Empire Builders: A Timeline of the Most Notable Ones

1. The Great Gruy

In 500 BCE, Gruy the Great united the tribes of the Fjord under his iron fist. His empire stretched from the frozen tundra to the scorching desert. His legacy was short-lived, but his mustache was legendary.

See notable generals of the Great Gruy Empire

2. The Unstoppable Urd

Urd, the Unstoppable, conquered the known world with her 12,000-strong army of dancing accountants. Her empire was built on efficient bureaucracy and a strong coffee culture.

Read about Urd's most trusted advisors

3. The Unrelenting Zogg

Zogg the Unrelenting united warring factions with a 30-foot-tall wall of laser-guided, flame-spewing mechs. His empire was known for its innovative use of robotics in warfare.

Learn about Zogg's most famous robotic creations

4. The Unyielding Xylon

Xylon the Unyielding expanded her empire through a series of daring, poorly-planned heists. Her legacy is still debated among historians.

Read about Xylon's greatest heists

5. The Omnipotent Zorvath

Zorvath the Omnipotent united the world's most powerful minds under her iron grip. Her empire was a hub of innovation and intellectual curiosity.

Explore Zorvath's most notable scientific discoveries

6. The Eternal Zinkor

Zinkor the Eternal ruled for 1,000 years, making him the longest-reigning leader in recorded history. His empire was built on the principles of patience and... more patience.

Learn about Zinkor's most notable accomplishments

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