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The Mahrian Empire was a historical political entity founded by Kosbar the Great (sometimes referred to as Kosbar the Tyrant) of the [insert name] dynasty im [year of founding] that controlled nearly half of Migdarran. It was the only coherent and largest empire in the continent.
At its greatest extent, the empire encompassed approximately 1.2 million square kilometres. It’s territory stretched from the southern slopes of the Silver Mountains, nearly bordering Ulvataran and [insert place name] in the west, to much of the outer lands of Edirisiran in the east.
Originating as [insert tribe’s name] power, the Mahrian Empire expanded through conquest and subjugation of surrounding tribes. Conquered peoples were often required to pay tribute in the form of taxes and, in some cases, provide their daughters to the imperial court in exchange for protection and safe passage.
The Mahrian Empire maintained a highly centralized bureaucratic system. At its head was a monarch traditionally referred to as the King of Kings, rather than an emperor, supported by a Grand Vizier who acted as chief minister. The Grand Vizier frequently presided over audiences and councils, while the monarch observed or remained elsewhere.
Due to the empire’s vast territory, its lands were divided into provinces, each governed by hereditary nobles known as [insert language name] or [insert language names]. These officials already pledged allegiance to the monarch and exercised considerable local authority while remaining accountable to the central court. These lords were expected to attend regular councils convened by the sovereign; in their absence, they typically sent a relative, often a son of suitable age, to represent their interests.
The empire is recorded as employing assassins to conduct covert operations on the sovereign’s behalf. This system was called the Vow of Silence. It was established during the middle era of the Mahrian Empire, at a time when internal rebellions and rival courts posed a threat to the throne. While conventional armies were vulnerable to shifting loyalties, a corps of assassins raised from childhood in total dependence on the state was viewed as incorruptible. The system became a cornerstone of imperial security policy.