The Synthille Dominion, also called the Eternal Empire, is ingrained heavily into the history of Apollisia. Having mysteriously discovered magick overnight, a group of villagers in the city of Synthille quickly rose to power in the surrounding area, eventually conquering entire lands within days. Dubbing their powers as 'Soul Magick' they destroyed all opposition to their Dominion and took their enemies as slaves for their ever growing and invincible land. The founders of the Dominion were practically immortal, and watched their rule last unthreatened for thousands of years until suddenly they disappeared from the world.
Their abscence caused anarchy to flourish in the Synthillian lands abd without the secrets of Soul Magick, the imperial army could not control its citizens. After the collapse of the empire, many tried to learn magick, but amost all failed. However, an ancient man named Nox learned the secrets of sorcery. Not exactly Soul Magick, he did become efficient at manipulating the elements and began to teach others this power. Gifted with a terrific personality and wisdom, Nox quickly grew in fame and along with his followers formed the Noxmix: a cabal of wizards that were to further the study of magick. All was well, and Nox became a trusted and beloved friend of all the kings of the land as well as firmly establishing himself in legend.
A decade after the founding of the Noxmix, though, something wrong happened. Nox took with him his eldest apprentices and formed a new group called the Weavers, and declared the Noxmix to be the successors to the Eternal Empire. Declaring war against the rest of the world, a campaign of conquest ensued, to which the nearby kings rallied against their once-friend to protect their countries. War turned to slaughter when Nox and his Weavers revealed that they have unlocked the power of Soul Magick, using their ability to decimate entire civilizations. After establishing a new Empire, Nox turned into a tyrant and opnely tortured and abused his citizens, becoming one of the most hated men in history.
Years later, Nox, much like the Synthillians, vanished. The Weavers quickly named themselves the new Emperors and began to summon portals across the world. From these portals vile daemons spilled forth and began to drain mana from the Noxmix. The situation spiralled out of control and the Weavers quickly realised their mistake in summoning the daemons, but were powerless to reverse it. Now forced into service of even crueler masters than they were the Noxmix curse their fate and cling to the hope that Nox will return to save them.