Ellysian Empire

The Ellysian Empire was founded by Aegon Targaryen, after he united the continent of Ellenwall during the '''Unification Wars. '''The Empire is an absolute monarchy running under the Emperor, seccesion is as followed, Agnatic-Cognatic Primongenture Secession. They are master metalsmiths, engineers, and architects. The Ellysian soldier are renown for their discipline and unbreakable fighting spirt, as well as their cohesion and meat grinder tactics (Stab, move forward, and repeat.) We follow the Zathos Religion. The Current Imperial House is House Targaryen, their motto is Fire and Blood.

The Unification Wars 35 AWL
The continent of Ellysium was once ruled by many Imperial Kingdoms, always fighting over petty lands. Until Aegon's father was crowned King of the Ellysian's. While the other Kings supported the Dark, Aegon's father Aerion supported the Light. After the triumph of the Light they were given three dragons. By using these they conquered the other Kingdoms and formed the Ellysian Empire.

The Conquest of the Iron Islands and the Riverlands- January 1-21

Aegon Targaryen launched a campaign with his 3,000 Warriors against Harren the Iron King of the Iron Isles. Harrhen recently contructed a massive Fortress named Harrenhall, he was content to sit behind it. Aegon unleashed his dragon Baelaerion the Black Dread and it razed Harrenhall and killed Harren and all his heirs within. Soon after Edmyn Tully and a contingent of Lords Surrendered to Aegon. He bestowed the Riverlands to Edmyn while he gave the Iron Isles to Vickon Greyjoy.

The Subjugation of the Stormlands- Janurary 21-Feburary 16

Agrillac the Arrogant raised a host of 40,000 men against Orys Baratheon's 30,000 Riverlanders in a pitched battle outside Storms End (A massive fortress and capital of the Stormlands.) Orys killed Agrillac in single combat and took his daughter for his wife. In honor for Orys's deeds he was given the Stormlands.

The Field of Fire- Janurary 31

Aegon and his two sister-wives martialed a force of 12,000 warriors and marched on the Wesserlands, in response Loren Lannister and Mern Gardener formed the army of two Kings it composed 50,000 Warriors, 1,000 bannermen, and 10,000 freeriders. This massive host smashed into the army of Aegon and the army was swiftly routed. In response Aegon and his sisters unleashed their three dragons and burned 10,000 men alive, including King Mern and all his heirs. King Loren bent the knee and Harlin Tyrell turned over Highgarden in gratitude he was given the Reach, while Lannister kept the Wesserlands.

Other Conquests-  March 1-August 1

The Kingdoms of the Vale, North, and Dorne were all invaded and conquered with limited fighting. The Vale was ruled by a young Robin Arryn who in exchange for bending the knee got a ride on a dragon! The King of the North Torhen Stark bent the knee without a fight, while Dorne did hit and run attacks but was soon captured due to capturing the Princess of Dorne as she tried to escape Sunspear. With that the Ellysium Empire was formed.

The Dance of the Dragons 135-138 AWL
The Dance of the Dragons is a name of the Civil War fought between Aegon II and Rhaenys Targaryen, in this war aproximately 1/3 of the population of the Kingdom perished as well as all the Targaryen Dragons. This was fought over the proper heir to the Throne, in his will Viserys Targaryen gave the crown to his daughter but a member of his Kingsguard crowned Aegon. In a war that lasted for 3 years, brother killed brother, Dragon killed Dragon, and the Kingdom was drowned in Blood and burned in Fire.

The Blackfyre Rebellions 2,000-5,000 AWL
Aegon the Unworthy sired many bastards, as he died he ordered that all of his bastards be legitimized. Throwing off the Secession. Daemon Blackfyre, started a war for the throne, and in a battle known as the Redgrass field was slain as well as his three eldest children. The rebellions did not end there and for the next 3,000 years the Blackfyre's tried to take the the throne, until the last was killed.

The Modern Age
The Ellysium Empire is in a Golden-Age, trade flourishes, the arts prosper, and the people are fed. The Seven Kingdoms each provide a certain trait. The Riverlands the Reach,and the Vale provide food, the Wessterlands provide Gold and precious metals, the North fur, hardy warriors and timber, the Stormlands as well as the Vale provide stone. The balance of power is maintained through this, each House has something the others need so they all need to work together. Time passed and the only thing that changed was the name of the Rulers. The Dragons have all been killed in Civil War, so they maintain power through alliances, and hostages. The Current Ruler is Aegon VI, he is engaged in a civil war.

The War of the Usurper
Aerion Targaryen, insane, mad, and a tyrant. Kidnapped Lyanna Stark the Daughter of Rickon Stark and when they complained burned them alive. This triggered the bloodiest war in history. The rebels are House Baratheon, House Stark, House Tully, and House Arryn. The Royalist Force was led by his son Aegon Targaryen, in a pitched battle at Ashford, the Baratheon host was crushed and scattered, Mace Tyrell laid siege to Storm's End, while a Royal army led by Aegon, Randyll Tarly, and Barristan Selmly, attacked the Stoney Sept. Aegon formed up his army and put up scouts while a host of knights went through the town. Then the 40,000 man rebel army attacked the Royal host of 40,500. When this happened the Bells started to tole, and in an epic Duel Aegon captured Robert Baratheon. The war was over and now it is time to rebuild.

Military
The Armies of Ellysium are mainly Levies, but due to pending military reforms they will change to a professional fighting force. The leaders of these armies are decided by the Liege Lord, and the troops are provided via lesser Lords.

Government
The absolute unquestioned ruler of this Empire is the Emperor himself, he is assisted via a budding bureacracy, and a small council, the best minds of the Empire. The government runs efficiently and smoothly, messages are delivered by Raven.

List of Rulers:
Aegon I 35-60 AWL

Aenys I 60-70 AWL

Maegor I "The Cruel" 70-75 AWL

Jaehaerys I "The Old" 75-125 AWL

Viserys I: 125-135 AWL

Aegon II 135-140 AWL

Aegon III "Dragonbane" 140-160 AWL

Daeron I "The Young Dragon" 160-190 AWL

Baelor I "The Blessed" 190-210 AWL

Viserys II 210-215 AWL

Many More Targaryens

Aegon IV the Unworthy 1,980-2,000 AWL

Daeron II "The Good" 2,000-2,030 AWL

Many More Targaryens

Aerion III 7,880-8,000 AWL

Aegon VI 8,000 AWL