Old Empire

The Old Empire (also referred to as the Sinnar Empire) comprised the dominions ruled over by the Alutarn dynasty. There is no conclusive date on which the empire was formed, however the Alutarn dynasty is believed to have first been crowned in the early 5th cycle. The empire reached the height of its power in the 7th cycle, its dominions extending as far south as western Dountar. Its expansion was curbed by the colonization of Temerameare, and the empire would not again conquer any new lands until the Old War.

The origins of the Old Empire remain unclear, however it is believed to have been founded by the Niar people, also commonly referred to as the Men of the Sea. They are believed to have been the first humans to reach and subsequently colonize the continent of Temerameare.