Anorian Empire

The Anorian Empire first formed in the heart of the forests in Mirkwood, in the ruins of a grand civilization from the 1st Age. For a few hundred years, various settlements formed in Mirkwood, and fought of territory and resources. Raids were common, but it would be the Anorians who would break the mold. Instead of merely attacking their enemies for what they wanted, and vanishing into the wood, the began to stay after they attacked. Building up numbers, they would attacks rival villages, and instal themselves as new rulers. Dealing well with those who joined them peacefully, but smiting any who sought to resist their expansion throughout the woods. The Anorians were fueled by the visions of the summer court, promising them an empire that would stretch into lands they could only dream of.
Since those early years, the Anorian Empire has conquered almost all land north of the O'Valiran sea. Dominating the region for thousands of years, they have formed a now ancient rivalry with the Grand Republic of Durham dating back to conflicts that existed before either nation was ever established. Ruled over by an Emperor chosen by the Eladrin Court, the empire is run with the express intent to further the power of the Eladrin Court here on the Reach, and for the Protanoiran's to do the same in the Feywild.

Imperial Crown

The Emperor serves as the ultimate authority on all matters of governance throughout the empire, placed in this position by divine right granted to them by the Pontifex of the Eladrin Court. They are in charge of crafting and executing the running of the entire empire, and rely on a centuries old system of system of governance in which the Emperor appoints a select number of key positions throughout the empire, leaving the rest for their loyal servants to finish appointing. Though the emperor rules with ultimate authority, they must be first appointed by the Pontifex, and then approved by the Eladrin Court, meaning they often have close ties with the courts. Past the Emperor, the Anorian Empire is governed by a simple system of Anorian Magistrates that preside over laws, markets, and the military.

Culture

The Anorian Empire was founded with the express reason to spread the influence and power of the Protanoiran's and the Eladrin Court. To do so, it meant that the Anorians would need to spread their culture and religion to all of the areas that surrounded them. Since those early days, this has remained the focus of the Anorian Empire, as it has attempted to establish a new identity for local peoples in areas that it conquers. With this focus in mind, equal amounts are paid in developing the Anorian legions as there is developing the art and culture in the heart of the empire. Mithrim and Mirkwood serve as the culture cornerstones of the empire, producing; art, music, and philosophy. While places like the Iron Hills and Jarrenvale fuel the legions with power and steel to conquer any who would stand against the rising tide of the empire.

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Capital

Mithrim

Controlled Territories

• Belum
• Cornium
• Mersa