Vatali Empire

Vatali Empire
General information
Founder(s):	Ranorm Anasaye
Leader(s):	Kaltani Anasaye
Headquarters:	Voraskel Palace
Historical information
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Born from the bloodlines of the Sephi monarchs, the Vatali Empire was founded to extend the reach of the monarchy into the Kiast System. Mirroring Sephi civilization, it is ruled under a royal lineage of monarchs that were entrusted to rule the Kiast System from Kiast.

The Monarchy

Derived from a bloodline of royal lineage, the monarchy is comprised of successors and precursors from the Anasaye line of heirs to the Astral Throne. The firstborn of the ruling monarch traditionally inherits the throne after the death of its precursor, or in rare cases, when the former monarch retires from the Astral Throne. While this has provided a clear line of succession for centuries, firstborn twins are a troublesome burden to the line of succession and has resulted in at least one instance where the heir was left unclear.

Ranorm Anasaye

"Entrusted to extend our reach into untamed borders, I will govern these worlds as a King should."

―Ranorm Anasaye

Before donning the title “King of Kiast,” Ranorm was a subject under the all-encompassing monarchy of Sephi civilization. His elevation to that status was earned through royal decree and bore promising benefits for heirs of his name. While not unheard of, his rise from a mere noble to a Lord carried with it some rumours of affairs with a member of royal lineage; thus, the rumours were made to sound as if the monarchy had elevated the Anasaye line to hide an affair with one of royal blood. It didn’t quell the rumours when he was married to a Sephi princess moments before being sent to establish a foothold in the Nilgaard sector in the Outer Rim Territories, but the bitterness had died down to whispers among particular court members.

Tanisad Anasaye

"He was brash, foolish and mild-mannered. But above all, he was a King that held his subjects in line and could not be bought."

―Recordings, circa 530 BBY

Whatever rumours circulated of Ranorm’s nobility, the birth of his firstborn son silenced the most vocal scrutinizers. Adored as the first heir born into the bloodline, Tanisad drew the attention of court members committed to winning his favour and the teachings of his father. However, his birth was not without its share of grief as the mother of Kiast’s heir died during childbirth to leave the ruling King a widower.

Being known for his headstrong beliefs and ideals passed down from his father, Tanisad was unpopular with those that have worked for his favour throughout his childhood. Neither of them could seem to change the aspects of his rule that would serve their own agendas or be regarded as more than bickering old men in the High Court. His influence over the courts was near-absolute, turning his subjects against the Sephi domain from which the Vatali Empire originated with the vision to create an independent government. As a result, Kiast developed under his reign to allow for Gand, Kyuzo, Melitto and Teedo, as well as Humans and other near-Humans as subjects under the Vatali Empire.

Vatal Anasaye

"Some might ask who the greatest ruler of Kiast was. Most would agree that King Vatal embodied the best and worst of Kiast's rulers."

―Recordings, circa 356 BBY

It was during King Vatal’s reign that the Vatali intensified their aims to become more independent and entered their "golden age." A fierce king who saw everything through self-interest and ambition, he went so far as creating laws that bound most of the colonist population to his undeniable rule. In effect he made the colonists his subjects and exploited their labor for the Empire’s gain.

While the Vatali dominion expanded to other worlds in the system, colonizing and exploiting whatever resources were available, the King instigated a coup against his Sephi overlords. The wayward King and his navy, coupled with colonists' ships and soldiers, overtook the loyalist forces. The War for Independence lasted for several long years before coming to an abrupt halt with the capitulation of the Sephi forces and their retreat from the Kiast system. Vatal proclaimed the Vatali Empire, reigning supreme over a whole system of worlds with an iron fist. Thus, King Vatal became the first Vatali Emperor over the Kiast system.

Darsayi Anasaye

"She was nothing like her father—inexperienced, naïve and controlled."

―Recordings, circa 76 BBY

Vatal was succeeded by his daughter, Darsayi — an inexperienced monarch under the sway of the noble houses who looked to their interests above all else. Her rule was challenged as whispers of rebellion sparked the flames of war, igniting the First Quorahi War. Removing the laws that enslaved the Quorahi to Vatal's rule, she replaced them with new laws and special provisions that protected the Quorahi from the greed of the nobles and the Empress. Decades passed and as generations passed with them, the Empress slowly brought back the old laws in a new and rewritten form, which inadvertently allowed the nobles to once again exploit the Quorahi.

Challenged once again by a rebellious faction of the Quorahi with the assistance of her son, Taselm, Darsayi Anasaye was executed before the whole Empire in 75 BBY two years after the Second Quorahi War began in earnest.

Taselm Anasaye

"We will usher in an age of reason—one to right the wrongs of my forebears to rebuild the trust that was lost."

―Taselm Anasaye

At the time of his ascension, Emperor Taslem was already an aging Sephi. His rule was benevolent, open and welcoming to the masses. It was a second golden age of development and growth. The system was demilitarized significantly, maintaining a constant vigil rather than a threatening presence. He focused the Empire's efforts on scientific research and trade with the outlying systems. Reinstating the special laws passed at the end of the First Quorahi War and drafting new ones to preserve the peace, he dismantled the tensions between Quorahi and nobility, creating a utopian-like state.

Emperor Taslem passed away in the 70th year of his reign in 5 BBY, leaving the throne empty and three possible successors.

Vauzem Anasaye

"Taselm has denied us our birthright. I will restore what rightfully belongs to us, and return power to the noble houses."

―Vauzem Anasaye

Second in line to the throne, after his brother Essadan, Vauzem believed power needed to be reinstated to the Sephi houses. During his father’s reign, Vauzem garnered the support of one third of the noble houses who wanted their power and privilege returned, seeing them as their birthright unlawfully taken. His plan was in motion years before his father ever died and its fruition came in the form of a coup. In one swift strike, the Voraskel Palace was taken and Essadan murdered in cold blood. Vauzem proclaimed himself Emperor of the Vatali domain, rechristening it into the Vauzem Dominion.

His reign was short lived. The rest of the noble houses, backed by the full might of the Vatali navy and the newly sworn Empress of the Vatali Empire, Kaltani Anasaye, descended upon the Vauzem Dominion. A battle for the Palace broke out as brother fought brother and cousin fought cousin. It was a stalemate until the Quorahi arrived in their industrial cities. Weapons bombarded the Vauzem ships and their floating castle until, at last, they retreated. The day was won and the Empire prevailed, though much of the old Palace was destroyed in the fighting. 

Kaltani Anasaye

"I am pledged to the people of Kiast, as my brother before me and our mother before him."

―Kaltani Anasaye

Kaltani Anasaye is the ruling queen of Kiast. As a member of the Sephi royal bloodline on Kiast, she is the successor to her late brother’s reign as king and was coronated in 4 BBY. Sister to King Taselm, she was originally third in the line of succession after Essadan and Vauzem. Under her leadership, the Vatali Empire regained a foothold over rebellion, preventing further war with laws similar to those written in Taselm's rule.

Line of Succession in the Vatali Empire

The current Monarch is Template:Queen Kaltani Anasaye.

'Monarchs of the Vatali Empire
Name	Period of Rule
King Ranorm Anasaye	~900 BBY - 721 BBY
King Tanisad Anasaye	722 BBY - 537 BBY
King Vatal Anasaye	538 BBY - 355 BBY
Queen Darsayi Anasaye	356 BBY - 74 BBY
King Taselm Anasaye	75 BBY - 5 BBY
King Vauzem Anasaye	75 BBY - 5 BBY
Queen Kaltani Anasaye	4 BBY - Current