Worldbuilding - Empires

It's better to know what an Empire is and not need it, than to need it and not know, don't you agree? Today I will tell you about Empires, how rulers come to power, what's the difference between core and periphery and so much more. It will be an interesting journey to inspire and ease your worldbuilding, be it for D&D, other TTRPGs or any other worldbuildign endeavours you might have, so grab a cup of something tasty and enjoy.

Timestamps:
03:44 General info
06:05 What is an empire
07:56 Creation of empires
09:58 Power rulers wielded
12:38 Break for mini
13:38 How rulers come to power
16:04 Adopted emperors
16:37 Hailing an emperor
17:46 Who had their ear
19:14 Ancient vs. medieval vs. modern
22:03 Break for mini
23:57 Ruler and subjects
26:42 Then and Now
27:46 Using this in Worldbuilding
29:28 Wrap-up

Intro animation:
Credit goes to the amazing Deea.

Intro music:
Credits go to a wonderful friend.

Music:
Yonder hill and Dale – Aaron Kenny – YT license
Battleground - Ethan Meixsell - YT license