Khrus and Noetheria
Recent History
Khrus was the capital of Noetheria, one of the Lehmer Empire's provinces. The people of Khrus were loyal to the empire, but many people in the rest of Noetheria resented Lehmer rule, so the empire had weak control over much of the province and never managed to defeat the Noetherian insurgency. During the Smothering, travel in Noetheria largely fell apart, isolating many cities, towns, and villages. Outside of cities, bandits, lawlessness, and famine were common.A new empire
Several years into the Smothering, a new empire, calling itself the Empire of Noetheria and claiming to be the Lehmer Empire's successor, arose in Khrus. Partially led by a force of angels, Noetheria offered food and order while much of Cauchy fell into famine and anarchy. Because of this, Noetheria initially grew incredibly quickly, as most people were glad to join the empire. Since the end of the Smothering, Noetheria has continued to expand, but it is starting to face more resistance as the rest of Cauchy rebuilds. Noetheria is ruled by Emperor Maximilian. Under Emperor Maximilian are four tetrarchs, two angels and two mortals, who are each in charge of one of part of the imperial government.Today, there are many who resent Noetheria, feeling that Noetherian rule is tyrannical. The Empire of Noetheria, much like the Lehmer Empire before it, is unpopular in many of the places that it controls, and the empire and is plagued by attacks from rebels and insurgents. Many of the region's religious groups oppose the empire, believing that the angels are overstepping their authority and severely compromising their own moral codes by helping Noetheria fight rebels.
Khrus Spire
The Khrus Spire is a cylindrical stone spire, 150 feet wide and over 2,000 feet tall. It predates the city itself, and was constructed about 3,000 years ago. The spire is reinforced by magic which prevents it from collapsing under its own weight. This magic also makes the Spire very durable; the Spire stands undamaged after millenia of sieges, storms, and dragon attacks. The Khrus Spire is the seat of government for the Empire of Noetheria.Remove these ads. Join the Worldbuilders Guild
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