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This conflict culminated in 369 BC, when brothers Martyrius and Darius Lux led a successful coup d'etat in Venceia, toppling the kingdom. Admoneptis is said to have killed himself before the militia entered his palace. Martyrius and Darius Lux are considered the "Architects of the Republic" as they were influential in laying the foundation for the republican government that succeeded the kingdom.

== First Republic (369 BC-109 AD) ==

After the successful coup d'etat in 369 BC, the Caphirian Kingdom was overthrown and the Caphirian Republic was established by the brothers, who were collectively known as ''fratres lucis''. This marked the end of the monarchy and the beginning of a new form of government in Caphiria.

Another major foreign policy success of the Republic during this time was the Mastadian treaty of 325 BC. This treaty was signed between the Republic and the Mastadian tribe, and it was designed to establish a peace agreement between the two sides. The exact details of how the treaty came to be are not well-known, as there are no surviving records or accounts from the time. However, it is likely that the treaty was the result of negotiations between the Republic and the Mastadians after the conquest of Tezia several decades earlier. The Mastadians were a Sarpic people who lived in the region near the eastern border called Viacovo, and they were known for their skilled horsemen and military prowess. The treaty included a number of provisions, including the establishment of a border between the two states and the mutual recognition of each other's sovereignty. This treaty was significant because it helped to prevent further conflict between the Republic and the Mastadian tribe, and it allowed both sides to focus on other priorities.

The conquest of Tezia was a major military victory for the early Republic and a significant turning point in its history. The city-state of Tezia, located in the region of Viacovo, was home to a powerful Sarpic tribe known as the Tezianians. For many years, the Tezianians had been a thorn in the side of the Republic, engaging in frequent raids and skirmishes along the border. The Tezianians were a proud and warlike people, with a strong warrior culture. They were skilled horsemen and excelled at archery, and they were known for their fierce loyalty to their chieftains and their willingness to fight to the death in battle. The city of Tezia itself was a fortified stronghold, surrounded by high walls and protected by a powerful garrison of soldiers.

In 344 BC, the Consuls of the Republic, Caelus Peltrasius and Quintis Helvius Taenaris, decided to launch a full-scale military campaign against Tezia. The Republic's army, which had been rebuilt and modernized by Darius Lux, was a formidable force, consisting of well-trained and disciplined soldiers equipped with the latest weapons and tactics.The campaign began with a series of lightning-fast raids on Ispolian villages and outposts, which caught the tribe off-guard and allowed the Republic's army to gain a foothold in the region. The Tezianians, led by their chieftain Arminius, quickly mobilized their forces and launched a counterattack, but they were no match for the well-trained and experienced soldiers of the Republic.