Avar Imperium

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Wingrave, an Avar Archon

The Avar Imperium, also known as the Imperials and the Empire, is or was one of the human nations of Evenor. Their capital city is the Avar Throne, an industrial city built around one of the Beacons. The Empire's fate after the apocalyptic events of the Gloomfall is currently unknown.

History

The Empire was likely founded after the war between the Celestial Architects and the Precursors, as the Avar Throne was built around the Beacons that were created after that war. The nation may have existed prior to the Throne, but it would have been much less powerful given the lack of influence of a Beacon.

At some point, the Empire went to war against another nation, The Maze, in a conflict known as the Mazewar. The Gloomfall forced an end to hostilities.

Organizations

Archons

The Archons were the defenders of the Empire, and dedicated their faith to the Celestial Architects. They fought against enemies of the Imperium, such as the Maze during the Mazewar. However, it appears they harbor some darker secrets, such as their actions against the monks at Aurelian.

Order of the Silver Codex

Located at the Aurelian monastery, the Avar Order of the Silver Codex were monks dedicated to studying the arcanic energies of Evenor. The order was led by an esoteric scholar known only as the First Scribe. During the Mazewar, the monastery went empty, rumored to be caused by a massacre at the hands of the Archons.

Notable People

• Wingrave - A Wayfinder, originally an ex-Archon Templar who fell at Skylight during the Gloomfall.
• Senja - A Wayfinder. Originally of the Dominion of the Seven Winds, she came to Avar and became the Imperial Arena's greatest champion ever, at least until Avar fell to the Gloom.
• Wolf - An Archon Templar who survived the defense of Skylight during the Gloomfall, now serving as leader of the Watchers of Skylight.
• Magan - An Archon Templar who was present during the purge of the Aurelian monastery but abandoned his post, deserting the Archons and going into exile there in the Highlands.
• The First Scribe - Leader of the monastic Order of the Silver Codex at the time when the order collapsed. Accused of heresy by the Archons.
• Commander Creed - Leader of the contingent of Archons who marched on the Aurelian monastery and personally led the purge of the Order of the Silver Codex, but never returned.

Known Creations

• Radiant Dawn, a sword & shield used by the first Archon inquisitor.
• Colossus, a greatsword bestowed to the champion of the Avar Arena, notably wielded by Senja.
• Harvest Moon, a pair of daggers found within Aurelian ruins, presumably crafted by the Order.
• Arcstorm, a rifle custom-build for Archon Astalis.

Documented Works

Avar Creed

The Avar Creed is a document referenced by Wingrave. Little is known about its author, but it is noted to have described terrible creatures.