Kaverdi

The Empire of Kaverdi, originally the Kaver Union, was a vast, complex and diverse empire originating from the rough center of the continent, expanding over the modern-day continent of Kavernis, encompassing all major land features and biomes. The empire is one of the most influential nations upon the continents history, pathing its terrain, history, language, culture and future. The empire spanned from South Kavernis to North Kavernis. The empire was around roughly from 13th century BSS to 5th century BSS, going through three major structure types.

The various structures of Kaverdi have earned the empire a long lasting, unforgettable reputation as one of the most powerful states. Multiple times the nation has seen itself play as a continental and global powerhouse, pushing around and demanding things from smaller states among the north coast of Lazzeatir and Lverstwrynn.

Etymology
The first name of the empire was the Kaver Union. The Kaver Union in the native language of the people meant Outcast Union, which one of the theories of how the nation founded supports. The name Kaverdi was officially coined in 1253 BSS with the ascension of Sjerek, with the words Kaver (Outcast) and -erdi (Empire) being joined together to form the name Kaverdi. The first Arcanic Council members as well as Sjerek confirmed and spread the news of the name, which firmly became embedded with the peoples living under the small state at the time.

The name Kaverdi was not the first name to be proposed for the Kaver Union when it was under Sjerek though. The names Sjenerdi, Vekserdi, Kabrin Kaver Udeion and Wemnerdi, translating to "Wise Empire", "Magic Empire", "Kabrin Kaver Union" and "Free Empire" respectively, were also proposed.

Old Kingdom Structure
In the Old Kingdom of Caverdi; the empire was rather small and did not rely on a bureaucratic board; instead it only required a supreme, sole leader that was powerful enough to solely lead the great nation. The Grand Emperor oversaw the entire empire, controlling every aspect of the nation, such as its military, finance, diplomacy and education systems.

Under the Grand Emperor was the Arcanic Council, being a part of the warrior class, which had no power in theory, serving only as an advisory board but in reality had the 2nd greatest power, due to them only consisting of the highest Caverdi Grand Warlocks and Nobles.

Under the Arcanic Council, were the Arcanic Lord(s) of Caverdi; they were the 2nd Warrior Class position, being in contracts with the Arcanic Council members, they often were the main economic body of the empire, having the most assets under their control.

Those below the Lord(s) were the Caverdi Grand Warlocks, the 3rd Warrior Class. They were the major army officers, possessing supreme arcanic control and holding land from the battles they had won.

Finishing the Warrior Classes was the Caverdi Warlocks, being the paid forces and enlists of the empire, they were given more rights and land for their contribution to the state.

The common population were the majority of the empire, consisting of common jobs and having a mediocre pay and an average lifestyle.

Finally, below were the artisans and merchants of the empire, considered the lowest of the state, having reduced rights and protection due to their ‘lack’ of contribution to the military success of Caverdi.