Sion Empire

The Sion Empire is a large nation in the far east, on the eastern side of the Shining Sea. It is unclear when the Empire rose to prominence, but it has known to have existed alongside the Romasi Dominion, making it incredibly old. The Sion Empire is truly a theocratic monarchy; the State and Church are heavily intertwined and it could be argued that the Patriarch, the religious leader of the followers of Ubon and Fyshnaen [Sionites], is just as powerful as the Emperor.

Their citizens are called Sionites and they worship the Sun God Ubon and his wife, the moon, Fyshnaen. Eclipses are marked as the birth of a new age as the sun and moon copulate, and are usually followed by conquest.

The Sion Empire expanded greatly after the fall of the Romasi Dominion, and has come to encompass Cyperia, Parvaaka, and Uusmaa. Cyperian separatists have fought tooth and nail for most of their occupation despite their total domination by the year 151.

Until Parvaaka and their capital city of Farn'Kalash were conquered, the Sion capital was located in Cranagdaar [and Ryhaar before this]. Once subjugated, the city of Farn'Kalash was renamed Farn'Dyznak as a monument to Dyznaki hegemony. Some Kalashi escaped and established Farn'Uzkalash (New-Walled-Kalash). This settlement was also conquered.

Monarchs of the Sion Empire have been credited with exceptionally long lifetimes. The last emperor, Akhdaz Uru - lived for an estimated 211 years. The current emperor is Yvasz Urosh Uraz, who has reigned for roughly 48 years.

History
The Sion Empire had already existed by the time the Romasi invaded the Candharian Islands [which today are a a part of the Sion Empire]. At this point, however, it was known to the Romasi as the Dyznaki Kingdom.

Following the decline of the Romasi Dominion, the Dyznaki launched at the opportunity, and quickly subjugated the Candharian Islands and Romasi Cyperia. They expanded south as well into Parvaaka, and then Uusmaa. They spread the religion of Ubon and Fyshnaen, whose disciples are known as the Sionites. Over time, the religioús caste grew stronger, to the point that its inhabitants have a unified identity; that of Sion.

Sionite Cities:

 * Farn Dyznak, Parvaaka
 * Farn Uzkalash, Parvaaka
 * Szhishrir, Parvaaka
 * Ryhaar, Sion
 * Cranagdaar, Sion
 * Farn Byznaan, Sion
 * Boshstir, Sion
 * Boshmich, Sion
 * Farn Virtash, Uusmaa
 * Shiska, Uusmaa
 * Toin, Uusmaa
 * Smir, Cyperi