Battle Brief: The Empyrean
Welcome to Basgiath! This briefing summarizes the complex history regarding the kingdom of Navarre, the surrounding Isles, and the ongoing conflict with the venin. The context outlines a world where human riders and fliers are bonded to dragons and gryphons, governed by a pantheon of gods whose influence may be more literal than previously recorded.
Original map concepts and world names depicted on this page are based on the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros and Red Tower Books. Illustrated reference diagrams were created for Romantasy Wiki explanatory purposes.
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Historical Timeline: Key Eras and Events
17 BU: Andarna’s egg laid
1 BU: The Great War; General Daramor vs. The First Six; ends at the Battle of Gianfar.
1 AU: Unification of Navarre; King Reginald appropriates the Blade of Aretia.
200 AU: Child Dedication Outlawed
207 AU: Queen Alondra the Bold consolidates provincial armies.
328 AU: Second Cygni Incursion; Poromiel absorbs a third province
433 AU: Midnight Massacre
434 AU: Second Krovlan Uprising
627 AU: Tyrrish Rebellion begins; Fen Riorson forms an alliance with Tecarus.
628 AU: Battle of Aretia; Brennan Sorrengail is reported dead; Rebel leaders are executed in Calldyr.
Where the book begins…
July 633 AU: Violet Sorrengail crosses the Parapet (Fourth Wing begins).
July 634 AU: Battle of Resson; Violet recovers in Aretia; Andarna enters “Dreamless Sleep.”
December 634 AU: Battle of Basgiath; the wardstone is refired; Xaden Riorson turns venin.
May 635 AU: Battle of Draithus; Leothan fires the Aretia wardstone.
Dragon Den System
The relationship between dragon breeds and specific provinces forms the backbone of Navarrian society.
In Navarre, dragon dens are distributed across provinces that align with the historical “Six Pillars,” ranging from rare Black dragons in the southwest of Tyrrendor to the Brown dragons of northwestern Luceras. The Blue dragons favor the southern warmth of Soudra, while Green dragons reside near the heart of the kingdom in Deaconshire, and the volatile Red and unpredictable Orange breeds occupy the eastern Calldyr cliffs and central Elsum valleys.
Brown Dragons: somewhere in Luceras or Emerald Sea
Green Dragons: Steelridge Mountains near Basgiath College
Orange Dragons: valley of Northern Esben
Red Dragons: limestone cliffs along the Dunness River
Blue Dragons: close to Corydon
Black Dragons: Aretia
A dragon’s tail type is the primary weapon and critical indicator of its specialized combat role. Ranging from the crushing force of a Clubtail to the sharp precision of a Swordtail to the devastating impact of a Morningstar, tails dictate a dragon’s tactical usefulness and political seniority within the Empyrean.
Daggertail: agile and precise
Swordtail: seasoned and battle-hardened
Morningstar Tail: rare and deadliest
Feathertail: juveniles and averse to violence
Clubtail: crush with massive force
Scorpiontail: poisonous tip
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Tactical Geography
The Isles (Deverelli, Unnbriel, Hedotis, Zehyllna, and Loysam) serve as critical strategic locations with distinct cultural and magical properties.
- Deverelli: An island over 1,000 years old that prays to no gods. Inhabitants wear white robes and utilize cross-bolts for defense.
- Unnbriel: The closest main isle to Deverelli. It is guarded by forces in green pale leathers and silver-guarded temples.
- Hedotis: A city rebuilt 150 years ago for efficiency. It is associated with the color purple and “zakia” berries.
- Zehyllna: Built skyward at the base of a waterfall; inhabitants wear orange robes.
- Loysam: Located south of Zehyllna; serves as a resupply point for travelers.
