“Back then, the Sangritharian Empire stretched from the western shores of Fanar to the Andurant River in the south and the Steppes of the Humadin to the north.  The kingdoms of Sidona and Ambisant came later, after the Pearl Throne toppled.  Cormane, Tanylcar and Umbari were all outlying provinces in the west, where little imperial gold was spent.  The people had no great love for the God-Emperor and were ripe for rebellion.  ”    Jerilyn of Colcester