Veris’Kal Therak was appointed the first Imperator of Thazvaar after its conquest by the Geban Empire. The position was given to him by Emperor Venar’Tal Kareth, his childhood friend. He was the son of the renowned general Veris’Kelus Hael, who had served under Emperor Venar’Tolarg and developed new long-range bombardment tactics.
As children, Veris’Kal and Venar’Tal shared a close friendship. When Venar’Tolarg was killed, the young Venar’Tal was taken to the Sentinel district for imperial training. The two did not see each other again for almost thirty years. Veris’Kal blamed the Thazvaari Dominion for the death and for separating him from his friend.
His hatred of the Thazvaari people and their dominion was deeper than that of any contemporary. While most imperial commanders sought expansion, Veris’Kal pursued outright destruction. When he and Venar’Tal reunited as adults, their goals aligned completely.
As Imperator, Veris’Kal maintained control through extreme measures: total war, forced erasure of Thazvaari culture, and systematic execution of conquered males. These policies successfully integrated Thazvaari rail networks and logistics into the imperial system.
His rule brought a partial and uneasy stability. Coastal regions were effectively assimilated, but inland areas remained troubled by piracy, criminal networks, and ongoing resistance that the Empire never fully eliminated.
Key Facts
- Son of general Veris’Kelus Hael, close advisor to Emperor Venar’Tolarg
- Childhood friend of Emperor Venar’Tal Kareth, separated for decades after Venar’Tolarg’s death
- Hatred of the Thazvaari exceeded that of any figure of the era
- First Imperator appointed after Thazvaar’s mainland conquest
- Enforced stability through annihilationist policies, including cultural eradication and mass executions of males
- Successfully incorporated Thazvaari infrastructure into the Geban Empire
- Achieved coastal assimilation but left persistent inland conflicts