Antyric Empire

Summary
The Antyric Empire is the most populous of all the current empires. Founded in the city of Antyr and comprised mainly of humans, this empire claims dominion over the Great Plains of Antion , stretching from the Mammothspike Mountains to the edge of The Far North. The Antyric Empire also boasts the largest standing land army in Lyrios.

History
The Antyric Empire was founded in the year 562 by the first Divine King Rohir Hylan after overthrowing the Cruel King Thorne. After assuming the throne, Rohir established the Church of Varyl and built the Vaka Silan as a thank you to the god of redemption and wisdom, Varyl. Rohir then established that the god Varyl will choose a successor from among each Divine Ruler's children and grandchildren, instead of by birthright. Since that time, the Hylan family has ruled generation after generation, slowly expanding its borders through incorporation of the surrounding villages, tribes, and settlements via conquest and democratic annexation and assimilation.

Leadership and Succession
Each monarch of the Antyric Empire is chosen by the got Varyl to become the new Divine Ruler once the old ruler dies. Since Rohir was initially chosen to lead the rebellion against King Thorne, there have been 12 Divine Rulers in 244 years who have ascended to the throne. No one is entirely sure what the criteria are for being selected for the monarchy. More than a few rulers have had troubled childhoods before being selected while others have had to troubles at all. The current Divine Ruler is Divine Queen Ahira Hylan  and there is currently no selected successor, though the queen has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

Role
The Monarch of the Antyric Empire is the chief decision maker for the empire he/she may employ as many advisors as they desire. They are