Mathras
The once-great empire of Riverlands, ruled over by a single individual, the Emperor of Mathras. Founded by a legendary hero, Christobal the Saint, it is a shadow of its former self. The empire lost its western coast to an orcish horde and rebellions, while most of their army was stationed on their eastern border. It is because their neighbor, Isila, has a history of conflicts with the nation, even now after a peace agreement, the empire still is wary of its elven neighbors. The nation is focused on rebuilding its borders, strengthening its army and seeking new trade partners.
Structure
The empire is ruled by an Emperor. All came from the House Alisheri. The emperor divides his nation into separate baronies, each ruled by a Baron with his own court. They all pledge loyalty to the emperor as his will is absolute.
History
The nation began as Empire of Ys'Hett, when the Demon King saved the people of Riverlands from a resurrected Mind Flayer empire. He united the lands with his demonic hordes and pushed back against the Iconian Empire. Due to his tyranny, strict laws were more important than freedoms. Over time, he became more of a recluse, not interested in political affairs, allowing his personal bodyguards to take over. This only worsened the relations between the ruling class and the working people. This prompted the Immortal Luvic to begin his plot to overthrow the ruler. It happened near the end of the Fourth Age, The Calamity by the hands of an adventuring group known as Demonslayers. Most of them died in the conflict, the paladin Christobal was able to return to the capital, when the world was being shattered. He united the people behind the Demonwalls and began the first steps of creating a new empire. Post-Calamity Era of the Fifth Age, Current Age saw the empire crumble, the rulers only cared what happened in the demonwalls of their new capital, San Christobal. When the era ended, the green returned, a new emperor rose after the death of their hero, Christobal II who united most of the Riverlands. The coming two centuries were full of conflicts among the people of the lands. The biggest war with Luvic and his new kingdom of Isila would take decades. After The Second Divergence peace was on the horizon, however, at the same time, the empire started to lose their western coast to rebelions and the orcish horde.
Demography and Population
Most of the population are Humans (Old Worlders), while having a significant amount of Islanders, Seljuks and Half-Elves.
Technological Level
The major cities like San Christobal have access to Black Powder weapons. Some of the royal guard uses these weapons. Magitech is very rare.
Religion
The people of Mathras are polyreligious. There are many churches in the empire. Gods that have a significant presence due to Divine Sources are mainly the Sunlord and the rest are Ilios, Blind Judge, Last Judge, Vecna
Foreign Relations
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Founding Date
At the start of the Fifth Age, Current Age
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Demonym
Marthians
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Major Exports
Marble, Lumber, Copper, Pearls, Silk
Major Imports
Gold, Silver
Location
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Ethnicities
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