The Solarian Imperium
Race: Humans & Aasimar
Government: Divine Empire
Description: A radiant empire claiming rule by celestial mandate. Their capital is crowned by a floating sun-dais.
Allied with:
Luminara Concord – Shared worship of celestial beings
Valecrown Kingdom – Mutual military protection
At War with:
Umbra Dominion – Religious schism and shadow corruption
🏰 Castles & Keeps of the Solarian Imperium
1. Dawnspire Citadel
The greatest fortress of the Imperium, built atop a sunlit mesa. Its alabaster towers catch the first light of every dawn, which is believed to sanctify the city each morning. Home to the High Imperator’s banner legions and the Celestial Synod.
2. Helior Bastion
A colossal border keep guarding the frontier against shadow incursions. Its walls are etched with radiant runes that glow during sunset and siege. Known for never having fallen, though entire legions have vanished beyond its gates.
3. Sanctum of the Golden Aegis
A fortified holy keep surrounding a relic said to be a fragment of a fallen sun-angel’s shield. Both monastery and fortress, it trains paladins and radiant knights of the Imperium.
🏙 Cities & Villages
1. Sol Aureth
The capital city of the Solarian Imperium, built in concentric rings around a towering solar obelisk. Markets, temples, and imperial courts coexist under constant daylight conjured by ancient magic.
2. Brightwater Crossing
A river city and major trade hub where crystal aqueducts reflect sunlight into the streets below. Merchants from the Gilded League are common—though closely monitored.
3. Halcyon Reach
A coastal city serving as the Imperium’s naval and pilgrimage port. Its lighthouse burns with eternal golden flame visible leagues at sea.
4. Emberfall
A fortified industrial city where sun-forges smelt blessed steel for the legions. The air glows faintly at night from radiant slag pits.
5. Sunmere
A peaceful lakeside city known for healing sanctuaries and schools of light magic. Many retired soldiers settle here, believing the waters to be divinely soothing.
🌾 Farming Communities
1. Goldenfurrow
Vast sun-fed grain fields blessed each season by imperial clerics. Goldenfurrow supplies much of the Imperium’s bread and sacramental grain.
2. Dawnmeadow
A pastoral farming commune dedicated to solar rites and livestock husbandry. At sunrise, farmers sing hymns believed to protect the harvest from blight and shadow.