The Turquoise Empire
Mille Voix- Capital City
Known as the city of the rich Established two thousand years ago in 4,930 AT, the city is a massive mixture of culture and architecture. Located in the middle of Draconis it is well known for being the place to stop before resuming your journey. Once a simple outpost for inns and merchants it eventually prospered from a village to a town than to a glowing city.
It is the smallest country in the world as stronger nations took the land over the years. However, they remain a very proud nation as they mainly fight by negotiating for whatever it is they need.
Royalty
Their kingdom is unlike many others at the time. They nominated their leaders by the richest merchants and landowners of the time. But as usual for the monarch, they rule until they abdicate or die. They did not want a hereditary leader as much as the first rulers tried to it make legal. However, over time it did not matter how people voted, it eventually became corrupted as many people wanted to host the seat of power by any means necessary. Assassinations became synonymous with the Turquoise Empire. It was a feared but wanted seat... Many have tried and failed to become leaders. But it was never safe once you become a Queen or King. The enslaved folk eventually had a saying "If the new King or Queen last a year we are blessed." But the power of being monarch had privileges of hosting the most glorious parties, living in the Palace of Voices, everyone will do as you command.
International Relations
Early in their new country, they had a rocky start as Red and Green tried to take over them. But in years they managed to hold them back as they quickly became allies with the Black Empire. They have always been close and as a piece, their relationship with gold is a shaky one. Having wars with them a few times over the years.
When slavery was acknowledged many other countries disagreed as Turquoise made strong allies with Black, Orange and Green.
For their slavery acts however they try to appeal to everyone. They want to be the crowning jewel of the world. But behind everyone's back, they spy on everyone. But sadly the secret came out and their reputation fell as other Empires no longer trusted them like they used to.
Slavery
Slavery was passed in 5,699 by King Richard III as the country was becoming broke. After all their continued opulence lifestyle was a high price to pay. In a moment of desperation for the wealthy, they connected with the Green, Black, Purple and the isolated country of Orange. Many innocent people and dragons were kidnapped to be bought and sold. It was known as the hundred-year cruelty. Taxes were sky-high for all travellers and many citizens had sold their own children or themselves on the market for ends meet or to leave the cursed nation. The Gold Empire claimed refuge for those who needed to escape. This caused the slavery war which Gold won. But the slavery pact of Turquoise remained as they are now allies with other slave nations. Gold could not risk a world war but took in many immigrants and stopped trade with the Turquoise for five hundred years.
City Districts
The Royal District
The royal palace of Mille Voix is a large district of its own. Built on the highest hill named peace hill the leader can look down at everyone and can see impending invasions. It was once a simple castle that was built to everyone's agreement in the town. But the newly nominated King Leon II desired to compare themselves to the opulence of the Palace of Gold. He and his backers spared no expense to create their own eyesore and so, the palace of voices was built. It was finally completed many years later during Queen Stephanie II's reign. Being the first Queen to rule from her new stead. Having thirteen floors, a thousand rooms for noble guests, fifteen thousand much smaller rooms for servants, fifteen kitchens, fifty large dining halls, the world's largest ballroom, and the council pavilion that can hold a thousand people and dragons.
Next to the palace, a dragon's den is built. Looking very similar to the opulent palace the dragons were spared no expense to live a royal life. Holding five hundred rooms and large that dragons of massive sizes can live inside.
Merchant District
The richest merchants live here. The main street is called Mansion Road with at-least three hundred mansions of different sizes. The majority of owners are wealthy merchants hence the title of the district. Many of the mansions have been owned by generations of families who have supplied the world with different varieties of fancy goods. From spices to dragons. The roads are a beautiful paved red as the mansions are white with many massive green gardens. Each is fenced as they are defended by family household guards or slaves.
Constant resides here.
The Wealthy Entertainment District (Street of fun)
The large area is direct across the merchant district and below the Royal district. The heart of the city is where the wealthy entertain themselves. Cafes, Theatres, restaurants, the Etienne puppet hall, library, gentlemen's club, ladies club, auction house, Wealthy travellers inns, guest houses, dragon racing tracks, dragon polo fields, high-class brothels, museums and art exhibitions. Entertainers such as musicians, and human and dragon statues line the street. However, they do not beg for money… They are to only perform as art.
The New Common District
The newest area where the average worker lives. After resuming trade with gold much of the people returned as slavery has gotten under control. King John II hoped to bring more visitors to improve their economy and relations and outlawed slavery. Simple workers who are not owned by anyone. Chefs, entertainers, smaller merchants those who wish to make it big. They are rows of small connected houses that are long and thin. However, it has a high turnover rate as it is one of the more dangerous areas. Crimes such as raw draconium dealings, theft and drugs are prominent.
The Common Entertainment District
The cheaper version of the wealthy district. For those who are poorer. The streets are not kept as well as the wealthy. Cracks on the pavement are prevalent so many accidents occur for those who have carriages. The street markets reside here. Gambling dens, dragon mating houses, The lower brothel houses were also built there.
The Old Common District
The smallest district in the city, where smaller merchants, bakers, teachers, blacksmiths, gear makers, and carpenters once lived. But due to slavery being legal many tried to immigrate to other countries In 5,700. Which left many of the basic houses empty. It is run down as many of the houses have become overgrown with plants and grass. It almost looks like an abandoned town, with the magnum opus the hospital created by Queen Marion The Kind. The cobblestones can be seen when the grass is cut but have become uneven due to time. Many of the wealthy children and criminals have been known to loiter around the area as it is not guarded unlike the wealthier parts of the city.
It is rumoured that the Mordecai base is hidden underneath. But was never founded.
The Slave District
Is the poorest and most populated of all. Located a half-hour ride outside the city, the slave district is deliberately separated from the rest of Mille Voix. To prevent slaves from escaping a large mote is built surrounding the district.
The buildings are tall and cramped together. Influenced by the tower designs of Inclementia. Factories of gear and fabric makers occupy half of their district as many slaves live there working day and night on command by their masters. As they are guarded day and night by slave keepers. Smoke billows from their factories as it creates a terrible eye sore for the city. Many of the wealthy propose to knock down those buildings and build them further away on the horizon. But many of the owners opposed the idea afraid they will not work hard enough knowing their masters are further away. So, the slave district stayed much to everyone's annoyance.
Lifestyle and the People
The wealthy live the richest lifestyle that anyone can for the time. But as spoilt and retched they seemed they are most open and sexual compared to other Empires. Sex and drugs run rampant in the city as they are known to be the city of love. Everyone criticizes them but they took it as strength. Orgies in the palace is not a rare occurrence as brothels of all kinds are spread across the city and country.
Food
The Turquoise Empire love food. Being the centre of the continent, they have many different cuisines. However, they only eat what is the phase of the time. Food and drinks tend to come in phases, which are usually started by the monarch.
Fashion
Opulence, is out there and expensive. Their fashion is everything in their culture. They use clothes to speak as well as their voices. Known for creating fashion shows for designers to showcase their wares.
Dragon Life
Dragons never had an official role in politics unlike everyone else in the world. The dragons who are owned by the royals lived in luxury in the dragons' den next to the palace. As a protocol for the time dragons wanted their own space. At first, the dragons were gold as were the humans. But in the hundreds of years of living and breeding there, the turquoise mutation takes place. The last of the gold dragons emigrated back to Loan in 5,266.
The turquoise dragons look similar to their black draconium counterparts. Four-legged as their bodies and heads are slim like snakes. However, their scale patterns vary from turquoise to various greens and blues. They are known to have beautiful melodic voices as they can mimic other roars and tones.
The average dragon pulled carriages and raced, polo with their rider. They did not own houses or anything under their names. They must have an owner present.
The Mordecai
The Mordecai is an organization that was estimated to be founded during the century of cruelty. The creator of it is unknown. But they managed to keep themselves a secret for a while. But found a business of information and assassination. A business the Empire found highly profitable. They are greatly feared among the realm but are highly useful. As world leaders and the wealthy use the Mordecai for their own gain.
Other landmarks, towns and villages
Dragon Reveur – The boulder that looks like a sleeping dragon. Used as an attraction and landmark to journey to Mille Voix.
The Deep River – Known as a deep river where their stocks of fish are farmed. Located near Sol Creux.
The Singing Mountain – The trees known as singers only grow here. This place is sacred in the Turquoise Empire. This area has never been fought on… The singers sway as the nuts on the trees sound like peaceful light wind chimes.
Wildflower sea – Surrounding Mille Voix a sea of wildflowers surround the hills. Known to be one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Temple of Old – The only temple in Mille Voix, located in the royal district. It is small but it was built even before the Empire was formed. It looks like a remnant of the Gold Empire. Since Priests are banned in Mille Voix no one lives inside.
The Queen Celine Grand Theatre – A thousand-year-old theatre that hosts the best singers, plays and musicians in the world. Large and grand it made all Empires envious that everyone else built one.
The halls of love – Every town and city in the country has one.
Sol Creux – A small city ruled by family Flaurent.
City Leon – King Leons' birthplace house by family Fitzroy
City Helene – Birthplace of Helene the old house by the family De La Fontaine
City Amara – Birthplace of Queen Amara the old. Housed by family Desjardins.
City of King Richard – Birthplace of Richard III. Seated by family Aubert.
Kings and Queens of Turquoise through the years
4,390 - 5000
King Leon I 4,390 - 4,420 First official Monarch
Queen Delfy 4,420 – 4,431 Second Monarch and was wife to Leon I tried to make hereditary succession and failed.
Queen Amara I 4,431 – 4,453 Third monarch appointed not related to Delfy and Leon I
King Charles I 4,453 – 4,457 Turquoise Draconium mutation has begun to take place in everyone who lived there.
Queen Stephanie I 4,457 – 4,495
4,500 – 4,600
King Leon II (The Opulent King) 4,495 – 4,557 Palace of Voices begins construction.
King Laurent I 4,557 – 4,565
King Thomas 4,565 – 4,575
Queen Stephanie II 4,565 – 4,593 Palace of Voices completed. As she is the first monarch to live inside the walls.
King Liam I 4,593 – 4,622
4,700 – 4,800
Queen Amara II (The Old) 4,622 – 4,701
Queen Sophie 4,701 – 4,710
King Aaron (The Priest Hater) 4,710 – 4,722 Banishes any priests and forbade sects being formed.
King Paul (The Lover) 4,722 – 4,736
King Landry I 4,736 – 4,739
King Gabriel I 4,739 – 4,742
Queen Helene I (The good Queen) 4,742 – 4,756
King Theodore I (The Brave) 4,756 – 4,771 Went to battle with Red to get more farmland. He died in battle.
Queen Amara III 4,771 – 4,798
4,800 – 4,900 The Century of Kings
King Liam II 4,798 – 4,809
King Derek I 4,809 – 4,833 Goes to war with Red to have more farmland in 4,829. Lost the war in 4,833 died in combat.
King Victor I 4,833 – 4,845
King Landry II 4,845 – 4,862
King Gabriel II 4,862 – 4,875
King Etienne I 4,875 – 4,888
4,900 – 5,000
King Louis I 4,888 – 4,902
King Charles II 4,902 – 4,902
Queen Juliette 4,902 – 4,915
Queen Helene II (The good Queen reincarnated) 4,915 – 4,954
King Derek II 4,954 – 4,967
King Phillip I 4,967 – 4,985
King Orville 4,985 – 4,998
5,000 – 6,000
Queen Charlotte I 4,998 – 5,022
Queen Amelie (The Old) 5,022 – 5,073
Queen Delilah 5,073 – 5,090
5,100 – 5,200
King Richard I 5,090 – 5,111
King Leon III 5,111 – 5,125
Queen Amara IV (Statue Lover) 5,125 – 5,127 Goes to war with Blue over a man statue. They surprisingly won by smuggling the statue. She was found dead in front of it.
King Derek III 5,127 – 5,155
Queen Charlotte II 5,155 – 5,183
5,200 – 5,300
King Victor II 5,183 – 5,204
King Etienne II (The Dull) 5,204 – 5,217
King Nicholas I 5,217 – 5,239
King Theodore II 5,239 – 5,266 The last two gold dragon families leave for Loan. So no gold dragons live there anymore.
Queen Helene III 5,266 – 5,288
5,300 – 5,400
Queen Celine I (The Artist) 5,288 – 5,309
King Richard II (The Old) 5,309 – 5,380
5,400 – 5,500
Queen Esme 5,380 – 5,404
King Fabien I 5,404 – 5,421
King Mathis 5,421 – 5,461
Queen Beatrice 5,461 – 5,455
Queen Madelyn I 5,455 – 5,490
5,500 – 5,600 The Century of Queens
Queen Adeline I 5,490 – 5,527
Queen Evelyn I 5,527 – 5,527
Queen Sophia 5,527 – 5,560
Queen Marion (The Kind) 5,560 – 5,590 Was the woman who created orphanages and a new hospital for those who are poor.
5,600 – 5,700
Queen Eleanor I 5,590 – 5,609
King Eric 5,609 – 5,610
King Fabien II 5,610 – 5,630
King Edward I 5,630 – 5,644
King Leon IV 5,644 – 5,673
Queen Celine II 5,673 – 5,680
Queen Stephanie III 5,680 – 5,699
5,700 – 5,800 The century of cruelty
King Richard III (The Cruel) 5,699 – 5,706 Slavery was introduced as the war with Gold began in 5,700. The war ends as King Richard surrendered. But alliances with Orange and Black kept Richard in power 5,702 and trade with Gold ended.
King Elroy I 5,706 – 5,731
Queen Eleanor II (The Bloody Queen) 5,731 – 5,772 The Queen killed many young beautiful women. Bathed in their blood to keep her youth.
King Nicholas II 5,772 – 5,787
King Alphonse 5,787 – 5,794
5,800 – 5,900
King Landry III 5,794 – 5,812
Queen Helene IV 5,812 – 5,812
King Andre 5,812 – 5,834
King Nicholas III 5,834 – 5,836
King Fabien III 5,836 – 5,837
King Bernard 5,837 – 5,839
King Mael I 5,839 – 5,846
Queen Alice I 5,846 – 5,854
King Phillip II 5,854 - 5,873 Allied with the Orange and Black Empires against Light-Blue. For ocean and lake slavery trade routes. Light-Blue and Gold won.
Queen Jasmine 5,873 – 5,880
Queen Adeline II 5,880 – 5,887
6,000 – 7,000
5,900 – 6000
King Raphael 5,887 – 6,012
King Olaf 6,012 – 6,014 The start of the sibling civil war that lasted less than a year in 6,015.
Queen Elouise 6,014 – 6,021 Olaf's younger sister killed Olaf. She was Assassinated by the Mordecai.
Queen Sarah I 6,021 – 6,025
King Theo 6,025 – 6,026
Queen Olive 6,026 – 6,026
Queen Diana I 6,026 – 6,028
King Richard IV 6,028 – 6,031
King Landry IV 6,031 – 6,035
Queen Denise 6,035 – 6,039
Queen Adeline III 6,039 – 6,043
Queen Lea I 6,043 – 6,052
King Leon V (The Fat) 6,052 – 6,068 The fattest man alive at the time.
King David 6,068 – 6,074
King Ethan 6,074 – 6,083
Queen Evelyn II 6,083 – 6,090
Queen Helene V 6,090 – 6,096
6,100 – 6,200
Queen Marie 6,096 – 6,102
King Edward 6,102 – 6,103
King Michael 6,103 -6,103
King Mael II 6,103 – 6,105
Queen Madelyn II 6,105 – 6,106
Queen Eleanor III 6,106 – 6,109
Queen Darya 6,109 – 6,112
Queen Lyra 6,112 – 6,117
King Alfred 6,117 – 6,117
King Peter I 6,117 – 6,118
King Damian 6,118 – 6,120
King Maximo 6,120 – 6,122
Queen Olivia 6,122 – 6,122
Queen Darla 6,122 – 6,122
King Loren 6,122 – 6,126
King Nicholas IV 6,126 – 6,129
King Peter II 6,129 – 6,136
Queen Zoe 6,136 – 6,154
Queen Aria I (The Siren) 6,154 – 6,167 The woman who was known to charm everyone by singing.
King Derek IV 6,167 – 6,197
6,200 – 6,300
Queen Evelyn III 6,197 – 6,202
Queen Evelyn IV 6,202 – 6,206
King Patrick 6,206 – 6,208
King Hugo 6,208 – 6,213
King Stephen 6,213 – 6,213
King Edmond I 6,213 – 6,231
King Valentino 6,231 – 6,245
King Daron 6,245 – 6,256
Queen Natalie I 6,256 – 6,281
Queen Bala 6,281 – 6,281
Queen Aria II 6,281 – 6,297
6,300 – 6,400
Queen Charlotte III 6,297 – 6,309
Queen Rebekah (The Peacemaker) 6,309 – 6,317 Gold begins to trade with them once again.
King Phillip III 6,317 – 6,345
Queen Tanya 6,345 – 6,345
Queen Danala 6,345 – 6,346
Queen Claudine 6,346 – 6,349
Queen Annie 6,349 – 6,358
Queen Allaria 6,358 – 6,364
King Zevran 6,364 – 6,373
King Xavier I 6,373 – 6,380
Queen Lauren 6,380 – 6,397
6,400 – 6,500
King Arthur 6,397 – 6,404
Queen Helene V 6,404 – 6,421
Queen Natalie II 6,421 – 6,427
Queen Delia 6,427 – 6,439
King Harold 6,439 – 6,439
King Martin 6,439 – 6,439
King Charlie 6,439 – 6,440
Queen Bethany 6,440 – 6,445
Queen Elizabeth 6,445 – 6,447
King William I 6,447 – 6,447
King Phillip IV 6,447 – 6,471
Queen Alice II 6,471 – 6,498
6,500 – 6,600
King Derek V (The Bastard King) 6,498 – 6,520 The man who lied about his birth was arrested. But he proved to be a great king so he was released by popular demand.
King Reymond 6,520 – 6,520
Queen Delrey 6,520 – 6,520
King Daniel 6,520 – 6,532
Queen Jennifer 6,532 – 6,541
Queen Anne I 6,541 – 6,546
Queen Donna 6,546 – 6,546
King Franz 6,546 – 6,551
King Xavier II 6,551 – 6,560
Queen Charlotte IV 6,560 – 6,574
King Edmond II 6,574 – 6,579
King Leon VI (The Do-Nothing) 6,579 – 6,581 He literally did nothing… He read all day and just wanted the title. But not the work…
Queen Amara V 6,581 – 6,582
King Henry 6,582 – 6,584
King Karl (The Beast King) 6,584 – 6,588 Was so hairy people thought he was a bear...
Queen Alice III 6,588 – 6,592
King Phillip V 6,592 – 6,592
King James 6,592 – 6,593
Queen Lina 6,593 – 5,595
Queen Rowena 5,595 – 5,598
6,600 – 6,700
Queen Evelyn V 5,598 – 6,601
King Xavier III (The Dancer) 6,601 – 6,602 Died by poisons in his shoes. Said to have peeled the skin of his feet.
King Francios 6,602 – 6,603
King Leon VII 6,603 – 6,603
King Phillip VI (The Fool) 6,603 – 6,604 The King who almost gave the country away to the Red Empire.
Queen Anne II (The Tragic) 6,604 – 6,608 was beloved by the people and murdered at the hands of her own husband, who was jealous of her crown.
King Derek VI 6,608 – 6,609
King Edmund III 6,609 – 6,612
Queen Helene VI 6,612 – 6,613
Queen Adeline III 6,613 – 6,622 Begged the assassinations to stop as the country began to fall apart. Death by infection from a cut.
Queen Helene VII (The Beloved) 6,622 – 6,641 Known to be one of the best monarchs they had.
King Liam II 6,641 – 6,641
Queen Anne III 6,641 – 6,642
Queen Gabrielle 6,642 – 6,642
King Arnold 6,642 – 6,644
King Albert I 6,644 – 6,649
King Leon VIII 6,649 – 6,653
Queen Alice IV 6,653 – 6,654
Queen Natalie III 6,654 – 6,658
King Marcel (The Mad) 6,658 – 6,662 At first a gentle king but eventually descends into Madness. Killing himself by trying to fly out of the palace.
King Pierre 6,662 – 6,666. 6,666 the assassinations
King Russell 6,666 – 6,666
Queen Arielle I 6,666 – 6,666
King Derek VII 6,666 – 6,666
Queen Anne IV 6,666 – 6,672
Queen Clementine 6,672 – 6,679
King Jacques (The Ugly) 6,679 – 6,684
Queen Divine 6,684 – 6,692
King Serge 6,692 – 6,699
6,700 – 6,800
Queen Aida I 6,699 – 6,710
Queen Diana II 6,710 – 6,723
King William II 6,723 – 6,727
King Dominic (The Unworthy) 6,727 – 6,727 The unworthy Brothers
King Julien (The Unworthy) 6,727 – 6,728 Won by accident. He was assassinated shortly after.
King Albert II 6,728 – 6,728 The year of assassinations, 6,728
King Leon IX 6,728 – 6,728
King William III 6,728 – 6,728
Queen Celine III 6,728 – 6,728
Queen Arielle 6,728 – 6,735
King Maurice 6,735 – 6,736
King Francis I 6,736 – 6,742
Queen Helene VIII 6,742 – 6,749
King Xavier III 6,749 – 6,758
King Derek VIII 6,758 – 6,763
King Mael II (The Sea) 6,763 – 6,767 Went on a sea journey never to come back
King Napoleon 6,767 – 6,774
Queen Amara VI 6,774 – 6,782
Queen Helene IX (The Fiery Terror) 6,782 – 6,791 She and her Red Priestess lover sacrificed many people and dragons. Others did not understand it was to gain favour for the Titan Phoenix. The people revolted as Queen Helene was burned at the stake.
King Thierry (The Avenger) 6,791 – 6,798 Went to war with the Red Empire and lost. Red Empire occupied the country in 6,798.
6,800 – 6,900
King Leon X 6,798 – 6,803 Green, Black, Purple and them allied to push red out of their land. He died of shivers before war end.
King Francis 6,803 – 6,808 Red was exiled as Turquois regained and claimed land in 6,805.
Queen Aida II (The Young) 6,808 – 6,816 Elected at age eight. She loved playing with her toys. But it was her parents who wanted to rule in her stead. She passed from consumption.
King Phillip VII 6,816 – 6,821
King Harvey 6,821 – 6,829
King Xavier III 6,829 – 6,834
King Albert II 6,834 – 6,837
Queen Diana III 6,837 – 6,842 Made Peace with the Red Empire with a grand ceremony.
Queen Marie (The Playful) 6,842 – 6,850
Queen Edith (The Naïve) 6,850 – 6,856 The Queen almost let the city be overrun by outlaws as she wanted to make peace with criminal leaders.
Queen Aria III 6,856 – 6,863 Supported Helios V for the Dragonlord crown. In the ten Star War.
King Phillip VIII 6,863 – 6,871
King Leon XI 6,871 – 6,874
King William IV (The Jester) 6,874 – 6,876
Queen Anne V 6,876 – 6,877
Queen Avery I 6,877 – 6,883
Queen Josette (The Ugly) 6,883 – 6,888
King John I 6,888 – 6,889
King Albert III 6,889 – 6,893
6,900 – 7,000
Queen Laetitia 6,893 – 6,900
King William V (King for a Day) 6,900 – 6,900
King Arsene 6,900 – 6,909
Queen Lisette (The Vain) 6,909 – 6,910 The QQueenwho loved mirrors and loved to stare at them.
Queen Marlene 6,910 – 6,911
King William VI 6,911 – 6,911
King Cyrell I (The Handsome) 6,911 – 6,920
King John II 6,920 – 6,924
King Peter II 6,924 – 6,929
King Leon XII 6,929 – 6,934
Queen Helene X 6,934 – 6,942
Queen Ninette 6,942 – 6,945
Queen Odette I 6,945 – 6,949
King Albert IV 6,949 – 6,954
King Daumier 6,954 – 6,955
King Eugene I 6,955 – 6,960
King Cyrell II 6,960 – 6,967
Queen Perla 6,967 – 6,973
Queen Helene XI 6,973 – 6,977
Queen Odette II (The Radiant) 6,977 – 6,982
King Leroy 6,989 – 6,995
7,000
King Peter III 6,995 – 7,001
King Duron 7,001 – 7,005
King Rainier 7,005 – 7,015 Did not Support Aelius's claim to the throne in 7,013.
Queen Avery II and King Gauthier 7,015 to now at 7,030 when the story begins.