| Government | Theocractic Diarchy |
|---|---|
| Location | All of Breme |
| Inhabiting Race | Humans, Snow Elves, Dragonborn, Frost Giants |
Emerald Empire is a name given to the continent of Breme during Realm War II, between 856-892 PR.
About[edit | edit source]
After Bahamut's death, the remaining dragon gods are reeling from the power vacuum and Evil gains ground in the War of Many Names. Sensing the need for a tactical regroup, two similarly-colored draconic deities, Durzibethinus and Halcyone, take up residence within Breme to strategically oppose Tiamat's forces in Quelmar's northwest. They move their main houses of worship to ancestral lands, maintain an alliance with Krampus, and spend a chapter of Quelmar's history housing various forces of Good as they recover.
How Breme Changes[edit | edit source]
Throughout the Emerald Empire's existence, Breme becomes a region of meteorological calm, placid in its weather and able to sustain crops in regions blessed by the resident gods. The snow elves' culture expands as they experience a varied diet, which ushers in a cultural renaissance for the peoples who have occupied Breme for centuries.
This is one of Breme's most devout periods as well, which is unsurprising. It is also staking a claim for Good in the Realm War; thus the continent is highly militant and vigilant throughout this period. Roads are constructed, bunkers are built, prayers are recited and battles are fought. Overall during this period, good endures, but the harshness of the landscape makes for a dangerous existence, particularly when Tiamat's forces seek out war refugees or other folk seeking shelter.
Bromances become very popular, whether in the guise of "blood brothers" or "ride-or-dies" or "Co-dependencies", mimicking the divine relationship at the core of the empire. "I'll be fire to toast your durian" is a popular phrase.
Notable Places of Emerald Empire[edit | edit source]
Buterburg - The port city and the first landing of the Emerald Enclave (the joint followers of Durzibethinus and Halcyone).
Smaragda - A city built into the mountains at Breme's southernmost tip, meant as a watchtower for invading forces from Isonhound.
Dioptapolis - the capital of Emerald Empire, founded atop the ruins of old Bremeland.
Notable Events during Emerald Empire[edit | edit source]
850 PR: Bahamut's Death. Very sad. Kicks the whole endeavor into gear.
855 PR: Durzibethinus, Halcyone, and their devout followers arrive to settle a new land. Arrangements with Krampus and the snow elves begin for coexistence. Battles with resident monsters begin for survival.
866 PR: Breme is unified, and Emerald Empire is officially formed. Quelmar's evils are put on notice.
872 PR: The Battle of Twelve Fangs takes place in the skies above the city of Smaragda. Emerald Empire claims its first significant victory of Realm War II as an independent nation.
874: A great council gathers, and the Pancake Plot is concocted to exploit Tiamat's known weakness.
880 PR: A pretty great year, later known as Emerald Empire at the peak of its powers.
892: Emerald Empire dissolves as a nation-state.
(Other events are welcome to be placed as needed or as story develops)