Empire of the Glorious Sun
The Empire of the Glorious Sun or Empire of Kagayaku was one of the oldest civilizations in the known world, which ruled the Antya region and claimed dominion over the western half of Apollonia. It was centred around the present-day Zhongji Province. The Empire grew and expanded between 1462bAN and 351bAN. Having started as humble shepherds, its people soon learnt to construct cities. It was still young when news arrived of the existence of the Khaz Modan Empire in the 12th century bAN, and also preceded the founding of the Istvanistani. The latter, however, successfully survived in becoming the longest continuous realm in existence, until its demise. Scholars still differ in opinion concerning both their demise: some argue that what had weakened the Empire of the Glorious Sun, had ultimately destroyed the Khaz Modani.
The empire flourished, but - according to scriptures - the nation was weakened on land by a Great Evil, which it barely defeated at heavy cost. To regain a part of its power and prestige, its leaders launched a naval armada on the Khaz Modani (who were seen as a younger and weaker eighbour). The attack failed and led to the overthrow of the nation's government in the early 4th century bAN.
Order was restored when the Ying Emperor rose to prominence, united the Eight Tribes and established the Empire of the Pure Path.
