The Amphizian Empire was once the grandest seafaring power on the eastern coast of Veldora, a vast and influential empire that dwarfed even the mighty Khanite of Taruk. The Amphizians were a union of maritime countries bound by a shared language, culture, and an insatiable drive for trade, commerce, and the sciences.
Masters of the sea, they engineered impressive fleets and perfected canal systems in their low-lying homeland, harnessing wind power as their first major technological advancement. Their pragmatic approach to religion—adopting whatever beliefs served their interests without zealotry—allowed them to focus on expanding their economic reach rather than imposing their faith on others. This pragmatic stance on religion gave them a competitive edge over other empires that prioritized religious evangelization.
The Amphizian Empire’s wealth and power grew through national mercantile companies, which were adept at invasion, colonization, and resource extraction. Unlike other empires, they did not force their religion on conquered lands, which often made their rule more palatable to the local populations. This approach allowed them to maintain a vast and diverse empire with relatively fewer uprisings.
The discovery of the Island of Moog 360 years ago by Captain Sereg Kerkhof marked another jewel in the crown of Amphizian colonization, followed by the settlements of Appledorn and Helderdink. However, the empire’s prosperity came to an abrupt and tragic end 120 years ago with the outbreak of Amber Fever. The disease spread rapidly through the empire, and the slow response of the Amphizian leadership led to the collapse of the empire a few short years later.
Yet, the spirit of the Amphizians lived on in the settlers of Seregon, who, through innovation and determination, have preserved the last vestiges of the once-great Amphizian Empire. Seregon stands today as a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the Amphizian people, the final beacon of a fallen empire that once ruled the seas and dominated the world.