The Antaran Empire is a vast empire of provinces spanning a continent on Ramar in Betrayal in Antara. The entire game takes place in the Empire.
History and Geography
Today, the Antaran Empire comprises the provinces of Antara, Chuno, Ghan, Januli, Ticor, and Pianda, spanning the game's entire visible map. It treats with Chail and is at war with the Mehrat. An ambassador to Grrrlfland, an unseen land north of Chuno, is appointed by the end of the game.
Politics
Antara is ruled by the Emperor or Empress, who is chosen by the enchanted Imperial Cloak from among the descendants of Valorian I. Any Antaran subject, no matter their station, can request a personal audience with the Emperor to request a boon or seek redress for a grievance. The Emperor is advised by mages, ambassadors, and other dignitaries, and is personally guarded by the Emperor's Shadows, an elite cadre of mages specifically tasked with his safety.
The Shira, a governing body comprised of nobles, is widely regarded as corrupt.
The heads of prominent Houses serve as governors of Antaran provinces, a privilege awarded to them by the Emperor. Rarely, the Emperor can divest a House of governorship and bestow it on a different House. An Imperial Consul is also posted in provincial capitals. Local lords, known as jaegers, serve along with magistrates to oversee cities and towns. Guildmasters are in charge of regulating practitioners of their specific crafts.