Tiberian Empire

1st Republic
The first republic began with the ten Elven towns of ________ united into one nation under the leadership of an elected senate. Over time the position of senator became hereditary. The first republic came to an end when senator __________ in a swift coup took over and proclaimed himself Emperor.

1st Imperium
Over time the empire became more decadent and arbitrary. With the advent of twelve major churches uniting into the One Church, religious power grew greatly. Through the use of the religious orders the One Church eventually had the military power to overthrow the Emperor _________, ending the 1st Imperium.

Theocracy
Over time the all powerful One Church grew decadent and infighting began between the sects. The Senate allied itself with the imperial princely families and together overthrew church rule.

2nd Republic
After overthrowing the One Church the Senate quickly took charge and banished their recent allies in the Imperial family.

2nd Imperium
After many years of fighting the Imperial princes eventually took control of the empire though it was not to last for long. After the death of the third emperor of the 2nd Imperium the empire began to fall apart. After the death of Emperor _________ the different Imperial families began fighting to become the next Emperor. The Senate was able to take control of the capital and surrounding areas, however the rest of the empire fragmented.

Interregnum
The Empire devolved into numerous independent states that continuously rose and fell. Prince Throdan eventually obtained the support of the other Imperial lines and started to consolidate the lands of the late Empire. Prince Throdan died before he could begin his planned assault on the capital. The Princely families began to quarrel again however declared for Prince Throdan's son Zoharen after he successfully obtained the support of the Felisian King. Recognizing the need to reunite the empire (and their own military weakness) the Senate opens the doors of the Capital to Zoharen and proclaims him Emperor.

3rd Imperium
Since being crowned Emperor, Zoharan VIII has continuously worked to expand the Empire to its historical territorial limit.