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History of the Thessaric Empire

Once the greatest mortal power in Eldareth, the Thessaric Empire rose from unity forged in divine war and fell beneath the weight of its own ambition. Its legacy lingers in law, language, and ruin. This is the story of crowns raised by purpose, broken by pride, and buried by the Upheaval.

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Part 1: The Creation of the Empire

The Thessaric Empire, a vast and shining dominion guided by law, magic, and faith, once spanned the heart of Ethelra, centered around the radiant imperial capital of Thessaria — a city of marble spires, gilded domes, and arcane brilliance. Unity...

Part 2: The Height of the Empire

The early centuries of the Age of Wonders marked the height of the Thessaric Empire’s dominion and brilliance.Thessaria’s marble spires gleamed beneath the first light of dawn, its avenues alive with the steady flow of trade caravans, robed scholars, artisans...

Part 3: The Decline and Fracturing of the Empire

As the empire reached its majestic apex, its very strength began to sow the seeds of its undoing.The relentless demand for Galarium depleted once-abundant deposits, leading to regional shortages and bitter conflicts over the remaining sources.Mage orders, once bastions of...

Part 4: Collapse and Aftermath

By 300 BU, Thessaria had become a shell of its former self. When the Upheaval struck at 0 BU, the Thessaric Empire existed in name alone. Its great cities still flew banners of unity, but behind marble facades and gilded heraldry lay...

Part 5: Legacy and Namesakes

More than 1,000 years have passed since the empire’s collapse Though the Thessaric Empire has long since fallen, its legacy remains deeply woven into the fabric of the modern world.The imperial tongue, Thessaric, endures as the language of diplomacy, arcane...