Dynarian Empire

The Dynarian Empire is the greatest and most well-known empire in History. It has known many turbulent times, and fell apart in 1051 IE, only to be soon after remade in 1116 IE.

Foundation
The Dynarian Empire's predecessor was the kingdom of Imperia. After the Hero drove the dragons out of the continent, it was once again plunged into chaos, as houses declared their own kingdoms while others fought. The first king of Imperia was Magonius I, who was the first child of the Hero, and he would have hundreds of descendants. After his death, there would be four more kings, Derius I, Magonius II, Tegerius I, and Ragen I. Ragen I's son, Dogorius I, would lead a war with the weaker, smaller kingdoms and Thrahs. In just 3 years, he went from king to Emperor. In 62 IE, the Dynarian Empire was founded.

Society
Dynaria is a massive continent, and such is home to many cultures, religions, customs, and races. The Imperial Isles are home to nobles, rulers, and commanders. The powerful are the rulers there, and many cities thrive in the isles. Carroval, the fertile lands of the west, are home to the rich, merchants, but also farmers, commoners and peasants. In Carroval, the poor are treated terribly as the rich and powerful mingle and gossip about what the man next door wore last night, or how the peasants are getting angry after rations are cut. The craggy mountains of the Riftlands are home to the friendly but dangerous mountain-men, a seperate culture created from the intermingling of the north-men and the Demrish. It is also home to the Elkmen, who dwell deep within the Riftlands, and still keep to their old ways, although some venture out of their homes for a better future. Colorne, the harsh desert is home to the Colornians, a brown-skinned people who adapted to their new home when they left their old home from the east. They are fiercely independent from any foreigners, and often fight amongst themselves. The Western Colornians are somewhat more peaceful and welcoming of others. Many retain their old faith of Zakaneir, even when being oppressed by the Dragon Cult. In the north is where the north-men live. Frostbel is home to the stout and hardy warriors, and many want glory and wealth. West of them is Volnia, where it is home to the honorable and more calm nobles and rulers, content with their current situation. The north is also home to the giants, who are believed to be taller than a tower, however this is highly exaggerated. In reality, most of them are 10 or 11 feet tall, and live deep within the forests, minding their own business while the outsiders tear themselves apart.