Avum Empire

The Avum Empire is the Hyperpower of the Age of Tears. Sited at the centre of the navigable world, the city – also called the Twentieth, for it is the Twentieth human settlement on that spot, the others all having been destroyed by enemies over the ages – has risen to dominate first its region, then its continent, and now several others. It is greatly influential, and its control of Fire Drakes has led to an industrial and technological boom that has furthered its power.

Avum is the principle military force behind the Mortal Cause, gathering many to the faction to fight for the right of Mortals to decide their own fate. Since the Empire found out about the upcoming return, they have worked diligently to respond to the threat, though many speculate that the Empire has been aware and preparing for the event for far longer than they admit.

They have supported both the Shardbearers and the Auric Lodge in their activities, and are the principle sponsors of the parties.