Author's note: This is based on a campaign I worked on for a while, which was never played. If I get some feedback (preferably good) I will keep working on this. I just don't want my efforts to go unnoticed J
This here is the introduction (I wish they had a section for one). This whole thing is from the Empire's Chronicles, a historic recording kept by the Emperor's scribes. They record everything that happens within the Empire and combine them all into one large book every 3 months. The Empire is on the only known continental body of land. They have pretty much united the area, however some pockets of resistance exist still. There are the occasional rebellions, however they are quelled quickly. This is all recorded on a small island between the known land and a new one, which the "savage" will describe in future chapters. Now on with the show!
The lost sea was thought to be endless. Recently, some explorers reached the Empire claiming they found a land filled with savages. It was large and the glint of gold could be seen from miles away. The Emperor immediately funded a colonization crew to land and clear off the natives, then to build a mining camp and a barracks. When no news returned, the Emperor himself led an expedition to the island. When they arrived, the savages were discovered to be a mix of many races: humans, elves, dwarves, gnomes, and halflings. They beat back the forces that landed, but the Emperor was able to retreat. He returned soon after with many skilled mages, and shot fireballs at the savages from ships. The mages found the savage town with their magic, and quickly destroyed it with a shower of many stones. Then the ships landed, and the warriors searched for survivors. All the survivors were found in a cave, wielding golden spears and swords. They held off until the mages arrived and finished them off. The dead were then collected and thrown into the sea, however there was one man that was found on the fringes of death. The Emperor had the clerics heal him just enough so the man wouldn't die, then he would question the man. The man healed quickly, and it was discovered that he could speak the ancient kingly language, Mokaru. He was permitted to speak to the Emperor, the only one who could understand him. The savage said he knew of another land, beyond the eastern line, which was more bountiful than this. He asked to tell his tale, which would explain everything.
The Empire Chronicles, fifth day of Sarno