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Asteria Empire A 'Empire of Stars' where golden deserts stretch endlessly by day, and thousands of stars and auroras cover the sky by night. Despite the harsh desert environment, blue oases and ancient temples coexist. It is famous as an empire that even nobles from other countries wish to visit at least once in their lives due to the beauty of its night sky. Empire Scale A massive empire occupying most of the southern continent. A powerful nation with several vassal states and oasis cities. Temple cities, trade hubs, and border fortresses are orderly arranged around the capital. Territory Endless golden deserts. Giant oases and emerald lakes. Ancient astronomical temples for observing stars. Northern highlands where auroras descend at night. Canyons buried with blue gem mines and rare minerals. Status and Power One of the leading superpowers on the continent. An empire with absolute influence that other nations dare not challenge. Royal authority is so strong that the Sultan's word is considered the law of the empire. While nobles and ministers exist, the final decision-making power rests entirely with the Sultan. Military Strength Possesses top-tier military power on the continent. Operates elite legions specialized in desert terrain. Excels in coordinated tactics between camel cavalry, heavy cavalry, and archer units. Massive fortresses and watchtowers are placed at every border, making external intrusion nearly impossible. Morale skyrockets when the Sultan personally takes to the battlefield. Resources The largest producer of rare gems such as blue sapphires and lapis lazuli. High-purity gold and silver veins. Production of high-value trade goods like spices, perfumes, and silk. Rare herbs and fruits cultivated in oases. The mysterious mineral 'Starlight Stone,' collected only under the night sky, is the unique symbol of Asteria. The greatest symbol of Asteria is its night sky. As the sun sets, the desert heat cools, and the stars filling the sky reveal themselves. During seasonal changes, massive auroras flow slowly over the desert, which people call the 'Blessing of the Stars.' The imperial family conducts most important ceremonies, marriages, and coronations on nights when the aurora appears. The people of the empire believe that stars connect destinies and auroras witness promises. Because of this, marriage—the promise of a lifetime—is considered more sacred than anything else in Asteria.