The mighty Thalassar Empire, the "Crown of Orrathia," a union of five distinct kingdoms united beneath the Imperial Crown seated in Velmorra — a city of spires, forges, and banners. Its reach stretches from the southern seas to the northern tundra, from the Misty Lost Isles in the west to the shining plains of Elandor in the east.
Five separate kingdoms comprise this shining empire:
Capital City: Velmorra — located on the border on the borders of Verdant Reach, Gravemarch, and Thalassar Proper
Government: Imperial Monarchy — Five kingdoms united under one High Crown (rotating Imperial council chaired by the Southern King, currently from Thalassar Proper).
Religion: A polytheistic pantheon where sea, stone, and flame hold primacy; temples vary widely across the realms.
Magic: Common but tightly regulated by the Empire’s central Arcane Council (mostly elves and dragonborn).
High Crown: Rotating leadership of the five monarchs, chosen every 25 years; current High Crown is held by King Alden Vareth of Kingdom I.
Imperial Council: Each kingdom sends two delegates (usually their ruler and an advisor).
Power Centers:
Velmorra — Imperial Capital.
Seamarch — Naval Command and international port.
Bastionhold — Military stronghold and frontier.
Oakspire — Druidic and trade hub.
Khaz’Torak — Economic and mining powerhouse.
Aurashine — Agricultural capital.