Emperor Thule (Eufez)

Emperor Thule was the 4th Baden emperor, ruling from 1116-1193.

The first major expansion of the empire occurred during the reign of Emperor Thule in 1160 when the Empire conquered the northernmost parts of Vedelsped and pushed southwards into the Crescent mountains. Though the empire had previously been limited to the coastal regions, its reach now extended throughout more of the continent.

During this time, Cornelia was surviving independently. The nation prospered due its agricultural means, but was beginning to face difficulties due to the influx of immigrants from other countries seeking refuge from persecution and poverty. The country quickly gained notoriety as being intolerant of nonhumans and other minority groups, especially elves. While elves still existed in small numbers across Vedelsped, they were nearly nonexistent in Cornelia. The small handful which lived in Cornelia were mostly restricted to the mountains, though they quickly vanished. Cornelian relations with the growing empire remained neutral, as interactions were seldom. The period was a time of relative peace for Cornelia.