Astmergian Empire

The Astmergian Empire is generally considered the first real empire of Oksandanderi. It was the first state, which united the majority of the population of Oksandanderi under its rule. The empire was founded by Astmerge the Great in 164 AGS. It went into decline after the death of Astmerge himself, after which it is often just called the Astmergian Dominion. Its definite end was with the conquest and destruction of Kalotgane in 267 AGS. The Astmergian Empire remains one of the most important events in the historical consciousness of the people of Oksandanderi. It is considered the foremost example of an empire by which most other empires are inspired by. Several other states have claimed succession to this empire, such as the Neo-Astmergian Empire.

Dominion of Vërev
During the 1st and 2nd century the city of Vërev came to considerable power and established a dominion over parts of the Yarlish Lowlands. During the Second Dynasty of Vërev they made a pivotal and long-lasting alliance with the city of Tarin. The phase of conquests lasting until the founding of the Astmergian Empire itself is generally regarded as the Vërevian Wars, during which Vërev conquered the cities of Imnagal, Kamag and the Kingdom of Erme and Vukhun, as well as other territories. It culminated in the grand conquest by Astmerge himself.



Conquests of Astmerge the Great
The declaration of the Empire was preluded by Astmerge's conquest of the Lowlands, which was completed with the subjugation of Kamag in 161 AGS. Astmerge had a great palace being built to celebrate his victory. The palace would later become the foundation for the city of Yardungane, which was fittingly named the monument to victory. After his victories in the Lowlands he turned his gaze towards the Highlands and towards the city of Pakkan itself. The city of Pakkan surrended to Astmerge, but the in the following weeks he suffered a defeat against the Kingdom of Kamal, which forced him to remain in Pakkan. After this he set out to conquer the Highlands themselves. After finally returning from campaign he had the city of Kalotgane built and declared himself Lord of the Lowlands and the Highlands.