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	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

	The Imperial Period however was quickly coming to an end. In 206 AIC, still under the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]], a minor border incident with [[Thure]] quickly escalated into a full-scale war. The war ended in a cease-fire after several months as Archadia was unwilling to commit its full force in that region and the Emperor preferred a diplomatic solution. The peace however encouraged [[Thure\|Thurians]] in their belief that the Empire could be defeated. In 213 AIC, the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]], vassalised by the Empire for decades, has been formally integrated into the Empire. In the same year, a treasure fleet from the enigmatic [[Nosamo Empire]] entered the [[Inner Sea]], looking for trading prospects. [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] forbade the fleet to enter its harbour, fearing its power. These events led to the [[Imperial Spring]] which saw war raging throughout the [[Inner Sea]] leading to the prestige and influence of the empire collapsing, with emperor [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] being assassinated and provinces leaving the empire.		The Imperial Period however was quickly coming to an end. In 206 AIC, still under the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]], a minor border incident with [[Thure]] quickly escalated into a full-scale war: the [[Thurian War of Independence]]. The war ended in a cease-fire after several months as Archadia was unwilling to commit its full force in that region and the Emperor preferred a diplomatic solution. The peace however encouraged [[Thure\|Thurians]] in their belief that the Empire could be defeated. In 213 AIC, the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]], vassalised by the Empire for decades, has been formally integrated into the Empire. In the same year, a treasure fleet from the enigmatic [[Nosamo Empire]] entered the [[Inner Sea]], looking for trading prospects. [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] forbade the fleet to enter its harbour, fearing its power. These events led to the [[Imperial Spring]] which saw war raging throughout the [[Inner Sea]] leading to the prestige and influence of the empire collapsing, with emperor [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] being assassinated and provinces leaving the empire.

	=== First Archadian Republic ===		=== First Archadian Republic ===

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] province of [[Praxidea]] in 79 AIC, vassalizing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of [[Portus Ferrarius]] in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] province of [[Praxidea]] in 79 AIC, vassalizing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of [[Portus Ferrarius]] in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays. Here's an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbEKIW3pUUk example of classical Archadian music]

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	The emperor's death and subsequent chaos throughout the empire during the [[Imperial Spring]] and [[Archadian Civil War]] led to the increasing influence of [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], who served primarily as Praefectus Iudiciarii during this time. [[Archadius Garantius XVIII]] was suspicious of him and all of [[Familia Makesini]], and ordered him imprisoned. However, Legio II fought to free Servius, clashing with Legio I. The emperor was eventually executed, with the curia gaining full power.		The emperor's death and subsequent chaos throughout the empire during the [[Imperial Spring]] and [[Archadian Civil War]] led to the increasing influence of [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], who served primarily as Praefectus Iudiciarii during this time. [[Archadius Garantius XVIII]] was suspicious of him and all of [[Familia Makesini]], and ordered him imprisoned. However, Legio II fought to free Servius, clashing with Legio I. The emperor was eventually executed, with the curia gaining full power.

			Literature in this period was full of fantastical elements such as the canon surrounding the honourable realm of [[Balmora]] or the dwarven [[Mahakam]] kingdom.

	=== Garantinopolitan Empire ===		=== Garantinopolitan Empire ===

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] ~~town~~ of Praxidea in 79 AIC, ~~vassalazing~~ the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] province of [[Praxidea]] in 79 AIC, vassalizing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of [[Portus Ferrarius]] in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as Gaius Lepidus (Carmina Musis) and Marcus Pulchrus, playwrights like Lucius Lucullus (Imperium Avium, Garantius Rex), Gaius Horatius (Inter Arma) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like Gnaeus Vicinius (Honeste Vivere), Publius Aemillianus (Transhumana), as well as jurists such as Sextus Trebonianus (De Administrando Imperii) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] (Bonus Status Rei Publicae). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''' or as synecdoche the '''Winged Lions Throne''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], ~~originated~~ from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.		The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''' or as synecdoche the '''Winged Lions Throne''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], was an empire originating from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.

	Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.		Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.

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	*537 AIC: Emperor Ioannes Garantius XXX deposed by the Curia. Second Archadian Republic formed		*537 AIC: Emperor Ioannes Garantius XXX deposed by the Curia. Second Archadian Republic formed
	*784 AIC: Popular priest and reformer, [[Iosephos Sotiras]], assumes power in Archadia following a popular uprising, the Curia is unable to react		*784 AIC: Popular priest and reformer, [[Iosephos Sotiras]], assumes power in Archadia following a popular uprising, the Curia is unable to react
	*785 AIC: Iosephos Sotiras, fearing the last scions of house Garantius that became the flocking banner of the Archadian nobility, orders them all burnt at stake on grounds of herecy and claiming god-hood, this marks the official creation of the Tor Ardwen regime		*785 AIC: Iosephos Sotiras, fearing the last scions of house Garantius that became the flocking banner of the Archadian nobility, orders them all burnt at stake on grounds of herecy and claiming god-hood, this marks the official creation of the [[Tor Ardwen]] regime
	*801 AIC: [[Iosephos Sotiras ~~dies~~]], the Tor Ardwen regime, while still powerful, starts to be more and more threatened by uprisings		*801 AIC: [[Iosephos Sotiras]] dies, the [[Tor Ardwen]] regime, while still powerful, starts to be more and more threatened by uprisings
	*838 AIC: the new [[Heliarch]], [[Antonius Pius]], then resident of [[Verduro]], allies with the [[Order of St. Kastor]] and king [[István Nagy]] of [[Confoederatio Nicoloviana\|Nicoloviana]] in order to finally destroy the Tor Ardwen regime and restore Archadia to [[Omnicanism]]		*838 AIC: the new [[Heliarch]], [[Antonius Pius]], then resident of [[Verduro]], allies with the [[Order of St. Kastor]] and king [[István Nagy]] of [[Confoederatio Nicoloviana\|Nicoloviana]] in order to finally destroy the Tor Ardwen regime and restore Archadia to [[Omnicanism]]
	*840 AIC: Following a bloody war, [[István Nagy]] stands in [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and is proclaimed the protector of the faith and the first Emperor of the [[Holy Archadian Empire]]		*840 AIC: Following a bloody war, [[István Nagy]] stands in [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and is proclaimed the protector of the faith and the first Emperor of the [[Holy Archadian Empire]]

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	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

	The Imperial Period however was quickly coming to an end. In 206 AIC, still under the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]], a minor border incident with [[Thure]] quickly escalated into a full-scale war. The war ended in a cease-fire after several months as Archadia was unwilling to commit its full force in that region and the Emperor preferred a diplomatic solution. The peace however encouraged [[Thure\|Thurians]] in their belief that the Empire could be defeated. In 213 AIC, the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]], vassalised by the Empire for decades, has been formally integrated into the Empire. In the same year, a treasure fleet from the enigmatic [[Nosamo Empire]] entered the [[Inner Sea]], looking for trading prospects. [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] forbade the fleet to enter its harbour, fearing its power.		The Imperial Period however was quickly coming to an end. In 206 AIC, still under the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]], a minor border incident with [[Thure]] quickly escalated into a full-scale war. The war ended in a cease-fire after several months as Archadia was unwilling to commit its full force in that region and the Emperor preferred a diplomatic solution. The peace however encouraged [[Thure\|Thurians]] in their belief that the Empire could be defeated. In 213 AIC, the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]], vassalised by the Empire for decades, has been formally integrated into the Empire. In the same year, a treasure fleet from the enigmatic [[Nosamo Empire]] entered the [[Inner Sea]], looking for trading prospects. [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] forbade the fleet to enter its harbour, fearing its power. These events led to the [[Imperial Spring]] which saw war raging throughout the [[Inner Sea]] leading to the prestige and influence of the empire collapsing, with emperor [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] being assassinated and provinces leaving the empire.

	=== First Archadian Republic ===		=== First Archadian Republic ===
			The emperor's death and subsequent chaos throughout the empire during the [[Imperial Spring]] and [[Archadian Civil War]] led to the increasing influence of [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], who served primarily as Praefectus Iudiciarii during this time. [[Archadius Garantius XVIII]] was suspicious of him and all of [[Familia Makesini]], and ordered him imprisoned. However, Legio II fought to free Servius, clashing with Legio I. The emperor was eventually executed, with the curia gaining full power.

	=== Garantinopolitan Empire ===		=== Garantinopolitan Empire ===
			Despite [[Urbs Archadia]] now being a republic, the empire lived on in [[Garantinople]]. The daughter of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]], [[Basilia]], together with her husband, [[Haram\|Haramite]] prince [[Jaffar]], conquered the newly built capital of [[Garantinopolis]], where Basilia was crowned as the new Empress of Archadia.

	=== Decline ===		=== Decline ===

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	[[File:ArchadianFlag.png\|thumbnail\|right\|The Flag of the Archadian Empire]]		[[File:ArchadianFlag.png\|thumbnail\|right\|The Flag of the Archadian Empire]]

	The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], originated from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.		The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''' or as synecdoche the '''Winged Lions Throne''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], originated from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.

	Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.		Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.

	At the zenith of its power Archadia entered into conflict with its only potential rival [[Nosamo]] after that rival attempted to support internal dissent, these events became known as the [[Imperial Spring]] or Great War and lead to the Empire's first significant defeat. Following this, events in the empire lead to it splitting into two parts, a republic centered around [[Archadia (city)\|Urbs Archadia]], and a continuation of the Basileum lead from [[Garantinopolis]]. The two parts where eventually reunited when [[Garantinopolis\|Garantinopolitan]] [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] conquered [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]], reuniting the Empire. Despite this the Empire still fell into a period of decline and increasing trouble as the [[Great Migration]] saw waves of invasions from the north-east that gradually pushed the borders back. Following the sack of [[Garantinopolis]], Imperial authority was excercised only within the city of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] itself and shortly thereafter the last [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] was deposed, bringing an end to Basileium Archadianum for several centuries. The Empire was later resurrected in the form of the [[Holy Archadian Empire]], which slowly changed into the [[Second Archadian Empire]], which views itself as a direct continuation of the original Basileium.		At the zenith of its power Archadia entered into conflict with its only potential rival [[Nosamo]] after that rival attempted to support internal dissent, these events became known as the [[Imperial Spring]] or Great War and lead to the Empire's first significant defeat. Following this, events in the empire lead to it splitting into two parts, a republic centered around [[Archadia (city)\|Urbs Archadia]], and a continuation of the Basileum lead from [[Garantinopolis]]. The two parts where eventually reunited when [[Garantinopolis\|Garantinopolitan]] [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] conquered [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]], reuniting the Empire. Despite this the Empire still fell into a period of decline and increasing trouble as the [[Great Migration]] saw waves of invasions from the north-east that gradually pushed the borders back. Following the sack of [[Garantinopolis]], Imperial authority was excercised only within the city of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] itself and shortly thereafter the last [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] was deposed, bringing an end to Basileium Archadianum for several centuries. The Empire was later resurrected in the form of the [[Holy Archadian Empire]], which slowly changed into the [[Second Archadian Empire]], which views itself as a direct continuation of the original Basileium.

	The extent and longevity of the empire ensured it has had and continues to have a lasting legacy on Hasperia and beyond. Many nations in existence today trace their origin more or less directly from imperial times, such as [[Leopoli]], [[Desteylle]] and [[Montebianco]].		The extent and longevity of the empire ensured it has had and continues to have a lasting legacy on [[Hasperia]] and beyond. Many nations in existence today trace their origin more or less directly from imperial times, such as [[Leopoli]], [[Desteylle]] and [[Montebianco]].

	== Archadian law and administration ==		== Archadian law and administration ==

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] province of [[Praxidea]] in 79 AIC, vassalizing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of [[Portus Ferrarius]] in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] province of [[Praxidea]] in 79 AIC, vassalizing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of [[Portus Ferrarius]] in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays. Here's an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbEKIW3pUUk example of classical Archadian music]

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or [[Lucius Trebullus]] ([[Duae Uxores]], [[Sine Argenti]]), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.		Following the centralization of power into the hands of the Emperor, the Archadian Empire entered its second golden age, spanning roughly two centuries. The Empire slowly, but steadily expanded, acquiring the originally [[Thure\|Thurian]] town of Praxidea in 79 AIC, vassalazing the kingdom of [[Lorem Ipsum]] in 121 AIC and building the important military outpost of Portus Ferrarius in 160 AIC. The Empire also gained several footholds in the [[Inner Sea]], including Pontus Nigrus, Ferias and an outpost in Kryero. However, these colonies were minor and the Empire never managed to secure a full control over the seas far from the coasts of [[Hasperia]], especially due to the clashes with the [[Elyrian League]] and [[Baalys]] to the south. The Empire officially abandoned the southern expansion plans in 145 AIC in a peace treaty with [[Baalys]]. Even though [[Baalys]] was unable to conquer any Archadian holding on the seas, the protection of small outposts proved to be too expensive to maintain for a long time and thus the Empire abandoned the minor holdings in the southern oceans.

	This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as Gaius Lepidus (Carmina Musis) and Marcus Pulchrus, playwrights like Lucius Lucullus (Imperium Avium, Garantius Rex), Gaius Horatius (Inter Arma) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like Gnaeus Vicinius (Honeste Vivere), Publius Aemillianus (Transhumana), as well as jurists such as Sextus Trebonianus (De Administrando Imperii) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] (Bonus Status Rei Publicae). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.		This period is also known as the Classic Archadian Period, one of the most important cultural eras of the antiquity. Many famous writers and philosophers were born in the Empire during these two centuries, including the poets such as [[Gaius Lepidus]] ([[Carmina Musis]]) and [[Marcus Pulchrus]], playwrights like [[Lucius Lucullus]] ([[Imperium Avium]], [[Garantius Rex (play)\|Garantius Rex]]), [[Gaius Horatius]] ([[Inter Arma]]) or Lucius Trebullus (Duae Uxores, Sine Argenti), philosophers like [[Gnaeus Vicinius]] ([[Honeste Vivere]]), [[Publius Aemillianus]] ([[Transhumana]]), as well as jurists such as [[Sextus Trebonianus]] ([[De Administrando Imperii]]) and [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Servius Makesinus]] ([[Bonus Status Rei Publicae]]). These authors and their works, and many others not mentioned here, form the basis of education even nowadays.

	During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].		During the second century AIC, the territorial expansion slowly halted as the Empire became more and more focused on dealing with its interior problems, namely inefficient administration and once again spreading corruption, this time among Imperial burreaucrats. It was during the rule of [[Optimus Garantius XVII]] that [[Servius Magnus Makesinus]], serving as Praefectus Iudiciarii, instituted far-reaching reforms of the whole Empire, centralising the administration of provinces under the Emperor and introducing many new meassures to ensure responsibility and culpability of of all officials. [[Servius Magnus Makesinus\|Makesinus']] reforms were in effect throughout the whole remaining history of the Empire and are cited as an influence even in the [[Second Archadian Empire]] and the [[Neogaranid Empire]].

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	The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''' or as synecdoche the '''Winged Lions Throne''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], ~~originated~~ from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.		The '''Archadian Empire''' ([[Archadian]]: Basileium Archadianum), also referred to as the '''First Archadian Empire''' or as synecdoche the '''Winged Lions Throne''', not to be confused with the [[Holy Archadian Empire]] or the [[Second Archadian Empire]], was an empire originating from the city-state of [[Archadia (city)\|Archadia]] and during its heyday conquered or colonised much of southern and western [[Hasperia]] and northern [[Arrakis]], becoming the most powerful military, cultural and economic force of its time and the largest empire in [[Pluribus]]' history.

	Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.		Originating as a hereditary kingdom ruled by house [[Archadian Emperors\|Garantius]], believed to be of divine origin, the kings originally held little secular power. Following a civil war, [[Archadian Emperors\|Emperor]] Archadius Garantius XIII assumed autocratic powers, beginning the Imperial Era.