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Varkanid Empire

Varkanid Empire Ērānšahr
303BC-45BC
Derafsh Kaviani (state flag) Simurgh (imperial emblem)
The Varkanian Empire at its greatest extent c. 620, under Shirin
Capital	Ctesiphon (226–637)
Common languages	Middle Persian (official) Other languages
Religion	Zoroastrianism (official) Ancient Mesopotamian Religion Judaism Buddhism
Government	Feudal monarchy
Shahanshah
• 303BC–254BC	Jamasp I
• 254BC–243BC	Khosrow I
• 243BC–182BC	Shapur II
• 203-170BC	Jamasp II
• 170-168BC	Artakama
• 170-144BC	Arsames
• 144-105BC	Mauakes
• 105-53BC	Shirin
• 53-45BC	Vologases
• 45BC	Satibarzanes
Historical era	Antiquity
• Proclaimed by Jamasp I Varkana	303BC 303BC-45BC
• The First civil war	228-223BC
• Rule of Shirin "The Great"	105BC-53BC
Area
1AD	3,500,000 km2 (1,400,000 sq mi)
Preceded by Succeeded by Seleucid Empire Kingdom of Iberia Kushan Empire Kings of Persis Rashidun Caliphate Dabuyid dynasty Bavand dynasty Zarmihrids Masmughans of Damavand Qarinvand dynasty Tokhara Yabghus

The Varkanids were a powerful Empire in Persia, after the fall of Alexander the Great’s Empire. In 306 BC, the Satrap of Persis, Varkana, was overthrown by the Seleucids and replaced with his son Jamasp. However, Jamasp revolted against the Seleucid Dynasty, and conquered the Seleucids in 304 BC, And finally declaring himself Persian Emperor after the conquest of Atropatene in 303 BC.

Many Varkanid Rulers would succeed him, Chosen by the Mahestan from his bloodline. This led to a large civil war from 228-223 BC, and many major dynastic rivalries, culminating in the reign of Shirin “The Great” who ruled from 105-53 BC. However, Frequent wars with Rome rapidly weakened Persia, And it collapsed in 45BC, with the Emperor as a figurehead for the many Competing Satraps after the death of Vologases.

The Empire spanned from the Punjab and Kashmir to the Euphrates during the rule of Shirin. However, These lands were lost during the fall of the Empire.

Many wars with Rome led to the Depleting of the Royal treasury, and the decline of the Emperor as a Central figure of Authority, and more as a Puppet for the Satraps. Another competing line of the Imperial Family, the Giranids fought with the Elder Varkanids for control of the Persian Crown, despite it being effectively nominal in power. Eventually, In 210 AD, The Varkanids were officially deposed, and the Last Ruler was assassinated.

Ruler list:

Varkanids:

Satibarzanes (45 BC-4 AD)

Vologases II (4-21) (Son of Satibarzanes)

Khosrow II (21-29) (Son of Satibarzanes)

Khosrow III (29-51) (Son of Khosrow II)

Giranids:

Giran I (51-84)

Giran II (84-86) (Son of Giran I)

Varkanids:

Vologases III (86-91) (Grandson of Khosrow III)

Vologases IV (91-95) (Brother of Vologases IV)

Giranids:

Mithridates I (95-101) (Son of Giran II)

Giran III (101-131) (Son of Mithridates I)

Giran IV (131-139) (Son of Giran III)

Varkanids:

Artabanus I (139-161) (Grandson of Vologases IV)

Mithridates II (161-185) (Son of Artabanus I)

Jamasp III (185) (Son of Artabanus I)

Giranids:

Mithridates III (185) (Grandson of Giran III)

Kavadhians

House of Kavadh
Country	Sasanian Empire
Founded	3524 BC
Founder	Unknown
Current head	Kavadh II
Titles	Shahanshah Shah Padishah Kay
Cadet branches	Yimanids Samanians

The Kavadhians are an Ancient Bloodline stretching back before anyone’s memory.

The Kavadhians claim to have ruled the majority of the World, and to have been founded in the 3500s BC.

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Vaults

The Vaults are a large system of massive complexes, Connected via large tunnels. Vaults are mostly concentrated in India and West Asia, With many other Vaults in Egypt and East Africa, as well as in West Africa, The Sahara, Arabia, Sumatra and Java, Sri Lanka, the Congo and even Madagascar and the Swahili coast.

The Vaults are large complexes, usually with 300 metres between the ceiling of the vault and the floor. There are many platforms and walkways to allow for access between sections of the Vaults. The Tunnels are large, around 150 metres in Diameter, and provide access between the vaults. The tunnels open up into the “Canals” which separate the Platforms. The Canals provide to divide the Platforms, and are large trenches, of which have width similar to the Diameter of the Tunnels.

The Vaults have many styles, similar to those civilisations above the vaults, but most have large carvings on the side of the platforms, with Statues and Panels portraying many Images, Many Pillars decorated with Glowing Writing, and many ancient objects at the platforms, as well as a Large “Temple” at the centre of the Vault, Which possesses a Dome at the ceiling, And four large pillars at the sides of the Domes.

The Temples have similar designs. They are underneath large domes, and possess a large “Moat” of Water, to serve as a boundary. Behind the moat are colonnades, behind which are Gardens, usually of Marble, of which are large enough to be forests in their own right. In the centre of these Gardens is the Actual Temple. The Temple appears similar to a Ziggurat and is gilded with Gold and many of the Carvings and Writings at the sides of the Platforms. At the top of the Temple is a Shrine with a Hole in the Centre. This hole is designed to respond to a recipient’s DNA, most likely via bloodletting.

The Temples appear to be made for Human Sacrifice, With many cells beneath the Temples, As well as Fire Worship, As evidence of many Braziers have been found inside the Temples. There has also been evidence of Sun worship from Sun activated mechanisms and large Mirrors and Glasses to burn certain locations.

Many Vaults in the Middle East and Persia appear to have a an Akkadian style, With many Carvings of Lamassus, Gilgamesh, with many Panels in an Assyrian style, and painted Blue, Green, Red and with Gold Leaf provides much of the Decoration. Many Afghani Vaults have a style in Gold and Red. Indian Vaults have styles reminiscent of the Carvings of the Dravidians.

Many Vaults provide different functions. Many Vaults, Mainly in the Middle east, provide information. Few Vaults have been raided, simply due to their defences. There are many hidden traps, machinery and cannons to deter intruders, but many have failed to work. There are entry points to these vaults, Mainly in now-remote regions, such as Mountains, Deserts, Jungles, or even Oases.

The Entry to the Vaults are frequently found in mountainsides, and possess intricate writing at the sides of the Door. There are heavy defenses at the area surrounding the Vault door. In order to enter the Vault, A Lift is used to move from the door to the main level.

Many of the Platforms of the Vaults have different functions, with many Platforms being Hollow, possessing further rooms inside the platforms. Many Platforms have defences on the platforms. Aside from the Temples on the Platforms, Many platforms also have Fortresses, Storages of Relics, etc.