''script''',~~ '''arithmetic''' and '''geometry''', and an '''administrative hierarchy''' which they had taught to their slaves and had left in their hands.		It was if mankind awoke from a dream. Much of our culture took years to be reconstructed from '''fragmented memories''', but Hugaar was now stronger than ever before. Although the Saurians had gone, they had left behind some of their most valuable inventions: '''arithmetic''' and '''geometry''', and an '''administrative hierarchy''' which they had taught to their slaves and had left in their hands.

	==Hugaar and Pasin Unite==		==Hugaar and Pasin Unite==

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Imperial Line

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	*Tullis		*Tullis I
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	*Leo III d.496 m.Pacine (of Alaya)		*Leo III d.496 m.Pacine (of Alaya)
	*Rhamnus II 496- m.Dava (of Sird)		*Rhamnus II 496- m.Dava (of Sird)

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	One of the usurper's first acts is to put the majority of the Empire's bureaucrats to the sword, in a week which turns the '''river ????''' red. The survivors are put to work reconstructing an administrative system but it is stretched to the limit.		One of the usurper's first acts is to put the majority of the Empire's bureaucrats to the sword, in a week which turns the '''river ????''' red. The survivors are put to work reconstructing an administrative system but it is stretched to the limit.

	The Emperor's right ~~han~~ man is the Archon '''(name???)''', a theologian of note who is later canonized. Although the Emperor's reach is weakened by the thinly stretched administration, the Church is considerably ~~strenghtened~~ through a series of reforms, most notable of which is a new freedom of worship across the Empire. The Church is revitalised and, led by several new orders of holy knights and renewed enthusiasm on the part of the Sirdehaar tribes, the Empire begins a new period of expansion and conquest.		The Emperor's right hand man is the Archon '''(name???)''', a theologian of note who is later canonized. Although the Emperor's reach is weakened by the thinly stretched administration, the Church is considerably strengthened through a series of reforms, most notable of which is a new freedom of worship across the Empire. The Church is revitalised and, led by several new orders of holy knights and renewed enthusiasm on the part of the Sirdehaar tribes, the Empire begins a new period of expansion and conquest.

	==YP 313-349 The Inglorious War. Marriage==		==YP 313-349 The Inglorious War. Marriage==
	The '''Emperor''' leads an army into Alaya to 'reclaim' the lands occupied by the 'invaders'. He has the backing of theologically watertight documents which prove the heretical nature of the Alayan church. After skirmishes and devastation of the countryside, a siege begins at the City of Mages. This lasts eleven years and ends when the Emperor, who is already wed to a Sirdehaar ~~itch~~, weds an Alayan princess and names her Empress. Half of the army is comprised of Sirdehaar tribesmen, and these quit in disgust for home. As they have earned very little booty in the campaign, many groups detour through Hugaar itself, ~~spilling much blood and pillaging~~ at least a ~~dozn~~ minor cities.		The '''Emperor''' leads an army into Alaya to 'reclaim' the lands which were occupied by the 'invaders' while the Empire was resolving troubles close to home. He has the backing of theologically watertight documents which prove the heretical nature of the Alayan church. After skirmishes and devastation of the countryside, a siege begins at the City of Mages. This lasts eleven years and ends when the Emperor, who is already wed to a Sirdehaar witch, weds an Alayan princess and names her Empress. Half of the army is comprised of Sirdehaar tribesmen, and these quit in disgust for home. As they have earned very little booty in the campaign, many groups detour through Hugaar itself, sacking at least a dozen minor cities.

	With the marriage, the Emperor founds the '''Empire of the Twinned Stars'''.		With the marriage, the Emperor founds the '''Empire of the Twinned Stars'''.

	==YP 350-462 Twin Star Empire==		==YP 350-462 Twin Star Empire==
	The Empire now has two centres, Pasin in the west, and the City of Mages in the east. For a time, his works well, but a rivalry steadily grows. The Empire neither expands nor declines. In the west, the Sirdehaar tribes send much more modest forces to guard the borders from the Visters, or cease to deal with Imperial representatives in any form. Vister raids increase. To the east, the sea represents a natural barrier to expansion and citizens turn their throughts to peaceful pursuits such as agriculture and arts.		The Empire now has two centres, Pasin and Hugaar in the west, and the City of Mages in the east. For a time, his works well, but a rivalry steadily grows. The Empire neither expands nor declines. In the west, the Sirdehaar tribes send much more modest forces to guard the borders from the Visters, or cease to deal with Imperial representatives in any form. Vister raids increase. To the east, the sea represents a natural barrier to expansion and citizens turn their throughts to more peaceful pursuits such as agriculture and the arts.

	A number of religious issues also threaten to divide the Empire. The comparative religious freedom is taken too far by some and the Church, based in ~~Pasin~~, grows ever less tolerant. In ~~remorte~~ regions, heresies are preached, while in th major population centres, cults become fashionable, even among more notable families.		A number of religious issues also threaten to divide the Empire. The comparative religious freedom is taken too far by some and the Church, based in Hugaar, grows ever less tolerant. In remote regions, heresies are preached, while in the major population centres, cults become fashionable, even among more notable families.

	On the eastern seaboard, a federation of city states is created around Saphet. For the next century, ~~they~~ frequently ~~switch~~ allegiance from Sirdehaar to Pashnaar.		On the eastern seaboard, a federation of city states is created around Saphet. For the next century, the '''Sapethian Alliance''' frequently switches allegiance from Sirdehaar to Pashnaar.

	==YP 463-498 Silver and Gold==		==YP 463-498 Silver and Gold==
	Perhaps sensing that the Empire is set to break itself in two, the Emperor reveals that he has been told in a dream to travel over the sea; that the lands at the foot of the Rendwall are rightfully his. Over seven years, he builds an army on gifts and promises and from Alaya ~~build~~ the largest fleet of ships ever seen. In 471 the Empire invades the far east, though with very few ~~ontingents~~ from Sirdehaar.		Perhaps sensing that the Empire is set to break itself in two, the Emperor reveals that he has been told in a dream to travel over the sea; that the lands at the foot of the Rendwall are rightfully his. Over seven years, he builds an army on gifts and promises and from Alaya emerges the largest fleet of ships ever seen. In 471 the Empire invades the far east, though with very few contingents from Sirdehaar.

	By 490 the coastal lands are pacified an the bulk of the army has returned home with loot or has taken parcels of land in the new territories. It is increasingly difficult to raise an army for new conquests so the Emperor turns to Sirdehaar. A new, small but highly capable force is united and travels up into the mountains above the coast. In an epic campaign, they find and take the valley of Potomanchu, and soon the Empire is flooded with silver and gold. Initially, the bullion heads mostly north into Sirdehaar. With the Sird skill for working metal, many items of great beauty are created. But, the Emperor swiftly decrees that the land of Potomanchu is his and his alone. It was his father, after all, who had the dream whichled the Empire over the sea. Privateers begin to operate from the coastal city states of southern Sirdehaar.		By 490 the coastal lands are pacified an the bulk of the army has returned home with loot or has taken parcels of land in the new territories. It is increasingly difficult to raise an army for new conquests so the Emperor turns to Sirdehaar. A new, small but highly capable force is united and travels up into the mountains above the coast. In an epic campaign, they find and take the valley of Potomanchu, and soon the Empire is flooded with silver and gold. Initially, the bullion heads mostly north into Sirdehaar. With the Sird skill for working metal, many items of great beauty are created. But, the Emperor swiftly decrees that the land of Potomanchu is his and his alone. It was his father, after all, who had the dream whichled the Empire over the sea. Privateers begin to operate from the coastal city states of southern Sirdehaar.

	In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated.		In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. '''(gruesome details, anyone?)'''

	=YP 498 Prophecies and the End of the World=		=YP 498 Prophecies and the End of the World=