Nation Building Re: Rebirth of Tyrium

SecondBreaking · Nov 8, 2015

Alright this character sheet is very complicated, so I want to split it up in order to explain it to you. Please, take your time in creating these so that you can accurately depict your nations. Reserve your nation locations in advance, so that there are no territorial disputes before the RP starts.

First Tab:

1. Write the name of your nation on the top header, and above the picture of the location.

2. First, choose your location from the map below. Outline your kingdom in the color that you think will best resemble it, and make sure that the color is not being used by any other player.

(These are some steps to doing that if you do not know how.)

1. Copy this picture, open paint, paste it

2. Go onto tumblr, make an account if you don't have one, it's free

3. Edit the map however you want, post it on tumblr

4. Copy from tumblr, paste onto your nation sheet

3. After you do all of that, write a description of your nation. It can be brief or long, however you want, but it should include how the terrain looks, and where the cities are usually situated in the nation. Maybe include an overall description of the people living in your nation.

Code:

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[Tab=Nation Location]
Nation Name: (Name of the nation)
Location: (Put picture here)

Description: (What does it look like, how are the people?)
Capitol:
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[Tab=Nation Information]
Nobility
Sigil: (Sigil of the capitol, put picture here)

Motto: (A quote that your nation is run by)
Ruler: (Name of ruler, if any)
Nobles: (Who are the lords and ladies, if any)
Government: (Oligarchy, Monarchy, Republic, Democracy)

Customs
Marriage: (How do your people feel towards marriage?)
Warfare: (How does your nation feel towards war?)
Economics: (What is considered wealthy? How does your nation get money?)
Politics: (How is power distributed? Who rules the land?)
Relationships: (How do the races in your kingdom interact? How do families interact?)
Resource: (What resource most signifies your nation, can be real or fantasy)
Animal: (What animal most signifies your nation, can be real or fantasy)
Plant: (What plant most signifies your nation, can be real or fantasy)
Weapon: (What weapon most signifies your nation?)
Nation Music: (Pick an awesome song from you-tube that fits your nation.)
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[Tab=Nation Description]
Deity: (Name)
Appearance: (Put picture here)

Description: (What weapon does he use, what does he wear when appearing in the mortal plane?)
Domain: (What is he/she god/godess of?)

Population: (How many people reside in your kingdom?)
Races: (What races live in your kingdom?)
Alliances: (Who are your allied nations?)
Enemies: (Who are your enemy nations?)
Neutral: (What nations are you neutral towards?)
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[Tab=Nation Characters]
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SecondBreaking · Nov 9, 2015

Nation Name: Thelgrim

Location:

Description: The outskirts of Thelgrim are bordered by a massive ravine that spans almost the entire continent, containing the denizens of Thelgrim, and keeping others outside. Rough, mountainous regions that grow more and more treacherous the closer you get to the center of Thelgrim. This region is home to a strong and determined people who have lost so much that the only thing they know how to do now is to keep moving forward, placing one foot in front of the other. Rich mineral deposits have been discovered deep in Red Mountain, and have been used to craft items of unparalleled strength and beauty. The sky is covered with a permanent cloud of ash that prevents the cultivation of any agriculture, and the crags are home to many dangerous denizens.

Capitol: Morgoth

Pros/Cons:

+ Heavily defended, high walls, few entrances

+ Easy to escape from, paths lead further into mountain

+ Extensive underground forge network

- Poor access to trade

- Difficult to get to

- Catacombs may lead to security risk
Nobility

Sigil:

Motto: "We deal with death, until our very last breath."

Lords: Lord Kastor Agos

Lord Galus Skaldrin

Lord Kaldir Temodren

Lord Jarud Corovir

Lord Drakor Olivar

Ladies: None Ruling

Lady Harima Skaldrin

Lady Larys Temodren

Lady Gynaveve Myrin

Lady Charissa Illian

Government: Oligarchy

Customs

Marriage: People marry for power or pleasure. Nobles always marry other nobles, with very few exceptions. Although an increasing trend in Thelgrim is arising in the elite class of Thelgrim, where the men do not marry, instead devoting all of their time on their aspirations.

Warfare: Since horses are virtually impossible to ride in the treacherous and craggy regions, Thelgrim soldiers do not use them. The compensate for widely varied tactics, including a heavily armored, steady, and formidable front line designed for crushing infantry and halting cavalry, while smaller bands of highly mobile archers and assassins rove around the battlefield, breaking holes in formations, dealing as much damage as possible, disappearing without a trace. Thelgrim is based strongly on warfare, their main export being arms. Thelgrim has never fallen to enemy siege, and soldiers from Thelgrim will fight until their last breaths, never failing to kill their last target, even if it means their death.

Economics: Wealthy families in Thelgrim are the ones who have the most power. Gold happens to flow in the coffers of the most powerful families, not the richest. Iron is a valuable resource in Thelgrim, seen as expensive and elegant taste.

Politics: Power is divided amongst noble families, from the first most powerful, which holds the most influential power, to the tenth most powerful, which holds drastically less influential power and wealth. Nobles are the elite class of citizens, who come to power through an ever-changing competition between powerful houses of lords and ladies. Minor houses are arbitrary and unknown, while houses that have found their way to power have found themselves representing the Emperor as rulers of Thelgrim.

Relationships: Relationships between the nations are usually strained, and usually the individual races are separated into districts to avoid confrontations. Only in the capitol are the districts that separate races are not present.

Resource: Steel

Animal: Dragon

Plant: Pine

Weapon: Bastard Sword

Nation Music: (Pick an awesome song from you-tube that fits your nation.)
Deity: Tormidus

Appearance:

Description: Whenever Tormidus manifests in the real world, his avatar always wears dented, scarred, bloodstained, and blackened armor. He carries a broken bastard sword in his sheathe on his back. Tormidus is a tall, well-built, imposing man when he appears in the real world.

Domain: Death, rebirth, change of character

Population: 500,000

Races: Human

Alliances: None

Enemies: Palador

Neutral: All
Main Characters:

1. Kastor Agos

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SecondBreaking · Nov 9, 2015

Nation Name: Palador

Location:

Description: A beautiful, tranquil region located around a large, inland lake. A good sized mountain range surround the lake on all sides, creating a beautiful valley teeming with wildlife. The only city in Palador is Caergoth, located at the edge of the lake. The people of Palador are kindly, generous, and very caring for others. They are also very vigilant, keeping a vanguard constantly on the perimeter of the city.

Capitol: Caergoth

Pros/Cons:

+ Scenic, beautiful, abundant with natural resources

+ Strong points periodically placed in valley for good defense

+ Located on a lake, enough essentials to last through a siege

- Most of the valley is difficult to defend

- Located far from most nations

- Difficult to escape due to mountains
Nobility

Sigil:

Ruler: King Demaceus

Nobles: Lord

Government: Monarchy

Customs

Marriage: They marry the people they fall in love with. Usually their marriages last until they die, but occasionally marriages end early, but usually the divorce is mutually desired, and no ill is meant towards the other person.

Warfare: Those in Palador disdain war, but that does not mean that they are not prepared for it. The military of Palador is rather large and well-trained, able to rival even the most powerful of nations. The highest branch of Paladian military is called the White Guard, a position of high honor and prestige.

Economics: Wealth is measured through class. Those with more money are able to afford better clothing, housing, and education, therefore are able to attain higher rankings in the social hierarchy.

Politics: The main monarch possesses all of the power, making final decisions in any matter. The monarchy in Palador is passed down through the royal bloodline, to the eldest sibling, disregarding whether it is male or female.

Relationships: Races interact peacefully in Palador, usually not having anything to argue about. Families are very friendly amongst each other in the poorer districts, while more removed and astute in the more wealthy districts.

Resource: Quartz

Animal: Gryphon

Plant: Oak Tree

Weapon: Pike

Nation Music:
Deity: Asuris

Appearance:

Description: Asuris wears a loose-fitting green garb covered with leaves. Her hair is always loose, when she appears, and sometimes she appears pregnant. She is a small women that has a relaxed and matronly presence. If she ever has a weapon, it is always a blunt quarterstaff.

Domain: Birth, life, growth, love

Population: 3,000,000

Races: Elven, Dwarven, Human, Any Race

Alliances: None

Enemies: Thelgrim

Neutral: All
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Aviendha · Nov 20, 2015

*Currently looking for characters for important roles - see Nation Characters tab*

Nation Name Kygar

Location:

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Description: Kygar is a harsh environment that consists of blistering deserts, frigid mountains, and rocky coastlines. This unforgiving land doesn't have much to offer in the ways of food or water, and the only agricultural villages in the country are next to the two rivers. The people living in Kygar are fierce warriors and start training at an early age. The land itself is a formidable defense, and if anyone were to cross the invisible borders, the warriors of Kygar would know.

Kygarian's are split into different groups called clans. Each clan specializes in something different, one might be good at smithing while another might be elite at spear fighting. The harshness of the desert keeps these clans united, along with the help of the council but, that doesn't prevent blood feuds from forming. These lifelong disagreements can sometimes lead to wars. Even so they will put aside their hatred to achieve their top priority, survival.

Capitol: Myrina

Pros/Cons:

+ High Ground

+ Controlled trafficking population

+ Equal distance form all the clans

- No agriculture

- Prone to siege weapons

- In the middle of the desert
Nobility

Sigil:

Motto:

Ruler: The Kygarian Council: It is made of leaders from each of the clans, some of which are women. The council is what decides what to do in matters across the whole country, including internal clan affairs. The members work to keep peace between the groups and the other counties. The Kygarian Council is the equivalent of a royal household or government. For someone to take another's place in the council they can either be given the office, take it by a trial of combat, or get voted onto the council.

Nobles: There is no such thing as nobility in Kygar. The rich are not treated more highly than the poor. Instead there is a ranking within clans depending on skill and wisdom.

Government: Republic

Customs

Marriage: In Kygar each person has only one partner and they are together for life.

Warfare: Silent, Swift, Accurate, Unseen, these are the values taught to the warriors of Kygar. They go through vigorous training and are taught to specialize in a certain area. At the age of 15 they are allowed to leave their home clan to join another one for life. In their home clan they are mainly taught about Kygar, the other nations, survial skills, and all the clans and what they specialize in. Once they decide to leave or stay they start their training in their speciality. Kygarians although fierce, prefer to find a more peaceful or beneficial solution.

Economics:(What is considered wealthy? How does your nation get money?)

Politics: (How is power distributed? Who rules the land?)

Relationships: (How do the races in your kingdom interact? How do families interact?)

Resource: (What resource most signifies your nation, can be real or fantasy)

Animal: Phoenix

Plant: (What plant most signifies your nation, can be real or fantasy)

Weapon: Spear

Nation Music:

Trade: Kygar is one of the largest centers of trade in Tyrium and relies heavily on it. Exports include glass, stone, ores, gems, and rare plants and animals only found in the desert.

Clans: There are seven clans in Kygar:

1. Asifa the clan of Trade

2. Sadzi the clan of Agriculture

3. Hammada the clan of Smithing

4. Datura the clan of Mining

5. Ordos the clan of Melee Weaponry

6. Indus the clan of Ranged Weaponry

7. Kalahari the clan of Magic
Deity: (Name)

Appearance: (Put picture here)

Description: (What weapon does he use, what does he wear when appearing in the mortal plane?)

Domain: (What is he/she god/godess of?)

Population: (How many people reside in your kingdom?)

Races: Rassakar(Also known as the Sand-Shifters), Eludnai(Reptilian Folk), Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Other

Alliances: None Currently

Enemies: None Currently

Neutral: All
Main Characters:

1. Janusia [Aviendha]

2. _____ leader of the Asifa clan

3. _____ leader of the Sadzi clan

4. _____ leader of the Hammada clan

5. _____ leader of the Datura clan

6. _____ leader of the Ordos clan

7. Ar Ramlah leader of the Indus clan [Aviendha]

8. Kharro leader of the Kalahari clan [MysticPieces]

Side Characters:

1. Rigario Sandstrider of the Ordos clan

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Overview

The whole expanse of desert in Kygar is known as the sands of time. Inside this mass there are several landmarks and cities which you will find information on below.

Cities

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City Key

Dark Red: Myrina, Home of the Kygarian Council

Red: _____, home of the Ordos

Orange: _____, home of the Hammada

Yellow: _____, home of the Asifa

Green: _____, home of the Sadzi

Blue: _____, home of the Indus

Dark Blue: _____, home of the Datura

Purple: Other City

Brown: _____, home of the Kalahari

Gray: ______ Citadel

_____, home of the Asifa

_____, home of the Sadzi

_____, home of the Hammada

_____, home of the Datura

_____, home of the Ordos

_____, home of the Indus

_____, home of the Kalahari

Myrina, home of the Kygarian Council

______ Citadel

The Floating City of Yithargin

It is said to drift across the sands of time

Other City

Stuff

Landmarks

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Scorpion's Pass

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The Wandering Gate

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For a youngling's first 15 years they learn about flora and fauna across Tyrium, the countries, geography, and survival skills. In every clan they teach these aspects although they may vary slightly. When a youngling reaches the age of 15 they must leave their home clan to find where they will specialize. To join a clan they must first find a sign. These signs have nothing to do with ability strength or skill. Instead they focus on aspects like wisdom and courage. Every sign has a different feat and they are all usually dangerous or hard. Some people accomplish them on accident, some never find one, some people find multiple. In which case, they are allowed to chose or travel between them.

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Sadzi the clan of Agriculture

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Hammada the clan of Smithing

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Datura the clan of Mining

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Ordos the clan of Melee Weaponry

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Indus the clan of Ranged Weaponry

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Kalahari the clan of Magic

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Value: (Rating of 1-10. This means, how useful is it? Is it used as medicine? Is it used to coat weapons as a sort of poison?)

Activity: (Active or Inactive. Active means it is able to defend itself and attack characters, possibly because it is carnivorous. Inactive means it does not attack or defend itself, most likely photosynthetic.)

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Value: (Rating of 1-10. This means, how useful is it? Is it used as medicine? Is it used to coat weapons as a sort of poison?)

Activity: (Active or Inactive. Active means it is able to defend itself and attack characters, possibly because it is carnivorous. Inactive means it does not attack or defend itself, most likely photosynthetic.)

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Value: (Rating of 1-10. This means, how useful is it? Is it used as medicine? Is it used to coat weapons as a sort of poison?)

Activity: (Active or Inactive. Active means it is able to defend itself and attack characters, possibly because it is carnivorous. Inactive means it does not attack or defend itself, most likely photosynthetic.)

Fauna;

Nonmagical Creatures: Desert Animals - DesertUSA

Name: Sand Serpent

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Name: River Serpent

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Name: Phoenixes

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Name: Giant Scorpions and Scarbs

Appearance:

Giant Scropion

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Scarb

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Name: Stone Golem

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Name: Wyrm

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Name: Gryffin

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People in Kygar Worship three gods: The God of Day, The God of Night, and The Goddess of Time.

Balance is an important aspect to the inhabitants of the country, they believe everything exists for a reason.

Name: Ryn

Titles: Bringer of Light

Picture:

Description: Ryn appears as either a dark colored hound-like humanoid wearing golden armor and holding a staff or, a dark colored hound(Doberman) with golden fur covering his paws that goes halfway up his legs, and golden fur on his chest in the shape of a flame.

Domains: Light, Warmth, Fire, Day

Personality:

Name: Ramses

Titles: Creater of Shadows

Picture:

Description: Appears as a black cloaked figure, usually standing isolated in the desert and blown away by the wind. He is also known to appear as a black dragon or to come out of shadows.

Domains: Darkness, Cold, Ice, Night

Personality:

Name: Alyzaia

Titles: Goddess of Time

Picture:

Description: Known to appear as a treelike woman, a quail, a ferruginous hawk, and most often a phoenix usually in the middle of isolated areas.

Domains: The Sands of Time

Knowledge and Wisdom

Personality: She is a just person that enforces balance throughout the world.

Crumbli · Nov 21, 2015

Fortune's Federacy

Description: The federation is a collection of many states that span across Tyrium. Each of the states are primarily merchant orientated with the exception of Cegoria. Cegoria is located on the eastern front of the fortune's clustered states. They refer to the cluster of states as 'fortune's fold'. In 'fortune's fold', the land conditions are well. The area has healthy soil for the most part and a large supply of forests to grant easy logging and trade.

The cluster of states known as 'fortune's fold' consists five states on the mainland and one island that takes an hour or two to sail to. The states on the mainland of the fold consist of Cegoria, Neroma, Burr'ox, Setora and Falsoria. The island that is barely apart from the mainland cluster is known as Paradisia.

Neroma is the state located farthest north in the fold. Its borders expand right up to the edge of the bay and press tightly against mountain range. The people who reside there behave like many of the fold. They have a diverse group of lumberjacks and farmers. Their people have a basic understanding of combat due to their constant encounters with wildlife and the mountain dwellers.

Falsoria is the state located south east of Neroma and north of Cegoria. The state has hardly any trees and specialises in architecture, engineering and mining. Its soil is somewhat healthy and allows it to supply itself with enough food to keep its people content and healthy. They don't grow anything out of the ordinary as the majority of their people focus on engineering and mining. Their state has deposits of iron, copper and granite. The people there are currently attempting to unlock the powers of 'the black sand'. So far they have failed in every attempt short of using barrels of it for explosive mining.

Setora is a state located west of Cegoria and south of Neroma. The entire area is littered with healthy and immaculate trees. Many of the trees there are enormous in size and so sturdy that no axe can cut them down. These ridiculously strong trees are used as foundations for houses. It's needless to say that the people of Setora are known for their abilities in carpentry and archery. Some of Setora spans up the side of the mountain range which does allow the occasional mountain castle to appear for the wealthy lord or lady.

Burr'ox is the state located farthest south. It is below all other states in Tyrium and is often referred to in joking manner as the 'forgotten lands'. Burr'ox is filled with short, hardy people. These people live inside the large rolling hills that cover their land. They behave differently from the others in the fold. These people are somewhat gifted in the 'magical' arts but prefer to grow food. They are commonly farmers and shepherds, willing to roam the lands for days on end so long as they can keep eating along the way.

The last state in the fold is Paradisia. This state is arguably the most manipulative and influential. They produce hardly anything but still earn a large amount of supplies. Their trades consist of 'religious enlightenment' and courier services. The state is home to the religion spread throughout the fold and has a few soldiers located in every state to prevent heresy from occurring. Their people are in a constant state of bliss and experience very little hardships. The weather there is almost always perfect with very few natural disasters ever hitting it.

The people who aren't located with in the fold are the Natorians, who reside in a group of islands that don't belong to the federation, the Mesitians and the Kyorans. The Kyorans, being closer to Kygarian lands, share many customs with Kygar's merchant guild. Though Kyoras (the islands name) isn't technically a member of Kygar, it relies heavily on their already established infrastructure.

The Mesitians are unlike their southern neighbours of Kyoras. Mesita is an island filled with people who act much more akin to Cegorians. Though they don't have the same skin tone as members of the fold, their ideals are almost identical. Mesita set up its own infrastructure through their resourcefulness and their talents for guerilla warfare. Many of the people there have skin as dark as a shadow cast upon the sand they walk on. They also have a hatred towards their southern neighbours for the years of combat the two encountered.

The only other island is one of peace. The Natorians are calm and controlled people who prefer their words rather than violence. Their renowned for their arts rather than their abilities in combat. The island produces many interesting pieces of merchandise and earns its own steady supply of income that the federation shares somewhat evenly. The island Na'tor is rich in iron and a particular type of silk worm that is farmed and used by tailors for clothing.

Capitol: Cego is the capital city of the federation. It harbours the largest fleet and is located on the eastern end of the 'fortune fold'. Each other state holds its own capital city where they discuss matters and subjects involving trade with a representative of Cego.

Pros/Cons:

+ Cego is located close to the sea, keeping it safe from inland attacks.

+ The civil engineering of Cego is exceptional, keeping it smelling fresh and calm.

+ The silver roofed buildings of Cego's spires act as a beckon during day and night for sailors and travellers.

- The silver roofed buildings can direct incoming enemies to critical locations.

- The sewers of Cego are large enough for one or two men to crawl through without too much trouble.

- Cego has little reaction time to naval attacks and is forced to rely purely on their navy for defence.
Nobility

Motto: Loyalty can not be bought. Loyalty must be earned.

Ruler: His and her majesty, King Alexius and his beloved Queen Maria.

Nobles: Each state possesses its own system of nobles. For detailed list of nobles, see 'In-depth states'.

Government: Federation with a democratically elected state representative. Apart from the states of Paradisia and Cegoria. Paradisia is run by a democratically elected pope who is put into office once the former pope dies. Cegoria is run by a state representative who is hand picked by the royal family. The royal family supervise and act as a judge for all states excluding Paradisia.

Customs

Marriage: In Fortune's federation, marriage is a sacred thing. In marriage the two share not only their possessions, their wealth and their time together, but their life. If a man is to perish before his wife, the woman is expected to remain a widow for the rest of her days. If a woman dies before a man, even in the course of child birth, the man is expected to take his own life out of respect for his beloved.

In recent years the practice of suicide for a woman lost during child birth has been slowed. Many men are staying alive to keep their children protected until the child reaches an adult age before claiming their own lives. These men are seen as responsible fathers but poor lovers. In Paradisia, such actions are not allowed as their devotion is far higher than other states.

Warfare: Each state has its own feelings towards warfare. The majority of states hate warfare and would rather talk their problems out with their attackers. Cegoria and Mesita however understand the need for war and don't shy away from it. They don't actively search for war either.

Economics: The federation obtains the vast majority of its wealth via trade. The entirety of the Fortune's federation focuses on trade with its own states and allied nations outside the federation. Almost every product in Tyrium can be obtained from the federation. There are many roads that lead between towns to encourage trade and the majority of naval trade routes are established by the federation. They even have trade routes that span up the river Thiar to Thelgrim lands.

Politics: The power ultimately comes from the people. The people choose who to give their power to in the hopes that person will lead them down the right path. These democratically elected figures are known as 'Crowns'. A crown will speak with a representative from Cegoria about any matters that may concern the capital. A crown has almost complete rule over its own people short of the nobles that reside there.

Under article 372 of the federation's unity, "a noble is entitled to rise up against the power of the crown in rule. The noble must receive more than 50% of the population's support and the current crown will be overthrown." The article also states, "The noble will not be entitled to the position of crown but may supervise the following crown as an eagle for Cegoria." This means that the following crown elected by the people will have the noble who removed the previous crown supervising their every move and reporting it to Cegoria.

Unfortunately for the commoners, only nobles may be elected for the position of crown. Only one commoner has been able to achieve the position of crown and that was due to a loop hole he discovered. The articles 217 through to 219 have been since redrafted and corrected to prevent such a thing from happening ever again.

Relationships: In the federation, race is a very important thing. Only humans and elves may achieve the title of crown or noble. All non-humans/elves are often seen as commoners or lower depending on their state. The only two states that are exempt of this are Kyoras and Na'tor. Kyoras has unofficial nobles who are of the lizardfolk species and Na'tor 'doesn't believe in racial barriers'. In Na'tor, everything is fair game.

Resource: The mind is a very important resource for the federation. Everyone is always trying to be smarter, richer, better than everyone else. This highly competitive and highly academic life style means that minds are almost cultivated. Many intellectuals are sought out and imported from other lands.

On a materialistic level, the resource that signifies the federation would be silver. Silver is a cheap resource but still offers an extremely glamorous look. The roofs of many temples and official buildings are plated in a layer of silver. During the day, this makes almost every city shine from afar and shimmer to those who walk the streets.

Animal: The federation has a few breeds of creatures that don't seem to exist anywhere else. One of which is known as a 'Reaver'. Though the title may sound somewhat violent, the Reaver is a small, green, blue and gold bird. The bird has a large pouch on its neck and uses that to create a growling sound. This sound is meant to intimidate would be predators away. The Reaver is also addicted to shiny objects. Reavers have been known to steal wedding rings, earrings, spoons, forks and just about any small object that reflects light.

Plant: The mighty trees of Setora. In Setora there are trees that have grown for so long that no axe can chop them down. Their bark is hard and can be used to stop iron weaponry. This is the tree the states choose to represent them because it tells a story. A story of how despite being seen as just another resource, they have grown above that and now see themselves as too big to fall.

Weapon: The people of the fold have chosen the shield to represent themselves. In each capital state city there is a flag with a piece of wood on it. No state has the same flag. This flag was when Cegoria conquered the fold and destroyed all the weapons used to harm them in battle. The weapons were outdated to begin with but the whole event was symbolic. The last item to be broken was a shield and that shield smashed into five pieces. Each piece of the shield was given to a states's leader. Those fragments of the shield are not only symbolic for unity, but a reminder of the past.

Na'tor and Paradisia refuse to have a weapon. Na'tor preaches peace and balance while Paradisia says that prayer is their weapon and they do not need any blade.

Kyoras and Mesita use the spear as their weapon of representation. Though the two spears vary from each other greatly, it shows how the two are more alike than they think. Kyoras spear appears with more of a curved blade on the end, allowing swift and clean motions. Mesita's spear however comes across as more of a trident. The trident like spear also has a hammer on the end of it to allow for blunt force trauma damage as well as traditional piercing attacks.

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Population: During the last census taken two years ago, the federation possessed six and a half million registered citizens. The number is estimated by scholars and librarians to be around seven million registered citizens with a work force of six and a half million.

Races: All races are welcome to pass through the federation but, depending on the state, may not be permitted to stay. For more details, please see 'In-depth states'.

Alliances: Members of the federation. The federation is attempting to form an alliance with Kygar due to its two islands that reside just outside Kygar's borders.

Enemies: No official enemies have been formed although rumours are going around Cegoria about potential hostilities towards Fridjor.

Neutral: All nations not listed under Allies or Enemies.
Mitra Bala - Fortune fold's deity

Domain: Mitra Bala is the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Description: Mitra Bala is often depicted as a rainbow. Her skin, according to Paradisia, is ever changing. She doesn't have a defined form and her features constantly morph with time. Mitra doesn't fight the lesser gods around her but she does fight those on the mortal plane. Her weapon is her voice. In the holy book known as 'Creation of ascension', there is passage that reads the following. "And with her voice she does beckon me. She calls 'hither child, and see with your own two eyes from which I am capable of. My whisper is a tremor and my breath a wave.' I lay upon the stones from which her safety is guaranteed and she does say once more, 'My whisper is a tremor and my breath a wave.'" This is meant to say her weapon is natural disasters. Events such as tsunamis, flash floods, earth quakes and volcanic eruptions are believed to be her way of punishing the evil.

Shyama Phoros - Mesita's lone deity

Domain: Shyama Phoros is the god of safety.

Description: Shyama Phoros is a god heavily influenced by Kygar's Ramses. The god Shyama was once the god of valour but, due to the attacks of its neighbouring island, became demonised to be the god of death and suffering. The believers of Shyama used this demonisation of their god to display how he was no longer the god of valour but the god of safety. Shyama would keep his people safe but covering them in darkness and bringing about suffering to their enemies. Shyama fights with his people and appears as a large shadow. It drawings or tapestries, Shyama is depicted as a large shadowy beast standing behind his faithful to help scare away their enemies.

"'They may have strength, but we have Shyama. In having Shyama, we have strength and protection beyond their wildest dreams.' Said his champion, and so said Shyama in reply 'That is because their wildest dreams are our boring realities.'"
Cegoria:

Citizenship: In Cegoria, citizenship is easy to obtain but hard to maintain. In article 23, subsection 19 of 'Cegorian administration' it says that; 'Any already titled citizen may enter and live as one with Cegoria. Cegoria can not refuse the application of an already titled citizen no matter their place of origin, religious beliefs or racial traits.'

However, in 'Cegorian administration' article 27, subsection 2 it says that; 'A citizen may be deported to their previous place of citizenship if they disrespect the local law, refuse to attend faith, maintain their previous culture/refuse to adopt Cegorian culture..'

Law and Order: The law of Cegoria is the law most of the states obey excluding Paradisia, Na'tor and Kyoras. Cegoria's laws are fairly simple to obey if you have the time to read all one thousand articles under the document 'law and legislation'. For those who don't have time, the laws are pretty much what ever the local law enforcement say they are. One of the directives under article 91 is; 'If the law does not cover this scenario, you, the embodiment of the law, are allowed to use your own judgement to bring them to justice.'

There are obvious laws with small edits like 'a citizen may not take a life unless he/she is a member of an acting militia, army or local enforcement agency. Citizens may duel a safe distance from others and the law shall not intervene in the case of a life being taken.' or 'stealing objects and items is illegal under all terms. If the product was in fact the thief's product then the directive is to be changed to directive 91 C.'

Combat tactics: Cegoria, the most military driven state of them all, is a state that prefers swift invasion rather than defensive battles. In the open field they tend to utilise their abundance of horses for heavy cavalry charges to break infantry lines. The heavy cavalry used typical wears light plate armour with their riders wearing typical knight's attire. As one might guess, Pikemen are the worst fears for members of the heavy cavalry division which is why they never go in without having light cavalry archers. Light cavalry archers rarely wear armour and if they do it's often of the leather variety to keep them swift and agile. Their bows are currently in the process of being replaced with 'sand slingers' which is still in its experimental phase. Cegorian infantry is rarely used in the open field because of their unpredictable nature. Before being deployed in the field, these soldiers partake in an old ritual where they eat a sacred 'dust' which allows Mitra Bala's 'fury' to flow through them.

In siege battles, Cegorian catapults are used sparingly and are often concealed under the cover of darkness. These catapults have a lighter frame than most siege weapons, making them faster to carry but easier to break. Once substantial damage has been dealt to the city's defences, the afore mentioned 'rarely used' infantry will make their way inside and begin to slaughter everyone they encounter. Women and children are not safe from Cegorian forces.

The sea is one location where the state of Cegoria fails to live up to its motto of 'swift and powerful'. Their ships are slow and possess many devastating weapons but are expensive to manufacture and are thus scarcely seen in open waters. These sea hulks are used to keep their waters safe with only three having been deployed in the Black Ice sea. Two remain operational with the oldest being refitted with more modern weaponry at Kyoras' port.

Population: An approximation of around 1,320,000 with 1,103,500 considered to be of working ability. (Excluding nobles and royalty from working ability of course.)

Capital city and three largest settlements: Cego is the capital city of Cegoria and possesses a population of approximately 350,000 citizens. It is the second largest settlement of Cegoria.

The largest settlement in Cegoria is Milston which is estimated to have around 396,000 citizens. Milston is located only twenty two kilometres north west of Cego.

The third largest city (following after Cego) is Namio which holds approximately 210,000 citizens. Namio is a strange city that is broken into square sectors and spaced far enough away from each other to make it seem like each square is its own town. It is located in the south western parts of Cegoria

The fourth largest city is Densford, located three kilometres west of the border between Setora and Cegoria. Densford has an estimated 220,000 citizens but is subject to population fluctuations due to the nature of the city.

Neroma:

Citizenship: Being the closest state in the fold to the outside world, Neroma has a very tight citizenship policy. People who wish to join Neroma must prove their loyalty to the federation. Women and children are expected to work under a 'probation' period which can last from a month to three years. Men are expected to enlist in the military and are stationed either with the main army for training or in lone guard towers far away from civilised life settlements. If these men, women and children can withstand the conditions they are granted citizenship and a plot of land to build their homes. Using the skills they've learned and the connections they've made, these houses are made with their own two hands on with the help from friends.

Law and Order: Neroma's articles of 'law and legislation' are different to Cegoria's but by very little. Instead of laws promoting family honour and defence of one's self to uphold law, Neroma's articles put a slightly different spin on them. For example, Neroma's chronicle of 'law and legislation' article 91, subsection 3 states; 'You, as an embodiment of the law, are to bring any remote evil doers to justice. If you believe them to be a hint guilty they are to be turned in to the gaols or put to death.'

Combat tactics: Neroman forces utilise the tactics of a culture long gone. The culture was not destroyed but breed out with the other neighbouring cultures. Their tactics for the field rely on a perfect defence being an even better offence. Shields are more important than a sword to them which allows the federation to use them as their main infantry units.

Neroman forces wait in reserve during siege battles until the defences have been lowered or until the enemy leave the safety of their city for open field battle. If the Neroman infantry forces manage to enter the city, they will utilise the nature of streets to create almost unbreakable walls that slowly encircle their enemies. Unlike the Cegorian infantry, Neroman soldiers refrain from the slaughter of civilians.

Neroma's naval forces consist of light escort class ships. Their ships are not really designed for battle and, in any confrontation, are usually the first to go.

Population: According to the last census held in Neroma, the total population reached 1,102,000. While some may have moved on, the land itself seems to retain its people and keep foreign immigrants at bay. It's safe to assume that the number has remain approximately the same.

Capital city and three largest settlements: Batricus is the capital city of Neroma. Batricus has a healthy population of approximately 320,000 and is yet to have a drastic rise or fall in their birth-death ratio.

The second largest city in Neroma is Moreen. Moreen is located just on the northern border of Neroma and utilises the river 'Remusah' as a moat and trade line. Its population is estimated to be around the 285,000 mark.

Brimstan is another city, located on the northern border of Neroma. Unlike Moreen however, Brimstan is built into the mountains and blocks the valley entering Neroma. The city is estimated to have 215,000 inhabitants. 75,000 of which are soldiers.

The fourth largest city in Neroma is Eyoln. Eyoln is a city built within the woods. Because of the limitations of the surrounding trees, Eyoln is unable to expand and has its inhabitants locked at a certain maximum. 125,000 people are believed to live there but don't socialise with people outside of the forest very often. A census has not been performed with in the forest for more than seven years.

Burr'ox:

Citizenship: Burr'ox is a somewhat relaxed state with almost open borders. Citizenship is easy to gain and easy to maintain so long as one is willing to undergo menial tasks for a few years. Burr'ox citizenship is earned by addressing the crown's councilmen's stations. Once addressing them on the matter, the stations will return to the councilman they work for and await the request's response.

Assuming that one hasn't performed any reported crimes and doesn't seem to be 'too tall' they are allowed citizenship. Burr'ox is one of the richer states when it comes to racial discrimination where only the short will be respected. The taller someone is, the less respect they receive. This is such a frequent thing that Burr'ox's registration guide 'li'l to know' actually states it under directive 23. 'Anyone who exceeds the height of five feet and two inches is to be denied citizenship unless they are already citizens elsewhere in the federation. Under no circumstances is there to be a giant amongst the mounds.'

Law and Order: The laws in Burr'ox are the same in Cegoria. Burr'ox law enforcers, to save time, adopted the Cegorian laws and regulations. Any crime performed in Burr'ox would receive the same treatment in Cegoria. That is unless you exceed five feet and six inches. Anyone who exceeds those heights is to be exiled, gaoled or detained.

Combat tactics: Burr'ox forces are mainly magic users and for that reason refrain from combat. If they are required to engage in combat they will summon the forces of nature to combat and crush their foes. Many halfling scholars from Burr'ox conjure creatures or channel elemental powers towards their foes as they stand in small groups of five or less. Five highly skilled scholars have been able to halt skilled swords men but unfortunately, don't halt a group of ranged cavalry archers fighting under the Cegorian flag.

Population: 793,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: Hillshire isn't the most original name. Most of Burr'ox mayors and wealthy are lazy and would rather eat than think. This is taken to all new extremes when they're forced to name a settlement. They take the first few things they see about the place and put them as the name. Hillshire has 213,000 citizens with the standard height being 4'2"

Greenstown is the second largest city and not considered at all to be important by the farther south citizens. It is the closest settlement to the northern borders of Burr'ox and has been heavily influenced by elves and humans. They don't hold the same level of racism that the other cities hold and for that reason is considered an outcast city. All 162,000 citizens there have some relation to a tall person. The standard height here is 5'4

Norptun is the third largest city. Norptun was once owned and ruled by dwarves long before the federation was formed. The city could hold 500,000 people inside. However, one night, the dwarves of the city vanished with a large cloud of smoke. The city erupted with a flash and all its people vanished. The halflings and gnomes of the area took the ruins of the city and have since 'partly-restored' it. It holds 125,000 citizens according to the last census.

Hickledon is the fourth largest city and borderlines the status of town. It has 110,000 registered citizens with an average height of 3'9". The settlement has expanded but seems to have broken itself up into separate 'shires'. Each shire acts independently from the others making it seem as though the city is nothing more than a bunch of townships near each other.

Setora:

Citizenship:

Law and Order:

Combat tactics:

Population: 1,010,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: Vietol

Stria

Trakren

Cence

Falsoria:

Citizenship: Falsoria is a state that treasures intellect over brawn. Many of those who live in Setora excel in the arts of science and the arts of magic. Falsoria's citizenship rules are closely tied with this reputation of academic brilliance. To gain citizenship into Falsoria, foreigners are required to sit an examination and achieve a pass rate of at least 90%. It doesn't matter where the foreigners come from, from Thelgrim to Cegoria, they must pass the examination to earn citizenship.

Law and Order:

Combat tactics:

Population: 675,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: Phirie

Tine

Trebus

Sydney

Paradisia:

Citizenship:

Law and Order:

Combat tactics:

Population: 1,004,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: The Holy city

Blindenburg

Bledport

No other towns exist on the island that will be publicly displayed by Paradisia.

Na'tor:

Citizenship: Na'tor, like Paradisia, operates outside the fold's rules for citizenship. In Na'tor the idea of racial discrimination is frowned upon. The people there believe that actions are what make people and it has nothing to do with where or who they came from. Na'tor, unlike any other state, has no documentation of citizenship rules and regulations. A person must be judged by the local priests/priestesses of the settlement they wish to join and the religious Tiefling will decide.

Law and Order: Na'tor has no tolerance for murder or any acts of evil. The original settlers there were Tieflings who wished to better themselves and refrain from violence, thus creating the people they are today. If any citizen of Na'tor is caught performing acts of evil they will be punished 'justly'.

This leaves almost every law to be decided by the judging priests and citizens of the area. Due to the violent nature of the Tieflings however, most crimes are punishable with either death or dismemberment. Stealing usually results in the loss of a hand and murder results in your immediate execution.

Combat tactics:

Population: 250,000 people is the most recent tally from the census.

Capital city and three largest settlements: The capital shrine of Nanitios is Na'tor's rendition of a capital city. The shrine has only 100 people that live there and each of them are priests/priestesses. These 100 are completely Tiefling in race with the exception of two humans who reside there as 'commissioner Paladins'.

The township of Meln is the largest town on the island. It is a coastal town located on the far west of Na'tor. This town is rumoured to have only 2,000 legitimate citizens and the other 78,000 being foreigners who reside there for the religious teachings. That is however false with the town being a human settlement, thus leading to the conclusion. All 80,000 citizens are legitimate.

Adon is the second largest town and the largest shrine in Na'tor. The shrine has 4,500 religious preachers residing there. The town which is down a small hill into a semi-valley like area is evenly human and Tiefling. The shrine draws the Tieflings there and the humans utilised the drawn crowds to establish businesses and ultimately a town. The town is approximately 45,000 strong.

Faylight is the third largest settlement. Like many of the smaller settlements on Na'tor, Faylight buries itself into the earth below where it can shelter its 36,000 inhabitants. Faylight has a temple above ground with many statues depicting Seraph warriors.

Mesita:

Citizenship:

Law and Order:

Combat tactics:

Population: 350,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: Sarinda possesses approximately 94,000 islanders according to the most recent census taken three months ago. Sarinda is the capital of Mesita and is located in the centre of the island for everyone to find.

Byton is the second largest settlement on the island of Mesita. Byton is believed to have 72,000 citizens but may have dropped due to a recent illness that sprang up in the town.

Sadly, the third largest settlement on the entire island is the Cegorian outpost established when the federation came and forged an alliance with the islanders. This out post was forged during the Mesita-Aiveen siege to supply Mesita with supplies and training. The outpost has 60,000 soldiers/citizens inside to this date. It acts as a trade outpost these days but is ready to take action if the island is attacked once again.

Goomtra is the largest tribe on the island. It has 53,000 tribesmen and has sworn loyalty to the federation. Because of the tribe's willingness to be loyal to the federation, the federation allowed them to continue their customs and traditions. These tribesmen act unlike the city/townsfolk of the island and reside in a tent city that spans along the entirety of the southern coast.

Kyoras: Kyoras was once known as the 'Aiveen Isle' but renamed itself once joining the federation.

Citizenship:

Law and Order:

Combat tactics:

Population: 496,000

Capital city and three largest settlements: Siballah is the capital city of Kyoras. The city looks more like a town in comparison to larger nations/states. Siballah is estimated to have 153,000 people residing inside its walls at this moment in time.
Different playable mainstream races in the federation:

Humans, Halflings, Celestial, Elves, Gnomes, Lizardfolk, Tiefling

Humans - Every state.

Halflings - Burr'ox

Gnomes - Burr'ox and Setora

Elves - Every state apart from Na'tor

Celestial - Paradisia

Lizardfolk - Kyoras

Tiefling - Na'tor

Mainstream locations for different character style (Not exclusively):

Cegoria - Fighter, Gladiator, Spellsword, Thief

Neroma - Fighter, Thief, Druid

Burr'ox - Druid, Elementalist, Gleeman

Setora - Fighter, Ranger, Assassin, Druid

Falsoria - Metalurgist, Ranger, Thief

Paradisia - Slayer, Thief, Assassin, Paladin, Summoner

Na'tor - Druid, Paladin, Gleeman

Mesita - Gladiator, Fighter, Ranger, Thief

Kyoras - Fighter, Assassin, Thief, Slayer
Characters are not only created by myself but by those who wish to join the federation. Each state has a crown and those crowns are key characters to those states.

If you wish to play as a member of the federation, be they noble or peasant, message me and I can see where exactly they fit in the social hierarchy of Fortune's federation.

Alstromeria · Nov 26, 2015

Nation Name: Fridjor

Location:

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Description: Located in the northernmost area of the continent Fridjor is cold and hard. The people who live there rely on the sea for their lives, this makes them excellent sailors. Spring comes to Fridjor only once a year for two weeks and the rest of the year is taken over by the winter.

Capitol: Tromse

Pros/Cons:

+Land is rarely fought over

+Excellent sailors

+Small population allows for quick movement

-Harsh winters

-Not terribly used to fighting on land

-Small population means that they can be easily overwhelmed in offensive battles
Nobility

Sigil:

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Motto: Cold and patient rather than hot and careless.

Ruler: Harbinger Grunjoor

Nobles:

Matriarch Yolande

Brother Tobias

Sister Helga

Government: Democracy

Customs

Marriage: Marriage is a formality. Most people simply fall in love and live with each other and have as many children as they can support.

Warfare: The Fridjordian people are unequaled in their skills at sea warfare and love to battle at sea, on land they are much weaker, but confident and fierce warriors nonetheless. They'd much rather fight in wide open spaces with set forms of cover than wooded areas.

Economics: Fridjor handles the trade of anything that travels across the Blackice Sea, if the trading ship does not have the sigil of the Fridjordian people, then it is sunk. They get paid handsomely to transport other nations goods and are even able keep some of the items. The small strip of forest to the East is what provides the wood for their ship building.

Politics: The people are involved in every decision that is made for the nation, Matriarch Yolande merely acts as a spiritual guide that the people look towards for guidance. She advises the people, and the only power she holds is respect. The people are led in war by Harbinger Grunjoor, as well as diplomacy, as for the people of Fridjor the two usually walk hand in hand.

Relationships: There is not much diversity in Fridjor, and thus the people can be rather unfriendly to outsiders and those they are not familiar with. Once they are integrated into the society, however, the Fridjordian people treat each other like they were all one big family.

Resource: The magical tusks of the narwhal are what gives Fridjor its strength as it is the only place in the world that these can be harvested.

Animal: The narhwal.

Plant: The only plant that survives through the winter is a tree that the people call Yggdrasil.

Weapon: Battleaxe

Nation Music:
Deity: Rán

Appearance:

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Description: Rán uses a net to ensnare all who oppose her and drag them to the bottom of the ocean.

Domain: The Sea

Population: 5,000

Races: Mostly humans, but there are a few select elves and dwarves that live among them.

Alliances: Unknown as of this point

Hostilities: Since the Fortune Federacy's trading ships travel the route from the northern tip of Palador to the two island settlements off the coast of Kygar, many trading ships are raided. This sends more of a territorial message than anything, and Fridjor has monopolized trading on the whole of the Blackice sea.

Neutral: All of them so far
Main Characters:

1. Harbinger Grunjoor

2. Eria Knai

3. Clash Halberk

Side Characters:

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3.

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