64th Krippan Empire

The 64th Krippan Empire was a powerful country from the 181st Age that, as its name suggests, was the 64th incarnation of the infamous Krippan Empire. It was an increduibly powerful nation to the point where it was considered the most powerful entity in the 2500+ years of the 181st Age, as well as being considered the most powerful Empire in Krippa's history up to that point. It would hold that title for over 5000 years until it was eventually overtaken by the 79th Krippan Empire in terms of strength, power, and influence, late in the 182nd Age. At the age of 301 years and 2 days, the 64th Krippan Empire was one of the longest-lived empires in Krippa's history due to its strength. A few others have lasted longer, although none could boast the strength that '64 possessed, hence its fame.

History
The fall of the Republic of Krippa paved the way for the next Krippan Empire, as it always did. Considering the diversity of Zaderei and thus of Krippa, the country often goes through repeated cycles of republicanism and imperialism, which varies based on political climate as well as general society's attitude. As such, the 64th Krippan Empire, much like the ones that came before and after it, was merely an expected step in a natural cycle.

Origins
The 64th Krippan Empire was founded on 16 Zoré 1914, A181, from the ashes of the old republic. While the the looming war against the Jalenga had not reached its shores at the time, the Jalenga arrived on Krippan soil less than a year later, and thus began Krippa's involvement in the war. By this point, their northern neighbors in Krawvill had all but been decimated, allowing the Krippan Empire to annex the entire territory and use it as a stating grounds against the Jalenga. The resident Shinzoka and their Grandmaster Council were not pleased with this motion, but knew that they were powerless to stop the energized Zaderei who were not weakened by years of war the way they were, and as such, they complied.

This decision later proved to be a boon, as the 64th Krippan Empire proved itself to be one of the primary defensive bulwarks that held off the marauding shapeshifters for hundreds of years.