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	==Fourth Imperium Age==		==Fourth Imperium Age==

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	The major powers in Kurathene today (2220 AAoP) are the Fourth Imperium, the Crullathian Empire and the Pylatean League. The largest territories which retain their independence remain the Barony of Medec, the Kingdom of Cytheria and the Republic of Soreign, though the influence of these territories has waned in the presence of the great powers. The city of Kuras remains independent of any of the great powers, while twenty-six independent principalities and city-states remain unaligned throughout the region.		The major powers in Kurathene today (2220 AAoP) are the Fourth Imperium, the Crullathian Empire and the Pylatean League. The largest territories which retain their independence remain the Barony of Medec, the Kingdom of Cytheria and the Republic of Soreign, though the influence of these territories has waned in the presence of the great powers. The city of Kuras remains independent of any of the great powers, while twenty-six independent principalities and city-states remain unaligned throughout the region.

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	[[Image:Negaria_5sIuU.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The North c. 2200 ~~AAoD~~ (Fourth Imperium)]]		[[Image:Negaria_5sIuU.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The North c. 2200 AOD (Fourth Imperium)]]

	The Fourth Kurathene Empire, consisting of the four provinces of Aridor, Bracentia, Caliaze, and Trenium represents the closest to a continuation of the Kurathene Empire of old. It represents a return to the ideals of Joral Kuras, albeit in a smaller and reduced form. Untested in its unity, the Fourth Empire is presently focused on consolidating its influence over its provinces and fostering a united sense of Kurathene identity. This has meant a focus upon building up the internal economies of newly acquired provinces and paying down many of the debts created by the last two wars.		The Fourth Kurathene Empire, consisting of the four provinces of Aridor, Bracentia, Caliaze, and Trenium represents the closest to a continuation of the Kurathene Empire of old. It represents a return to the ideals of Joral Kuras, albeit in a smaller and reduced form. Untested in its unity, the Fourth Empire is presently focused on consolidating its influence over its provinces and fostering a united sense of Kurathene identity. This has meant a focus upon building up the internal economies of newly acquired provinces and paying down many of the debts created by the last two wars.

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	Overall Crullath is still considered the most powerful of the fiefs, given by virtue of the immense political, economic and military support that it receives from Brekon and more recently from Dubunat. Though its nobles and clergy are often derided by the Loyalists for being usurpers and rabble, they have slowly gained more support amongst the other Kurathene fiefs as the traditional families have been replaced by upstarts with no more lineage than the Crullath family has claim for the Empire. It remains to be seen if Crullath can shake the image of being a puppet of the orcish nations and instead assert its own identity as an independent state.		Overall Crullath is still considered the most powerful of the fiefs, given by virtue of the immense political, economic and military support that it receives from Brekon and more recently from Dubunat. Though its nobles and clergy are often derided by the Loyalists for being usurpers and rabble, they have slowly gained more support amongst the other Kurathene fiefs as the traditional families have been replaced by upstarts with no more lineage than the Crullath family has claim for the Empire. It remains to be seen if Crullath can shake the image of being a puppet of the orcish nations and instead assert its own identity as an independent state.

			[[Image:FiefMap6.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Fiefs c. 2118 AOD (Third Imperium)]]

	===Third Kurathene===		===Third Kurathene===
	~~[[Image:FiefMap6.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Fiefs c. 2118 AOD (Third Imperium)]]~~

	Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.		Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.
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	====Fourth Kurathene Empire====		====Fourth Kurathene Empire====


			[[Image:Negaria_5sIuU.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The North c. 2200 AAoD (Fourth Imperium)]]

	The Fourth Kurathene Empire, consisting of the four provinces of Aridor, Bracentia, Caliaze, and Trenium represents the closest to a continuation of the Kurathene Empire of old. It represents a return to the ideals of Joral Kuras, albeit in a smaller and reduced form. Untested in its unity, the Fourth Empire is presently focused on consolidating its influence over its provinces and fostering a united sense of Kurathene identity. This has meant a focus upon building up the internal economies of newly acquired provinces and paying down many of the debts created by the last two wars.		The Fourth Kurathene Empire, consisting of the four provinces of Aridor, Bracentia, Caliaze, and Trenium represents the closest to a continuation of the Kurathene Empire of old. It represents a return to the ideals of Joral Kuras, albeit in a smaller and reduced form. Untested in its unity, the Fourth Empire is presently focused on consolidating its influence over its provinces and fostering a united sense of Kurathene identity. This has meant a focus upon building up the internal economies of newly acquired provinces and paying down many of the debts created by the last two wars.

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-== Recent History ==
+== Third Imperium Age ==
 As of 2160, the Kurathene Empire is still recovering from the effects of the Third Tri-Fief War a decade earlier, and as such the peace that currently exists remains fragile, as the various lords maintain their armies and slowly rebuild after the devastating effects of several large scale fey conflicts within their borders.
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 The current major powers in Kurathene are: Arvanos, the Principality of Calazeria, the Crullathian Empire, the Kingdom of Cytheria, the Grand Duchy of Julaspium, the Barony of Medec, the Kingdom of Osannia, the Duchy of Pylatea, the Barony of Servator, Trenium and the Valorian Kingdom. In addition there are approximately forty-eight smaller independent principalities and independent cities-states that exist around the city of Kuras and in scattered locations around the Empire.
 ===The Loyalists===
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 Overall the Loyalists are still more than a match for their Crullathian rivals, but are currently hampered by the lack of direct land routes between their territories and by the burdens of rebuilding from the last war,and reestablishing their infrastructures from the losses incurred during the Second Fairy War. There is some disagreement amongst outside observers as to whether the Loyalists are stronger today than before the war, particularly in relation to Crullath, but overall the shifts in power have been so minor that the two major rivals continue to maintain a tenuous but stable status quo.
 ===The Crullathian Empire===
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 Though Crullath did not gain any territory during the Third Tri-Fief War (in fact in addition to Servator, it lost a small amount of territory to Arvanos), overall it has come through the conflict as a more powerful entity, as it has managed to rebuild much of the naval force that it had lost during the war thanks to protection from Brekon, and has increased the sheer volume of its slave trade with Brekon, Dubunat and Drotid. Further where once the Loyalists ruled the entire western quarter of the old Empire, Crullath has managed to oust the puppet regime installed in Caliaze and instead has managed to put a more neutral form of governance through the Bloodsaik regime of Calazeria.
-Internally Crullath is currently in the midst of a transitional period, as several factions vie to control the next generation of Crullathian politics. True to their Valokian roots, the machinations and maneuvering by each of the factions is both complex and intricate, as each curries favor with Crullath’s traditional allies the Church of Valok in Brekon and the monarchy of Dubunat to increase their voice in national affairs. Largely divided these are: the old human Kurathene nobility, the new orcish slave-owning nobility, the military and the Church of Valok. The current Emperor Devon Crullath III has been incapacitated since the late fall of 2158, and in his absence his sons Severin Crullath and Revel Crullath have secretly fought over the regency of the Crullathian Empire, with Severin holding the most influence amongst the old nobility and the military, and Revel holding most of the influence with the new nobility, touching off a potential conflict with the Church of Valok as the wild card, wielding the majority of actual power within the fiefdom.
+Internally Crullath is currently in the midst of a transitional period, as several factions vie to control the next generation of Crullathian politics. True to their Valokian roots, the machinations and maneuvering by each of the factions is both complex and intricate, as each curries favor with Crullath’s traditional allies the Church of [[Valok]] in [[Brekon]] and the monarchy of [[Dubunat]] to increase their voice in national affairs. Largely divided these are: the old human Kurathene nobility, the new orcish slave-owning nobility, the military and the Church of Valok. The current Emperor Devon Crullath III has been incapacitated since the late fall of 2158, and in his absence his sons Severin Crullath and Revel Crullath have secretly fought over the regency of the Crullathian Empire, with Severin holding the most influence amongst the old nobility and the military, and Revel holding most of the influence with the new nobility, touching off a potential conflict with the Church of Valok as the wild card, wielding the majority of actual power within the fiefdom.
 Overall Crullath is still considered the most powerful of the fiefs, given by virtue of the immense political, economic and military support that it receives from Brekon and more recently from Dubunat. Though its nobles and clergy are often derided by the Loyalists for being usurpers and rabble, they have slowly gained more support amongst the other Kurathene fiefs as the traditional families have been replaced by upstarts with no more lineage than the Crullath family has claim for the Empire. It remains to be seen if Crullath can shake the image of being a puppet of the orcish nations and instead assert its own identity as an independent state.
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-===Fourth Kurathene===
+==Fourth Imperium Age==
-To be continued ...
+Dubunati princes and counts are eager to extend their influence abroad, for they feel the one with the largest trading partners will also be favored to win the crown next. As a result there are many seeking to establish trade relations with states traditionally out of Dubunat’s reach, and one prince in particular has his eye on the lucrative slave trade with Drotid.
 ==See Also==

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	{{Kurathene}}		{{Kurathene}}
	Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the [[Kurathene Empire]] is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>		Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the [[Kurathene\|Kurathene Empire]] is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>

	==The Early Period, 500 Pre-war thru 200 Pre-war==		==The Early Period, 500 Pre-war thru 200 Pre-war==

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	{{Kurathene}}		{{Kurathene}}
	Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the Kurathene Empire is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>		Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the [[Kurathene Empire]] is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>

	==The Early Period, 500 Pre-war thru 200 Pre-war==		==The Early Period, 500 Pre-war thru 200 Pre-war==

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	===Third Kurathene===		===Third Kurathene===
	[[Image:FiefMap6.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Fiefs ~~at XII~~ c. (Third Imperium)]]		[[Image:FiefMap6.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Fiefs c. 2118 AOD (Third Imperium)]]

	Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.		Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.

	Largely speaking the other fiefdoms can be divided into two camps: old nobility and new nobility. Of the former are fiefs such as the Kingdom of Osannia, the Duchy of Pylatea or the Barony of Medec, each having established lines that stretch back several generations, and having a more socially conservative bent to their establishment. The newer powers include the revitalized Grand Duchy of Julaspium, the new Kingdom of Cytheria, and the Principality of Calazeria. These are less traditional in their establishments and are significantly less restrained by the social norms held by both the Loyalists and the old nobility, instead implementing novel ideas ranging from new religions to forms of government. Generally any one of these fiefs is on their own comparable to any of the Loyalist fiefs, though as they are unaligned this tends to cut down slightly upon their overall strength compared to the two major factions. However, their volatility and neutrality actually help them maintain their independence, as both the Loyalists and Crullathians understand that any aggression taken on one fief will generally result in the alignment of the other fiefs of Third Kurathene against them.		Largely speaking the other fiefdoms can be divided into two camps: old nobility and new nobility. Of the former are fiefs such as the Kingdom of Osannia, the Duchy of Pylatea or the Barony of Medec, each having established lines that stretch back several generations, and having a more socially conservative bent to their establishment. The newer powers include the revitalized Grand Duchy of Julaspium, the new Kingdom of Cytheria, and the Principality of Calazeria. These are less traditional in their establishments and are significantly less restrained by the social norms held by both the Loyalists and the old nobility, instead implementing novel ideas ranging from new religions to forms of government. Generally any one of these fiefs is on their own comparable to any of the Loyalist fiefs, though as they are unaligned this tends to cut down slightly upon their overall strength compared to the two major factions. However, their volatility and neutrality actually help them maintain their independence, as both the Loyalists and Crullathians understand that any aggression taken on one fief will generally result in the alignment of the other fiefs of Third Kurathene against them.


			===Fourth Kurathene===

			To be continued ...

	==See Also==		==See Also==

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	==The Kurathene Period, 15 Post-war thru 1825 Post-war==		==The Kurathene Period, 15 Post-war thru 1825 Post-war==
	[[Image:PrefectMap7.jpg\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|right\|Map of Kurathene's Prefects c.1270 OD]]		[[Image:PrefectMap7.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Map of Kurathene's Prefects c.1270 OD]]

	The Kurathene Period is too lengthy to go into here. In short, Emperor Kuras was the sole immortal ruler of the Empire, and he stayed in power the whole time. As a leader, he was very stern, but not oppresive. He allowed people their freedoms, but he insisted that they be loyal to him. Vassals became full nobles in this period, and their hereditary lines were preserved as best as possible. Kuras always made sure that he let them accumulate their own wealth and power, while still remaining his underlings. At various times, noble families were replaced when they got out of hand.<br>		The Kurathene Period is too lengthy to go into here. In short, Emperor Kuras was the sole immortal ruler of the Empire, and he stayed in power the whole time. As a leader, he was very stern, but not oppresive. He allowed people their freedoms, but he insisted that they be loyal to him. Vassals became full nobles in this period, and their hereditary lines were preserved as best as possible. Kuras always made sure that he let them accumulate their own wealth and power, while still remaining his underlings. At various times, noble families were replaced when they got out of hand.<br>
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	As a whole the greater urban populations of Kurathene did not particularly suffer during the last war, though the effects of the conflict were profound for the rural areas. This has meant that much of the traditional strengths of Kurathene lands, that is their agriculture had suffered relatively heavily during the conflict, and several regions, most notably the northern Cytherian Frontier and much of the Braccien Champagne are still in the process of rebuilding their farming settlements and communities after the war. Thus the output of Kurathene farms has fallen somewhat over the last ten years and is only recently recovering to its pre-war levels, leaving many of the traditional land-owning classes with leaner wallets.		As a whole the greater urban populations of Kurathene did not particularly suffer during the last war, though the effects of the conflict were profound for the rural areas. This has meant that much of the traditional strengths of Kurathene lands, that is their agriculture had suffered relatively heavily during the conflict, and several regions, most notably the northern Cytherian Frontier and much of the Braccien Champagne are still in the process of rebuilding their farming settlements and communities after the war. Thus the output of Kurathene farms has fallen somewhat over the last ten years and is only recently recovering to its pre-war levels, leaving many of the traditional land-owning classes with leaner wallets.

	Overall Kurathene can be divided in three separate camps: The Loyalists, the Crullathian Empire, and the non-aligned fiefdoms of “Third . The first two remain the strongest allied forces, though both the Loyalists and Crullath have lost many of the territories they had controlled prior to the start of the Second Fairy War, and the ranks of Third Kurathene fiefs continue to swell as newer rulers emerge from the ruins of the old established regimes that fell during the conflict.		Overall Kurathene can be divided in three separate camps: The Loyalists, the Crullathian Empire, and the non-aligned fiefdoms of “Third Kurathene". The first two remain the strongest allied forces, though both the Loyalists and Crullath have lost many of the territories they had controlled prior to the start of the Second Fairy War, and the ranks of Third Kurathene fiefs continue to swell as newer rulers emerge from the ruins of the old established regimes that fell during the conflict.

	The current major powers in Kurathene are: Arvanos, the Principality of Calazeria, the Crullathian Empire, the Kingdom of Cytheria, the Grand Duchy of Julaspium, the Barony of Medec, the Kingdom of Osannia, the Duchy of Pylatea, the Barony of Servator, Trenium and the Valorian Kingdom. In addition there are approximately forty-eight smaller independent principalities and independent cities-states that exist around the city of Kuras and in scattered locations around the Empire.		The current major powers in Kurathene are: Arvanos, the Principality of Calazeria, the Crullathian Empire, the Kingdom of Cytheria, the Grand Duchy of Julaspium, the Barony of Medec, the Kingdom of Osannia, the Duchy of Pylatea, the Barony of Servator, Trenium and the Valorian Kingdom. In addition there are approximately forty-eight smaller independent principalities and independent cities-states that exist around the city of Kuras and in scattered locations around the Empire.
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	===Third Kurathene===		===Third Kurathene===
			[[Image:FiefMap6.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|The Fiefs at XII c. (Third Imperium)]]

	Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.		Making up the remainder of the Kurathene Empire is the so-called "Third Kurathene", consisting of the remaining fiefdoms and principalities that dot the map. While there is little distinct between large and small powers in this categorization (indeed for this reason the Loyalists call them "rabble" while the Crullathians call them "sheep"), they present the ground upon much of the future shape of the Kurathene Empire will be built.

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	Joral Kuras was wounded in that explosion, but he survived. However, the chaos that was to follow within his realm was not as easy as what just happened. A large number of the southern and eastern province leaders were engaged in a party that day, and the explosion wiped them out. This sent many of the provinces into anarchy. Many blamed Joral for not stopping the explosion. Others just wanted to know why he did not catch wind of it and warn people, even if he couldn't stop it.<br>		Joral Kuras was wounded in that explosion, but he survived. However, the chaos that was to follow within his realm was not as easy as what just happened. A large number of the southern and eastern province leaders were engaged in a party that day, and the explosion wiped them out. This sent many of the provinces into anarchy. Many blamed Joral for not stopping the explosion. Others just wanted to know why he did not catch wind of it and warn people, even if he couldn't stop it.<br>

	Through a long series of events, most of those leaderless provinces broke away from the Republic. This instability led other provinces in the North and West also to ~~seceed~~. Joral Kuras was left with nothing but a small concentration of powerful provinces around Centerpoint. This confusion also had a bad effect on the dracon, for they were unsure which way to go, and which side to take. They weren't concerned so much about who was right or wrong. They were just confused as to what action to take for their armies and how to divide them up.<br>		Through a long series of events, most of those leaderless provinces broke away from the Republic. This instability led other provinces in the North and West also to secede. Joral Kuras was left with nothing but a small concentration of powerful provinces around Centerpoint. This confusion also had a bad effect on the dracon, for they were unsure which way to go, and which side to take. They weren't concerned so much about who was right or wrong. They were just confused as to what action to take for their armies and how to divide them up.<br>

	Joral Kuras was determined to reunite the Republic, but in his own way. His first step was to placate the dracon. He did this by taking on the worship of [[Toran]], and publically declaring Toran, and not [[Mikon]], to be the god of HIS nation. All of the dracon now had a rallying point, and many of the humans, who were very angry with what Mikon had let happen, were also convinced to follow Kuras for this. Joral renamed Centerpoint, calling it [[Kuras]], after his title, and he declared it to be the new capitol of the nation he was about to build. Those who followed Joral on this crusade adored him, and took up his rallying cry.<br>		Joral Kuras was determined to reunite the Republic, but in his own way. His first step was to placate the dracon. He did this by taking on the worship of [[Toran]], and publically declaring Toran, and not [[Mikon]], to be the god of HIS nation. All of the dracon now had a rallying point, and many of the humans, who were very angry with what Mikon had let happen, were also convinced to follow Kuras for this. Joral renamed Centerpoint, calling it [[Kuras]], after his title, and he declared it to be the new capitol of the nation he was about to build. Those who followed Joral on this crusade adored him, and took up his rallying cry.<br>

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	~~[[Category:Kurathene]]~~
	Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the Kurathene Empire is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>		Once the grandest and largest nation on Avlis, the Kurathene Empire is now a broken shell of its former glory. The history of the empire is generally divided into four periods: The Early Period, The Mortal Period, The Kurathene Period, and The Dark Period.<br>

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[Kurathene Timeline]]		[[Kurathene Timeline]]
			[[Category:History\|Kurathene Empire]]
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