History of Imperium Jorpagnum

Emperor Tiberions empire were divided in two. The provinces Krun and Hynsolge in the east, and Jorpagna in the west. Between them were the large Tolan peninsula, inhabited by warlike tribes who staged raids against border villages. With the intention to subjugate the tribes by force and tie his lands together by land Tiberions led a military force into Tolan. To his surprise there weren´t much resistance and many tribes lay down their arms and offered to join the empire. He annexed the region and doing so tied the empires eastern and western parts together by land. All military actions were done within the years, but diplomacy kept on for a few years.   The elven nation in Landori were worried by this aggressive move, but after negotiations a deal was reached. The elven realm were to be considered a part of the empire but have total independence as long as they did not cooperate with any external force against the empire.

The fledgling empire were attacked by a alliance of Efarian tribes. After many hard fought battles the empire emerges victorious.

Aurelion II became emperor and he was to be the last true descendant of Aurelion to sit on the throne. His time on the throne is considered the end of the golden era of the empire. Aurelion II were a competent ruler and a philosopher as well. He studied the teachings of Zenos and wrote the book Via Vitae, a guide for how to live. Aurelion II were famous fore his kindness and wrote many laws which eased the everyday for the plebejs and humiliatores. He also banned necromancy from the empire.   But he didn´t sire any children and when he died there were no clear emperor, and the empires first civil war was a fact.

Although Imperium Jorpagnium were large and rich it still did not have the resources to wage civil war at a high intensity for decades. As resources were consumed the war gradually diminished and borders between former provinces consolidated. The people suffered greatly as barbarians and former friends waged battles, burned and razed farms. Although the winters this far south was mild famines became more prominent as fewer people toiled on the fields. As legionaries were away fighting battles slave rebellions became more regular, and bands af bandits made up of former slaves tormented the traderoutes.  Pirate from the Efaro island saw that the ships and shore villages were undefended and as such intensified their raiding.   But from the chaos of war a unifiyng character rose, her name was Zenobia the Archmage. Although she was old she still was youthful, and her magic was helpful in battle. Zenobia was very wise and a skillful politician who knew with whome she could create alliances. She had attached herself to a young, beautiful and honourful warlord named Markion and aided him to unify the land through war and diplomacy. Unfortunatly as Markion made way to take the throne he became sick and died just outside Grivela, before he could march in as a victorious warlord. That honour instead fell upon Zenobia. By the power of the soldiers of the legions Zenobia were chosen Empress of Imperium Jorpagnium. Her ascendans to the throne were considered the start of a new era and in her reign many new laws were formulated. Her reign was called the age of silver.

After a short succession war Domion was the victor and accepted the title Emperor of the Imperium Jorpagnium.   Domion is trying to reshape the empire into a true dictatorship. The senators work against him trying to preserve their power.

Although Imperium Jorpagnium were large and rich it still did not have the resources to wage civil war at a high intensity for decades. As resources were consumed the war gradually diminished and borders between former provinces consolidated. The people suffered greatly as barbarians and former friends waged battles, burned and razed farms. Although the winters this far south was mild famines became more prominent as fewer people toiled on the fields. As legionaries were away fighting battles slave rebellions became more regular, and bands af bandits made up of former slaves tormented the traderoutes.  Pirate from the Efaro island saw that the ships and shore villages were undefended and as such intensified their raiding.   But from the chaos of war a unifiyng character rose, her name was Zenobia the Archmage. Although she was old she still was youthful, and her magic was helpful in battle. Zenobia was very wise and a skillful politician who knew with whome she could create alliances. She had attached herself to a young, beautiful and honourful warlord named Markion and aided him to unify the land through war and diplomacy. Unfortunatly as Markion made way to take the throne he became sick and died just outside Grivela, before he could march in as a victorious warlord. That honour instead fell upon Zenobia. By the power of the soldiers of the legions Zenobia were chosen Empress of Imperium Jorpagnium. Her ascendans to the throne were considered the start of a new era and in her reign many new laws were formulated. Her reign was called the age of silver.