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Lanintius sacked the city in 479 BC, with Juscargyrus committing suicide by poison to avoid capture. Caraspia was now without a ruler, and the people clamored for Lanintius to pick up the mantle. He then said, "if I am to rule over you, if I am to be your king, ensure that your king contains the mantle of the people." He selected a group of elders called ''senex'' (senate), who all unanimously selected him as their ruler. To further separate himself from past rulers, Lanintius claimed that as he had killed the evil from Caraspia, he must give rise to a new spirit - he renamed the city-state into Caphiria and founded the Kingdom of Caphiria in 480 BC.

=== Kingdom era (480-369 BC) ===

Little is certain about the history of the ~~Caphirian~~ Kingdom, as nearly no written records from that time survive. The histories about it that were written during the Republic and Empire are largely based on legends. Accordingly, Lanintius ruled as King of Caphiria for 47 years. Under his rule, the kingdom

Little is certain about the history of the Caphiric Kingdom, as nearly no written records from that time survive. The histories about it that were written during the Republic and Empire are largely based on legends. Accordingly, Lanintius ruled as King of Caphiria for 47 years. Under his rule, the kingdom largely flourished and expanded. A series of fortifications were built around Venceia, ensuring its security and prosperity. The first Walls of the Artineo were constructed around this time, built around the entrance to Artineo Bay which flows and melts into the much larger Ecinis Sea. Trade routes expanded exponentially under Lanintius, with Caphirian merchants becoming a common sight from the northern coasts of Levantia to the bustling markets of southern Sarpedon. Caphirian gold and silver coins, impressed with the face of Lanintius on one side and symbols of Caphirian power on the other, became highly valued.

After Lanintius’s death in {{Circa}}433 BC, his eldest son, Daniandus, ascended the throne. While not as celebrated a conqueror as his father, Drusianus is remembered for his wisdom and understanding of governance. He established the first codified set of laws known as the Danian Codes, which laid the foundation for future Caphirian legal systems. The reigns of subsequent kings were marked by varying degrees of success. Some, like Bryenumus, expanded the territories further, while others focused on internal development. The power of the Senate grew, often acting as a counterbalance to the monarchy. Conflicts between the Senate and the monarchy marked the later part of the Kingdom era. The increasing power of the Senate and the demand for a more participative form of governance led to widespread discontent against monarchical rule.

Sathrindus was the fourth king and he ascended the throne at a young age following the sudden death of his predecessor, Thalondrus. The circumstances of Thalondrus's death remain a point of speculation, further shrouded by the scant records from the period. Rumors spread that Sathrindus had been involved in a plot to ensure his ascension, though no concrete evidence was ever presented. The reign of Sathrindus was short - at just seven years, although it is one of the most interesting as there are several surviving stories from his reign. Two years into his reign, the Senate convened for its annual session but did not emerge for three days. When the doors were finally opened, senators were found in a trance-like state, unable to speak of what had transpired. They remained this way for weeks. Many saw this as a direct manipulation by Sathrindus to suppress the growing power of the Senate, but again, concrete evidence was elusive. After several months, the Senate seemed to have fully recovered. A year later, Sathrindus dispatched an entire legion to survey the southern frontier, deep into the [[Intaris Mountains]]. However, the legion never returned and despite numerous search missions, no sign of the legion or its equipment was ever found. The disappearance of the legion added to the growing unrest and rumors about Sathrindus's competency, which culminated with the assassination of Aus. Aus was respected prophetess who lived on the isolated island of [[Estro]]. Sathrindus became enamored with her, constructing a massive temple in Venceia in her honor. To mark the occasion, he invited the prophetess to Venceia, and to give a public talk. She agreed. However, Aus prophesied the fall of Sathrindus in her temple. She spoke of "a king who is not a king" and "a throne built on shadows." Within days, she was found dead, her temple desecrated. Though Sathrindus publicly mourned her death, whispers of his involvement were rampant.

Towards the end of his reign, in a bid to win over public sentiment, Sathrindus announced his participation in a high-profile chariot race in Venceia. His younger brother, Admoneptis, a celebrated athlete, yielded his spot in the race to Sathrindus after being forced to publicly declare his faith in his King. Tragically, during the race, the chariot malfunctioned and resulted in the death of Sathrindus. Admoneptis rushed to the scene, his face a mask of grief and shock. Rumors began to swirl. Some said the chariot had been tampered with, pointing fingers at Admoneptis due to his initial hesitation to publicly offer his chariot. Others speculated that the other charioteers, not wanting a king to win, had intentionally caused the crash. And still, others saw it as divine intervention, a direct result of Aus's prophecy.

The immediate aftermath was chaotic. With no king and a potential power vacuum, the nobles and senators were in an uproar. The Senate convened an emergency session, and Admoneptis, though devastated by the loss of his brother, was placed under house arrest pending an investigation. However, the investigation was inconclusive. Some believed it to be a tragic accident, while others saw it as a culmination of Sathrindus's tumultuous reign. The Senate, wary of another unpredictable king, decided to place the kingdom under the stewardship of a council until a rightful heir could be found. However, Admoneptis's popularity led to public demand for his coronation. After months of deliberation, Admoneptis was crowned King. His first act as king was to build a grand mausoleum in honor of his brother, King Sathrindus.

==== Overthrow of Admoneptis ====

Admoneptis was the fifth and last of the legendary kings of Caphiria. Admoneptis succeeded his brother, king Sathrindus, who had died in a "mysterious" accident during chariot racing. It is speculated that Admoneptis sabotaged the chariot and assassinated his brother to usurp the throne, but during this obscure time, the Caphirian Kingdom experienced a decline. In particular, the power of the king himself was being threatened due to the emergence of extraordinarily powerful officials, who, while they accepted the authority of the monarch, in practice acted with supreme power and began to execute their political activities similar to those of the kings.

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 Lanintius sacked the city in 479 BC, with Juscargyrus committing suicide by poison to avoid capture. Caraspia was now without a ruler, and the people clamored for Lanintius to pick up the mantle. He then said, "if I am to rule over you, if I am to be your king, ensure that your king contains the mantle of the people." He selected a group of elders called ''senex'' (senate), who all unanimously selected him as their ruler. To further separate himself from past rulers, Lanintius claimed that as he had killed the evil from Caraspia, he must give rise to a new spirit - he renamed the city-state into Caphiria and founded the Kingdom of Caphiria in 480 BC.
 === Kingdom era (480-369 BC) ===
-Little is certain about the history of the Caphirian Kingdom, as nearly no written records from that time survive. The histories about it that were written during the Republic and Empire are largely based on legends. Accordingly, Lanintius ruled as King of Caphiria for 47 years. Under his rule, the kingdom
+Little is certain about the history of the Caphiric Kingdom, as nearly no written records from that time survive. The histories about it that were written during the Republic and Empire are largely based on legends. Accordingly, Lanintius ruled as King of Caphiria for 47 years. Under his rule, the kingdom largely flourished and expanded. A series of fortifications were built around Venceia, ensuring its security and prosperity. The first Walls of the Artineo were constructed around this time, built around the entrance to Artineo Bay which flows and melts into the much larger Ecinis Sea. Trade routes expanded exponentially under Lanintius, with Caphirian merchants becoming a common sight from the northern coasts of Levantia to the bustling markets of southern Sarpedon. Caphirian gold and silver coins, impressed with the face of Lanintius on one side and symbols of Caphirian power on the other, became highly valued.
+After Lanintius’s death in {{Circa}}433 BC, his eldest son, Daniandus, ascended the throne. While not as celebrated a conqueror as his father, Drusianus is remembered for his wisdom and understanding of governance. He established the first codified set of laws known as the Danian Codes, which laid the foundation for future Caphirian legal systems. The reigns of subsequent kings were marked by varying degrees of success. Some, like Bryenumus, expanded the territories further, while others focused on internal development. The power of the Senate grew, often acting as a counterbalance to the monarchy. Conflicts between the Senate and the monarchy marked the later part of the Kingdom era. The increasing power of the Senate and the demand for a more participative form of governance led to widespread discontent against monarchical rule.
+Sathrindus was the fourth king and he ascended the throne at a young age following the sudden death of his predecessor, Thalondrus. The circumstances of Thalondrus's death remain a point of speculation, further shrouded by the scant records from the period. Rumors spread that Sathrindus had been involved in a plot to ensure his ascension, though no concrete evidence was ever presented. The reign of Sathrindus was short - at just seven years, although it is one of the most interesting as there are several surviving stories from his reign. Two years into his reign, the Senate convened for its annual session but did not emerge for three days. When the doors were finally opened, senators were found in a trance-like state, unable to speak of what had transpired. They remained this way for weeks. Many saw this as a direct manipulation by Sathrindus to suppress the growing power of the Senate, but again, concrete evidence was elusive. After several months, the Senate seemed to have fully recovered. A year later, Sathrindus dispatched an entire legion to survey the southern frontier, deep into the [[Intaris Mountains]]. However, the legion never returned and despite numerous search missions, no sign of the legion or its equipment was ever found. The disappearance of the legion added to the growing unrest and rumors about Sathrindus's competency, which culminated with the assassination of Aus. Aus was respected prophetess who lived on the isolated island of [[Estro]]. Sathrindus became enamored with her, constructing a massive temple in Venceia in her honor. To mark the occasion, he invited the prophetess to Venceia, and to give a public talk. She agreed.  However, Aus prophesied the fall of Sathrindus in her temple. She spoke of "a king who is not a king" and "a throne built on shadows." Within days, she was found dead, her temple desecrated. Though Sathrindus publicly mourned her death, whispers of his involvement were rampant.
+Towards the end of his reign, in a bid to win over public sentiment, Sathrindus announced his participation in a high-profile chariot race in Venceia. His younger brother, Admoneptis, a celebrated athlete, yielded his spot in the race to Sathrindus after being forced to publicly declare his faith in his King. Tragically, during the race, the chariot malfunctioned and resulted in the death of Sathrindus. Admoneptis rushed to the scene, his face a mask of grief and shock. Rumors began to swirl. Some said the chariot had been tampered with, pointing fingers at Admoneptis due to his initial hesitation to publicly offer his chariot. Others speculated that the other charioteers, not wanting a king to win, had intentionally caused the crash. And still, others saw it as divine intervention, a direct result of Aus's prophecy.
+The immediate aftermath was chaotic. With no king and a potential power vacuum, the nobles and senators were in an uproar. The Senate convened an emergency session, and Admoneptis, though devastated by the loss of his brother, was placed under house arrest pending an investigation. However, the investigation was inconclusive. Some believed it to be a tragic accident, while others saw it as a culmination of Sathrindus's tumultuous reign. The Senate, wary of another unpredictable king, decided to place the kingdom under the stewardship of a council until a rightful heir could be found. However, Admoneptis's popularity led to public demand for his coronation. After months of deliberation, Admoneptis was crowned King. His first act as king was to build a grand mausoleum in honor of his brother, King Sathrindus.
 ==== Overthrow of Admoneptis ====
 Admoneptis was the fifth and last of the legendary kings of Caphiria. Admoneptis succeeded his brother, king Sathrindus, who had died in a "mysterious" accident during chariot racing. It is speculated that Admoneptis sabotaged the chariot and assassinated his brother to usurp the throne, but during this obscure time, the Caphirian Kingdom experienced a decline. In particular, the power of the king himself was being threatened due to the emergence of extraordinarily powerful officials, who, while they accepted the authority of the monarch, in practice acted with supreme power and began to execute their political activities similar to those of the kings.

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