Draconic Empire

The Draconic Empire began as a small collection of kingdoms in the southern region of Argonen, as their history tells it. These kingdoms frequently warred with each other over territory and trade disputes until a pair of dragons, one gold and one silver, united the kingdoms under a single banner of righteousness. Initially, these dragons were viewed only as the leaders of the empire, but over time, they came to be viewed as rulers ordained by the gods to lead the citizens to glory and enlightenment. As such, much of the culture of the empire came to be influenced by draconic imagery and values held by the two dragon emperors; honor, glory, truth, justice, etc. Much of the population of the empire is comprised of mostly the reptilian races, with smatterings of elves, dwarves, and half-breeds filling in the gaps. Though uncommon, horcs and gnomes can also be found in certain communities. Settlements captured during war-time tend to be mostly the original population’s demographic suffused with military personnel. While everyone within the empire is considered equal in the eyes of the law, Dracoths are, of course, held to a loftier image and standard than most of the other races due to their commonalities with the empire’s divine rulers.   Being an empire, much of its resources go into its military and public works sectors in order to facilitate its expansionary mindset. Paladins and clerics are common among the military officers, who believe they receive their powers from the dragon emperors when in reality they come from an aspect of Bahamut the people know as Korlomin. More ceremonial clerics offer both sermons and services to the people of the empire, while wizards and sorcerers attempt to study both the history and practice of more arcane styles of magic. Those who cannot make use of magic find roles in skilled labor and other jobs required for the continued operation of the empire.   Public opinion of the empire is that it always knows what’s best and is working with the best interests of the public in mind. In general, this is true; the empire constantly seeks out new ways in which it can provide both luxury and sustainability to its people. The means by which it does this, however, is not always the most progressive. While the empire’s military isn’t going to take over a city in order to steal its resources, it will make it very difficult for that city to go about its business if they decline a trade proposal from the generous merchant-senators of the empire.