The Antillian Empire

Stretching from 2700 to 1502 BFA, The Antillian Empire was one of the longest-lasted nations in Baelor's history. Originally founded in the city of Antilles, the Empire spread across most of Northwestern Baelor during its heyday, and for a time held territory south of the Nexus River. It is known for its brutal conquests of nearby kingdoms and people, including the Battle of Lake Ogrin and Ankala's Rebellion, often taking prisoners and slaves or servants after each conuest. The Empire is usually juxtaposed with the Kingdom of Mandrigar, their contemporaries for most of their rule with which they frequently butted heads.

Founding and Overthrow of Yellinor, 2700 BFA - 2400 BFA
Founded on the shores of the Spraying Sea around 2700 BFA, Antilles was initially a small fishing village within the Kingdom of Yellinor, a small kingdom in Northwest Baelor. As they began to grow over the next few centuries, establishing trade routes by land and sea, the city steadily grew, becoming more prosperous over time. The city's influence within the kingdom began to grow as well, as more of their merchants began to enter into the nobility.

As the city grew, so too did its military. What was initially a peaceful city of merchants soon broke from the Kingdom proper, declaring their independence. Spreading beyond their city walls, they began to conquer nearby townships and villages, incorporating them into their knew nation. Though the armies of Yellinor attempted to quell the rebellion, many local lords and nobles swore their allegiance to the new powers: the riches of Antilles were imperative to the wealth of many highborn families throughout the Kingdom, and soon the ranks of the Antillian armies swelled with soldiers from across the Kingdom.

With the nobility firmly in their pocket, the Antillian forces swept across Yellinor, sacking the former capital and re-establishing their own rule in Antilles. Thus, the Antillian Empire was born. For a time, there was peace. Relationships with nearby city-states and kingdoms was established, and the Antillians set about firming the infrastructure of their new nation. Their initial conquest had only fueled their economy further, leading to newfound prosperity across their realm. But having now established themselves as a dominant power within the region, the armies of Antilles set their sights on new challenges.

Conquest Along the Orion River, 2400 BFA to 2200 BFA
Travelling across the Amber Plains and along the Orion River