Abaddon666
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900 years ago, there was a great cataclysm. Not much is known of the world pre-cataclysm, most history is assumed to be extinguished by whatever catastrophe that presumably left the world the way it is. The world is cold. Oh, so cold. The land of Sukale is smothered in snow. Frozen tundras strech out across the lanscape, plauged by frequent blizzards. The icy monotony is only broken by large cities surrounding sturdy castles and the smaller villages that stretch out from said cities.
Sukale is divided into two kingdoms: Yukale in the east, Jequel in the west. Yukale stretches from the east coast of Sukale to the Broken Vow River, that runs from the high northen mountains, to the southern, flat tundras. The river acts as a natural border between Yukale and Jequel.
The only other known landmass is located in the Southwest, it is called The Grand Desert. The Grand Desert is the only known land not touched by icy winds, however, it did not receive its name for nothing. Sand for as far as the eye can see. The land is so hot, it is said if you were to walk acorss sun-exposed land with barefeet, the grains of sand would be burned into your flesh. For this reason, most of The Grand Desert is uninhabitable. Along the coast, however, stand 3 great City-States. The north coast holds Ouro, the northeast coast holds Moeda, and the east coast holds Conta.
The three city-states are the wealthiest cities known to man, exporting goods that could not be made in Sukale like glass, delectable desert fruits, fish that only inhabit that region, etc. Together, the city-states could be the most powerful kingdom in the known world, but they spend too much time warring amongst themselves to band together in such a way.
Nobles of Sukale is a low fantasy RP with RPG and nation building elements. The Major Houses of Yukale each send a representative to live in Kale, the capital, and take a seat at the Eastern Council, a group that advises the King on what's best for the realm... but every noble has their own alliances, motivations, and intentions. You will play one of these nobles sent by your House to represent its interests. Sukale is divided into two kingdoms: Yukale in the east, Jequel in the west. Yukale stretches from the east coast of Sukale to the Broken Vow River, that runs from the high northen mountains, to the southern, flat tundras. The river acts as a natural border between Yukale and Jequel.
The only other known landmass is located in the Southwest, it is called The Grand Desert. The Grand Desert is the only known land not touched by icy winds, however, it did not receive its name for nothing. Sand for as far as the eye can see. The land is so hot, it is said if you were to walk acorss sun-exposed land with barefeet, the grains of sand would be burned into your flesh. For this reason, most of The Grand Desert is uninhabitable. Along the coast, however, stand 3 great City-States. The north coast holds Ouro, the northeast coast holds Moeda, and the east coast holds Conta.
The three city-states are the wealthiest cities known to man, exporting goods that could not be made in Sukale like glass, delectable desert fruits, fish that only inhabit that region, etc. Together, the city-states could be the most powerful kingdom in the known world, but they spend too much time warring amongst themselves to band together in such a way.
Stats are a thing in this. I like the idea of things like combat not being subjective. Obviously, not subjective does not mean without context. If you have higher combat, but find yourself in a Red Wedding situation, you shouldn't be able to fight your way out of it.
Combat is personal fighting skill. Tactics is your skill with commanding troops. Social Standing is how NPCs, The King, the city of Kale, and the world sees you as a whole. Are you an oathbreaker? Seen as honorable? If you want to have a one on one conversation with the King without guards present you better have high Social Standing. Knowledge will mainly affect the accuracy of your spymaster's reports. Business Sense mainly impacts your taxes. There will not be a level up system, instead your skills will improve or degrade based on your actions throughout the week. Discuss strategy with a famed general? You improve your Tactics. Betray another noble publically? Your Social Standing will take a hit.
I also want money and your military to be tangible. Based on your noble and house sheets, I'll generate a starting total for both. A bigger military means you will receive less in Taxes, because of military upkeep. I don't want this to get too convoluted, however, so managing this on your end will simply be you deciding to invest in recruiting, or you deciding to disband some troops. Also, mobilizing your army and calling your bannermen takes a week real time. Moving your army great distances also takes a week real time.
Your Weekly Report
Every week I will send you a report. It will consist of your current gold balance, your current troop number, a report from your spymaster of varying reliability, and where you'll see your skills progress or regress based on your actions throughout the week. It's also where you'll invest in recruiting or scale back your military and either have your spymaster spy on someone specific or just generally try to pick up on rumors.
At least one post a week, min 100 words unless it's dialogue.
PMing is encouraged, afterall how would you go about betraying someone if they know about it?
0 AC: Cataclysm Occurs.
80 AC: First Tribes of Sukale are formed.
110-200 AC: Tribal Wars.
205 AC: Tribes of Sukale are brought together under a single ruler: Carthum the Great.
235 AC: Carthum the Great dies of Illness, leaving his son, Carthum the Second to rule over the tribes.
238 AC: Two major settlements begin forming: Damnwell in the West, Kale in the East.
240 AC: Carthum the Second is killed while hunting, leaving his 8 year old son, Farthum the Young to rule in his stead.
242 AC: Tensions begin to rise between Damnwell and Kale over hunting grounds.
245 AC: A hunting party from Damnwell and a hunting party from Kale engage in combat after a dispute, the first blood spilled between tribes since Carthum formed The Great Tribe.
245 AC: The Meeting of Tribes takes place at what is now known as Broken Vow River, in eyesight of the Carthum/Farthum estate, Frostfort. Farthum hosts a meeting between the eastern tribes and the western tribes to calm things down. Something goes wrong, a dispute breaks out and Farthum is killed as a result. It is not known which side killed Farthum. With no sons or siblings, Sukale is thrown into chaos with no ruler, the eastern tribes form under of the leadership of Rysun of Kale and the western tribes under the leadership of Gotam of Damnwell. The Second Tribal Wars begin, this time between the east and the west.
247 AC: Rysun is killed in battle.
252 AC: Kale is taken by Gotam who executes all of Rysun's offspring and siblings. The Second Tribal Wars end. He declares himself Ruler of the Tribes and begins to enact severe punishments on the tribes of the east.
254 AC: Gotam is killed in a revolt from the eastern tribes. Gotam's son, Hamthem the Vengeful vows revenge. The Third Tribal Wars begin. The east, without a true claim to be ruler, form a council of elders to lead the tribes. They name Akren the Wise as Head Council.
258 AC: Arken the Wise dies of old age. Akren the Second becomes the new Head Council.
259 AC: Hamthem dies in battle. He is succeeded by Hamthem the Second.
260 AC: The first Yaginetti raids occur in a string of nothern villages on both sides. The attacks are brutal, leaving little to no survivors. The Second Meeting of the Tribes is called. The two sides agree to a truce to deal with the Yaginetti.
260-265 AC: The Yaginetti War
Eventually, the Yaginetti are pushed back into the mountains. The Nothern Outpost and the Coalition of Mountain Rangers are established, formed from warriors from both sides to watch the mountains and prevent further attacks.
265-346 AC: A period of peace. Small conflicts occur between smaller villages, but the Yaginetti truce holds firm.
350 AC: A warrior known as Downstir stages a coup within the eastern tribes, killing Akren the Fourth and several Elders. He claims the seat of Head Council.
352-374 AC: The Unification War. Downstir breaks the treaty by capturing Frostfort, and proceeds to start a bloody, long war that is ended when Downstir, the Conqueror captures Damnwell. He declares himself King of Sukale. The Coalition vows neutrality.
374-389 AC: Rule of Downstir. Several revolts pop up but are quickly crushed by the Conqueror.
389-450 AC: Rule of Downstir II.
450-474 AC: Rule of Downstir III.
476 AC: A man named Yarum claiming to be a descendant of Hamthem starts a rebellion in the west. He takes the name Yarum Hamthem.
476-500 AC: The Western Annexation War.
Yarum takes Frostfort and forces King Downstir IV into a treaty, one that again sees the West and East separate. The East returns to a council system, but one that holds the Head Council higher than before. They call him king.
520 AC : Construction of Hamthem Castle in Damnwell begins.
521: Downstir IV dies, King Vican rules
530 AC: Construction of Eastern Wind Castle in Kale begins.
532 AC: King Yarum dies, King Yacon Hamthem reigns
538 AC: Yacon awards land to the sons of veterans of the rebellion.
544 AC: Trade between the two sides skyrockets when a high quality silk is discovered in the East.
545 AC: Vican awards land to veterans of the war as well. Weathly merchant begin buying land in both the East and West.
562 AC: Powerful families begin the form under Houses.
567 AC: The Eastern council begins to be less elderly and comprised of influential members of the major Houses.
568 AC: King Vican dies, long live King Urok, son of Vican
574 AC: King Yacon dies without a male heir. The first Queen of the West is named. Queen Ghana.
580 AC: Urok names the forming Eastern Kingdom Yukale. Ghana follows suit and names the west Jequel.
583 AC: Lords begin loaning out land to lower class citizens in exchange for labor.
586 AC: Yaginetti massacre an understaffed Northern Outpost and proceed to a trading post in the east where they masscre dozens. The East mobilize forces to fight back, while the West ponders aiding the easterners. The Second Yaginetti War begins.
587 AC: The Yaginetti are harder to repel than imagined. King Urok calls for the Third Meeting of the Tribes. It is there Prince Renfan betrays his mother and attempts to stage a coup, he kills his mother and gravely injures Urok. At the threat of war, Renfran is executed and his younger brother, Yacon II takes the throne. Urok dies and with no son, his younger brother Vican II is appointed ruler.
587-595 AC: King Vican II and King Yacon II ally to fight back the Yaginetti. The Coalition is restocked with an agreement from both sides that each must do their part to keep the barracks in the Northern Outpost full. Both sides give special honors to those who fought bravely, naming them Knights.
602 AC: First contact with explorers from The Grand Desert. Representatives from Ouro establish trade deals with Jequel.
620 AC: King Yacon II dies, King Yacon III rules.
632 AC: King Vican II dies. Queen Cyra rules.
634 AC: Queen Cyra's rule proves to be a brutal one. She executes many husbands, peasents, and nobles alike. Heavy taxation and oppression is the norm.
635 AC: A rebellion is launched by a noble by the name of Gervar of House Fairreach.
635-642 AC: The Eastern Rebellion
Queen Cyra is executed and Gervar is named King.
645 AC: King Yacon III dies, King Lyle rules
660 AC: King Gervar commissions the building of a tower in the Southern Tundras, along the Broken Vow River. With the purpose of keeping the history of Sukale. Scholars from both sides join in this endeavor. It is declared a neutral site.
665 AC: A statue of Carthum the Great is built in front of Frostfort, and it is declared a neutral site.
667 AC: King Gervar dies, his son Corvard rules. The tower of history is named in his honor.
670 AC: King Lyle dies in a hunting accident, Yacon IV rules
710 AC: The Fourth Tribal Meeting is called, to discuss an official treaty between Yukale and Jequel. The treaty is signed by both sides in front of the statue of Carthum.
712 AC: Yacon IV dies mysteriously, with no offspring, and after the death of his only brother in 711, his cousin Gal rules
716 AC: King Gal orders a Masscare of all eastern presence in Frostfort, Gervar Tower, and the Northern Outpost. The War for Sukale begins.
718 AC: King Corvard dies, Corvard II is named King.
728 AC: King Corvard II dies in battle, King Corvard the III is named King of the East.
743 AC: The Fifth Meeting of the Tribes is called after thousands of lost lives in The War for Sukale. A treaty does not come to fruition, but a ceasefire is put into place.
745 AC: King Gal dies, Riddock is named King of the West.
748 AC: The War for Sukale continues, as the armies of the west take several settlements in the east.
749 AC: King Corvard III dies, Corvard IV rules.
750 AC: Siege begins on the city of Kale
751 AC: The Year Long Siege ends after heavy casualties on the Western side. The Yaginetti attack the Northern Outpost, many lives are lost but the Coalition holds steady. The Sixth Meeting of the Tribes is called. A treaty is formed that ends The War for Sukale. The Yaginetti are forced back into the mountains.
752 AC: King Riddock dies, Queen Falia rules the West
774 AC: Corvard IV dies, Corvard V is named ruler of the East
778 AC: Corvard V dies, Deckna is named Queen
781 AC: Queen Falia dies, Falia II is named Queen
807 AC: Queen Deckna dies, Corvard VI is named King
826 AC: Queen Falia II dies, Falia III is named Queen
841 AC: Queen Falia III dies, King Gal II rules
853 AC: A young noble by the name of Val of House Cymar of Yukale attacks Frostfort and kills all Western presence, trying to start a war for personal gain
855 AC: The Second War for Sukale begins
868 AC: After 13 years of war, where thousands of lives were lost with no ground gained on either side, it is discovered that Val Cymar began the war as a means to gain land. The Seventh Tribal Meeting occurs. Val Cymar is executed on the spot and House Cymar is eradicated, resulting in a treaty.
889 AC: King Gal II dies, King Vicorp rules.
890 AC: King Vicorp dies, King Riddock II rules.
892 AC: King Corvard VI dies, King Corvard VII is named ruler.
902 AC: Present Day.
80 AC: First Tribes of Sukale are formed.
110-200 AC: Tribal Wars.
205 AC: Tribes of Sukale are brought together under a single ruler: Carthum the Great.
235 AC: Carthum the Great dies of Illness, leaving his son, Carthum the Second to rule over the tribes.
238 AC: Two major settlements begin forming: Damnwell in the West, Kale in the East.
240 AC: Carthum the Second is killed while hunting, leaving his 8 year old son, Farthum the Young to rule in his stead.
242 AC: Tensions begin to rise between Damnwell and Kale over hunting grounds.
245 AC: A hunting party from Damnwell and a hunting party from Kale engage in combat after a dispute, the first blood spilled between tribes since Carthum formed The Great Tribe.
245 AC: The Meeting of Tribes takes place at what is now known as Broken Vow River, in eyesight of the Carthum/Farthum estate, Frostfort. Farthum hosts a meeting between the eastern tribes and the western tribes to calm things down. Something goes wrong, a dispute breaks out and Farthum is killed as a result. It is not known which side killed Farthum. With no sons or siblings, Sukale is thrown into chaos with no ruler, the eastern tribes form under of the leadership of Rysun of Kale and the western tribes under the leadership of Gotam of Damnwell. The Second Tribal Wars begin, this time between the east and the west.
247 AC: Rysun is killed in battle.
252 AC: Kale is taken by Gotam who executes all of Rysun's offspring and siblings. The Second Tribal Wars end. He declares himself Ruler of the Tribes and begins to enact severe punishments on the tribes of the east.
254 AC: Gotam is killed in a revolt from the eastern tribes. Gotam's son, Hamthem the Vengeful vows revenge. The Third Tribal Wars begin. The east, without a true claim to be ruler, form a council of elders to lead the tribes. They name Akren the Wise as Head Council.
258 AC: Arken the Wise dies of old age. Akren the Second becomes the new Head Council.
259 AC: Hamthem dies in battle. He is succeeded by Hamthem the Second.
260 AC: The first Yaginetti raids occur in a string of nothern villages on both sides. The attacks are brutal, leaving little to no survivors. The Second Meeting of the Tribes is called. The two sides agree to a truce to deal with the Yaginetti.
260-265 AC: The Yaginetti War
Eventually, the Yaginetti are pushed back into the mountains. The Nothern Outpost and the Coalition of Mountain Rangers are established, formed from warriors from both sides to watch the mountains and prevent further attacks.
265-346 AC: A period of peace. Small conflicts occur between smaller villages, but the Yaginetti truce holds firm.
350 AC: A warrior known as Downstir stages a coup within the eastern tribes, killing Akren the Fourth and several Elders. He claims the seat of Head Council.
352-374 AC: The Unification War. Downstir breaks the treaty by capturing Frostfort, and proceeds to start a bloody, long war that is ended when Downstir, the Conqueror captures Damnwell. He declares himself King of Sukale. The Coalition vows neutrality.
374-389 AC: Rule of Downstir. Several revolts pop up but are quickly crushed by the Conqueror.
389-450 AC: Rule of Downstir II.
450-474 AC: Rule of Downstir III.
476 AC: A man named Yarum claiming to be a descendant of Hamthem starts a rebellion in the west. He takes the name Yarum Hamthem.
476-500 AC: The Western Annexation War.
Yarum takes Frostfort and forces King Downstir IV into a treaty, one that again sees the West and East separate. The East returns to a council system, but one that holds the Head Council higher than before. They call him king.
520 AC : Construction of Hamthem Castle in Damnwell begins.
521: Downstir IV dies, King Vican rules
530 AC: Construction of Eastern Wind Castle in Kale begins.
532 AC: King Yarum dies, King Yacon Hamthem reigns
538 AC: Yacon awards land to the sons of veterans of the rebellion.
544 AC: Trade between the two sides skyrockets when a high quality silk is discovered in the East.
545 AC: Vican awards land to veterans of the war as well. Weathly merchant begin buying land in both the East and West.
562 AC: Powerful families begin the form under Houses.
567 AC: The Eastern council begins to be less elderly and comprised of influential members of the major Houses.
568 AC: King Vican dies, long live King Urok, son of Vican
574 AC: King Yacon dies without a male heir. The first Queen of the West is named. Queen Ghana.
580 AC: Urok names the forming Eastern Kingdom Yukale. Ghana follows suit and names the west Jequel.
583 AC: Lords begin loaning out land to lower class citizens in exchange for labor.
586 AC: Yaginetti massacre an understaffed Northern Outpost and proceed to a trading post in the east where they masscre dozens. The East mobilize forces to fight back, while the West ponders aiding the easterners. The Second Yaginetti War begins.
587 AC: The Yaginetti are harder to repel than imagined. King Urok calls for the Third Meeting of the Tribes. It is there Prince Renfan betrays his mother and attempts to stage a coup, he kills his mother and gravely injures Urok. At the threat of war, Renfran is executed and his younger brother, Yacon II takes the throne. Urok dies and with no son, his younger brother Vican II is appointed ruler.
587-595 AC: King Vican II and King Yacon II ally to fight back the Yaginetti. The Coalition is restocked with an agreement from both sides that each must do their part to keep the barracks in the Northern Outpost full. Both sides give special honors to those who fought bravely, naming them Knights.
602 AC: First contact with explorers from The Grand Desert. Representatives from Ouro establish trade deals with Jequel.
620 AC: King Yacon II dies, King Yacon III rules.
632 AC: King Vican II dies. Queen Cyra rules.
634 AC: Queen Cyra's rule proves to be a brutal one. She executes many husbands, peasents, and nobles alike. Heavy taxation and oppression is the norm.
635 AC: A rebellion is launched by a noble by the name of Gervar of House Fairreach.
635-642 AC: The Eastern Rebellion
Queen Cyra is executed and Gervar is named King.
645 AC: King Yacon III dies, King Lyle rules
660 AC: King Gervar commissions the building of a tower in the Southern Tundras, along the Broken Vow River. With the purpose of keeping the history of Sukale. Scholars from both sides join in this endeavor. It is declared a neutral site.
665 AC: A statue of Carthum the Great is built in front of Frostfort, and it is declared a neutral site.
667 AC: King Gervar dies, his son Corvard rules. The tower of history is named in his honor.
670 AC: King Lyle dies in a hunting accident, Yacon IV rules
710 AC: The Fourth Tribal Meeting is called, to discuss an official treaty between Yukale and Jequel. The treaty is signed by both sides in front of the statue of Carthum.
712 AC: Yacon IV dies mysteriously, with no offspring, and after the death of his only brother in 711, his cousin Gal rules
716 AC: King Gal orders a Masscare of all eastern presence in Frostfort, Gervar Tower, and the Northern Outpost. The War for Sukale begins.
718 AC: King Corvard dies, Corvard II is named King.
728 AC: King Corvard II dies in battle, King Corvard the III is named King of the East.
743 AC: The Fifth Meeting of the Tribes is called after thousands of lost lives in The War for Sukale. A treaty does not come to fruition, but a ceasefire is put into place.
745 AC: King Gal dies, Riddock is named King of the West.
748 AC: The War for Sukale continues, as the armies of the west take several settlements in the east.
749 AC: King Corvard III dies, Corvard IV rules.
750 AC: Siege begins on the city of Kale
751 AC: The Year Long Siege ends after heavy casualties on the Western side. The Yaginetti attack the Northern Outpost, many lives are lost but the Coalition holds steady. The Sixth Meeting of the Tribes is called. A treaty is formed that ends The War for Sukale. The Yaginetti are forced back into the mountains.
752 AC: King Riddock dies, Queen Falia rules the West
774 AC: Corvard IV dies, Corvard V is named ruler of the East
778 AC: Corvard V dies, Deckna is named Queen
781 AC: Queen Falia dies, Falia II is named Queen
807 AC: Queen Deckna dies, Corvard VI is named King
826 AC: Queen Falia II dies, Falia III is named Queen
841 AC: Queen Falia III dies, King Gal II rules
853 AC: A young noble by the name of Val of House Cymar of Yukale attacks Frostfort and kills all Western presence, trying to start a war for personal gain
855 AC: The Second War for Sukale begins
868 AC: After 13 years of war, where thousands of lives were lost with no ground gained on either side, it is discovered that Val Cymar began the war as a means to gain land. The Seventh Tribal Meeting occurs. Val Cymar is executed on the spot and House Cymar is eradicated, resulting in a treaty.
889 AC: King Gal II dies, King Vicorp rules.
890 AC: King Vicorp dies, King Riddock II rules.
892 AC: King Corvard VI dies, King Corvard VII is named ruler.
902 AC: Present Day.
203-245 AC
Carthum, the Great
Carthum II
Farthum
Carthum, the Great
Carthum II
Farthum
Gotam Line
245 AC-Present Day
Gotam
Hamthem the Vengeful
Hamthem II
Yarum
Yacon
Ghana
Yacon II
Yacon III
Lyle
Yacon IV
Gal
Riddock
Falia
Falia II
Falia III
Gal II
Vicorp
Riddock II - Current King of Jequel
245 AC-Present Day
Gotam
Hamthem the Vengeful
Hamthem II
Yarum
Yacon
Ghana
Yacon II
Yacon III
Lyle
Yacon IV
Gal
Riddock
Falia
Falia II
Falia III
Gal II
Vicorp
Riddock II - Current King of Jequel
Akren Line
254-350 AC
Akren the Wise
Akren II
Akren III
Akren IV
Downstir Line
350-642 AC
Downstir the Conqueror
Downstir II
Downstir III
Downstir IV
Vican
Urok
Vican II
Cyra the Bloody
Gervar Line
642 AC-Present Day
Gervar
Corvard
Corvard II
Corvard III
Corvard IV
Corvard V
Corvard VI
Corvard VII - Current King of Yukale
254-350 AC
Akren the Wise
Akren II
Akren III
Akren IV
Downstir Line
350-642 AC
Downstir the Conqueror
Downstir II
Downstir III
Downstir IV
Vican
Urok
Vican II
Cyra the Bloody
Gervar Line
642 AC-Present Day
Gervar
Corvard
Corvard II
Corvard III
Corvard IV
Corvard V
Corvard VI
Corvard VII - Current King of Yukale
Kale is a busy city, full of bureaucracy, overpopulation, crime, active markets, gold, and courtly lies and betrayal. Perfect for a noble like you.
The people of Sukale are a hardy bunch, adapted to the cold. Full beards are the norm for men, while all bundle up in heavy attire to survive the harsh climate.
Yaginetti
Yaginetti are a crude people. They are covered in shaggy white hair from head to toe, speak a rudimentary form of common along with their own unknown language and seem to behave in a tribal manner. They are extremely aggressive, and attempt to kill any humans they come across. Everything they hunt and kill, they eat and use its skin to make tents and its bones to make weapons. Including humans. They are very strong and sturdy and mostly inhabit the northern mountains of Sukale.
Yaginetti
Yaginetti are a crude people. They are covered in shaggy white hair from head to toe, speak a rudimentary form of common along with their own unknown language and seem to behave in a tribal manner. They are extremely aggressive, and attempt to kill any humans they come across. Everything they hunt and kill, they eat and use its skin to make tents and its bones to make weapons. Including humans. They are very strong and sturdy and mostly inhabit the northern mountains of Sukale.
Sukale: Mammoths, Sabretooth Tigers, Wolves, Seals, Penguins, many kinds of fish, Snowsnakes (15-35 ft long snakes that bury themselves in snow and spring out at unsuspecting prey), Rabbits, Foxes, Cats, Dogs, Moose, Rats, Bears, Killer Whales, Sea Wyrms (think more MTG type than actual limbless dragon)
The Grand Desert: Sand Wyrms, Giant Vultures, Desert Foxes, Rats, Sandsnakes, Cats, Desert Lynx, Many kinds of fish
The Grand Desert: Sand Wyrms, Giant Vultures, Desert Foxes, Rats, Sandsnakes, Cats, Desert Lynx, Many kinds of fish
The Trio: There were once Two Gods. The God of Wrath and the God of Forgiveness. Wrath presided over death, war, murder, anger, etc. Forgiveness over peace, love, truth, etc. 1000 years before the Great Cataclysm, there was a wager. Over the next 1000 seasons, each god would try and influence the population of Sukale. If, at the end of the millennium, Wrath was proven to be more influential, Forgiveness would produce him an heir. If Forgiveness won, Wrath would leave Sukale forever. Wrath won. So Forgiveness gave Wrath a child. The act of birthing said child caused the Great Cataclysm, for the child fell onto Sukale and nothing could survive the impact. They name the child Judgement. A second wager was placed: Humanity would get another chance. This time, Judgement would roam Sukale and live as a human. Judgement would decide if humanity was good. If he deems humanity good, Forgiveness wins. If he deems them bad, Wrath wins again. Carthum is viewed as a saint; "Judgement's Scout".
Downstirism: The Grand God died in 0 AC. Not much is known of him, but he created the world and ruled over it until his death caused the Great Cataclysm. In his stead, he planted a seed. This seed would grow to become the Downstir family tree. Downstirism has 8 gods:
Downstir, god of war
Downstir II & III, gods of stability
Downstir IV, god of peace
Vican, god of stone
Urok, god of truth
Vican II, god of life and protection
Cyra, god of death and blood
The religion splits into two sects: one side believes that Gervard is a Saint sent by Downstir to end the reign of Cyra. The other side believes that Gervard is a demon sent to chop down the Downstir family tree.
Downstirism is looked down upon in Kale and Balford, but finds an audience outside of that.
Downstirism: The Grand God died in 0 AC. Not much is known of him, but he created the world and ruled over it until his death caused the Great Cataclysm. In his stead, he planted a seed. This seed would grow to become the Downstir family tree. Downstirism has 8 gods:
Downstir, god of war
Downstir II & III, gods of stability
Downstir IV, god of peace
Vican, god of stone
Urok, god of truth
Vican II, god of life and protection
Cyra, god of death and blood
The religion splits into two sects: one side believes that Gervard is a Saint sent by Downstir to end the reign of Cyra. The other side believes that Gervard is a demon sent to chop down the Downstir family tree.
Downstirism is looked down upon in Kale and Balford, but finds an audience outside of that.
The Trio
Atheism
Cataclysmites: The Great Cataclysm was an event where the heavens opened and swallowed all of the world's good and true inhabitants and transported them into paradise. The unworthy were turned into Yaginetti, snow and sand. Another Cataclysm is coming, and it will be glorious.
Atheism
Cataclysmites: The Great Cataclysm was an event where the heavens opened and swallowed all of the world's good and true inhabitants and transported them into paradise. The unworthy were turned into Yaginetti, snow and sand. Another Cataclysm is coming, and it will be glorious.
Major Cities: Kale, Edgemoth, Balford
Kale is the capital, Edgemoth is a coastal city mainly known for fishing and importing/exporting, Balford is a highly religious city (The Trio) and also claims to be the birthpace of Carthum the Great. Balford is located in the southeast.
Leader: King Corvard VII of House Fairreach
Banner: Black and Gold Mammoth
Kale is the capital, Edgemoth is a coastal city mainly known for fishing and importing/exporting, Balford is a highly religious city (The Trio) and also claims to be the birthpace of Carthum the Great. Balford is located in the southeast.
Leader: King Corvard VII of House Fairreach
Banner: Black and Gold Mammoth
Major Cities: Damnwell, Jequel City in the South, a wealthy merchant city, Druma and Farma, the twin coastal cities known for fishing and exporting/importing.
Leader: King Riddock II of House Hamthem
Banner: Blue and Sliver Star
Leader: King Riddock II of House Hamthem
Banner: Blue and Sliver Star
Broken Vow River: River that runs from the Northern Mountains all the way down to the southern tundras. Named such after several betrayals and incidents occurred along it.
Frostfort: ancient home of Carthum line now a strategic fort along the west side of Broken Vow River. Agreed to be a neutral area occupied by troops of Yukale and Jequel.
Carthum Statue: Statue of an artist's rendition of Carthum the Great. Stands as a sign of peace outside of Frostfort, overlooking Broken Vow River.
Northern Outpost: The first neutral site, created to watch the mountains and defend against Yaginetti attacks. Occupied by the neutral Coalition of Mountain Rangers, which is made up of volunteers and soldiers from both east and west. It is in the north, on both sides of the river.
Gervar Tower: Last neutral site, on the east side of Broken Vow River in southern Sukale. A tower created for the purpose of keeping the history of Sukale. Scholars from both sides of the river come to study, teach, and debate.
The Trio Temple: Huge Temple in Balford, employs much of the city. The High Forgiveness Priest resides here.
Eastern Wind Castle: Grand castle where the King of Yukale rules from in Kale
Hamthem Castle: Grand castle where the King of Jequel rules from in Damnwell
Frostfort: ancient home of Carthum line now a strategic fort along the west side of Broken Vow River. Agreed to be a neutral area occupied by troops of Yukale and Jequel.
Carthum Statue: Statue of an artist's rendition of Carthum the Great. Stands as a sign of peace outside of Frostfort, overlooking Broken Vow River.
Northern Outpost: The first neutral site, created to watch the mountains and defend against Yaginetti attacks. Occupied by the neutral Coalition of Mountain Rangers, which is made up of volunteers and soldiers from both east and west. It is in the north, on both sides of the river.
Gervar Tower: Last neutral site, on the east side of Broken Vow River in southern Sukale. A tower created for the purpose of keeping the history of Sukale. Scholars from both sides of the river come to study, teach, and debate.
The Trio Temple: Huge Temple in Balford, employs much of the city. The High Forgiveness Priest resides here.
Eastern Wind Castle: Grand castle where the King of Yukale rules from in Kale
Hamthem Castle: Grand castle where the King of Jequel rules from in Damnwell
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