Grand Empire of Hellea - Revision history

Gronk at 14:13, 16 June 2024

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	The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|3592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the people of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|3592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the people of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.

	Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting ~~successor states~~, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.		Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successors, also known as diadochi states, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

Gronk at 00:28, 5 June 2024

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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern ~~islands of the~~ [[Alyma Archipelago]] to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].		At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern [[Alyma Archipelago]] to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].

	== History ==		== History ==
	The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is inextricably tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|3552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|3572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|3584}}, and by {{Year\|3590}} his empire reached its zenith.		The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is inextricably tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|3552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|3572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|3584}}, and by {{Year\|3590}} his empire reached its zenith.

	The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|3592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the ~~lands~~ of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|3592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the people of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.

	Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successor states, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.		Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successor states, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.

Gronk at 00:27, 5 June 2024

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	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the [[hero-god]] [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived empire existed from its formation in {{Year\|~~1580~~}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|~~1592~~}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the [[hero-god]] [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived empire existed from its formation in {{Year\|3580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|3592}}.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	== History ==		== History ==
	The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is inextricably tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|~~1552~~}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|~~1572~~}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|~~1584~~}}, and by {{Year\|~~1590~~}} his empire reached its zenith.		The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is inextricably tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|3552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|3572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|3584}}, and by {{Year\|3590}} his empire reached its zenith.

	The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|~~1592~~}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|3592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.

	Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successor states, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.		Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successor states, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.

Gronk at 00:26, 5 June 2024

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	}}		}}
	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a ~~historical~~ nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the [[hero-god]] [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived ~~state~~ existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the [[hero-god]] [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived empire existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].		At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands of the [[Alyma Archipelago]] to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].

	== History ==		== History ==
	The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is ~~intrinsically~~ tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|1552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|1572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|1584}}, and by {{Year\|1590}} his empire reached its zenith.		The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is inextricably tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|1552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|1572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|1584}}, and by {{Year\|1590}} his empire reached its zenith.

	The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|1592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|1592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.
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	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==
	The Grand Empire was as diverse as modern Hellea is today. Individuals of many ancestries lived under the empire, though the majority was human.		The Grand Empire was as diverse as modern Hellea is today. Individuals of many ancestries lived under the empire, though the majority was [[human]].

	== Government ==		== Government ==
	The Grand Empire of Hellea was an autocracy under Eurykrates. Always more focused on his next conquest than on consolidation of his empire, Eurykrates did not set about centralizing his rule, preferring to allow existing local leaders to remain in control as long as they swore loyalty to him.		The Grand Empire of Hellea was an autocracy under Eurykrates. Always more focused on his next conquest than on consolidation of his empire, Eurykrates did not set about centralizing his rule or establishing formal systems of governance, preferring to allow existing local leaders to remain in control as long as they swore loyalty to him.

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Gronk at 09:33, 25 January 2024

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	\|adjective = Hellean		\|adjective = Hellean
	\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others		\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others
	\|religions = [[Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]		\|religions = [[hero-god\|Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the [[hero-god]] [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
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	== History ==		== History ==
	The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is intrinsically tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|1552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|1572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a ~~[[Hero-gods\|~~hero-god]] in {{Year\|1584}}, and by {{Year\|1590}} his empire reached its zenith.		The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is intrinsically tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|1552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|1572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a hero-god in {{Year\|1584}}, and by {{Year\|1590}} his empire reached its zenith.

	The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|1592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|1592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.

Gronk at 05:05, 27 September 2023

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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[~~Viridia\|~~Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].		At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].

	== History ==		== History ==

Gronk at 20:34, 30 July 2023

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	\|adjective = Hellean		\|adjective = Hellean
	\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others		\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others
	\|religions = [[Hero-gods]]; Hellean pantheon		\|religions = [[Hero-gods]]; [[Hellean pantheon]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.

Gronk at 20:21, 17 January 2023

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	\|adjective = Hellean		\|adjective = Hellean
	\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others		\|languages = [[Hellean]], [[Common]], others
	\|religions = ~~Various~~		\|religions = [[Hero-gods]]; Hellean pantheon
	}}		}}
	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.

Karilopa at 02:09, 19 September 2022

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	The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} to its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.		The '''Grand Empire of Hellea''' {{Pronunciation\|ha-LAY-ah}}, also known as the Hellean Empire, was a historical nation that briefly controlled the entire [[Hellea\|Hellean peninsula]]. Under the rule of the hero-god [[Eurykrates]], this short-lived state existed from its formation in {{Year\|1580}} until its leader's death in {{Year\|1592}}.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
	At ~~it's~~ peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Viridia\|Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].		At its peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Viridia\|Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].

	== History ==		== History ==

Gronk at 01:52, 18 September 2022

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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==
			At it's peak, the Grand Empire of Hellea encompassed the entire Hellean peninsula, from the southern islands to the [[Sentinel Peaks]] in the north, and as far west as the [[Naveza River]]. The empire included many of the islands of the [[Sea of Ersas]], and even expanded across the sea into parts of modern-day [[Viridia\|Ertan]] and [[Hkarzda]].

			== History ==
			The history of the Grand Empire of Hellea is intrinsically tied with that of its founder and sole leader, Eurykrates. Born in what is now [[Ephardia]] around {{Year\|1552}}, Eurykrates was the son of a minor local ruler. Full of ambition and a drive to bring together the disparate peoples of Hellea into something larger, in {{Year\|1572}} he raised a loyal army and set about unifying the kingdoms and city-states of the peninsula under himself. These campaigns grew in scope over the next 18 years, as the strength of Eurykrates' army increased alongside his aspirations. Through his exploits Eurykrates attained the status of a [[Hero-gods\|hero-god]] in {{Year\|1584}}, and by {{Year\|1590}} his empire reached its zenith.

	~~== History ==~~		The fortunes of the empire would change in {{Year\|1592}}. After declaring his intent to conquer the lands of [[Rothurland]], Eurykrates traveled with his army to the frontier at the Naveza River, near the modern town of [[Third Bridge]]. Following a prophecy delivered to him by one of his [[Cyclops\|cyclopean]] seers, Eurykrates set off alone into the forests, believing a great power was there that could aid him in his next conquest. Instead, he met his end after he was unceremoniously slain by a tribe of giants.

			Without their leader, Eurykrates' army retreated in disarray. The former territories of the empire were divided between Eurykrates' 26 generals, who each claimed legitimate succession and used the forces loyal to them to carve out a part of the only briefly united peninsula. The resulting successor states, also known as diadochi, squabbled and fought amongst themselves as each attempted to reassert control. Nearly all eventually collapsed, eventually transforming into the patchwork of monarchies and republics that make up Hellea today. While some of these states would later reunify, Hellea has never again been under the control of one flag.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==