The Tebrassenion Empire

The Tebrassenion Empire is the most formidable force upon the seas of Thalas, its presence felt in every naval contest and every distant horizon where its sails appear. From its fortified island-cities, the empire commands a fleet vast enough to dwarf any rival, its numbers alone making it nearly unrivaled. Though their ships are not inherently stronger or more advanced than those of other nations, the sheer scale of Tebrassenion’s navy ensures dominance, its admirals able to overwhelm foes through relentless numbers and precise coordination. Centuries of victories have etched their name into legend, and their naval achievements remain close to unmatched, cementing their role as the power that shapes the very rhythm of oceanic rivalry in Thalas.

Yet within their towering city walls, the empire is far from the bastion of prosperity it projects. Tebrassenion rule is often judged as oppressive, enforced by constant patrols of watchful warriors who ensure the will of the crown is felt in every street. Wealth brought back from their victories on the sea flows disproportionately into the hands of the empire’s leaders, with little reaching the common folk who labor in the shipyards, fields, and markets. For this reason, resentment stirs quietly, even as the empire outwardly thrives. Many whisper that if not for the Ancient Treaty of Aquessentia—which forbids conquest and war upon all Thalassian Kingdoms—the Tebrassenion Empire would already have attempted world domination, and perhaps succeeded. To this day, their fleets remind every kingdom that Tebrassenion’s ambition, though checked, has not been extinguished, and that the balance of Thalas endures only because the treaty binds their hand.