Calpian Empire

The Calpian Empire is the dominant political power of the northern half of Sagaas. It was originally an exclusively human state, but it has grown to incorporate humans, celermans, orcs, kobolds, and dragonborn ethnicities.

Structure

The Calpian Empire is ruled by the R̂oldavum. This hereditary imperial monarch is supported by the slavishly obedient (on pain of imprisonment or death) Catbalus, the legislature of the Empire. The Catbalus is responsible for appointing governors, administering the bureaucracy, collecting the taxes, and enacting legislation to uphold and enforce Imperial Edict.

Public Agenda

Publicly, the Empire seeks to create a haven of safety for all peoples.

History

In 1244 LE, the Catbalus of the republican city-state of Calpi appointed a Dictator to deal with domestic insurrection. This dictator, Capibus Qulus Orquisus, refused to step down when the insurrection was quelled. Instead he embarked on a series of conquests, capturing most of the Biati territory. He named himself Emperor and forced the priests of Stronus to crown him as such in Calpi in the year 1251 LE. In the two centuries since, his heirs have expanded the Empire to its present extents.

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Maps

  • Calpian Empire
Founding Date
1251 LE
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Capital
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Market economy
Legislative Body
Catbalus of Calpi
Official Languages

The Cuncedamian Dominion

220 AscD 995 LE

The reign of the demigod Cuncedam Calpiaux. Also known as the Founding Era.

  • 220 AscD

    996 LE


    Reign of Cuncedam
    Life, Career

    Cumcedam reins as the god-king of Calpi.

    Location
    Calpi
    Additional timelines
  • 220 AscD


    Founding of Calpi
    Founding

    Cuncedam, the demigod son of Strone (Stronus), having been raised by the Dragon Overlord Raqeq, travels downriver and builds himself a hall. Others flock to him and the settlement becomes Calpi, which he rules.

    Location
    Calpi
    Additional timelines

The Republican Era

996 LE 1250 LE

  • 997 LE

    1 Shraksik

    Abdication of Cuncedam
    Life, Career

    Cuncedam, tired from the cares of ruling and fighting, appoints leaders to govern Calpi as a Republic, then abdicates. The following day, Chehnsu takes him away to Ultima, where legend says he still lives.

    Location
    Calpi
    Additional timelines

The Imperial Era

1251 LE and beyond

  • 1316 LE

    25 Bists
    1316 LE

    1

    First Qupian Rebellion
    Disaster / Destruction

    In 1316 LE, the Dacci briefly rebelled under the leadership of an organization called Qupin Dacciia. The rebellion was quickly quelled and hundreds of innocent civilians perished in the fighting.

    Location
    Dacciia
    Additional timelines
  • 1364 LE

    11 Bans
    1366 LE

    4 Besped

    Second Qupian Rebellion
    Military: War

    In 1364 LE, Qupin Dacciia again led a rebellion against the Empire. This time they held out for two years before being crushed at the Battle of Belus.

    Location
    Dacciia
    Additional timelines
  • 1402 LE

    10 Quo
    1402 LE

    27 Clictuns

    The Decimation Rebellion
    Disaster / Destruction

    A third revolt from the Daccii occured in 1402 LE, again led by Qupin Dacciia. This time they were brutally supressed, the civilian populace of all of Dacciia, including Atesi, was gathered and subjected to Decimation, in which they were divided into groups of ten, which drew lots. The nine who drew the white stone were forced to bludgeon the one who drew the black stone to death. This gruesome and violent punishment was followed by the establishment of the Military Government of Dacciia and the formation of the Daccian Legion.

    Location
    Dacciia
    Additional timelines
  • 1402 LE

    12 Ins

    Rozgan Annexation
    Political event

    Running low on tin for the making of bronze, in 1402 LE, R̂oldavus Cupelus proclaimed that Rozga "and all territories, subsidiaries, and assets under its control" was part of the Calpian Empire. As his proclaimation was accompanied by two full legions, there was little outcry against it. Rozga is well-known as a hub for the tin trade and it controls a vast network of rich tin mines to the north of the city.

    Location
    Rozga
  • 1429 LE

    15 Bists

    Adoption of Eppova Agbulta Autilia
    Life, Career

    R̂oldavus Etpimcemus is an openly gay Emperor. Lacking biological children of his own, the succession was in doubt. He adopted his first cousin once removed, Eppova Agbuta Autila, changing her name to Eppova Qulia Ativia. He immediately had her crowned publicly as Tola of the Calpian Empire, thus securing the succession.

    Location
    Calpi
    Additional timelines