The Beginning of the End
On the continent of Myyr lies the Empire of Vexia, a massive nation that has been undefeated for a millennium. The Empire was built on the backs of slaves and on the backs of the conquered, who were shepherded with an iron rod by the Great Kings of the past. The Empire was technologically superior to all the nations surrounding it, producing philosophers and military geniuses throughout the ages. Their military might was unchallenged and was widely famed across Myyr, being subject to legend.
However, that same empire famed for it's greatness is on its last legs.
The threat in the Eastern Front continues to grow by the day as the violent Khuphate grow impatient with their lack of progress. Despite the efforts of the Imperial Forces and the Blue Hordes, little headway has been made against the Khuphate, who continue to batter the military outposts situated on the plains. With Emperor Jakar III Vixis' death in the Eastern Front, it serves to them as a blessing from their barbaric gods, a promise of victory against the heathens of the west. In the Northern Territories, besides the continuous raids on settlements north of Whitehold, rumors circulate of a confederation in the making between the loose collection of tribal societies and the Saxxars, the largest barbaric tribe in Northern Myyr. In the Southern Kingdoms, Vexian spies have reported military alliances forming in the Dabosaintvieti Council, the council representing the coalition of the Southern Kingdoms. At this time, no further activity has been reported regarding the kingdoms. Vessels have been sighted along the coast of Myyr coming from the uncharted western seas. Their ships are of unique design, and their facial features are nowhere to be found in Myyr. Investigation into the matter has been dismissed by the previous Emperor Jakar III Vixis.
The year is 1049 IY, the year of Emperor Jakar III Vixis' untimely death on the Eastern Front. With his demise, the responsibilities of emperor now fall on the young Prince Brandon 'Mariot' Vixis, the battle-hardened heir to the throne. After his father's death, with a detachment of Golden Falcon soldiers and his trusted friend Marius 'the Dam' Mariensis in tow, he set out to the capital of Windstard. With Marius, the new Commander of the Golden Falcons, ensuring Brandon's ascension to the throne, he was subsequently declared Emperor of the Vexian Empire in the Summer Season, shortly after his arrival to the imperial capital. With the authority vested in him as emperor, he sent out the decree for courtiers from across the realm bearing all sorts of professions and skills be sent to fill his royal court, with emphasis being placed in filling his new Imperial Council. To prepare for their arrival, he gave the order for a grand ball to take place in the Winter Season within the Blue Palace, where they are to make their introductions.
Unbeknownst to the inhabitants of Myyr, this would signify the dawn of a new age.