Dorinth Empire (4e Environment)
Empire of Dorinth
[banner symbol: black dragon head with red eyes on a field of ivory white]
Empire’s Population: 200,000+
The northern-half of the continent is under the control of the Emperor Shaelong (aka Dark Lord, High Rider of Dragons, the Dragon God Draelong). The northern Human city of Taur'res is the only city state in the north. It has extended its influence over thousands of miles and many cities, towns, and village. Taur'res can no longer be considered a city state but is a dictatorial empire (known as the Dorinth Empire) under the absolute authority of the Dark Emperor Shaelong.
Within the empire, there are five major human cities: Jodpur, Ajmer, Washim, Solapur, and Guntur. Within the empire, Emperor Shaelong was able for the first time in history to do the unthinkable, unite the divided tribes of Hobgoblins and the divided tribes of Orcs. He did this by building a mega-temple to Fire Bane (evil cult of the Fire God Theezine) for the Hobgoblins and a mega-temple to Gruw-kumsh (deviant cult of the Demigod of Trouble) for the Orcs, uniting them through religion. The Hobgoblin's only permanent city is built around this temple to Fire Bane (evil cult of the Fire God Theezine) and is known as Bane's Fortress. The Orc's only permanent city is built around this temple to Gruw-kumsh (deviant cult of the Demigod of Trouble) and is known as the Gruw-kumsh'own. With these successes, Emperor Shaelong built a third mega-temple to Ozz-heir, the evil cult of Autumn, (The Dark Snake Tower) which united the Lizardfolk although it does not create a permanent city.
The absolute ruler of the Empire of Dorinth is Emperor Shaelong. The banner of the Empire is a black dragon head with red eyes on a field of ivory white. The coin of the Empire is a one-inch square with the head of Shaelong and the Dragon’s Might Citadel.
History of the Empire
In 19 years, Taur’res goes from birth to the capitol city of an Empire. In 19 years, Shaelong goes from obscurity to the Emperor of the most power state on the continent. In 316 C.E. [C.E. is for Common Era], the City of Taur'res is founded by Shaelong the High-Rider of Dragons. In 322 C.E., Shaelong declared the Dragon God aka Draelong; the next year, he subjugates the Human city of Jodpur under his authority. In 327 C.E., Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Ajmer under his authority. First public appearance of the twelve Grand Wizards who serve Shaelong. In 328 C.E., the five main cities, Sidereal, Helmskeep, Bronze City, Whitebeach, and Phobos form the United Five for mutual trade and defense. Two years later, He subjugates the Human city of Washim under his authority. In 335 C.E., Shaelong declared Emperor and Taur'res capitol city. Twelve Grand Wizards are declared Dukes.
In 346 C.E., Emperor Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Solapur under the Empire. In 353 C.E., Emperor Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Guntur under the Empire. In 375 C.E. (59 years after founding Taur’res), Emperor Shaelong and an army of 25,000 invade the whole south.
Shaelong
Who is Shaelong? The answer varies depending on whether or not you are an ally or enemy. Shaelong’s origin and race are as yet unknown by the world. He appears to be Human, for sure Human-like. Over the past 60 years, he has proven to be ageless.
What is Shaelong’s motivation and attitude? He believes in enforced law and social order although he is selfish and egotistical. He sees a well-ordered system as being easier to exploit, and show a combination of desirable and undesirable personal traits. He is known to keep their word, contracts, and treaties although he cares nothing for the rights and freedoms of other individuals and is not averse to twisting the rules to work in his favor.
In 19 years, Shaelong goes from obscurity to the Emperor of the most power state on the continent.
In 316 C.E. [C.E. is for Common Era], the City of Taur'res is founded by Shaelong the High-Rider of Dragons.
In 322 C.E., Shaelong declared the Dragon God aka Draelong; the next year, he subjugates the Human city of Jodpur under his authority.
Conquest and subjugation to expand his influence and the prosperity of his land and people. In 327 C.E., Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Ajmer under his authority. First public appearance of the twelve Grand Wizards who serve Shaelong. Three years later, He subjugates the Human city of Washim under his authority.
In 335 C.E., Shaelong declared Emperor and Taur'res capitol city. Twelve Grand Wizards are declared Dukes.
In 346 C.E., Emperor Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Solapur under the Empire. In 353 C.E., Emperor Shaelong subjugates the Human city of Guntur under the Empire.
In 375 C.E. (59 years after founding Taur’res), Emperor Shaelong and an army of 25,000 invade the whole south.
Important Locals
Taur'res Imperial Capitol City
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