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Author's Note:

This is a sort-of rewrite of the rewritten version of Heir to the Empire. I decided to divorce the two stories, as the plot of the original HTTE greatly differed from its nominal rewrite, and so was born "Remanada Secunda", or the "Second Remanada" if you prefer. There's a few differences (the first chapter, for instance) but the plot has been established at least up until Harry's fifth year at Hogwarts. Writing it however, is a completely different monster. Let us hope I manage.

The old stories I've deleted from this account can be found at my Archive of Our Own account, under either the DarthImperius or DarthImperiusArchive pseuds.

Ministerial Pocket Guide to Nu-Cyrod

by the Department of International Magical Cooperation and the Imperial Geographical Society

THE CITY OF THE ALL-MARUGH: LANDFALL

Called as such because of a legendary event in early Nu-Cyrodilic history, the region of Landfall serves as the heartlands of Nu-Cyrod. Much of the region is composed of fertile farmlands of temperate climate, with forests on the borders with the adjacent regions of the Empire. A vast lake called Remira is located at the centre of Landfall, with a river flowing towards the southern lands. Scattered across the lake are many islands and islets, where various districts of All-Marugh, the capital of Nu-Cyord, can be found. Although the number of islands is too many to count, the city counts only a total of ten districts, with transportation between them being provided by either long bridges where entire neighbourhoods rest, or by gondolas and larger boats that traverse the calm waters of Lake Remira. The cosmopolitan nature of All-Marugh should be noted. Visitors to the capital (and to Nu-Cyrod even) should not dismiss, insult, or scoff at the non-human inhabitants of the capital. The elven races, the lizard-like Argonians, and the Minotaurs of Nu-Cyrod are all regarded as citizens of the empire, with equal rights and duties.

At the centre is the Palace District, where the Nu-Mantia Tower is located – a white and enormous spire which towers above all buildings in the city and serves as both the residence of the imperial family, but also as the meeting place of the Imperial Elder Council. Certified scholars of the Empire may also gain entrance to the coveted Imperial Library, where books of both Nu-Cyrod and outside can be found and studied, curated by the Order of the Ancestor Moth. Impressive is also the gardens which surround the palace, littered with the graves of past emperors, nobles, and wise men. The Palace District can only be accessed by the Green Emperor Way, a bridge and hanging-garden hybrid where magical topiaries shaped as emperors of a legendary past can be found and spoken with.

From the Palace, the Green Emperor Way leads to the Alessian District, a mostly residential area which also serves as the pedestrian entry to the city. The Alessian District's northern bridge provides entry to the Elven Garden District, while the southern bridge leads to the Temple islands. Like the Alessian District, the Elven Gardens are a residential area, although one exclusive to the wealthier residents of All-Marugh. The Temple District, as the name indicates, houses a myriad of temples and shrines to the many gods worshipped by the people of Nu-Cyrod.

To the east of the Elven Gardens is the Market District, an aggregate of islets where shops and homes can be found, although the former are found in majority. The Arcane University, where scholars and mages of Nu-Cyrod study the strange and oddly universal magic of this land, can be found on a large island to the north of the market. Entry to the University is highly regulated by the Council of Mages, and an aspiring student has to prove their aptitude in the magical arts before being accepted to the institution. Second only in fame to the Palace District is the Arena District, where a great amphitheatre simply known as the Arena can be found. The many citizens of the capital, both poor and rich, come here to witness the bloody fights between the arena teams, in the hopes of collecting their bets when leaving.

South of the Arena District is the Garden District, a myriad of islands and islets where gardens designed in many styles can be found. The central island here features the statues of the eleven gods of the All-Marugh, as well as marble statues of all past emperors of Nu-Cyrod, with a long bridge connecting the gardens to the Temple District. The main port of All-Marugh is in the Waterfront, a district mostly composed of islets located in the south-eastern Remira. However, the presence of the slums in the Waterfront makes it one of the least advisable districts to linger on for an extended period of time, as despite the efforts of the City Watch, petty crime is an unfortunate reality of this area. The final district of All-Marugh is the Prison District. Here are found both the Imperial Prison, and the headquarters of the Imperial Legion.

Other than All-Marugh, there are no other cities in Landfall. And although various towns and settlements can be found, none holds any remarkable feature or landmark.

Chapter 1 – The Birth of Juilek and the Omens of El-Estia

Part 1 – On the Birth of Juilek

And in those days the empire of the Nu-Cyrods was high in glory and fame. That it was so would was no strange passing, for in centuries did the All-Marugh pay homage in covenant to Eight and Three. But though prosperous in faith and wealth, the seneschals of True Empire lacked the god-stone of times past. And in such mournful tragedy did prince-ut-nucyrod - who was anon Flaminius - call to beyond the stars, for the memory of Ald Cyrod was supreme law in Magnine radiance. But it was not the sole reason, for in him the line of Reman-Who-Is-Cyrod was waning, and he knew it could not be so.

Then, when the sky was darkened and the stars shone brightly, did the constellations flee before the appearance of the Void Ghost who took the shape of imperial freedom. And in this the spirit of freedom - who was named Shezarr - spoke to the soon-to-be empress (who was anon Euphemia and came from exalted Tharnite derivation) and said: "For in you shall be laid the seeds of glory, that one day might the light of men shine brightly again."

And after nine months did the future empress-ut-nucyrod give birth to a boy, and upon him was laid the name of Juilek.

Part 2 – On His First Meeting With the Al-Esh

On his youth, the prince-ut-nucyrod was much beloved by his parents (for in his late-birth he was their only child), and to the outlanders he was anon James. And on his youth the prince-ut-nucyrod spent his time in the Tempest Holds – who held the resemblance and spirit of Old Colovia.

There he saw the sainted High Highest, whose right hand carried the god-stone and the left was ablaze in a bright flame, beneath her a pool of blood and above her a crown of dragons who whispered songs in a tongue long forgotten. There he saw as the skies were torn asunder and bled holes from the deepest cold harbours, and as the True Empire became False upon the lies of the three-crowned usurper who was swallowed by wingless eagles in a terrible view that was of the past and the future.

And deep in his heart Juilek knew it would be so, now and forever more, until the light-that-was-and-shall-be was returned to the land by sacrifice unmentioned. And so the young prince ran away, deafening his ears as clouds of moths whispered secrets of the Nu-Reman to him.

Part 3 – On How Juilek Became Underking of Nu-Cyrod

It was the 2nd of Last Seed in the 1508 year of the Cyrodiils.

And the prince was to spend seven years learning the craft of outlander magic at Hogwarts – which had been truly founded by the Dragonguard to be a hidden ground for selection and still served that purpose to this day. And inside the Great Hall of Hogwarts he was, partaking in one of the many great feasts of the school, under the watchful eye of many knights of the revered Dragonguard. And with him were his three Companions of many years who shall henceforth be named:

The first was Sirius Black, who was as close as a shieldthane to the prince.

The second was Remus Lupin, whose soul had been ensnared by the Huntsman.

And the last, the traitor whose name shall not be mentioned, but his deeds shall be respected, for without him the light-to-come would be without outlander adversity.

But this feast of four and many was interrupted when the golden doors of the hall were sundered open and a scaled knight of the Dragonguard entered. In slience the knight from Tsaesci – which was one of the bogdoms of Rgon – approached the prince in mournful steps, for his purple cloak was darkened by black paint. And Juilek-who-is-James rose from the table of Gryffindor and stood turned to the knight, who stopped before the prince before kneeling in reverence. In kneeling, did the dragon-knight reveal a ring, which he gave to Juilek, saying: "To you, our lord."

And so Juilek knew there that his father had passed beyond the stars, and he was now underking-ut-nucyrod.

Part 4 – On the Omen of the Reman

And James-anon-Juilek , who was in these days the emperor-ut-nucyrod, now held in great love Lily Evans, who was an outlander witch of common origin. And with her he had decided to meet at the border of the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts, for there in the light of the lone moon he would ask for her hand in perpetual union. Persistence and perseverance had been rewarded month before, when the Flower of the Outlands accepted the courtship. But now it was an Maran task, and one that gave him much nervousness.

Upon the sound of footsteps, James turned expecting his beloved, but the sound was barefoot, and the figure was not of a radiant red flower. The El-Estia stood before him once more, naked of her cloak save the cowl from which sprouted the horns of Morihaus-Breath-of-Kyne. Her body was of a broken form, a gaping wound on the breast of Al-Esh that went down to her feet, mangled by many cuts and bruises.

And the Paravant spoke, asking unto the prince: "Why do you run?"

Still her hands held Chim-El Adabal and the fires of Akatosh which burned brightly, yet they were a mere ghost for the true dragon-fires had long since been cold.

"I am the healer of all men and the mother of dragons," she said to him. "But as you have run from me so did I run until you learned my pain, which renders you and the land of your ancestors dead."

And when the prince moved to speak, he heard the voice of his beloved behind him, and he turned to look at her, and saw for brief moments the deathly radiance of the Al-Esh upon Lily.

Upon this, he finally understood the sacrifice unmentioned.

Pocket Guide to the Empire:

Flaminius I Cyrodiil – the emperor of Nu-Cyrod between the years 1505 and 1508 of the Second Era (1972 and 1975 in the Gregorian calendar). He was known in the British magical community as Fleamont Potter. He was the son of Emperor Amiel XX Cyrodiil (anon Henry Potter). He married the Knavian princess Euphemia Tharn, a daughter of Vilius Tharn, the Imperial Battlemage and High Chancellor of the Elder Council.

Underking – a title used in Nu-Cyrod by the heir-apparent or presumptive to the throne during the period between the former emperor's death or dethronement, and the underking's own coronation, which always takes place on the first day of the new year. Individuals who held the title of Underking but died before being crowned were not considered emperors. The title remained as "underking" even if the holder was female.

Shezarr – one of the gods worshipped by the Imperials of Nu-Cyrod. He is the God of Men and the Missing Sibling of the Eight Divines.

Tsaesci – one of the six kingdoms in the Bogs of Rgon, and one of the few that actually contains bogs within its territory. It is named after the ancestral homeland of the Tsaesci and is the adopted homeland of the Nu-Cyrodilic Tsaesci. It is also the birthplace of Salazar Slytherin, once a Grandmaster of the Dragonguard and one of the four founders of Hogwarts.