The Martéan Empire

Founded by the ruling empire from the Cursed Lands to the west, the Martéan Empire as it is known on The Continent is but a couple of centuries old. Currently ruled by a single emperor, Martéa is a military Empire, with a singular goal of Conquering the entire continent. After taking land from both the Sahrian Union and the Slezech Wetlands, Martéa has shown that it is an Empire capable of conquering the continent if unchecked. The Empire's Knights are noted for being some of the most skilled warriors, with their renowned Honour Guard noted for being an almost an invincible force with their magical resistant armour and intense training.
Being at war with the Sahrian Union, Martéa has slowly taken land and absorbed citizens from the once non-human towns, taking the traditional from them, and forcing the old populous to live in the slums of their old homes. This caused some of the population to essentially become slaves to the human residence, and, although it is not as drastic as the slaughter of non-humans from the Valkans, many have become outraged at the actions of the Empire.

Culture

The Martéan's are known for their militaristic nature in The Continent, given how they've spent all their history here at war with the Sahrian Union and the tribes of the Slezech Wetlands. They are also known for their naval nature, along with their so called 'high society', which they push on those they absorb into their Empire. Other than their relatively luxurious way of living, this also includes their almost exclusive worship of Arn, the First Human and Saol, the First Mortal, calling any other religion heresy.

Assets

Other than the skilled warriors that make up the Honor Guard, who are noted for allegedly being invincible and resistant to the arcane, Martéa is noted for its exception navy, which has given both the Wetlands and the Union no end of trouble. Along with this, they also have The Nashuto swordsmen and women at their disposal, keeping them as a separate unit to add versatility to their ranks. Also, although they lack the technological advances of Concidorne, they still boast powerful siege weapons and basic firearms, making them more advanced than most civilisations.

History

Other than their warring history in the Continent, during their time in the Twin Isles, now known as the The Cursed Isles, Martéa is noted for its attempted domination in that continent, absorbing and completely ruling the Nashuto, who either ended up as secondary citizens or fled to The Continent. Despite their military might being effective against the skilled and mystical Nashuto, they struggled against the barbarity of the Valkans, who pushed them back to the point where they lost the majority of their lands. Realising that the land itself was dying and that they may actually suffer complete defeat from the Valkans, they decided to take the Nashuto's lead and flee to the Continent, where they would once again be steeped in war.

Type

Geopolitical, Empire

Capital

Athemore

Alternative Names

Martéa

Demonym

Martéan

Head of Government

Emperor Rivian Lucanus

Controlled Territories

• Athemore
• Ostium