: They are different cultures, just like the Cath Bruig and
: the Province, imo. Since they have human physique, and
: no noticable differences, who is to say that they
: can't be human?
That's not much of an argument. I don't care much either way, but figured an explaintion for what you believed would at least have some substance...
: Well, the Roman Empire WAS an Empire when it only
: consisted of Italy, seing as it had to unify all of
: Italy first. M3 says that the first Emperor of the
: Cath Bruig united the lands in what is now the
: Barrier, and who's to say they're wrong, but even if
: you don't believe that, look at the area the Barrier
: covers: more than enough space for plenty of antions,
: which then get conquered.
Pfft, whatever. And I'm actually an emporor too, I just haven't conquered the world yet. http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=empire
"2. The dominion of an emperor; the territory or countries under the jurisdiction and dominion of an emperor (rarely of a king), usually of greater extent than a kingdom, always comprising a variety in the nationality of, or the forms of administration in, constituent and subordinate portions; as, the Austrian empire. "
: Oh, and even if it was just a normal kingdom, destroying
: the Myrkridia and Twow is pretty Imperial, especially
: as they free up those territories.
Yes, being imperial is what empires do (duh?). But you don't become an empire until you've actually gone out and done some steam rolling. If Muirthemne and its provinces were all a group of friendly people under one king, the area would be a kingdom or territory, NOT an empire.
Imperial: Ruling over extensive territories or over colonies or dependencies: imperial nations.
http://www.dictionary.com/search?q=imperial
It doesn't really answer whether or not the west was part of the Empire in Myth, but judging from Alric's apparent Cath Bruig heritage, it would seem likely that he didn't have to overthrow the government of Madrigal to rule there, but rather had some claim to the throne.
--Stinger
