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− | ''Empire of the Sun and Mooon. Hatha. | + | ''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.'' |
''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.'' | ||
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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 | + | '''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. | ||
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==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power== | ==YP 1-62 Transfer of Power== | ||
− | Administrative power is transferred to | + | 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. |
==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 | + | 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== | ||
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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?)''' | |
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− | In 496, Emperor Leo III was assassinated. | ||
=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. | |
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− | + | Thirty years ago, this seemed to be coming true. The Empire was stagnating but | |
− | '''Interpretations abound. | + | ''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= |