The Zarathar Empire was known as the crownless ruler of the land, the master of both the heavens and the earth. With a rich history spanning 12,000 years, this colossal empire loomed like a shadow over all other kingdoms. Its capital, the Golden City of Zareth, was built atop seven towering hills in an endless plain. The city's spires glowed as though made of pure gold, while its streets were paved with marble and precious gems. The flag of Zarathar a golden eagle with wings spread wide against a blue background fluttered in every corner of the realm, a constant reminder of its absolute dominance.
The founding of Zarathar was steeped in legend. The first emperor, Solthar the Great, was crowned by a divine light from the heavens, uniting the fractured kingdoms of the land in a time of chaos. His sword, "Sunlight," was a legend in itself, capable of cleaving mountains with a single strike. Since Solthar's reign, each emperor of Zarathar had upheld this mighty legacy, sitting upon the throne as the undisputed ruler of the realm. The empire's power was not only in its military might but also in its diplomacy and wealth, which had bent the other kingdoms to its will. Dravion's radiant light, Vorgath's dark wrath… none could remain independent in the face of Zarathar's splendor.
Zarathar's armies were the most formidable force in the world. The elite soldiers, known as the "Sun Guardians," wore golden armor that shone like the sun itself. Their spears and swords gleamed in battle, and each soldier swore an oath of loyalty to the emperor, fighting until death. The empire's navy, with its colossal ships, dominated the seas, striking fear into coastal kingdoms. Yet, Zarathar's greatest weapon was the "Star Throne" itself an artifact believed to be imbued with a power from the heavens, granting the emperor the ability to control the fate of the entire realm.
Rather than directly conquering other kingdoms, the empire had made them vassal states. Dravion, Vorgath, and countless others paid tribute to Zarathar, offering up their armies and bending the knee before the emperor. Zarathar rarely interfered in the internal affairs of these kingdoms, but when signs of rebellion arose, his response was swift and brutal. Once, a western kingdom dared to rebel, and in a single night, the Sun Guardians reduced it to ruins. Since then, no one dared to challenge the empire.
The current emperor of Zarathar, Valthar Eternal, was the most revered and feared ruler of the age. With his long white beard and golden crown, he appeared as a god while seated upon the Star Throne. When Thanar's curse struck Dravion, Valthar watched silently, but sent a message through his envoys: "The realm is mine. Neither curse nor war can disturb my order." Now, as Vorgath's armies gathered against Dravion, Zarathar's shadow loomed over both kingdoms. Would the empire turn this chaos to its advantage, or would it move to rewrite the fate of the entire world? Zarathar, with its grandeur and power, would always have the final word.