The Krystallic Empire

The Krystallic Empire
1212-1503
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Capital	Moslenin (1212-1268) Pravalsa (1268-1270) Ostrovgorod (1270-1378) Imperial City/Astoria (1378-1503)
Demonym(s)	Impirian
Preceded by Succeeded by Faction of Elkifjor Broughton Balintnic-Saegalia Ljilislovia United States of Germaeia Krystallum

The Krystallic Empire, was an Empire that reigned from 1212 to 1503. The Empire was the largest Empire to reign in the history of Bjorland. They had a massive trade empire and colonization system. They were founded in 1212 when Broughton, newly under the rule of Dominic Ostrovsky joined by Wimbourne fought and defeated the vast powerful Faction of Elkijfor. After Broughton's defeat of Elkifjor, Ostrovsky named the new territory the Krystallic Empire and himself as Emperor. The Empire began losing territory in 1349, but it wasn't until the late 1400s when they began losing large parts of the Empire, with Balintnic-Saegalia in 1481 and 1487 with Ljilislovia. The weakness of the Empire in the late years led to its collapse in 1503.

Government

Initial Governance (1212-1415)

Emperor Dominic Ostrovsky's decree, The Krystallic Empire Royal Ordinance, outlined the system of government for the Empire. It established Provinces as realms of control, with Governor-Generals in charge. These Governor-General's authority and control depended on who the Emperor was at the time. Ostrovsky believed these provincial leaders needed to be military officers and valued education to create officers for the military. These Governorships were given based on Emperor's favor. They were typically chief advisors or friends of the Emperor who had excelled in those roles enough to win them a spot as a provincial leader. Most Emperors values loyalty in their provincial leaders among anything else, so these positions were often mismanaged.

Emperors

Name	Reign	Years Served	Relation to Predecessor
1. Emporer Dominic Ostrovsky	1212-1268	56	None
2. Emporer Maurice Ostrovsky	1268-1292	24	Son
3. Emporer Anatoly Ostrovsky	1292-1297	5	Cousin
4. Empress Elise Ostrovsky	1297-1347	50	Daughter
5. Emporer Nathaniel Ostrov	1347-1377	30	Grandson
6. Emporer Zachariah Ostrov	1377-1387	10	Brother
7. Emporer Eric Ostrovia	1387-1389	2	Son
8. Emporer Zachariah Ostrovia	1389-1394	2	Father
9. Empress Katya Astoria	1394-1415	2	Daughter

Reign of Dominic Ostrovsky (1212-1268)

Emporer Dominic Ostrovsky was extremely authoritarian as a ruler. He created the first central banking system and a foreign policy of taking on debtor nations in exchange for influence in their nation. He had enemies and allies doing the Empire's bidding. Many believed the Empire would not last long, but the central government, foreign relations, and financial systems Dominic put in place changed that narrative. In the later years of his life he had relaxed and became a kinder ruler.

Reign of Maurice Ostrovsky (1268-1292)

Maurice had a similar fire in his belly as his father's younger years. He was a firm ruler against the colony of Migaza. Having no wife or kids, When he died he left the throne to his cousin, Anatoly. Maurice was a strategist above all. He weaponized the power of the crime sydnicates to do his bidding and govern the ungovernable. He was a tactician, a true manipulator. He ruled with fire but a steady and intentional hand.

Reign of Anatoly Ostrovsky (1292-1297)

Anatoly Ostrovsky was a more progressive leader than the previous two Krystallic Emporers. He allowed for more freedoms to the Migazan colony. Having not intended to ever hold the throne, he proclaimed his daughter would take over when she turned 26.

Reign of Elise Ostrovsky (1297-1347)

Elise led the most progressive reign in the Krystallic Empire's history. Her reign led to the spread of Jursanity in Glaskarn and somewhat peaceful relations with Migaza. She left the throne to her grandson Nathaniel. Despite being the most progressive, she was also responsible for one of the largest public executions in the Empire. The eastern part of her Empire disliked her progressive reign and the Governor-General began inciting a revolt. He energized many military and political leaders within his province. Elise learned of this information and had all the dissenters arrested in the night and brought to the capital. Most were publicly hanged and the high officials were beheaded. The Governor-General was the last to be beheaded. He taunted Elise, who was in attendance saying "A real man would have the courage to handle matters themselves" Elise responded "Ok", walked down to where the executioner was standing and grabbed his axe. The Governor-General said "Finally. In my dying breath, you have earned my respect" Elise responded, "To hell with your respect, traitor" And executed him.

Reign of Nathaniel Ostrov (1347-1377)

Nathaniel was a quiet and tame leader. He decreed no Emporer shall serve more than 30 years. He gave the throne to his younger brother, Zachariah.

Reign of Zachariah Ostrovia (1377-1387)

Zachariah was a strong ruler especially in terms of Migaza. He wrote a manifesto. He made changes that angered the Migazans who had been left be for quite some time. They coordinated the removal of Zachariah in favor of his son, Eric.

Reign of Eric Ostrovia (1387-1389)

Eric did not return Migaza to the way things were, and his apathetic nature led to worse conditions for the Empire. Seeing the downturn, Zachariah pleaded with his son to abdicate back to him. When Eric refused, Zachariah had his son assassinated.

Second Reign of Zachariah Ostrovia (1389-1394)

Zachariah's second reign was more peaceful but the internal politics of the Empire had grown fuzzy. Economic and political institutions began churning for change and various groups lobbied for the Emporer's ear more than ever. These competing forces would lead to the downfall of not only the Emporer's role itself, but the entire nation.

Reign of Katya Astoria (1394-1415)

Katya Astoria removed the reign length decree formally. She appointed an authoritarian to rule over Migaza and hoped Migaza would continue to supply more for their economy as they already had. Katya's actions with Migaza led to their economic revolt and eventual independendence. Katya's inexperience and disinterest for rule led to giving in to political forces that made her a puppet Empress. She abdicated the throne in 1415 after assisting with propping up the three-person consulate and restructuring the empire altogether.

Imperial Restructuring to the Consulate (1415-1503)

After the independence of the Migazan colony, a significant producer for the Empire's economy, Empress Katya Astoria abdicated from her role and assisted in the restructuring of rule over the Empire. A three-person Consulate was formed. Each Consulate governed a District of the Empire. There was the Western Semi-Autonomous District, the Capital Governing District, and the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District. A Chief Consulate ruled directly over the Capital Governing District, but the other two districts had a state-system where they gave out autonomy to state governors. In the Western District, there were the states of Germaeia, Balintnic, and Saegalia. In the Eastern District, there were the states of Dresdin, Lauvakia, Thradon, and Drauv. In the West, there was relative peace and cooperation between the states. In the East, it was much more difficult to maintain solid relations. The Capital Governing District controlled all finances for the Empire at-large and maintained the national military as well as conducting foreign affairs. Jules Matternacht was a special advisor to Katya. He was a family friend and grew up with her. He crafted the ultimate plan, but it was rumored the plan was originally crafted many years earlier by his father, Artemis Matternacht. The Matternacht family had been members of the royal court for most of the Empire's existence and were key investors for the Empire's financial institutions, state economy and state-owned businesses.

List of all Consuls

Image	Consul	Term of office Duration		Jurisdiction
	Dmitrious Galesh	1415	1421	First Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District
		6 years
	Jules Matternacht	1415	1433	First Chief Consul and Consul of the Capital Governing District
		18 years
	Paul Coivalois	1415	1439	First Consul of the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District
		24 years
	Klaus Ringwald	1421 1433	1433 1476	Second Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District Second Chief Consul and Consul of the Capital Governing District
		12 years 44 years (56 total)
	Espen Eckstein	1433	1460	Third Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District
		12 years
	Richard Malwod	1439	1445	Second Consul of the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District
		6 years
	Norup Vogel	1445	1487	Third Consul of the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District
		43 years
	Kostadon Afon	1460	1484	Fourth Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District
		24 years
	Josef Gerhardt	1476	1500	Third Chief Consul and Consul of the Capital Government District
		24 years
	Esmund Valduva	1487	1503	Fourth Consul of the Eastern Semi-Autonomous District
		16 years
	Lammert Albrekston	1494	1501	Fifth Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District
		7 years
	Edmund Reece	1500	1503	Fourth Chief Consul and Consul of the Capital Government District
		3 years
	Albert Seidel	1501	1503	Sixth Consul of the Western Semi-Autonomous District
		3 years