Makan Empire / Great Empire of the West 145 AR - 890 AR

Capital City: Magasako, Island of Tongiu

List of Emperors

Format: [title][name] - [year they were crowned]

Morimori Dynasty

Emperor Migsa Morimori -145 AR
Emperor Migsa II Morimori -160 AR
Emperor Jeosaon Morimori -204 AR
Emperor Usami Morimori -230 AR

Taneuji Dynasty

Emperor Minagawa Taneuji - 243 AR
Emperor Kamei Taneuji - 256 AR

Hidekiyo Dynasty

Emperor Jeosaon II Hidekiyo - 260 AR
Emperor Aso Hidekiyo - 277 AR
Emperor Ishikawa Hidekiyo - 285 AR

Hokasu Dynasty

Emperor Matsuda Hokasu - 290 AR
Emperor Tanaka Hokasu - 315 AR
Emperor Hashido Hokau - 332 AR
Emperor Migsa III Hokasu - 349 AR
Emperor Kawabe Hokasu - 358 AR

Tomomoto Dynasty

Emperor Ieyasu Tomomoto - 360 AR
Emperor Migsa IV Tomomoto - 377 AR
Emperor Tomato Tomomoto - 387 AR
Emperor Hyoji Tomomoto - 389 AR
Emperor Itsusuji Tomomoto - 411 AR

Yoshinbu Dynasty

Emperor Oniaya Yoshinbu - 414 AR
Emperor Oniaya Yoshinbu II - 445 AR
Emperor Ieyasu II Yoshinbu - 457 AR
Emperor Toruda Yoshinbu - 471 AR
Emperor Hashido II Yoshinbu - 492 AR
Emperor Kerai Yoshinbu - 512 AR
Emperor Oniaya Yoshinbu III - 525 AR
Emperor Kerai Yoshinbu II - 559 AR
Empress Niriwa Yoshinbu - 580 AR
Emperor Ferido Yoshinbu - 601 AR

Kiyomori Dynasty

Emperor Miyoshi Kiyomori - 617 AR
Emperor Asano Kiyomori - 643 AR
Emperor Tozawa Kiyomori - 645 AR
Emperor Asano Kiyomori II - 668 AR
Emperor Miyoshi Kiyomori II - 684 AR
Emperor Kerai III Kiyomori - 690 AR
Emperor Ichijo Kiyomori - 718 AR

Ariyatsu Dynasty

Emperor Izumi Ariyatsu - 722 AR
Emperor Noyomaya Ariyatsu - 757 AR
Emperor Akmatsu Ariyatsu - 780 AR
Emperor Izumi Ariyatsu - 802 AR
Emperor Takano Aryiatsu - 802 AR

The Emperors of Chaos

Emperor Mao Guo Aly-a-song - 805 AR
Emperor Liang Fu - 808 AR
Emperor Iwamura Yukimoto - 809 AR
Emperor Migsa V Tanueji - 809 AR
Emperor Migsa VI Yashuno - 810 AR
Emperor Feng Zhou - 814 AR
Emperor Feng Zhou II - 842 AR

History

The Makan Empire, later glorified as The Great Empire of the West, forged its legacy by dominating the western coastal realms of Serveron and Barakon, spanning both the northern and southern continents. Yet, its origins were far from imperial grandeur. Mako, the heartland of the empire, was initially subjugated as a vassal to the mighty Seikan Empire. However, Seika's imperial ambitions faltered under the weight of corruption and mismanagement, sparking an era of rebellion. Over a relentless 25-year struggle, the states of Steeria, Kodra, and Mako rose in concert, dismantling their once-formidable overlord.
With Seika's collapse, Mako emerged as a growing power. Over the next century, it expanded its influence with steady determination, raiding and colonizing the distant coastlines of Tyros and Slint. Before long, the Makan Empire stretched across vast seas, ruling over a patchwork of conquered cities and diverse peoples. These early conquests, though triumphant, bred turmoil. Civil wars erupted as the empire's rigid rule invited scorn and rebellion. Faced with mounting unrest, the Makan rulers gradually adopted more lenient and inclusive policies, transforming them from feared conquerors to pragmatic governors.
The empire's struggles were not limited to internal dissent. The Mako clashed repeatedly with the nomadic Dresnid clans and later, the formidable Thyzantines, whom they invaded twice—first in 475 AR and again in 540 AR. Despite these conflicts, Mako maintained a strong alliance with the Morosian Empire, ushering in an unprecedented era of peace across Koronis from 500 to 700 AR. During this golden age, the emperors championed a doctrine of tolerance—albeit hypocritically imposed through their own state religion.

The End of the Empire

Civil strife was a recurring theme in the Makan Empire, haunting its earliest days and heralding its decline. The ascension of Emperor Izumi Aryiatsu marked a turning point, but not for the better. His reign was tragically brief, cut short by an assassination orchestrated by his ambitious younger brother, Takano.
Takano Aryiatsu's rule began with a shadow of mistrust and quickly unraveled. In a misguided attempt to consolidate power, he surrounded himself with courtiers and advisers drawn predominantly from the Seikan culture—an unpopular decision that sowed resentment among the Makan elite. His reign ended abruptly under mysterious circumstances, paving the way for Mao Guo Aly-a-song, a former courtier, to seize the throne and proclaim himself emperor.
Chaos ensued. Rebellions erupted across the empire, and Mao Guo proved ineffective in quelling them. His fate was sealed when a devastating fire engulfed the imperial palace and claimed his life. In the aftermath, the Seikan advisor Liang Fu took the throne, now charred, in a swift coup. His reign, however, was even shorter-lived. A Makan loyalist rebellion stormed the capital within months, beheading Liang in the throne room in a dramatic and brutal coup de grâce.
In the midst of this turmoil, Feng Zhou, a seasoned Kodran general, emerged as a stabilizing force. Rallying an army of Kodran, Makan, and Seikan peasants, Feng reclaimed the throne and sought to salvage what remained of the empire. Recognizing the impossibility of maintaining its sprawling territories, he redirected all efforts to fortify the empire’s heartland. Renaming the main island Tongiu, Feng Zhou sought to rebuild a fractured nation, marking the end of the Great Empire of the West and the dawn of a humbler, more introspective era.

Height of Makan Empire expansion c. 680 AR

Emblem of the Makan Pantheon, the state religion of the Makan Empire