Dawn of the Emperors - Mystara by Clyde Caldwell (1989)

Painted by Clyde Caldwell in 1989, 'Dawn of the Emperors' served as the iconic box cover art for TSR's Dungeons & Dragons boxed campaign set 'Dawn of the Emperors: Thyatis and Alphatia' (TSR 1037) for the Mystara setting. The artwork dramatically portrays the geopolitical and cultural rivalry between the Known World's two mighty superpowers: the Roman-inspired Empire of Thyatis, spearheaded by Emperor Thincol Torion in classical bronze armor and helmet in the foreground, and the sorcerous Empire of Alphatia, represented by Empress Eriadna overlooking the mystical spires of Sundsvall alongside maps and vignettes of contested regions such as the Isle of Dawn, Ochalea, and the Bellissarian Sea.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA