Kelal'Ilankelath'Tavulsetes

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The Kelal'Ilankelath'Tavulsetes (lit. The Great Record of the Golden Land of the Emperor) commonly known as the Chronicle of the Golden Empire is the official record of the Empire since the founding of the League of Metals in the aftermath of the Great Cleansing. It uses the standard Imperial Dating System, and thus begins nearly 1000 years before year 0.

Pre-Imperial History

The Silvran League (-987 - -274)

hereafter called The League -987 ANC The Silvran League is founded by Iustinius with representatives from: - Golden Tower - Silver Tower - Bouldertan - Ardson - Ayad This league came together making their capitol in Silver Tower The league was governed by a council of representatives, 5 from each founding city and 1 from each minor settlement Iustinius is granted title of ‘Ken’kel’kal’

-309 ANC

- The City State of Hara Di attacks the league

-297 ANC

- The League annexes the city state of Hara Di

- The League controls the Golden Pinensula west of the Jadan Mountains

The Tyranny (-273 - 0)

-273

- Bishrak the Bloody assumes title of Ta’Kel

- This begins the era of the 13 Takeli

-1 ANC - The people overthrow the last Takel

The Early Republic (0 - 630)

During this era, land was slowly conquered from the Jadan Mountains as far north as the city now known as Dal’Valerin, and as far east as the River Kazkaril

0 ANC

- The Republic of Metals is founded hereafter called The Republic

131 ANC - The capitol is moved to Golden Tower - A Unified Citizen Volunteer Army is formed

The Middle Republic (631-842)

631 ANC - The army begins a rise to prominence + is reformed - From this point on, constant pressure from the military drove conquest through the Kazi Forest, as far north as Kal’Kip

Late Republican Era (843 - 1050)

843 ANC A series of crises and external threats nearly topple the republic The empire continues to expand as far north as Vasadun

Warlord Era (1051 - 1137)

1051 ANC - For the first time since the rise of the Republic, a series of 27 Takeli seized power one after another, seeing the republic as weak + indecisive

- For nearly the next 100 years, a series of warlords seize power, only holding it so long as they win their battles, the senate still holds ‘ultimate power’ but is frequently forced to side with the reigning Takel at spearpoint. - These Takeli expanded the Empire first into the fields of Iskandr, and then to the edge of the lands of Alakarna, but faced heavy resistance from the forces of the Emeraldi Kenath of Iskandrun and the Nath of Alakarna, but the lands were chipped away at, by the time of Zekrel, lands almost all the way to Alakarna had been conquered.

The Golden Republic (1138-1265)

This era finally saw the republic cross the River Kazkaril and into the Kol plains, as far east as the River Zal

1138 ANC

The last of the Takel, Zekrel Kalus, a native of Golden Tower, marches his army on Golden Tower and dissolves the old senate He refounds it on far more democratic principals, allowing all citizens to vote + any veterans, and vastly increases the size of the senate He serves 1 term as head of state, an era of very populist politics begins In his one term in office, he de-centralizes the Army of the Republic The overall structure is maintained, but the command is decentralized and granted to border governors, with an army retained in the capitol region 1231 ANC Praldak Domendus (b. 1201 - d. 1259) is elected to [insert executive position here], serves 1 term, allies closely with several generals and uses very corrupt practices (sometimes blatantly illegal) to get *many* very popular and important reforms passed that are deeply unpopular with the aristocratic classes who had controlled the Silvran Senate (and quickly retook control of the Golden Senate) 1234 ANC His allies in the senate manage to get him the position of Governor of Istalia, a position which would grant him an army (the as of then mostly unconquered region east of Lake Istalia, upon appointment only 2 cities were directly under his authority) His enemies see this as a good way to get rid of him as well as the republic’s army had never managed to defeat the army of Darath 1244 ANC Praldak Domendus completes his conquest of the lands east of Lake Istalia and into the Western Dakarth Mountains He is NOT granted governorship over any of the conquered lands, nor is he allowed to go east or north, instead he is recalled to Golden Tower to face treason charges He refuses, thus initiating the: Praldakan Civil War (1244-1250) 1250 ANC Praldak defeats the last of the opposition, the senate grants him the title Ken’Kelkal Praldak conquers as far east as Maygar 1259 ANC Praldak is assassinated This triggered a decade of extreme instability Filipa Praldaka Domendri (b. 1239 - d. 1333, 94), eldest niece of the childless Praldak, is named his heir Filipa is launched into a career as a politician and defacto leader of Praldak’s army 1260 ANC Filipa is elected as [executive] due to popular love for her uncle + the familial loyalty of the armies 1262 ANC Before the end of her term, one of Praldak’s closest allies marches his army on Golden Tower, seeing leadership as his right Many provinces fracture from the empire, some declaring new Takels others full independence Filipan Civil War (1262-1279) The Kelal’Ilankelath House Domendri 1266 ANC After a 2nd extraordinary term as [executive], stabilizing the heartlands and defending against usurpers, Filipa is voted the title of Ilankel (what would eventually mean Empress) (literally highest leader) 1266-1333 Kazkaria Ilankel ‘the Glorious’ (67 years) Filipa then begins a campaign of reconquest that would take her back across the empire 1279 ANC Filipa completes her reconquest of the empire 1280 ANC Filipa launches successive campaigns conquering through to the edge of the barrens and the entirety of the twin woods 1292 ANC Filipa negotiates the entry of Alakarna into the empire as a province allowed to retain self government; the same deal is made with Barathe months later 1295 ANC Filipa launches a campaign to conquer East Gothi 1300 ANC After a bloody conflict, she manages to conquer the lands around Theki Tal; negotiating peace with neighboring rulers and declaring peace on the 13th centennial of the empire Pax Phillipa (1300-1344) 1333-1362 Kazlakin Filipa Ilankel ‘the Lawgiver’ Vilkius Praldak Domendri (b.1261 - d.1362, 101, reigned 29 years) son of Filipa

House Valari 1362-1400 Valar Ilankel ‘the Magnificent’ Bendevalar Praldak Valari (b.1336 - d.1423, 87, reigned 38 years) great nephew of Kazlakin Leads the conquest of Barigol, began the conquest of Darath

1400-1405 Valara Ilankel Bendevel Praldak Valari II (b.1368 - d.1405, 37, reigned 5 years) Daughter of Valar

1405-1421 Kazarin Ilankel Dunkala Praldak Valari (b.1388 - d.1421, 33, reigned 16 years) Daughter of Valara Conquered up to the city of Darath

1421-1439 Azalar Ilankel ‘the Good’ Palarikin Praldak Valari (b.1389 - d.1439, 50, reigned 18 years) son of Valara Implemented an Imperially funded and directed grain dole Began a project of improving the Empire’s road system along with other public works, largely as a way to give the poor of the empire work Azalar Ilankel died without heirs

The First Interregnum (1439-1442)

House Domendri 1442-1487 Kazkaria II Ilankel ‘the Rightful Heir’ Filipin Praldak Domendri (b.1412 - d.1484, 72, reigned 45 years) Descendant of an illegitimate child of Kazlakin Led the conquest of East Gothi; over 30 bloody years of fighting the land was conquered

1487-1490 June Ilankel ‘the Young’ June Praldak Domendri (b.1472-d.1502, 30, 1st reign in minority for 3 years), granddaughter of Kazkaria II Belzin Kathrin, a traditionalist senatorial aristocrat ruled as the council appointed regent while June was a child

House Kathrin 1490-1493 Kathrak Ilankel ‘the Usurper’ Belzin Kathrin Kathrin (b.1437-d.1493, 54, 3 years) Kathrak was made Ilankel by proclamation of the Imperial Council Kathrak’s rule saw the significant reduction in social programs meant to benefit the poor and commoners of the Empire Murdered in the streets of Dal’Philipa by an angry mob

Crisis of the 3 Emperors (1493-1503) House Domendri 1493-1502 June ‘the Righteous’, ‘The Martyr’ Ilankel Reinstated by Legions in Darath (2nd reign 8 years, died in battle) 1496 June Ilankel reinstated the grain dole, and opened the Imperial Legions to the poor and enslaved, guaranteeing their pay and in the cases of slaves, their emancipation She died in battle with Kathrak II After her death, she was quickly venerated as a Saint in the Imperial Religion, her worship spread quickly throughout the empire at the encouragement of Valar II

House Kathrin 1493-1503 Kathrak II Ilankel Belzin Kathrin Kathrin II (b.1458-d.1503, 45, reigned 10 years) Son of Kathrak Allowed the rangers to launch an invasion of western Perid, and through more of East Gothi

House Valari 1502-1519 Valar II ‘the Victorious’ Ilankel Bendevel Praldak Valari III (b.1412 - d.1519, 107, reigned 17 years) Illegitimate son of Azalar and mentor of June Ilankel Rallied June Ilankel’s army and defeated Kathrak II outside the walls of Dal’Philipa Valar II reorganized the Imperial Army

1519-1531 Kazkaria II ‘The Great’ Ilankel Filipa Praldak Valari (b.1458 - d.1531, 73, reigned 12 years) Daughter of Valar II Ruled over the Empire at its largest extent after conquering the rest of Darath, Faari, Catarath, Denin, Arilath, and the Canatunian Isles

1531-1539 Kazkaria III Ilankel Filipa Praldak Valari II (b.1510 - d.1549, 49, first reign 8 years) Daughter of Kazkaria II Deposed by Jeshae Kathrin Beledus with the backing of the Aristocratic houses, formally abdicated when promised governorship of Erilgar

House Balkren 1539-1547 Kathrak III Ilankel Jeshae Kathrin Balkren (b.1480 - d.1547, 67, reigned 8 years) Cousin of Kathrak II Made the Denin March a full Province Lost Control of all East Gothi

House Valari 1547-1549 Kazkaria III Ilankel (2nd reign 2 years) Legions of Erilgar proclaimed her empress once more upon the death of Kathrak III, the Imperial Council acquiesced Killed in the opening volleys of the Momentary War

The Momentary War (1549) House Balkren 1549-1569 Kathrak IV Ilankel ‘the Butcher’ Jeshae Kathrin Balkren III (b.1522 - d.1569, 47, reigned 20 years) Nephew of Kathrak III, distant descendant of the Domendri Rallied a legion from East Gothi, sailed to the heartland, and slew Kazkaria III in the first battle (gained the moniker ‘The Butcher’ after putting Kazkaria III’s officer corps to death) Moved Capitol of the Empire to Vasadun Ruled benignly for the rest of his reign, died childless

House Valari 1569-1591 Kazlakin II Ilankel Philipin Vilkius Valari (b.1533 - d.1591, 58, reigned 12 years) Legitimized son of Kazkaria III Abandoned the Faari March Lost Control of Holath and Haredath to invading tribes from Egelbar

1591-1595 Valar IV Ilankel ‘the Insane’ Pelin Vilkius Valari (b.1572 - d.1595, 23, reigned 4 years) Nephew of Kazlakin II His only son died in infancy Was notably insane, his reign saw the death of a majority of House Valari Mostly due to paranoid accusations of treason and betrayal

Second Interregnum (1595-1597) Due to Valar IV’s childless death, the empire was ruled for a time by the Imperial Council which attempted to reassert republican rule 1597, Rustath and Sahlil’Ath declared independence and fell from the control of the empire Due to this crisis, the council decided to elect a new Ilankel Valarik Takal Beledus, a largely benign governor of the province of Bouldertan which had seen a slow but persistent prosperity under his guidance, and distant relative of the previous ruling house, was elected after several months of deliberation

House Beledus 1597-1620 Valar IV ‘The Southerner’, ‘the Lucky’, ‘The Ancient’ Ilankel Valarik Takal Beledus (b.1500 - d.1620, 120, reigned 26 years) Great Grandson of Kazkaria II, founder of the Cadet House Beledus of the Domendri Dynasty (governor of Bouldertan from 1532-1597) Managed to reconquer parts of East Gothi, re-establishing the province of Chishth’Ath

1620-1635 Valar V Ilankel Valarik Takal Beledus IV (b.1595 - d.1645, 50, reigned 15 years as head of the Unified Empire) Split the Empire into 3, with two junior emperors under himself ruling from Vasadun. One was based in the old heartland of the empire capitaled in Dal’Philipa, the old Imperial Capitol Uthbrand Baldwir, head of the Baldwir Dynasty, an aristocratic ‘noble’ house which had roots as far back as the Silvran League, was appointed as Ilankel of the South due to her family lineage and her track record as a successful general under Valar IV. One was based in the the Northern economic core of Darath, capital of the old high kingdom before the Empire Leofwyn Ma’Bari, a loyal common born general under Valar IV, was appointed Ilankel of the North The Three Empires Period (1635-1759) The Golden Empire (Vasadun) House Beledus 1635-1641 Valar V Ken’Ilankel ‘The Wise’ Valarik Takal Beledus IV (b.1595 - d.1645, 50, reigned 6 years as head of the Middle Empire) He took the title of Ken’Ilankel, highest Emperor For the rest of his reign, the Ilankel of the North, and the Ilankel of the south served him loyally, the empire successfully defended against invasions from both the north and south in this era. Abdicated in 1641 to retire to a pelinal farm outside Dunas

1641-1669 Magnakazar Ken’Ilankel Magnakin Valarik Theplal Beledus (b.1603 - 1673, 70, reigned 28 years) Abdicated in 1669 to a horse farm west of Dal’Azalar

1669-1682 Belekazar Ken’Ilankel Belekar Magnakin Beledan Beledus (b.1640 - d.1689, 49, reigned 13 years) Frodgar, a junior Ilankel of the Southern Empire, declared Belekazar unfit to rule the empire in 1676 and claimed the title of Ken’Ilankel Defeated the southern usurper Frodgar in early 1682 Abdicated in the last month of 1682 due to worsening chronic health issues

1682-1721 Halkazar ‘The Dull’ Ken’Ilankel Havalara Belekar Magnakin Beledus (b.1651 - d.1721, 70, reigned 39 years) Halkazar was an incompetent ruler, who was easily manipulated by those around him throughout his reign Halkazar’s reign saw the culmination of the rise of the office of Kithipli Frodmar Ma’Tara, at the age of 32, was the first to assume effective control of the empire in 1683 Upon Halkazar’s ascension to the throne, Leofwyn II declared the Northern Empire to be dissolved, and declaring the revival of the High Kingdom of Barigol Frodmar Ma’Tara personally lead the reconquest of The High Kingdom of Barigol from 1696-1700; seeing their niece, Brethroc Ilankel, appointed as Ilankel of the Northern Empire Frodmar Ma’Tara died in 1709, at which point June Melwir III Ilankel attempted depose the aging Halkazar, declaring them incompetent of ruling the empire Aethelmar Ma’Tara (Frodmar’s son), took the seat of Kithipli and assumed effective control of the empire, pushing back June Melwir Ken’Ilankel, granting the Loyal General Tekus Telus the title of Ilankel of the Southern Empire

1721-1729 Jakakazar Ken’Ilankel Jakathin Halvalara Beledus (b.1680 - d.1729, 49, reigned 8 years)

1729-1732 Mikakazar Ken’Ilankel Mikina Jakathin Beledus (b.1699 - d.1732, 33, reigned 3 years)

1732-1759 Krenelazar Ken’Ilankel ‘the Last’ Krenelon Mikina Beledus (b.1700 - d.1759, 59, reigned 27 years) Krenelazar’s reign saw the faltering of the last of any Imperial Authority held by House Beledus There was a severe famine in 1749 Economic Crisis from 1739 Due to the worsening crisis, both economic and the famine by 1749, Karinar III declared himself the ruler of an independent southern Empire. Krenelazar had Kithipli Thurislaf Ma’Tara assassinated in 1750, provoking his cousin Darathikaz II of the Northern Empire to declare Krenelazar a tyrant, and himself the rightful leader of the Empire

The Southern Empire (Dal’Philipa) House Baldwir 1635-1641 Uthbrand Ilankel 1641-1655 Uthbrand Ilankel II Lost Haral’Ath to Invading Egelbari Tribes 1655-1673 Undwala Ilankel Lost portions of Gerelath, Kol’Ath, and Holrath to invading Egelbari Tribes 1673-1676 Frodgar Ilankel

Southern Golden Empire House Baldwir 1676-1682 Frodgar Ken’Ilankel

The Southern Empire (Restored, Dal’Philipa) House Melwir 1682-1688 June Melwir Ilankel 1688-1700 June Melwir II Ilankel 1700-1709 June Melwir III Ilankel

Second Southern Golden Empire House Melwir 1709-1721 June Melwir Ken’Ilankel

The Southern Empire (Restored, Dal Philipa) House Telus 1721-1743 Karinar ‘the People’s General’ Ilankel Kalin Telus (b.1670 - d.1743, 73, reigned 22 years)

1743-1745 Karinar II Ilankel Tekus Telus (b.1697 d.1745, 48, reigned 2 years) Lost Boldertan to invading Egelbari Tribes

1745-1749 Karinar III Ilankel Trin Telus (b.1698 - d.1759, 53, reigned 4 years in Dal’Philipa as junior Ilankel)

Third Southern Golden Empire 1749-1759 Trin Ken’Ilankel Trin Telus (b.1698 - d.1759, 53, reigned 10 years in Dal’Philipa as Ken’Ilankel)

The Northern Empire (Darath) Ma’Bari 1635-1652 Leofwyn Ilankel 1640-1652 was seen as a renaissance of Northern culture, seeing a boom in poetry, and chronicling; along with the resurgence of the old Raathian epics 1652-1666 Leofraeth Ilankel Leofraeth Ma’Bari (b.1613 - d.1666, 53, reigned 14 years) Abandoned the provinces of Denin and Bis 1666-1683 Leofwyn II Ilankel Leofwyn II Ma’Bari (b.1633 - d.1688, 55, reigned 17 years as a junior Ilankel) Over her reign, Leofwyn II gave more power to loyal local governors, allowing for more local autonomy, decentralizing the empire and allowing for quicker response against incursions from the north and east. In 1883 she fully embraced the old traditions of the Ma’Bari, who once ruled over territory spanning most of The Northern Empire, calling a council of clans to elect her to be High Queen (Kenkelna) of Barigol

High Kingdom of Barigol Ma’Bari 1683-1688 Leofwyn Kenkelna Leofwyn II Ma’Bari (b.1633 - d.1688, 55, reigned 5 years as Kenkelna) Abandoned Kanat’Ath Saw the resurgence in local culture and identity; extinct clans were officially refounded, extant clans were revitalized, for the first time since the conquest of the region, politics of the Ma were seen.

1688-1700 Leofroc Kenkelna Leofroc was defeated by Kithipli Frodmar Ma’Tara Leofroc was allowed to live the rest of his life under house arrest in the Ma’Bari estate within the walls of Barigol

The Northern Empire (Restored, Darath) Ma’Tara 1700-1721 Brethroc Ilankel Brethroc Ma’Tara (b.1680-d.1721, 41, reigned 21 years) Niece of Kithipli Frodmar Ma’Tara, Brethroc was appointed at the Kithipli’s recommendation 1719 Lost Delorath and Arilath to invasion from the East Brethroc died heirless

House Junial 1721-1748 Darathikaz Ilankel Onomar Trazan Junial (b.1691 - d.1748, 57, reigned 27 years) Cousin of cousin of Brethroc Ma’Tara Ilankel& Kithipli Aethelmar Ma’Tara

1748-1750 Darathikaz II Ilankel Haladar Trazan Junial (b.1718 - d.1782, 64, reigned 11 years in Darath as junior Ilankel) Darathikaz II ruled the Northern Empire loyally to Kithipli Thurislaf Ma’Tara who had served as a mentor in his youth and whom he had previously served under as a provincial administrator until the death of Darathikaz. Upon the assassination of Kithipli Thurislaf Ma’Tara, Darathikaz II declared that Krenelazar had become a tyrant and was unfit to rule the empire, at which point he declared himself to be Ken’Ilankel and began to march his army south.

Northern Golden Empire Ma’Junial 1750-1759 Darathikaz II Ken’Ilankel Haladar Trazan Junial (b.1708 - d.1782, 64, reigned 9 years in Darath as Ken’Ilankel) During Darathikaz II’s time as Ken’Ilankel saw a total reorganization of the Imperial Army for the first time since Valar II.

Darathikaz’s War (1750-1759) House Junial 1759-1782 Darathikaz Ilantakel ‘The Great and the Magnificent’ Haladar Trazan Junial (reigned 23 years over the reunited Empire) Upon reuniting the Empire, Darathikaz took the title Ilantakel to signify the unity of the empire Darathikaz reorganized the administrative system of the Empire almost entirely

1782-1783 Darathikaz II Ilantakel ‘the Unlucky’ Haladar Trazan Junial II (b.1749 - d.1783, 34, reigned 1 year) Struck by lightning

1783-1795 Darathikaz III Ilantakel Haladar Trazan Junial III (b.1749 - d.1795, 46, reigned 12 years)

1795-1843 Gener Telus, the Imperial Justicar

1795-1802 Darathikaz IV Ilantakel Haldar Trazan Junial IV (b.1778 - d.1802, 24, reigned 7 years)

1802-1853 Kazkaria IV ‘the Cruel’ Ilankel Filipa Trazan Junial (b.1788 - d.1853, 65, reigned 51 years)

1853-1854 Kratinikaz ‘the Good’ Ilankel Kratin Trazan Junial (b.1825 - d.1854, 29, reigned 1 year)

1854-1863 Valar VI ‘The Child’ Ilankel Valari Praldak Junial (b.1845 - d.1863, 18, reigned in minority for 9 years) Kithipli Misketh Hevalik used his power as Regent to issue ‘The Decree of One Faith’ banning all worship of any god outside the Nat’Kaz. ‘The Decree’ as it would come to be known instigated the Great Guild War, as the Mage’s launched a lightning assault on the Empire, generals and governors across the empire variously declared themselves ‘Ilankel’ ‘Regent’ ‘Kenkelna’ and ‘Ken’Ilankel’ Valar VI fought on the front lines from the ages of 15-18 Valar VI was assassinated by unknown assailants in camp, after a decisive victory against the Mage’s Guild

The Great Guild War (1854-1866) The Great Guild War began in the first year of Valar VI’s reign Several of the Imperial Armies broke off, declaring their own localist empires (based around where the armies were stationed, and where the majority of their recruits were from, since the armies recruited independently + locally); the largest of which were centered around Dal’Philipa, Darath, Bouldertan, Barigol, and Dauran (but there were smaller ones scattered about the Empire) The Mage’s Guild quickly conquered most of eastern Raath, nearing Vasadun The rest of Gerelath and Kol’Ath fell to to invading (Migrating) Egelbari Tribes along with the rest of Bouldertan The Ranger’s Guild Remained loyal to the Empire, and served as its largest force due to the fracturing of the Imperial Army with the death of Valar VI, the 3 Chief Guildmasters of the Ranger’s guild declared themselves to be a regency council Just before this decision was made, Kithipli Hevalik was found dead in his chambers of supposed suicide, though his body was cremated before any but the chief rangers could inspect it Upon reconquest of the United Empire, a vote was taken by the Imperial Council to once more divide the empire into 3.

The Second 3 Empire Period The Northern Empire House Ross 1866-1881 Weslanak ‘the Loyal’ Ilankel 1881-1893 Weslanak II Ilankel 1893-1896 Besra Ilankel 1896-1913 Grothfal Ilankel 1913-1925 Weslanak III ‘The Northern Lord’ Ilankel

The Southern Empire Din’Fern 1866-1879 Muth Bachar Ilankel 1879-1888 Haladas Ilankel Hazidath, and the minor islands of Ayad declare independence 1888-1913 Duvar Mos Ilankel 1913-1926 Muth Wesgar Ilankel 1926-1948 Tella Brom Ilankel 1948-1961 Haladas II Ilankel 1961-1961 Mos Ilankel

The Golden Empire Ma’Iskandr 1866-1897 Lethtal ‘The Ranger’ Ken’Ilankel Lethtal II’s reign saw the rangers withdrawn during Tarlakan’s reign sent to West Perid where the Guildmaster of West Perid (Ardath Glem) led the successful expansion of the province of West Perid Negotiated Barigol’s reentry to the empire in 1890 1897-1909 Tarlakan ‘The Kind’ Ken’Ilankel Withdrew the Rangers from Hotgar, Erilgar, and Idatan; restoring those provinces to direct Imperial Rule 1909-1918 Lethtal II ‘The Weak’ Ken’Ilankel Holrath falls to invading Egelbari Tribes Officially withdrew any support from the Northern Empire This was due to Weslanak III’s increasingly provocatory rhetoric 1918-1937 Benekel Ken’Ilankel In 1933, the Ranger’s Guild attempted an expedition south, but failed to expand into Cuthraethi lands, severely damaging the Ranger’s Guild As a result, Rangers were moved from Pandath and Chishath into West Perid With the dissolution of the Northern Empire in 1925, Alakarna swore its allegiance to The Golden Empire 1937-1966 Tarlakan II Ken’Ilankel Withdrew support from the Southern Empire in 1947 This was due to the loss of an over-land border The Rangers had a second failed expedition south in 1952 As a result, Tarlakan II issued a decree that Guildmasters must seek Imperial Approval to launch an offensive action 1966-1988 Lethtal III ‘The Great’ Ken’Ilankel Lethtal III reorganized the Imperial Military in 1968 In doing so, he split the Army into 3 The Border Army, garrisons from across the empire, soldiers in this army are generally sent across the empire so that they are not stationed in their local provinces; these soldiers would be less well trained and serve more as garrisons (and could be commandeered by the Emperor) Mostly light infantry trained in shield walls, and skirmishers The Regional Armies; Imperial Magistrates and Kelna would be given leeway to recruit from their local provinces armies to be deployed as they see fit; usually these would be used to confront enemies who made it past the Border Armies, though they were on occasion used offensively (and could be commandeered by the Emperor) Favoring whatever troops are common in local places The Imperial Army; the army under the direct command of the Emperor (or delegated to the Kithipli), the best equipped and most well trained force (with soldiers drawn from across the empire, and support of the Mage’s Guild) favoring heavy cavalry and dense shield walls of heavy infantry; with smaller units of skirmishing cavalry and agile medium infantry In 1969, Lethal launched a campaign of reconquest By 1987, Lethal III had reconquered Kaz’Ath, Di’Ath, Dauran, Valerin, Philath, Kazakath, Harath, and Kulal’Ath These new additions were under attack by local tribes from the moment of their reannexation Lethtal III sidelined the rangers in favor of his rejuvenated Imperial Military In 1980 Lethtal III granted the city of Zykath the status of an independent province after their Regional Army turned the tide of a battle over Philath 1988-1996 Tarlakan III ‘The Fat’ Ken’Ilankel In 1989, Tarlakan III abandoned Kazakath, Philath, Holrath, and Kulal’Ath as untenable In 1990, A warlord of the Spring Kradin (Nevir Galth), who had been pushed out of Boldertan, lead his clan to consolidate the old Imperial Heartlands as the Kingdom of Jadan He swore loyalty to the Empire, though this had little effect in practice other than securing peace 1996-20?? Lethtel IV ‘The Young’ Ken’Ilankel