Nation Building The Nations of Ederyon

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[Spacekitty]

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Name: Terranbar OrcCrusher


Race: Dwarf


Age: 157


*Height: 4'6"


*Weight: 175 lbs


Appearance: <p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_10/Bruenor_Battlehammer_-_Todd_Lockwood.jpg.b515d69bc01703f85361f0c05aaef590.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83026" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_10/Bruenor_Battlehammer_-_Todd_Lockwood.jpg.b515d69bc01703f85361f0c05aaef590.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>


Terranbar has wild red hair and beard.[9] He has a large, hawk-like, pointy nose that had been broken several times. His eyes were grayish blue and he stood four-and-a-half-feet


Weapons: Terranbar's weapon of choice is a great Mithral axe enchanted to never break or dull, and to return to the owners hand at command..


*Anything else you would like to include:


Terranbar is a strong willed and somewhat thick-skulled person. If he has his mind set on something, hes going to get it done no matter what and it can be quite difficult to get him to do otherwise. As a leader he is confident, strong and ultimately benevolent. Terranbar ultimately wants what is best for his people and will risk life and limb for even the weakest Dwarf.


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Name: Mithral Kingdom


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Capital: Mithral Hall


As Mithralian legend has it, Mithral Mountain (The mountain in which Mithral lies) was the birthplace of the Dwarfs, who were forged from pure Mithral by their god Moradin. After creating Dwarf kind, Moradin carved a great city in the mountain created entirely of Mithral, and thus Mithral hall was born. It is said a great civil war broke out between the Dwarfs eons ago and the thousands died and others fled the city. Angered by this, Moradin banished the Mithralian Dwarfs from Mithral Hall and turned most of Mithral mountain to rock and other ores, leaving rare veins of pure mithral. After generations of searching for their ancestral homeland, Terranbar was the King to finally lead the Mithralian Dwarfs home. They arrived to a city like no other. The entrance to the hall was a great doors complete with towers and ramparts carved into the mountain face. Two large and ancient stone statues adorned each side of the gate, their features untouched even by centuries of neglect. The great gates were 2 gaints tall and 3 giants wide, made of pure Darksteel. Inside the great city was even more spectacular than anyone could of expected. A great stone hall 5 giants tall and 4 giants wide with a floor of pure gold. Pillars stood along the sides, intricately carved and adorned with silver. Great statues adorned every corner and the ceiling displayed a magnificent carving depicting the creation of Dwarfs and the world. From this great hall many stone hall ways led to great underground cities of silver, gold and stone. A great mine lays underneath it all, rumored to lead to the core of the world. Even in the 50 years the Mithralian Dwarfs had inhabited the hall many mineshafts and secrets still wait to be discovered.


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Government: Monarchy


Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 20,000


Education: 3


Magic: 0


Military: 5

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Wealth: 3


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Description of your nation:


According to Mithralian history, Mithralian's are decedents of the original Dwarf created by Moradin. The Mithralian people are quite proud of this and consider themselves the father of all Dwarf clans, although no other clans recognize this. The Mithralian people, as all Dwarfs, are proud of their mining and crafting of extraordinary tools and stone sculptures. In recent years, they also have prided themselves on their mighty airships, powered by great gears the turn great fans that push and rotate the airship.


The Mithral Kingdom comprises of 3 main cities.


The first is Mithral hall itself, the capital of the kingdom.


The second is Stone Haven, a city partly above ground but most below ground. The city is the main trade city of the kingdom as it lies on a riverside. Since the city is partly above ground it is considered exceptionally vulnerable by dwarven standards and so if protected by a set of two great stone walls, littered with great towers and sealed in by 4 massive iron gates on each side. The area between the outer and inner wall if where most trading takes place between Dwarves and neighboring people, the area inside the walls being a fall back position to protect the main entrance into the main underground of the city. The underground section of the city is a large and expansive series of hand carved caverns that could fit a frost giant comfortably inside. These caverns are used for a variety of purposes, from training fields, dwarven "parks", housing and great forgeries.


The third is Druendar, a city akin to Mithral Hall laying in the southern edge of the mountain range. Druedar is for the most part a small and less elaborate Mithral hall, but with one main difference. Underneath the city is an expensive system of tunnels and caverns dotted by underground lakes and streams. Inside this system, named "The Underdark" there are a variety of dangerous and off beings and creatures, even intelligent races. The Dwarfs of the city have spent generations try to cover up all the entrances to the Underdark, but every now and then a band of Underdark creatures get into the city and wreak havoc.


Society


An outsider would claim that Dwarf have no children. More Dwarves are simply carved out of stone. Sadly, this is not the case.


Dwarf Children are born the same way any other races are- but lets not go into detail.


Dwarf children spend their first 30 years in the safety their mountain keep, forbidden to venture to the surface. For the first 30 years of their lives they are taught all their is to being a dwarf. They learn the basics of Dwarven fighting, mining, forging, and stone working, as well as Dwarven culture. After 30 years Dwarven children will then choose their lifetime profession and spend 40 years as an apprentice. After these 40 years, when the Dwarf is about 70, he is considered a man and is free to leave the underground, although most rarely do so.


The profession a Dwarf may choose from are Mining, Engineering, Warrior, Stone Masonry, Blacksmithing and farming (yes they have farms- of sorts).


Military:


Mithral Guard - The Mithral Guard are the elite defenders of Mithral Hall. Picked from the most Elite of the DarkSteel Legion, these Dwarves know no fear. They wear a full suit of pure Mithral (Mithral is an extremely rare metal stronger and better than even Dark Steel) Armor. This armor is so pure and finely polished that it gleams brightly even in the dim lighting of the great Dwarven hall. Wielding Mithral weapons, they are the most powerful force the Mithral Kingdom has. While not meant to take part in offensive operations, there have been times when they have- to much of the displeasure of the enemy.


DarkSteel Legion - The DarkSteel Legion is the elite offensive army of the Mithral Kingdom. They wear armor made of darksteel and weapons made from the same. Their armor is dull and remains un colored. Their helmet features two sinister horns and a set of three smaller horns are molded onto the shoulder plates of their armor. Due to the horns of the armor and its dark color, one who did not know better would think that they are evil Dwarves. This could not be farther from the truth. DarkSteel Legionaries are some of the most loyal and respected Dwarves, second only to some of the best workers (miners, smiths, stone masons) and the Mithral Guard itself. Their armor's insidious look is only to instill fear in their enemies and is an ironic contrast to the Dwarf who adorns the armor.


Dwarven Soldier


Dwarven Soldiers are the typical soldier in the Dwarven army. These Dwarves, while not as formidable as the DarkSteel Legion are still a force to be reckoned with. Their finely crafted and polished Iron armaments are stronger than the finest tool crafted by other races. Their armor, while not being as ornate or shiny as the Mithral Guard, gleams under the bright sun. Their helmets are of the standard Dwarven shape, a large thick helmet covering all but the eyes and parts of the cheek. Their armor, while appearing to be bulky, allows them a full range of motions and they swing their weapons with surprising speed (not that they swing insanely fast, just faster than one would think). These Dwarves act as a defensive and offensive force and also act as laborers when not at war or on guard duty.


Weapons


Battle axe - The Battle axe of course, is one of the favored weapons of the Dwarves. The axe is a awfully large for a one handed axe, but its carried and used with ease by the short but strong Dwarves. Most use an axe combined with a shield but some in special units will use one massive two handed axe rather than a shield and axe. The standard Dwarven soldier uses a masterly crafted Iron axe, the Legionaries use a DarkSteel Axe and the Guard of course uses a Mithral axe.


War Hammer - The second favorite of the Dwarves. These large two handed weapons smash armor and heads alike, capable of killing a man with sheer force without even penetrating his armor. The different divisions of course use variants using their allotted material.


One Handed Sword - While nit the favored weapon of most Dwarves, some do in fact use swords. These swords are sharper than any blade forged by another race and hold their edge for much longer.


Heavy Crossbows - Crossbows are the favored archery weapons of the Dwarves. These heavy crossbows fire a heavy bolt capable of piercing some of the heavier armors. Each division uses arrows tipped with their material and the crossbows themselves use the same, but to little added affect.


Special Weapons/Siege Weapons


Ballista - The Dwarven Ballista is one of the many prides of the Dwarfs. This Ballista is made of wood and reinforced with hardened iron. It stands 3 and a half feet tall and fires a hardens iron tip spear/bolt 4 feet long a distance of 250 meters. This spear fires without enough velocity to penetrate even the heaviest of armors.


Dwarven Cannon - The Dwarven cannon, one of the latest great Dwarven inventions. This cannon comes in multiple variants, all made of hardend iron reinforced with Darksteel bands. The cannons are moved around on a mobile wheeled chasse that can be angled to fire the cannons at different angles. The cannons come in sizes 3 6inches, 10inch and 12 inch. These cannons all fire a variety of ammo such a a single round shot, grapeshot, ball and chain (two cannon balls connected by a chain) and an exploding shell (a hollow cannon ball filled with a highly unstable liquid).


Dwarven Catapult - The Dwarven Catapult is a mid range catapult made of wood the fires medium sized rocks or medium sized explosive cannon balls.


Dwarven Trebuchet - A long range catapult the fires large rocks or medium sized explosive cannon balls


Notes: Explosive cannon balls are quite expensive and dangerous to make


Air Ships


Air ships are the latest invention of the Dwarves. These "floating ships" are built for war and use the latest Dwarven technology. Dwarves posses little magic and most of their feats are through sheer engineering. The ships are lifted in the air by a hide balloon filled with a gas found deep under ground. This hide balloon is designed to flex under a cannon balls impact and then rebound, therefore negating most damage to the balloon. Serious damage to the balloon only occurs when a powerful arrow (fired from a ballista like weapon) punctures the balloon or a cannon ball hits a support beam underneath the hide balloon. This balloon carries a small wood/iron ship of sorts. This ship is armed with cannons facing in all four direction. To hit targets below the airship a guided rail system is used to deliver bombs/cannon balls from a secure ammo room in the ship to multiple drop points underneath the ships. The ship uses a simplistic but effective system of enchanted iron gears to power a series of fans that can turn the ship, propel it, and move it up or down.


They have several different sizes/classes for their airships, including Interceptors (fast and small airships), Cruisers (Decently fast and decently armed airships) and Battleships (Heavy armed and slow airships)


History:


According to Mithralian lore, all Dwarfs once were part of the Mithralian Clan, living in Mithral Hall united as one people. Things were peaceful and the Dwarves were able to develop and master the forgery of weapons and the manipulation of stone. All was well, until other Dwarves became greedy. THe Dwarven population had grown dramatically throughout the years, and small "sub-clans" had grown from the first and original clan. These clan's wanted to be recognized as separate and control Mithral Hall. These greedy desires led to a civil war between the Dwarves. Thousands died and thousands more fled the great hall. When the bloodshed was over, the Mithralian clan retained hold of the hall, but not for long. Great Moradin, angered by this bloodshed, banished all Dwarves from the great hall, diminishing its glory and replacing most of the Mithral with other metals and stone, and removing the Dwarfs memories of the halls location. It would take generation until the hall would be found once more.


After being expelled form their ancestral home, the Mithralian Dwarves were left to wander the continent. They eventually settled down near a great lake and build a grand city partly above but mostly below ground. They called this city Stone Haven. They were for the most part content, but some wanted more. Some looked to the mountains as a place of wealth and security, as Stone Haven was not the richest of places ore wise. A large number of Dwarves set off from Stone Haven to create a new city in the southern portion of the great Mithral Mountains. This city was named Druendar.


Druendar started out as what the Dwaves hoped. THe mountain was rich in ores, and even had rare but large veins of pure Mithral. But with every blessing comes a curse. As the Dwarves mined deeper and deeper into the core of the mountain, chasing the fleeting veins of Mithral, they discovered a world quite opposite to even their own underground lives. They discovered the under-dark. This world was completely unlike any other. A never ending expanse of tunnels and cavern's dotted with lakes, streams and mushroom groves. In this mysterious land live a variety of deadly creatuyres, even underdark civilizations. Little is known about these creatures or their civilizations, as the Underdark is extremely dangerous and expansive. From this world came the Cwalers. Large scorpion like beings than crawled out from the depths of the Underdark and assaulted the dwarves, taking them by surprise and killing many. Since them the Dwarves have outlawed traveling and mining into the Underdark and have sent years covering all the entrances to it but even still every now and the they are attacked by Crawlers.


All the while the Dwarves had been searching for their home, rumored to be hidden deep in the mountain. Generations of Kings went on numerous quests to find their last home, all ending in failure. Until one day, young Terranbar set out on a Quest to find the great hall, by himself. After months of travel through the mountains, through the planes and through the trollmoors, young Terranbar found his great hall. it was unlike anything anyone could of imagined. Great statues taller than a giant. Halls lined with gold and silver, and mithral veins as wide as a dwarf and as long as a man.

 

[High Moon]

Note:Will add more later.its Late around here

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  Name:Khan Kilij ?lda
  
  
  Age:27
  
  
  *Height:1.66cm
  
  
  *Weight:51kg
  
  
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  Weapons:Kilij (A type of Sword),Spear and A Bow
  
  
  *Relationship status:Married
  
  
  
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  Name:The Khanate of Garatoprakh
  
  
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  Capital:Does not have one,De-Facto Khan's Camp
  
  
  The Khan's Camp is the Largest and Most-Well defended Psuedo-City on the Steppes.While it is constantly on move during winter times,it settles back to steppes once Summer time starts.It consists of Serveral Hundered Yurts,Khans Yurt,a Make-shift bazaar.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Government:Nomadic Horde,There is the Khan as the overlord of lesser Derebey's which control their own Clans and Tribes and own their own Grazing lands.It is de-centralized during the times of peace but Central authority is restored once a conflict starts.
  
  
  Population Estimation:31,500
  
  
  Education:2
  
  
  Magic:3
  
  
  Military:5
  
  
  • Land:3
    
  • Air:1
    
  • Sea:1
    
  
  
  Wealth:2
  
  
  Natural resources:1
  
  
  Description of your nation:A nation covering the vast steppes to east,it is inhabited by 67 Tribes which serve as vassals of the Khan,The land is mostly covered by Tundra,The Tribes are Nomadic and they constantly travel to one place to another to graze their horses and cattles.They Live in groups of 300 to 1000 and Use Yurts as mobile Houses,There is no Legal Currency and the Coins of Neighboring countries are used.
  
  
  Military:The Khanate's Military uses a basic system,by the Traditional Rules every one from child to elder,Women to men who can fight are obliged to serve Khan in times of war.Those who have magical abilities (Eg.Shamans) are used to cause fear among the enemies and distract them.They also have a Band which uses Drums and some other national Insturiments to give moral to Soldiers while de-moralizing the enemies.The Khanate Prefers Hit and Run tactics,since 2/3 of the army is made out of Cavlary.They use a Meitocratic system with able man leading the Army rather than the Nobles.
  
  
  The Akinjis:The Akinjis are the Standart Horse-men of the Khanate,Akinji means Raider and as their name suggest they are the Ruthless raiders who ride restlessly to defeat all enemies of the Khan and Father-Mountain.They use Bows,Spears and Kilij but prefer Bows above all,they wear armor made out of Leather and Fur.
  
  
  The Alps:The Alps are Foot Soldiers which are recruited during the times of War.They wear light armor made out of Leather,Carry bows and Kilij and those who are demmed worthy are recruited into Ranks of Akinjis
  
  
  The Bac?s:The Women of the Khanate who takes up arms for their tribes aganist foreign enemies.their arms are not regulated nor are their armor.
  
  
  The Delis:The Delis (meaning Crazy) are used as a attack force to de-moralize the enemy.ther ranks are made out of Tribals who have been rejected because of their mental problems.
  
  
  Shamans:As their name suggests they are Shamans (Mages).
  
  
  The Mehteran:The Khan's Army's Official Band.They give moral to Soldiers of Khan while De-Moralizing the Enemy
  
  
  Diplomacy:The Khanate's Foreign policy is simple,Any one who wants to trade are welcomed with open arms...as long as they pay tax to Khan
  
  
  Territory:<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/57a8c56b6f66c_Ederyon2.jpg.5f94e9b905241196c39f95da59f37172.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83143" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/57a8c56b6f66c_Ederyon2.jpg.5f94e9b905241196c39f95da59f37172.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>
  
  
  Note:Red marks the Homeland of the Tribes while Deep Red marks the Territory's claimed by them and as their grazing grounds.
  
  
  History:Not much has been recorded because of their Nomadic Lifestyle,except for some Legends and National Epics,One of the Legends say that The Garahanis were created by the Father-Mountain to protect his realm from Indifidels,another one says some Humans Breed with wolves and they were created but the writen History starts with the Great-grandfather of the current Khan,Ata-Baba Khan,when he united the Tribes of the Steppes under his banner and ordered the Creation of Garahanis Alphabet and also declared the Steppes homeland of United Horde.Ever since then the Khanate Expanded its borders to include much of the Tundra and Eastern Steppes inside its borders.but recently after death of Kilij ?lda's father the Tribe has been craving for more land.
  
  
  *A song that represents your nation:[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9qP5lgHnw[/media]
  
  
  

 

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  Name: Speaker Corun
  
  
  Age: 1700 years
  
  
  *Height: Variable
  
  
  *Weight: Variable
  
  
  Appearance: (Variable)
  
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: Made from Etherium, thus possessing it`s properties
  
  
  Weapons: Himself and his soldiers
  
  
  *Relationship status: Unable to form any form of relationship
  
  
  *Anything else you`d like to add: He is in possession of five cores, being the main speaker in the Silverlands
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Garsster
  
  
  Age: 3953
  
  
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  *Magic: Expert at several forms of fire and earth manipulation, as well as being able output energy in various forms, the same applying to light.
  
  
  Weapons: His magic, soldiers and himself
  
  
  *Relationship status:none
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: Leader of the mages of the SIlverlands
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Speaker Merin
  
  
  Age: 1904
  
  
  *Height: variable
  
  
  *Weight: variable
  
  
  Appearance: variable
  
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: Made from Etherium, thus possessing it`s properties
  
  
  Weapons: Himself and his pawns
  
  
  *Relationship status: unable to form any form of relationship
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: The oldest speaker
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Speaker Munuin
  
  
  Age:1284
  
  
  *Height: variable
  
  
  *Weight: variable
  
  
  Appearance: variable
  
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: Made from Etherium, thus possessing it`s properties
  
  
  Weapons: Himself and his pawns
  
  
  *Relationship status: unable to form any form of relationship
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: A minor speaker, charged with taming land monsters.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Speaker Gtuin
  
  
  Age:1243
  
  
  *Height: Variable
  
  
  *Weight: Variable
  
  
  Appearance: Variable
  
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: Made from Etherium, thus possessing it`s properties
  
  
  Weapons: Himself and his pawns
  
  
  *Relationship status: unable to form any form of relationship
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: A minor speaker, charged with taming sea monsters and managing sea forces near the silverlands.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Speaker Tarc
  
  
  Age: 734
  
  
  *Height: Variable
  
  
  *Weight: variable
  
  
  Appearance: variable
  
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: Made from Etherium, thus possessing it`s properties
  
  
  Weapons: Himself and his pawns
  
  
  *Relationship status: unable to form any form of relationship
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: A newly created Speaker, has a bias against goldflesh.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Name: Gij
  
  
  Age: 2154
  
  
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  *Magic: Able to create bursts of light and energy spheres with his hands. Spheres can be thrown and explode. The length of the light will depend on it´s intensity.
  
  
  Weapons: Himself, some pawns and his magic
  
  
  *Relationship status: none
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: A minor goldflesh mage
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  Name: Silverlands
  
  
  *Flag:
  
  
  Capital: The Core
  
  
  Government: The cores and the speakers
  
  
  Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): Variable
  
  
  Education: 3
  
  
  Magic: 4
  
  
  Military: 4
  
  
  • Land: 2
    
  • Air: 0
    
  • Sea: 2
    
  
  
  Wealth: 3
  
  
  Natural resources: 1
  
  
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  Description of your nation:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Silverlands is a nation for the etherium, living metal. It is entirely based on it`s life cycle, from darksteel to goldflesh. It`s a land covered in etherium, which resulted in the death of it`s natural resources, except for land and metal.
  
  
  The ethereal cycle:
  
  
  Etherium is a living metal, capable of acting and changing shape on it`s own. It is also able to consume other metal and even mimic it`s natural properties (so, unable to mimic any enchantments or spells cast on the said metal). As metal, it does not require any food or water to live, but it does require the energy from a core or a core replica. The core is a self-sustained energy powerhouse that works as the "heart" of several etherium bodies. Replica`s can only sustain one body, but they are movable. When exposed to a core long enough, the properties on darksteel begin to shift, becoming etherium, this is, continually shifting it`s own shape rather than never shifting. This amounts for "birth" in silvirean culture.
  
  
  Etherium will always retain some energy from the core and eventually it will exceed it`s capacity. When that happens, the etherium enters a state where it starts consuming even more and turns gold. This state is called "goldflesh", since creatures made from this tend to imitate regular flesh. However, the huge amount of energy will allow the most intelligent among this beings to actually cast spells, the kind depending on their own education and skill. It takes thousands of years for etherium to become goldflesh, and only a few decades for it to cool again into darksteel.
  
  
  With the consumption of the core by the goldflesh, it is inevitable that it dies out, ceasing to work. When that happens, the goldflesh will likely cool and turn into darksteel in the space of a few months. Darksteel cannot change it`s shape in any way, being the strongest in the world, indestructible. However, it amounts to "death" for silvireans. It`s usage in excessive amounts would also cut the connection of the cores and core replicas to the rest of the land or body. Hence, Only certain elite are allowed the usage of darksteel, the rest being converted to etherium as soon as possible. In rare instances, it may also be sold.
  
  
  Society:
  
  
  Silvirean society is divided by what constitutes oneself and what kind of core they are connected to. The highest in the society are the cores themselves and their “speakers”. The “speakers” are always given darksteel and a replica, and are the ones in charge of communicating the core`s orders. They also oversee the combats, but most leave the moving to minor generals. These generals are the third tear in society (the speakers being the second) and usually also have a replica although not darksteel. They are accompanied by the mages, the ones formed from goldflesh or who have the ability to manipulate etherium mentally. In fourth place are the goldflesh monsters and the etherium pawns. These pawns tend to melt into the land until they are energized into awakening. They can fight efficiently, as long as they are in their homeland. Outside, they have no connection to the core and will freeze if they are not recharged by their general`s replica or a breeder. The breeder`s are the next tier in the society, as they are the ones that carry usually three replicas, while using only one for themselves, and the rest to feed the pawns that are away from the homeland. They are, however, expendable, as their replicas come with ways to reproduce the breeder`s body using two pawns. In the same tier one has the regular ethereal monsters, which are connected to primal cores.
  
  
  Mages:
  
  
  There are two kinds of mages in the Silverlands. The goldflesh mages and the etherium manipulators.
  
  
  Goldflesh mages use they huge amounts of extra energy they possess to cast spells. These spells will depend upon what they do or don`t learn and their own talent.
  
  
  Etherium manipulators have the power to emit their energy as signals by focusing on etherium with a certain range. This is as core replica from afar, even allowing the etherium to work and change in air.
  
  
  Intelligence:
  
  
  A large amount of the population is short on thought. This is because etherium and darksteel are unable to think for themselves, the latter being unable to attain sentience at all. Between pawns and monsters, the etherium usually needs a connection to a core to even be able to move. Without it they will freeze. Monsters have the capacity, once energized, to move freely and efficiently, but their order`s tend to be irregular and poor copies of biological behavior. Pawns are only able to follow simple orders and execute simple tasks and movements, resulting in a sluggish army.
  
  
  Except for goldflesh monsters, the ones made from goldflesh and the ones with a replica are actually capable of thought. However, this intelligence tends to be extremely focused, which can lead to poor performance in battles that have too many factors to consider. Goldflesh are also the only ones that are capable of fully understanding biological emotions, meaning many generals will fail to grasp the enemie`s illogical decisions.
  
  
  The speakers are the second-most intelligent in the Silverlands, however, the core`s focus their intelligence on actually making the pawns and the monster`s functional. This means that speakers are left with the largest part of strategizing. They are able to grasp a lot more viewpoints, making them ideal for combining the data received from both goldflesh and the ethereal general`s. However, should they have a crucial misinformation, they will fall short on all their strategies, and rarely win such a fight. This is because the speakers tend to prefer to conserve as much energy as possible and therefore will put only the effort necessary to have a small margin for victory.
  
  
  Relations with outsiders:
  
  
  Generally, the Silverlands try to deal with the outside world with care. They prefer to remain isolated, however they will estabilish in diplomatic relationships through negotiation when necessary. War is a last resort, but will be attended to without hesitation should that ever prove necessary. There are no embassies for the Silverlands in any other country, and outsiders will be dealt with hostility unless they follow set procedures of sending a gift ahead to show their goodwill. Even then, no outsiders will be permitted into the land. Negotiations are always with a general or manipulation mage and a goldflesh mage and in extremely important occasions with a speaker. Messages are delivered through pawns to a fisherman or another coastal citzen of the other country.
  
  
  Military Division:
  
  
  The need to connect to the cores reduces the majority of the Silvireans incapable of moving anywhere other than the ground. However, some platforms have been built that can carry some pawns, and there are primal cores left in the sea, which allows the creation of certain sea monsters. However, theses forces are unable to move, and while they can overwhelm an enemy that tries to approach them directly at home, they cannot go far or it will result in freezing. The exception would be goldflesh monsters, but it is impossible to order those around.
  
  
  Flight has also been a topic of research in the SIlverlands. However, both long-term and large-scale flight have been proven impossible for any form of goldflesh (they explode) and to any etherium without a core replica.
  
  
  Merchandizing:
  
  
  Being able to mimic gold could put the Silverlands at the top in terms of wealth. However, they are very resistant to the idea of giving etherium away for any reason, so even this form of trade is very limited. Even the Silverland`s natural resource, metal, is only scarcely traded or sold. However, the silverland`s do reach very deep, having a fair amount of diamonds and other such forms of jewelry that cannot be incorporated by the etherium.
  
  
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  This but floating in the sea
  
  
  
  
  
  I hope I have your approval.
  
  
  Others:
  
  
  Etherium can shapeshift as long as it is energized. However, a heated blade will be able to easily cut through it. Only darksteel will be able to otherwise, unless the etherium is already highly heated.
  
  
  Frozen etherium may function as a regular metal. However, any etherium that is frozen or mimicking another metal made return to full function if energized by a core or replica.
  
  
  The silverlands themselves are divided between those who prefer the primal cores, that attempt to copy biological life forms, and the greater cores, that attempt to create etherium perfections, usually through strange, exotic architecture. Currently, the biggest core (the ruler of the silverlands) is one of the latter.
  
  
  Goldflesh is also vunerable to excessive heat, since it may overload and explode. It is also far easier to cut, although it heals just as fast as regular etherium and needing only enough proximity, since the parts are permanently energized.
  
  
  Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab):
  
  
  
  
  History:
  
  
  The Silverlands had a long history beneath the ground, mostly consisting on cores whose sole focus was their own mass production, taking advantage of the darksteel in the ground and energy from within the world. Slowly they began to ascend until they emerged due to some miner`s expeditions. The miners believed the cores to be silver and gold, attempting to mine them. This resulted in sudden aggressiveness from the wild cores, and in them spreading through the land and growing. Etherium was quick to cover the island, and some the lands beneath the sea around it. Every life form there died and even the land began losing it`s qualities. The cores were soon to begin their sentience and society quickly followed.
  
  
  *A song that represents your nation: [media]
  
  
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[IgnorePls]

Characters:


Prince


Name:Silent Crow


Age:24


*Height:5'9"


*Weight:165Ibs(74kg)


Appearance:Blonde hair, deep blue eyes, fair skinned


*Magic: (if applicable.):He can summon roots to trip and trap foes, he has the ability to communicate with animals and he has incredible vision.


Weapons:Two 6" daggers, Longbow


*Relationship status:Single


*Anything else you would like to include:


Race:Elf


Silent Dove's Brother


Princess:


Name:Silent Dove


Age:21


*Height:5'11"


*Weight:120Ibs(74kg)


Appearance:Long blonde hair, deep blue eyes, fair skinned


*Magic: (if applicable.):Charmspeak, Communication with wild animals, invisibility when surrronded by nature


Weapons:Magic


*Relationship status:Single


*Anything else you would like to include:


Race:Elf


Silent Crow's Sister


Nation:


Name:Esmium


*Flag:

Capital:Aelthas, Population 3000


Government:Monarchy


Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources):5,000


Education: 4


Magic: 4


Military: 4

• Land:2
  
• Air :2
  
• Sea:0
  

Wealth: 1


Natural resources:2


(Maximum of 15 points)


Description of your nation:





Geography


Esmium is divided into 3 parts;West Forest, East Forest and the Deep Woods. These areas are separated by the two outer rivers. In between the rivers is the Deep Woods, in the west there is the west forest and in the east is the East Forest Most housing is in the deep woods, as that is where the capital is located.


Lots of trees bushes grass etc. Dirt paths Throughout.

Housing


In Esmium the housing is often integrated into thicker trees and sometimes wrapped around the trees. There are sometimes bridges connecting houses. Below is a picture of the capital city, Aelthas.

Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab):


Diplomacy


Esmium is a generally peaceful nation. If attacked the citizens will use daggers, staffs, magic and longbows to defend themselves.


Resources


Emeralds: Jewelry


Sapphires: Daggers and sometimes jewelry


Wood: Longbows


Horses: Travel


People


The people of Esmium are well educated. They are usually average height. They have pointy ears. The usual eye colors are blue and green.


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History:The people of Esmium started out as nomads. They settled in Esmium because there were many wild animals to hunt for food. Later they found that the land had emeralds and sapphires. They are generally peaceful and just wish to continue hunting in their lands and continue advancing in technology.

 

[Obi-Wan Kenobi]

• Character
• Nation

• 
  
  
  Name: Mordius Calthorn
  
  
  Age: 544
  
  
  Height: 5'2"
  
  
  Weight: 116 lbs
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  Magic: Total mastery over the dark arts of necromancy. In addition, Mordius possesses a great knowledge of all other magic. It is guessed at that he is the most powerful user of magic alive, although some may have things to say about this. Certainly, he is the most powerful Necromancer known to history.
  
  
  Weapons: His staff, the Grave's Touch. It is rumoured to be able to drain even the hardiest of lives with a touch and shatter mountains with a single spell. However, these rumours are a little exaggerated. Grave's Touch merely acts as a highly potent focus for Mordius' already unmatched power.
  
  
  Relationship status: Are you kidding?
  
  
  Anything else you would like to include: Mordius, unlike the stereotypical Necromancer, couldn't care less about conquering the world. He simply wishes to use his powers to create a nation and live how he chooses to live. However, this does not stop some with negative prejudices against him. His age is due to his freezing his aging process very early in his life, so he is theoretically immortal. Due to dark magics, Mordius does not require food, drink, or sleep.
  
  
  
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  Name: Jormand, the Pirate Kingdom
  
  
  Flag:
  
  
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  Capital: Korneld
  
  
  Government: Monarchy
  
  
  Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 54 000 Undead. 4000 Necromancers
  
  
  Education: 2
  
  
  Magic: 5
  
  
  Military: 4
  
  
  • Land 1
    
  • Air 0
    
  • Sea 3
    
  
  
  Wealth: 3
  
  
  Natural resources: 1
  
  
  Description of your nation:
  
  
  Society
  
  Life in Jormand is odd compared to most nations. The various undead denizens that live here are under the control of the Necromancers that inhabit the land. Many are used for labour and serving purposes, simply doing as their master orders with no free will and little in the way of a mind. These undead are the perfect lower class, never revolting or rebelling and always doing exactly as directed. These undead are called the Thralls.
  
  
  Above this is another class of undead: The Freesons. These are undead given minds and wills of their own. These are often the skilled labour, as well as often being in charge of smaller happenings in the Kingdom. Additionally, the Freesons make for more skilled combatants than Thralls, due to being empowered with a soul. The Freesons are technically under the command of the Necromancers. Freesons have the ability to learn magical abilities, as their empowered soul is able to harness magical power.
  
  
  The Necromancers in the Kingdom are mostly involved in the Navy, the Kel'var, or the Army, the Hagh'var. They are the Commanders of Squadrons of ships, or Regiments of the Hagh'var. Particularly competent Necromancers go beyond this and into the higher ranks of command.
  
  
  Jormand keeps its borders open to any Necromancers who wish to become part of the Kingdom. There are academies for magical learning all over the land, and each is a place of great power and learning. Joining the Kel'var or the Hagh'var requires one to pass the Trials of War, ensuring that only those who have learned enough to be of use are able to fight. The most famous academy in the land is in Korneld, called the Jewel of Learning, because the Necromancers were low on ideas back then. It is a great palace, warded many times over and guarded by many powerful warriors. Here the greatest magical minds in the land gather to spread their wisdom to others and with each other. It is also here that Mordius sometimes lectures, imparting great secrets onto pupil and teacher alike.
  
  
  Kel'var
  
  The Kel'var is the most fearsome navy in the world aside from the Deep Ones, because they put more than the maximum allowed into navy. You're damn right I would have put in 5 points in Navy if I could. It is made up of a great many ships of excellent construction. All are unnaturally swift for their size, propelled on by magical forces of a mysterious nature. This allows for a greater size and power of ship without any loss of speed or maneuverability. The ships also have sails, which only adds to the speed. The Kel'var have been quick to adopt the new technology of cannons, fitting their ships with them.
  
  
  The light ships in the Kel'var are as swift as a hawk, speeding through the water as if sprinting along the tops of the waves. A Kel'var Sloop pursuing a ship while handled by an expert crew is a sight to behold, as direction changes are almost instant and the ship rides the line of the wind like a falcon in the air. An advantage of the magic that drives the ships in the Kal'var is that going against the wind is not a problem, either. Indeed, many sailors have put themselves upwind of the canny sloops and thought themselves safe, only to find their enemy chasing them in ways impossible. It is an unnerving sight, seeing a ship going as fast against the wind as most would go when with it.
  
  
  A medium ship in the Kel'var combines the durability and firepower of heavier ships with the speed and maneuverability of the light sloops. In the capable hands of the Kel'var, these are unmatched in their field. Most are quick enough to keep up with any trader, and powerful enough to take down their prey with almost callous ease. In a fight, they use their cannons with deadly effect, tearing enemies to shreds. However, they are also vicious boarders, tearing apart crews with their dedicated boarding teams.
  
  
  A heavy ship in the Kel'var is a behemoth of the sea, each deadly in a pitched fight and almost indestructible. These leviathans have more cannons each than most armies do. However, thanks to the magical energies pushing the Kel'var ships, they are no slouches in terms of speed, although nothing like the other ships in the Kel'var. They also have elite boarding crews. These are the best of the best, containing a Necromancer solely dedicated to this purpose and in charge of the boarding teams.
  
  
  Sea beasts are not an uncommon sight, either. Although, not live ones. Instead, some powerful Necromancers resurrect dead beasts of the sea and use them to terrorise the fleets of their enemies. The sea beasts are as varied as the races on Ederyon are, and thus are difficult to categorise here.
  
  
  Hagh'var
  
  The Hagh'var are the Jormand Army, and is a small force, mostly ending up as boarding teams on Kel'var ships. Those that defend the land are rarely used, but still decent. There is really not so much to the Hagh'var who defend the land. However, those who guard Korneld, the Iron Watch, are a different matter. These are the best of the best in terms of warriors. They are empowered with multiple souls and magic, with powerful Necromancers leading every squad of the Iron Watch. They are clad in whatever armour and weapons suit their favoured fighting style, and are extremely highly trained in combat.
  
  
  Korneld
  
  Korneld is pretty much a fortress city. The land area it is on is a well-sheltered harbour, shielded by a jutting piece of land. On this land, there is a string of fortresses and watchtowers all connected by a wall that runs back to the city-proper. This fortress wall is called the Crow's Talon, but often the whole piece of land is called this. The Crow's Talon is protecting the port with cannons on the walls and in the fortresses, along with the fort at the end of the land having various close-range weapons against ships. In some of the forts, a cannon or two are visible being pointed upwards on a frame. It is primitive compared to the Dwarves' makings, but it looks decently effective. These cannons are not aiming at you. On the land side of the city, there are six walls surrounding the city, each with towers and emplacements for siege weapons to shoot back, along with lines of trenches, palisades, small holdouts, and hidden postern gates coming up from the ground in between them. These walls are very thick and a dull grey. They look built to last. Not fancy, but respectably solid. These walls and their towers also clearly have cannons.
  
  
  This sums up all of the buildings in the city itself, as well. There is a clear manufacturing area, taking up about half of the city and being roughly in the middle although more towards the port. There is also what looks like training areas and barracks. Finally, there is a seventh wall around the Living Areas, where the Necromancers all live. This is relatively small compared to the rest of the city. The city looks very dull, due to the lack of ornamentation. Columns of smoke rise from the Manufacturing Area, and some undead are seen toiling. Many are skeletons, but a few still have flesh, but it is rotting at an almost unnatural rate.
  
  
  Now, the port. It is filled with ships of varying size, and some look almost impossibly large. The waters around are regularly patrolled by ships, mostly of a smaller size. They wheel, turn, and sail at unnatural speeds. In the port itself, you can see smallish squat, armoured domes. Some of these are jutting out on parts of the port, some are on the water's edge of the port, and many are along the water's edge as one enters in a ship. If you look closely or are low enough, you can see that cannons protrude from these domes. Also visible is a constant bustle of activity and guards. All over the city are guard patrols, and all the fortifications look well-manned. Also in this area, though a little back from the port itself, is a slightly less grey Jewel of Learning. Depending on circumstances, you may see some of the defences here. Around this complex is a veritable maze of towers, low walls, higher walls, mini-fortresses, holdouts, tunnels to different areas, and generally a confusing array of defences.
  
  
  Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab): Haven't got the tools, but the island in between the two top continents.
  
  
  History: Jormand is only a very recent addition to the world map, having been established a scant 40 years ago. However, in this time it has made a name for itself as a fierce raider of trade routes and sea lanes. Many wars have been stalled by the raid for loot of the marauding Kel'var Navy. However, to balance this are the numerous diplomatic agreements where Jormand promises to leave a certain nation's ships alone, or even to fight with them as mercenaries, in return for various demands.
  
  
  

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[PressureCooker]

Character:


Name: Arash Gazapur


Age: unknown, claims to be over 100 years old (see nation)


*Height: 5'11


*Weight: 167 lbs


Appearance:

*Magic: (if applicable.): Very skilled in the manipulation of minds. Uses this ability to alter and manipulate memories, feelings, opinions, and thoughts. However, he does not have total control over a person's actions, and can only influence (albeit strongly) them. (such as invoking a certain desire, doubt, or fear within them)(with enough effort, can create visual or auditory hallucinations). The greater the amount of people he attempts to mentally influence at a time, weaker his magic becomes.


Also, is relatively well-learned in the art of shadow magic. He uses this magic to allow him to teleport, alter his appearance, as well as make himself nearly totally invisible in darkness.


Weapons: Daisho, various throwing weapons, such as kunai, spikes, and shurikens.


*Relationship status: hahahahaha...no


*Anything else you would like to include:


Master orator and speaker. Uses this as well as his magical abilities to help his manipulate and control others.


Nation:


Name: Kazakh


*Flag: n/a yet


Capital: Samarkand (population 34,000)


Government: Totalitarian Dictatorship


Population Estimation 180,000


Education: 2


Magic: 4


Military: 5

• Land 3
  
• Air 2
  
• Sea 0
  

Wealth: 1


Natural resources: 3


(Maximum of 15 points)


Description of your nation: The nation of Kazakh is relatively-medium sized nation. The population is mostly concentrated within 3 of its central cities. The area is between is wholly devoted to the procuring of natural resources, such as food, minerals, and other commodities. The nation itself is self-sustainable, and does not trade that much.


The nation itself is ruled by a totalitarian dictatorship, with Arash Gazapur as the supreme ruler. Gazapur has established a cult of personality, and has gained the ultimate loyalty of all his subjects. Every citizen is assigned a predetermined role over the course of their life, and is provided with only enough education and training to allow them to perform their job. The highest educated citizens within Kazakh would be the military elite and officials. There is very little cultural freedom, with all media produced having to benefit the government in one way or the other. The government also maintains a strong police force among the citizens (which can be called upon to defend against attackers), in order to keep order. However, despite the government's iron fist, as well as the lack of individual freedoms, the nation of kazakh has become a robust and versatile nation, with hard-working and loyal citizens.


The nation of Kazakh has 3 major cities, Samarkand, the nation's capitol, which houses the main government of Kazakh, Bukharra, a major resource hub, located in the innermost recesses of Kazakh's territory, and Tarketaan, the military and intellectual stronghold of Kazakh. Between these 3 cities lay vast open spaces of land, usually devoted to the procuration of resources such as food, timber, textiles, and other commodities. Numerous amount of small towns and villages dot this landscape. Through years of radical economic reforms, Kazakh has become a self-sustaining economy, and as a result, trade has become a minimum. Communications outside of Kazakh are also minimal.

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Military: The Kazakh Military comprises of 3 different parts, the Central Army, the Air Force, and the clandestine organization known as the "Imperial Blades". The Central Army is Kazakh's main military force, with 10,000 active personnel, and with 15,000 more personnel in reserve. In time of war, thousands of other citizens can be quickly conscripted and mobilized. The army is organized similarly to the armies of imperial China and Japan, and is supplemented by siege engines, cavalry units, ranged units, and artillery. The typical trooper does not have any special abilities, however, higher ranking personnel have access to some special abilities, with the power of their abilities increasing as the rank increases. For example, a typical platoon leader will have enhanced senses, reflexes, and thought processes, while the generals of the Kazakh military are able to perform more complicated feats of magic, including element manipulation, sorcery, or providing passive buffs to their troops.


The Kazakh air force is composed of a fleet of airships with two overarching sections. Light, attack ships, and larger, heavier ships. Light ships are used for raids and interceptions, while larger ships are used as command points during offensives and sort of function like mobile bases. The ships utilize wind magic in order to keep them afloat, as well as to manage their speed. The ships use sails to control their direction. The ships are armed with cannons and ballistas. The ships are also capable of deploying airborne skirmisher units that are able to "fly" by the use of artificial wings, as well as the same wind control magic that the ships themselves use.


The "imperial blades" is a discreet organizations of special units. Members of the organization are highly-trained operatives, and are usually composed of the best fighters (not leaders or generals) in Kazakh. These blades are usually deployed in espionage, sabotage, or assassination missions within enemy territory. The "Imperial blades" also specialize in their own unique magic, (usually elemental, although with some sorcery and arcane magic), to aid them in their missions. During periods of war, the imperial blades are deployed into enemy territory.





All military forces are under Gazapur's direct control.


Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab): upper right-hand region of the lower left-hand continent


History: The nation of Kazakh was previously a tumultuous and violent land. Various warrior lands fought each other for control over the territory while the rest of the citizens tried to eak out their own livings in any way they could. Kazakh's seat of power changed hands every few years, with the previous leader and governing party getting killed or exiled, and a new one taking their place. This pattern continued on for dozens of years, before a young man by the name of Arash Gazapur emerged. Using his own talents, he was able to convince the leader of all the warring clans to meet with each other in a single location in order to discuss the terms of a possible treaty. However, once they had all gathered, Arash slaughtered them all and assumed control over all the powerful clans. With De Facto control over the entire nation, he implemented radical reforms and commissions for the entire population, and turned Kazakh into a tight police state.

 

[general ostruppen]

• Character(s)
• Nation

• 
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Marius Tiberious
  
  
  Age: 31
  
  
  *Height: 5'11
  
  
  *Weight: 165
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
  
  
  *Magic: has the ability to call upon lightning to electrify his gladius and shield.
  
  
  Weapons: A gladius, two pilas that can be thrown or used as a spear (keep in mind once it hits on impact it will break and is used to weigh down or take out shields for use), and his large scutum shield.
  
  
  *Relationship status:
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: He is a second leutenant of the 1st legion army and has gone through 4 military campaigns, making him very experianced and having a excellent mind of strategy.
  
  
  
• 
  
  
  Nation:
  
  
  "Rome is Civilization, Rome is order, Rome is power."
  
  
  Name: Runom Empire
  
  
  *Flag:
  
  
  
  
  Capital: Rome
  
  
  Government: Autocracy
  
  
  Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 350,000
  
  
  Education: 4
  
  
  Magic: 1
  
  
  Military: 4
  
  
  • Land:3
    
  • Air 0
    
  • Sea:1
    
  
  
  Wealth: 2
  
  
  Natural resources: 4
  
  
  (Maximum of 15 points)
  
  
  Description of your nation: The Runom Empire originally was a very tiny kingdom, but with military campaigns and brilliant generals. The empire expanded dramatically to the point that 1/3 of the island they live in is conquered. They went as far as to facing there rival from another island and defeated them, causing the rival to give up strategic city's along there coast and paying a large sum of money. Thanks to there conquest they have a abundance of natural resources and trade.
  
  
  Military
  
  
  The Runom military consists of two types of armies with similar organization. The first are the legion armies which consist of 6000 professional, heavily armed/armored soldiers. There biggest advantage is flat open space, there organization is built to be flexible. They can fight in some turrain but there most favored are plains.Only legal Runom citizens may join the legion army. The legion have access to advance siege weapons that are capable of dealing massive damage to enemy walls and enemy's. They can be used offensively or defensively, there are also scorpions that have been modified to shoot three large projectiles farther up in the air to take down flying enemy's. The only problem is that they are huge and need four men to man.
  
  
  The Auxilary army consist of 4000 soldiers and are non-Runom citizens. They are given the oppurtunity to serve the empire and gain there freedom by serving for 15-25 years. Auxilarys tho not professional and well equipped soldiers, they make up with there fighting styles that have been passed down from there ancestors. These armies are rather more aggressive and dangerous, most of them used to be from 'barbarian' or foreign villages. They also have more Calvary then the legions since most auxilary calvary are better equipped and skilled, which makes them very reliant on watching the armies flanks or punching through enemy lines. People join to gain the benifits of good pay, land, and the oppurtunity a of being a citizen. Each Auxilary are very different from each other and have different weapons, depending on which part of the empire they hail from.
  
  
  Tho these two armies have different fighting styles, they share the same chain of command, formations, and discipline. There are 3 legions and 8 auxilary armies, and only one of them has a magical item. Which would be the first legion, the item is a golden eagle staff that allows surrounding soldiers in a 200 feet radius to become fearless and efficient fightng machines. The staff contains a red Diamond that also contains the blood of every soldier in the legion. In order to activate the full powers of the staff the Legionares that are attached to the eagle will gain fearless feat and a slight increase of physical attributes if they kill more than 6000 Enemy soldiers. However if the staff is taken from the bearer then the affects will dissipate. That is why the bearer is stationed in the very middle of the army. The bearers do have practice in magic and use elemental spells, other that they can't do any more.
  
  
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  Note:there are parts of land to the east that are used for grazing by the nomadic Huns. Luckily the emperor had made peace when they had made first contact, for these people were rumored to be masters of horsemanship. The land was to be shared and nomads from the area are allowed to serve and try to achieve Runom citizenship. Both people do trade and such and there are several small towns where the two people live together.
  
  
  History:The Runom Empire has a record of 700 years worth of history stacked in the palace record room. Like any other empire the Runom were nothing but a small kingdom, people trying to get by with their lives in peace and being ruled by two elders. However the Runom people were surrounded by many big foes who either wished for expansion and power, or glory and loot. To the south laid the barbarians that came to pillage anyone that seemed well fed and rich. To the north laid several kingdoms of many sizes that slowly drew closer and closer to The Runom territory. Sooner or later the people would either be swallowed by the kingdoms of the north, or be razed and burned by the barbarians to the south. But one man wasn't going to allow his people to bow down or perish to no one, his name was Germanicus Crassus. He decided to raise a army and make a stand to protect his people's freedom and lives. But an army of 2000 wasn't going to be enough to stop two large threats and was futile and unrealistic. All that changed however when a mysterious woman in cloak came to the runoms with a fortune. She had told the runoms that she was a speaker of the Divine Gods who had taken an interest in the Runom and saw a great future for them. She offered to create a weapon that the gods instructed her to build, in return they would bring the listed materials and worship her gods. At first the people believed her to be crazy, but to Crassus at this point anything was worth a shot. After two days they managed to gather the materials and she began to start her work. Know one knew how she was able to create such a weapon, some believed that she was indeed a messenger of divine gods while others believed her to be some type of sorcerer or something. When she returned she had in her hands a golden eagle staff with a red diamond that presented as eyes. She explained to Crassus that every man who was going to fight must shed a drop of blood into the eyes of the eagle, then they would become mighty warriors that could not be beaten. So the 2000 warriors and Crassus did as she instructed and marched to face the barbarians to the south first.
  
  
  The Runom force was outnumbered 4:1 and victory seemed to far to grasp, especially fighting in a forest. But Crassus and his men kept there wits together and formed there lines. The runoms were way more organized and better equipped then the large and half naked blobs of barbarians. The battle commenced with the Runom taking there initiative and dealing the first blood, the battle was intense and pools of blood was spilt. The barbarians large numbers seemed to slowly gain the upper hand. But as the runoms kept holding there formations and kept killing, the eagles eye on the staff suddenly started to glow red and activate its affect as the soldiers around it started to glow red as well, they suddenly lost all doubt of fear and became physically stronger. Suddenly the barbarian horde was stopped on its tracked and the next thing that happened was utter hell. Suddenly instead of the sounds of battle crys filling the battlefield, there was nothing but the sound of screams and steel clashing against each other. The barbarians were suddenly being hacked down like paper, confusion and panick started to spread like wild fire as the Runom buzz saw kept cutting. The Runoms did not hesitate to stop until every barbarian on the battlefield were massacred. Records showed that only 124 runoms were killed, while 7390 barbarians were "slaughtered". When news of the results of the battle spread, many were shocked or in disbelief that such a small army defeated a large one, especially just 2000 soldiers. Other barbarian hordes were sent to see this so called "Legion" and returned with a similar result. The tribes that had banded to raid this kingdom had decided to call for a peace meeting. The runoms demanded that they would be under the rule of the Runom kingdom which of course the barbarians had no choice. This was the first step of the Runom empire, they had conquered the invaders of the south and eventually mustered a legion and there first auxialry soldiers, they then marched to the north. The neighboring kingdoms were easily conquered, but as they progressed the fighting became harder. With the help of magic, military training, and education, many tactics, fighting styles, and technology improved.The military has also had several reformations which improved ever more. However even when the Runom empire grew stronger, there were weaknesses and losses in battle. The first legion at one point was sent to bring down a rebellion but was almost decimated in a ambush, the legion lost more then 4,097 soldiers and the bearer of the staff was also killed. Luckily the staff was brought back before it was taken.
  
  
  most of the south was tamed and conquered, while the kingdoms of the north were also conquered and forced to submit to the might of Rome. The runoms are still looking to expand further into the outside world and also gain strong allies like the nomads to the east. The only other beings the empire has faced are orks that live in the small island to the south in which they have captured a good amount of land and started their frontier.
  
  
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  English lyrics:
  
  
  firmly i pledge
  
  
  my loyalty to thee
  
  
  land of my forefathers
  
  
  forever brimming with glory
  
  
  a land of beauty
  
  
  home of the courageous
  
  
  our eternal Rome
  
  
  the might of enemy ships
  
  
  threatens us in vain
  
  
  it is a hopeless quest
  
  
  turn away from deceit
  
  
  and sweet delusions
  
  
  for the trumpets of war
  
  
  will call our legions soon
  
  
  and across the fatherland
  
  
  a victory song will ring
  
  
  and across the fatherland
  
  
  our song will resonate
  
  
  a time of joy and pride
  
  
  for eternal Rome
  
  
  

 

[player2]

Character: Character: Rithus Satirus


Nation: Nation

 

[Dtheraider]

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  General Information
  
  
  Name: Xel'tol
  
  
  Government: Diarchical rule over seven previously feudal kingdoms
  
  
  Capital: Hok'tan
  
  
  Population: 9,750
  
  
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  Anthem: Yet to be determined
  
  
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  Point Allotment
  
  
  Education: 5
  
  
  Magic: 0
  
  
  Military: 5
  
  
  • Land: 3
    
  • Air: 1
    
  • Sea: 1
    
  
  
  Wealth: 3
  
  
  Resources: 2
  
  
  Background Info
  
  
  Origin:
  
  
  Long ago in the modern day region of Xel'tol, Volcanoes constantly belched hot magma into the snowy frozen landscape. Over time the volcanic activity slowly diminished through the years to the point of simple hot springs. This is when the first signs of life began to show. Simple cells that formed from the mixture of the acidic waters and tiny metallic specs. These tiny organisms use no form of magic, instead they are a complicated system of overly saturated acid known as aqua regia powering the cell like a battery. Meanwhile the metals that saturate the acid constantly crystallized forming the physical barrier of the cell. Slowly overtime these cells evolved into more and more complex creatures. Metallic plants slowly evolved being able to reverse the oxidized metals used in the batteries to their original state enabling the cycle to continue.
  
  
  Physiology:
  
  
  The race of Xel'tol call themselves Terravir. Terravir have a strong metal exoskeleton that is formed from the crystallizing metals in their blood. They are large, heavy, and slow. But their strength and durability are unmatched. They have two large weaknesses, sudden temperature changes can cause their blood's mineral concentration to change. For instance if the temperature suddenly drops, their blood holds less metal causing it to deposit on the exoskeleton making the Terravir more stiff. Or if the temperature dramatically rises their blood can then hold more metals making their blood dissolve some of the exoskeleton providing some natural weak points. The Terravir lack any form of internal body regulation meaning that as long as the temperature outside the body remains above their blood's freezing point (-42 degrees Celcius), and below their boiling point (108 degrees Celsius), they won't die from exposure however this doesn't mean they won't die from the conditions stated above if temperature changes are too sudden. The second Terravir weakness is magnets. In a weak magnetic field they will use more energy and face slight headache issues. However a fairly strong magnetic field can induce madness that may be permanent for the rest of the Terravir's life and their descendant's lives. The Terravir can also roll into a fetal position rendering them immobile until they can "unlock" themselves. However once they are in this state their innards are completely protected and their shell's accepted punishment level dramatically increases. Terravir also have no need for Oxygen since they are battery operated, and depending upon their diet may be resistant to water corrosion. Finally, through a painful process it a Terravir has a thick enough exoskeleton then they can forge it into a desired shape. These have been a clan tradition ever since the earliest memories of the first Terravir.
  
  
  

  Terravir natural body structure

  

  
  
  
  History:
  
  
  The race of Xel'tol call themselves Terravir. Terravir reproduce asexually via whole body mitosis. Due to this process, Terravir retain the previous memory of their parent before division. all of these memories can be traced back to seven different ancestors that each specialized in different categories. These categories ranged from Art/Music, Science, Language, Trade/Commerce, Harvesting, Crafting, and War. Constant fighting broke out among the descendants of these original 7 ancestors. Eventually two of these clans had conquered the others and now fought for their nations full power, those who specialized in war, and those in Science. Soon a member of the war clan learned skills from territories they had conquered and decided that he should learn every thing he could. He even dropped his previous loyalty, changed his name to Omnus, and joined forces with those under the Science banner. Here he learned everything that he could and realized that no branch was truly better than the others. Instead all branches working together is the best scenario. It took Omnus many years in order to gain enough followers. Then once he had enough support he led his own army against the previous two factions. After conquering each clan he offered them the opportunity to join his ranks and offered equality. With this new banner he ended the previous conflicts, but left the previous leaders in charge of their area since they knew their people best. He now had the whole nation under his rule. He established the footwork of a brand new foundation for his race. Then one day he decided to pass on his legacy and divided into his two descendants, Delumnar and Solortis. These two descendants each had Omnus's knowledge and decided to continue the rule of Xel'tol.
  
  
  Description:
  
  
  Xel'tol is mostly a frozen wasteland, however there are numerous hot springs that contain life giving water that has been made slightly acidic due to the ancient volcanic ash. The acid concentration however is on the same level as a jug of vinegar. These tiny Oasis's is what gives life to the frozen lands. Xel'tol contains large quantities of metal trees that pull the metals from the ground and give important fruit that is needed for Terravir life. These trees however grow very slowly and are not the purest form of metals. They contain very different averages of iron, copper, silver, gold, zinc, and any other metals from deep within the earth. Other than these trees, there are metallic forms of wild animals. However more natural resources like wood are completely nonexistent. Terravir have no interest in magic, and instead are incredibly captivated by the aspect of science. This interest has budded from the acidic properties of their blood. even before the unification of the clans, the scientists have been experimenting with alchemy and noted several interesting substances such as gun powder. Due to the lack of trees bows were never invented in Xel'tol making for the feudal ages to lack ranged weapons, aside from catapults. After the unification of the clans the alchemists created spring steel. With this new tech Terravir can begin experimenting with non siege level ranged weaponry.
  
  
  Military Tactics:
  
  
  Terravir are incredibly durable and are the weakest to a strong piercing attack aimed for an open joint, or heavy smashing attack that can crush their carapace crippling their body. Because of this durability Terravir are practically walking tanks. To layer on the tankiness the Terravir main weapon of choice is dual wielding the gladiarma, a combination of a shield and katar(punch dagger). These shields function as both defense, and a powerful stabbing offense. The other weapon choice is a heavy war hammer or battleaxe in order to crush their foes.
  
  
  

  gladiarma idea

  

  
  
  
  The Terravir are strongest when it comes to sieges. Their secret behind their success comes from their countless years of feudal warfare leading to the development of large siege trebuchets and their secret weapon, the Iryn. The Iryn is a six legged beast weighing in at approximately 36 tons.The best description of this monster is "part unstoppable force and part immovable object." It is heavily armored and serves as the pack beasts of the army being able to carry additional supplies at around half their weight. Then with the arrival of combat itself, they became the ultimate battering ram. The Iryn resembles a six legged rhino. Upon charging an Iryn will close it's eyes to protect them from any debris, this also prevents it from turning once it charges. Once it collides it's entire body has evolved in such a manner that it'll survive directing the impact force through it's body so that is suffers no ill effects. Their heavy armor makes them almost invincible, but due to the length of Iryn reproduction and growth cycles, along with their energy demand, these factors make them a rare resource that only exists for those who have power and wealth. There was once an idea in the past to use one for mining, however it quickly brought down the mines in one blow. Unfortunately it doesn't need oxygen, and it's impenetrable body didn't get crushed by the cave in so it was buried alive. The Miners tried to dig it up, but it took about three weeks before it could be reached, and by this point the body had already heavily faded beyond recovery leaving the Iryn to be put down.
  
  
  The Terravir do have some access to aerial units. They have a domesticated beast called a Drakan. Drakan's have an ability to consume water and turn it into a gas lighter than air enabling for flight. This gas can also be discharged and ignited for defense, but costs the Drakan it's ability to fly for a while. Drakan's physiology also requires them to be incredibly lightweight for flight and also very fragile. They can only carry 2 Terravir at most, not even including mount weapons or supplies. For Naval ability Terravir's heavy weight prevents anything short of barge to carry them. However the Terravir's largest advantage in naval combat is the fact that they require no oxygen meaning they can survive underwater like a living diving suit. Unfortunately... They sink. and Pressure too great can crush their carapace.
  
  
  
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  Name: Delumnar
  
  
  Age: 572 years
  
  
  Height: 6' 2"
  
  
  Weight: 1,114 lbs
  
  
  Description: Delumnar is one of the two descendants of Omnus. Her (since all beings are capable of reproduction they are all considered female) body is formed from approximately 60% steel/iron, 15% silver, 10%gold, 10%copper, and 5% darksteel. The darksteel is mostly on the exterior of her exoskeleton giving her a black appearance. Her Carapace has also been forged following many ancient traditions. Her knowledge is has been passed down to her and her sister from Omnus, the previous monarch of Xel'tol. Despite this personalities may differ among siblings. Delumnar holds a stronger interest in knowledge then her sister. She was always more inactive than her sister, but always studied countless tomes across Xel'tol. Despite this she still knows how to fight thanks to her inherited experiences as well as all other branches of Terravir studies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Weapons: Forged body, Heavy long handled war-mace(shown), and a pair of gladiarma. She also haves knowledge on how to use black powder, ride Drakans and Iryns.
  
  
  Relationship: Due to Asexual reproduction, she doesn't need a mate, but she is directly related to her sister. Due to this connection both twins will often pair together until one or the other splits, leaving the other all alone. Many times Terravir will watch over their sibling's twins since it they usually hold all the memories of their twin.
  
  
  

 

[General Deth Glitch]

• Character(s)
• Nation

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  Name: His lordship Averiax the Light Watcher Age:27
  
  Weapons: His only weapon is a well crafted Bastard Sword Role: Ruler of The Sanctuary
  
  Name: Mjorn Tower-Sheild Age: 214
  
  Magic: Mjorn can channel his hammer to control basic StoneMagic Weapons: His hammer and, to a lesser extent, his Shield. Role: Commander of the Defense of the Sanctuary
  
  
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  Name: The Sanctuary
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Capital: Vitraxia
  
  
  Government: Elective Monarchy
  
  
  Population Estimation: I honestly have no clue
  
  
  Education: 5
  
  
  Magic: 2
  
  
  Military: 2
  
  
  • Land 2
    
  • Air 0
    
  • Sea 0
    
  
  
  Wealth: 3
  
  
  Natural resources: 3
  
  
  Description of your nation: The Sanctuary is a haven for all races and creeds. No matter your background you will be safe here, so long as your do not attempt to pose a threat.
  
  
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  History: The Sanctuary has always existed, as long as memory serves at least. It survived some nations by being to small to be a threat and others by being to useful of a passive ally. The Sanctuary serves as a haven to those fleeing their homes, to those whose countrymen decided to mistreat them or anyone in need of a brighter future.
  
  
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[Yonsisac]

• Markov Solotov "Ignis"
• The City of Bones

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  Markov Solotov Ignis
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  {Age}
  
  
  163
  
  
  {Height}
  
  
  7.4 FT Tall
  
  
  {Weight}
  
  
  381 Pounds
  
  
  {Appearance}
  
  Markov is your average Juggernaut standing more than 7 FT,covered in thick scales,plates and Carapace and posses powerful wings,his belly and neck is a lighter tint of white,2 large black horns sprout from his head slightly short and 2 under his chin,a long tail able to be used as a whip and strong enough to hang and hold his weight...with pain of course...compared to most drakes markov,s face is slightly flat and not Pointy or extended like most,rows of teeth and so on like any drake.
  
  {Magic}
  
  Markov is not so magical but he dose have slight magic over fire,able to produce it and cast it in most ways,not a magic ability but Markov is very resistance against heat able to walk on fire if he wanted as being a Fire drake (Red scales) its not much of a problem
  
  {Weapons}
  
  Markov wields "Flame Charge" a blade that uses "Fire cell,s" to ignite the blade in a blaze,thees Fire cells are loaded with Firestone a red glowing heat of rock that ignites by the slightest of friction,mostly used in darken forges but Markov instead uses it for his blade buy creating a impact in a fire cell igniting the blade
  
  {Anything else you would like to include}
  
  
  #083 Juggernaut
  
  
  leader of the #07 Juggernaut team "Akula"
  
  
  Commander of whole Juggernaut Militia
  
  
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  {Name}
  
  
  Udrein
  
  
  {Flag}
  
  
  
  

• The City of Bones

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  Yellow stripes:The large and Thin yellow stripes on its flag tells the Nations Abundant Coast and beaches,Giving thus the Golden Stripes of its coast that are plentiful with the golden sand and beautiful beaches,they thus not harm or Build over it as must not be damaged in anyway,its one of the nations landmarks being "Golden Coast",as barbaric as they are the coast shall not be touch or Ruin.
  
  Blue Background:The blue background symbolize the nations abundance of water,be it on coast or Rivers the nation has a lot,it docent just symbolize water but as well the valuable metal they create,Native to them mostly,that posses the similar color,being "Dragonite" that is mostly used in everything.
  
  The dragons skull:The large yellow skull on the flag play a big role,it symbolize the race as a whole and overall barbaric Nation when at war,but as well symbolize "The Draken Juggernauts" Drakens Born for war,the skull as well has the shape of the first King of the nation "K'arab Rockoth"
  
  

  

  
  
  {Capital}
  
  
  Gracemeria
  
  

  

  
  
  The Capital of Gracemeria is aswell known as "The City of Bones" For the simple reason of the Massive Bones Found in the area,such example is "The Bones of Forak" massive Rib cage of unknown Beast that the City is Build upon,The bones are so large,they are made hollow and Houses are Build inside them and once again the bones of Forak are a example,this has become such a common find in the near areas that thees massive bones are what symbolize the city and the drakens for,its unknown what beast was massive to have thees bones but the Drakens say it belong to ancient Dragons that once flew over the land,But those are just rumors,now you might say drakens find it very offensive the "Mortal Body,s" as they are called,massive statues of humans holding to the heavens the skull of a draken,thees statues tell a legend.In the middle of the city is a massive arena where brave souls fight to the end for fame and wealth,but as well a execution area for prisoners that are sentence to death,
  
  

  

  
  
  
  Races in the far pass thought that draken Juggernauts where Immortal by basic injuries and the only way to slay a Juggernaut was to behead them with a blade made of silver,this has now turn a myth as drakens juggernauts are not immortal.and so the statues of the mortal Body,s was created above each gate.a popular land mark is "The rise of the Three heroes" a statue standing in the middle of the castle courtyard of 3 Female Drakes holding golden blades to the heavens,thees 3 female where the only 3 female Juggernauts ever known as most tend to be males,there names are "Praeda,Solva and faixa" and 2 where slain in battle as the only one alive is Solva the red drake but she is far old and unable to battle,she is respected by all and granted great service.
  
  {Currency}
  
  
  --Zenny and Dec--
  
  Zenny and dec are Dragonite Coins with the head of k'arab rockoth on both sides with a hexagonal shape.they are the Currency of the drakens but can be converted to universal currency if needed,zenny is Light Blue but Dec,s are diamond shape and smaller
  
  
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  1 Zenny= 10 cents
  
  
  10 Zenny= 1.00$
  
  
  100 Zenny= 10.00$
  
  
  1 Dec= 5.00$
  
  
  10 Dec= 50.00$
  
  
  100 Dec= 500.00$
  
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  Monarchy
  
  
  {population Estimation}
  
  39,040
  
  Education: 2
  
  
  Magic: 1
  
  
  Military: 5
  
  
  -Land 2
  
  
  -Air 1
  
  
  -Sea 2
  
  
  Wealth: 4
  
  
  Natural resources: 3
  
  {Nation native Resources}
  
  Bones:Might not sound special in anyway but the city is well known for its great abundance of Massive Bones,thees bones are used by the nation in many ways because of there size and strength,some are Broken up and used like wood,Or used to make furniture and many other Objects,in short the Bones are like Wood for them,they use wood but if its not needed or low in numbers thees bones are a great optional Choice,as well gives the name "City of Bones" To exist.
  
  
  
  
  Dragonite: thees metals are native to the draken race,dragonite being the most abundant, Dragonite is a combination of Copper,Iron and Cobalt Giving it a unique blue color,This...odd combination was made by accident its better said as drakens just drop metals and hope for the best,this metal is not the strongest,its slightly stronger than iron but what makes it special is how flexible it is,can be bend by hand! this metal is used to make cups and other metal objects with less labor.as well military use
  
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  Dragonite swords
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Large Dragonite blades with it blue color,they are the Infantry,s Most main weapon be it long sword,great sword,short sword,Claymore its blue and large,most have small carvings on there Blades with words of symbols,but thees are just infantry weaponry,most of the blades have this bulky appearance not orc like,the blades are wider and handle as well than normal swords of most nations making them have a Bulky appearance but for the drakes its a swift blade.they would look like a great sword to human size races but for the drakes its a normal long sword,most have handles made of bone just to add.
  
  Example of normal infantry weponry
  
  

  

  
  
  Drake Range weponry
  
  Drake infantry use metal bows made of once again dragonite,being a very flexible metal its great for bows,the bows are large,slightly larger than a longbow,posses thick body of metal or bones reinforce with brands of iron to pull back greatly without snapping or bending,such bow require great strength to pull back and speaking of hard the string made of thin dragonite metal being coiled in a spiral,making the bows in specific have great range and power,as well the arrows for such weapon are deadly,using bone or wood for body and the head using dragonite,the head of the arrows are very large compared to a normal arrow,rather the fact such large head is for great penetration,used to Pierce armor (metal but must be thin) and the fact the bow has great power there is no need to use a small arrow head for such force,some arrows are coated with firestone shavings for when comes to impact it would ignite in a small explosion.
  
  
  Closest example for there bows to help imaginate
  
  

  

  
  
  Juggernaut Blades
  
  Juggernaut,s use different blades,being stronger,faster,and fearless there blades are almost unique,most common are "Gorlan Blades" standing 5 feet in blade length with large handle and thick sheet of metal thees massive swords would seem unable to be wielded by some races but the drake juggernauts are able as most stand over 7 feet in height making thees blades there main weapon,but not just great swords but as well long swords,juggernauts train to use such blades wield long 6 feet swords that are mostly the whole blade,2 handles are carved inside the long sheet of metal to be wielded with two hands,and like any other sword are blue but being specific for juggernaut unites they are reinforce with different metal thus are more durable,some blades are not as sharp and being to big are just a slab of metal rather than a blade.
  
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  {Description of nation}
  
  the Nation itself is establish upon a Mountain area mostly to the north to west but with a slight Plains south and east,the "Bone graveyard" is located with the capital and mostly expands all over the nation,Capital is located in the plains with Villages expand expanding wide,there are only 3 Main cities one being the capital,another being the "Estovakia" and "Liondar" with estovakia located far in the mountains mostly acting for Mining operations and Liondar near the coast being the nations main Entrance for Trading Goods be it by sea or land,trades will be handle there as well the main large market and harbor.each city has massive walls that touch the heavens (Not really)
  
  As said above most of the cities and land are a graveyard full of bones of unknown creatures,most of the cities structures can be clearly seen using large bones a building material or Furniture, Boats,carts mostly everything uses bones as material as its much easier to Craft with and strong enough to be like wood,hens is the name "City of Bones"
  
  

  

  
  
  
  Aside from the clear Bones the knowledge about the wyverns Origins is yet unknown,most state that the drakes are decedents from the Great Dragons that roam the land,But long ago old civilizations have stated of the existence of thees beast long ago being savage creatures,the Drake race themselves are wondering where they come from as they say the bones they live upon are from there ancestors,but that is better left untouched till evidence of there Origin is found.Some say and has been seen in rare occasions...Or drakes communicating with Dragons but only a few times this has been seen as Drakes and Dragons live together but the Dragons stay part as they are insolated
  
  
  the race itself is known as "wyvern kin" but most call them Drakes,standing more than 6 feet average male 6.5 FT and females being slightly smaller just being 6.2,some can pass that height and be Higher,such example are there Juggernauts most standing 7 feet but live shorter lives,most can live up to 1000 Years but because of such aging they reproduce slowly,taking 4 Months to form a egg and 6 For it to hatch,it takes 10 Months for a hatch ling to be born as most females can lay only 1 to 2 eggs making there Population slowly grow,Juggernauts on the Other hand are stronger,taller,faster and are a unique breed of drakes,they are mostly found in military families,thees people are known as "Warrior Borns" and are the perfect breed of soldiers,only 50 are born each year making them a rare but powerful warrior,all juggernauts are force to join the military
  
  
  The nations militia varies greatly from land to the air,the drakes don't have large airships nor complex air related vehicles as thus they have wings and much no need for them,but being just flying drakes docent serve much of a air militia but dose serve many ways,they do have small airships but are not needed as they have wings and most are use for the military
  
  
  For sea the drakens are well formed,creating large ships reinforce with Harden bones as they are carve up in many ways,some ships like "The Sabotage" is a rather medium size ship with a large bone or Metallic lance like spike with "Teeth" on the front of the ship made to ram against hostile navy and shatter there Hull and make close proximity between the two so its possible board the ship and sink them down,some drakens more specific the red scaled drakes are able to breath fire (Most can but some cant) can set wooden boats in a blaze making the drakes a little problem at sea.
  
  
  On land the drakes are much more of the Problem,they might not have much mechanical
  
  
  weaponry but there Infantry is what makes them a problem being "Born from dragons" they are equal of fears and powerful (Not really) most standing more than 6 Feet they wield massive blades and heavy weaponry,the drakes are suited for most situations when in combat.
  
  {Native wild Life}
  
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  Skull Hermit
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  Have you seen a Hermit Crab? Yes? well in the land of the drakes they exist! but with a problem,located in beaches and shores you can find skull hermits,Massive overgrown Hermits that use the skull of large creatures that are found in the area as there home,not to dangerous and peaceful creatures if left alone but the skull hermits stand up to 10 to 12 feet in height! Massive,they are hunted down for there meat and claws,but are considered a slight danger if provoke.
  
  
  

  

  
  
  Shen Hermits
  
  
  
  
  
  
  you still love hermits? well we have one for you! one of the rarest and only 7 see in the current time thees massive hermits are considered native to the area! standing a outstanding 70 feet tall from the ground,thees slow friendly Giants are not harm,they are considers a specie in near extinction and should be left alone by anybody,they always mined there own business and walk without acknowledging anybody,if any are harm the person who did WILL be executed...yea don't hurt them if you want live as its said it takes THOUSANDS of years for such hermit to be as such size
  
  

  

  
  
  Crystalite Scorpions
  
  
  
  
  
  
  One of the native dangers of the draken land are thees deadly scorpions,native to the area and live in underground caves thees creatures are not poisonous but deadly,some are the size of a human and are considered a hostile specie as they attack anything that is meat and food,using there crystals on there tail as a hammer and there sharp claws to slice prey thees scorpions should not be underestimated.
  
  

  

  
  
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  {History}
  
  
  "we where fearless and deadly like our Bigger brethren.....But now....we are united,but still the same as them"
  
  
  
  
  Long ago before some races are like they are now,the Drakes where savage creatures that roam the land,smaller dragons that walk on two legs but that age ended quick as the drakes became clans...Clans grew in tribes...then villages...Villages turn cities and continue to spread and become smarter,To the current date they are still not the smartest but docent mean they are stupid.
  
  
  
  
  When the first city was born between the rib cage of Forak,they at first dint have a king or queen but just a small tribe state,slowly growing,the drakes where not the smartest just grew and grew gathering,building without sens but as soon "K'arab Rockoth" started to take command the whole aspect of the old drakes change,he the first King of the drakes,he slowly took the drakes in his wing as the young draken city grew,but as the city expanded they went across a small Problem...and so the "Grave War" began
  
  

  

  
  
  
  the Drakes as they slowly expanded they ran across another civilization already station here that they call "Bone Diggers" for the reason they use the bones scattered about as armor,weapons and much more,These people where a trouble as they began to attack the drakes in night raids or in raw daylight,the drakes of course began there fight with them,the sand turn red as both races fought countless and restless,but in the war.....new draken speacie was being born,the juggernauts,its unknown how they are born but as it seems by battle juggernauts are formed,thees large and powerful drakes grew,taller,stronger and faster than there 6 feet counterpart,with the addition of this the draken race took over thees "Locals" but as the war was about to end the grave diggers...Vanish....no trace or evidence of how they did remain,the drake say they vanish in fear and durt to dust...but those are just leyends,to this day is unknown what happend but something is sure....they are not dead fully,but the drakens used what they left behind to become stronger and continue,with there small knowledge they retrieve,and to this day using that same knowledge....this is how they are in the present.
  
  {Anthem}
  
  
  was born during the war
  
  
  
  
  "O'er azure skies
  
  
  And emerald plains
  
  
  Where freedom and justice prevail
  
  
  With courage and strength
  
  
  We'll fight to the end
  
  
  To release our Wrath
  
  For liberty in our land.

 

[Anaxial]

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  Name: Dathan Aeces
  
  
  Age: 22
  
  
  *Height: 5'6''
  
  
  *Weight: 232lbs
  
  
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  Magic: Deep Ones possess a natural magic ability that allows them to mimic the species around them. Essentially creating an exact copy of any person they choose. This copy while not having the memory or experience of the original, it's voice and all other attributes will be clones. However, the Deep One will be exposed if wet.
  
  
  As a Deep One he also has the ability to alter people's minds, not by much, but enough so that say; a guard sees him undisguised, Dathan could make him believe it was his mind playing tricks on him and escape. Or, if enough time is spent with a Deep One (namely Dathan) they can coerce people to do their bidding in a slow indoctrination (this takes excess 6-7 months per person)
  
  
  He also wields the ability to fire a line of electricity from his fingertips, enough to drop a normal human, cause convulsions, otherwise paralyzing them temporarily.
  
  
  Weapons: Dathan carries a rusted old Sabre, thin and perfect for hacking apart the unarmored foe. He also wields a duo of small clockwork pistols that can be drawn and fired quickly, it's reload time however is length; taking 2-3 minutes to an untrained pistoleer.
  
  
  Anything else you would like to include: An avid user of the Deep One's shape shifting capabilities he has found himself fattened by the decadence of human cities. Favoring human women over all others, though he seeks to draw more to the Deep One's watery lair it can be a dangerous task for one who isn't careful.
  
  
  
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  Name: The Pelagic Cohort of the Siren (AKA The Pelagic Cohort, PCS)
  
  
  Capital: Cha' Chu A'Ur
  
  
  Government: Matriarchal Monarchy
  
  
  Population Estimation: 12,000 Approximately
  
  
  Education: 1
  
  
  Magic: 3
  
  
  Military: 5
  
  
  • Land- 1
    
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  Wealth: 5
  
  
  Natural resources: 2
  
  
  Description of your nation: The Pelagic Cohort is an amphibious race of Deep Ones and their hybrid offspring, all serving the Siren of the Deeps. Inhabiting an entire small island that is occupied by most of the population (that being the Hybrids) they have simple villages, but their ports are something to behold. The few outsiders that have seen a Pelagic Cohort Port say they are among the most incredible that have ever been constructed. Dry docks and large primitive cranes built with a winch and pulley system along with their aquatic nature allow the Pelagic Cohort to build the sturdiest ships found.
  
  
  Two Races exist in the Pelagic Cohort; Deep Ones and Hybrids.
  
  Deep Ones-
  
  Eldritch creatures that live in the ocean, they are often cruel, manipulative, and cunning. They have an natural magical ability to perfectly copy individuals (often times resulting in the death of said individual) as well as manipulating the minds of those around them. Often times in small ways such as; a Disguised Deep One is splashed and his disguise fails, he could (if the people around him aren't really paying attention) make them believe they merely imagined the Deep One shifting forms. More powerful Deep Ones could alter the minds of people on alert, and even coerce them into being thralls for the Deep One. Some Deep Ones even have the ability to arc electricity through the air and wreak havoc among enemy mariners. They take many shapes and sizes, all resembling various forms of aquatic life, namely fish.
  
  
  
  Hybrids-
  
  The unholy abominations known as Hybrids are the spawn of Deep Ones and the various races of Ederyon. They essentially take on an amalgamation form of the Deep One, and the other Race that had mated with them often times creating hideous results. They inhabit the Island mainly and are mainly used to gather resources and serve the Deep Ones as thralls. They live in a mixed state of fear and belonging with the Deep Ones, the Deep Ones aren't afraid of culling more rowdy Hybrids but Hybrids are unwelcome anywhere else in the world. They DO NOT have the magical abilities of the Deep Ones.
  
  They are quite xenophobic, most outsiders will be killed on sight but isolationism is not their matra. The Pelagic Cohort instead uses their magical disguise abilities to sail across the world, serving as a neutral shipping industry, transporting goods between nations and colonies for heavy tariffs. Other ships sent on deliveries with the Pelagic Cohort often disappear without a trace, leaving the aquatic entrepreneurs in quite a lucrative monopoly. The nation's vast wealth comes from a combination of their monopoly over the shipping industry, and their vast pirating.
  
  
  All of their resources are pulled from the ocean, even most of their lumber is reused from shipwrecks and commandeered vessels. They survive on a diet of mainly marine life, any sort of fish or mollusk satiates their appetites though they have been known to eat the other Races that inhabit Ederyon. The Deep Ones wear no clothing unless disguised, while the Hybrids often clothe themselves to hide their nethers. Clothing is minimalistic and often made of scavenged rags from captured ships and jewelry obtained in a similarly sinister manner.
  
  
  The Pelagic Cohort utilizes both constructed ships and organic ones, Deep Ones can be all shapes and sizes, whether they be squid-like, shark-like, fish-like, take your pick. When fighting them in the water they are nigh-unbeatable, simply swimming down under the enemy ships and tearing them apart from the bottom up. Likewise, their combat ONBOARD ships can be equally brutal; their hard scales making it difficult to cut through, their fast assaults can leave an entire crew dead in minutes. This is all to the extent of wresting control of the seas. If ever caught on dry land, they can seem lethargic, almost zombie-like and are easily killed. Armor in the Pelagic Cohort is made of whatever they can scavenge from fallen enemies, lacking the facilities to forge armor properly. Ironically, the Pelagic Cohort has developed clockwork pistols to bolster the shock factor of their marine attacks.
  
  
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  The Pelagic Cohort not only inhabits the Island, but also the dark waters surrounding the Island. Living underwater fits a small portion of the population known as Deep Ones, the hybrids must live on the island and make up a majority of the population. There are only approximately 2,000 Deep Ones who live in small settlements on the seafloor, homes made of coral and stone.
  
  
  History: The History of the Pelagic Cohort is virtually unknown, even to the Cohort. They only know they serve the Siren of the Deeps, an Eldritch being of immense power that resides on the seafloor in a palace of Colorful Corals and Marine plants. She is able to control the Deep Ones with nothing but her Song and has them endlessly searching for treasures and women to drag down into her watery palace.
  
  
  
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  The Deep Ones are a enigmatic race of immortal fishfolk that inhabit the waters around the Island of Kagg'xush. Where they originated from is a mystery but they breed like any other creature; a male and a female. They can take the forms of many sea-creatures though more often than not it is fish-like in nature. In rare cases, special 'breeds' of Deep One can appear that take on a more crab-like or squid-like appearance, when breeding however the offspring is seemingly randomized whether it will be pelagic, crustacean, or mollusk in nature. Deep Ones can capture, coerce, or simply fall in love with any other race and breed with said race. The offspring are called Hybrids and take on characteristics of both parents but lose any form of magical prowess.
  
  
  Deep One technology is primitive, yet advanced. While they seem to lack any large or imposing structures, they have constructed entire cities out of coral and sea flora. Stone buildings are entirely vacant on the Island of Kagg'xush, yet massive statues of Eldritch Gods dot the island and leave an uncanny feeling of all who gaze upon them. Their weapons are often scavenged or made of stone, yet they have functioning firearms and surprisingly effective tactics.
  
  
  All Deep Ones serve the Siren, a mysterious figure who resides in her palace of Coral and Sea life, lined to the brim with gold and skeletons, she alone commands the Deep Ones to endlessly seek treasure and women to drag down into her watery lair. Her appearance is unknown, her existence is debated, the Deep Ones could simply be worshiping a non-existent figure and dumping their treasure here for no good reason.
  
  
  Physiology
  
  As said above, the Deep Ones can take three different forms; Pelagic, Crustacean, and Mollusk. Each one is unique, while the Pelagic form is most common, Crustacean and Mollusk forms are very useful and are to be used carefully.
  
  Pelagic-
  
  Standing just under the height of a normal man (4-5 feet on average) they have a surprising weight and strength to them they are the most common Deep One. Almost twice as strong as the average human and weighing 200 pounds on average, most of the weight is in muscle and hard scales across their bodies. They have gills on their necks but can also breath on land, they must remain moist however drying up can make them lethargic and weakened. Pelagic Deep Ones possess a natural magic ability that allows them to mimic the species around them. Essentially creating an exact copy of any person they choose. This copy while not having the memory or experience of the original, it's voice and all other attributes will be clones. However, the Deep One will be exposed if wet. A Deep One also has the ability to alter people's minds, not by much, but enough so that say; a guard sees one undisguised, they could make him believe it was his mind playing tricks on him and escape. Or, if enough time is spent with a Deep One they can coerce people to do their bidding in a slow indoctrination (this takes excess 6-7 months per person). Finally, some Deep Ones even have the ability to arc electricity through the air and wreak havoc among enemy mariners, enough to drop a normal human, cause convulsions, otherwise paralyzing them temporarily or fry them alive.
  
  
  
  
  Crustacean-
  
  <p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/crab_people__crab_people_by_alejandro_mirabal-d7e5x87.jpg.dd43d62772a70403b5cdf63f86c33bd0.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83425" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/crab_people__crab_people_by_alejandro_mirabal-d7e5x87.jpg.dd43d62772a70403b5cdf63f86c33bd0.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> Crustacean Deep Ones are common enough that if you see Pelagic Deep Ones, you ought to see a few Crustaceans as well. Crustaceans are the only Deep Ones that cannot speak, they can listen but their own vocal cords only emit low pitch clicks and clacks. They are taller than most races on Ederyon standing at almost 9 feet minimum, though some reports say they've seem them as big as 11-12 feet tall. They too have an immense amount of weight, weighing nearly 700lbs on average, the weight is mostly in the hardened chitinous armor that seems to be impenetrable to anything but the mightiest of blows. They, unlike the Pelagic Deep Ones do not need to stay moist and so they can terrorize land-based people with ease. They are slow but vastly intelligent, they will known when their prodigious strength and size alone isn't enough and can even outmaneuver the enemy to allow them to wreak the most amount of damage despite their speed. Crustaceans however, have no magical ability, they instead focus mostly on combat prowess and can easily rip apart entire crews and not to mention their ships, on their own.
  
  
  
  Mollusk-
  
  The rarest of the Deep Ones, Mollusks are very varied in size, some about the average size as humans, while some can grow to be as large as Galleons. Mollusks are unique in that all of them are female, and that they are rather lightweight allowing them to glide through the water. Mollusks can live outside of the water but only for a few hours at a time. Mollusks possess a few magical powers as well, as sort of a magical equivalent of their octopus cousins, they can shift through even the smallest cracks and holes, such as the grooves on a ship's hull between the wood planks. This allows them to get onto ships from below with all their gear, generally Mollusks will be onboard before any other Deep Ones and when the Pelagic attack and the crew runs below deck to arm themselves or search for cover, they find only a mess of tentacles and swords hacking and choking them to death.<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/4331768464_ee9c3a2690.jpg.a2c9cf46224d29755c30337b733a4740.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83522" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/4331768464_ee9c3a2690.jpg.a2c9cf46224d29755c30337b733a4740.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>
  
  
  Brain Suckers-
  
  Seen more as pets to the Pelagic Deep Ones rather than actual Deep Ones themselves, the Brain Suckers or "Vaagna" as the Deep Ones call them are creatures slightly larger than the average Human's head. They are often accompanying Pelagic Deep Ones and have a multitude of uses. Firstly, they are fiercely loyal, they will listen to no one and nothing but their Pelagic owners. Secondly, they use their tendril like appendages to suck the memories the 'brains' out of victims.<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/trivalve_ambulatory_mollusk_by_ericlofgren-d60x4t4.jpg.b094895204f364354357c9b5a44a9389.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83527" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/trivalve_ambulatory_mollusk_by_ericlofgren-d60x4t4.jpg.b094895204f364354357c9b5a44a9389.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> While this doesn't usually kill the victim, it leaves them in an amnesiac state, more zombie-like than human, a shell of their former self. This shell is often times copied then killed and the Brain Sucker uses the same tendrils to implant the memories, the 'Brains' into their Pelagic Owner. Essentially allowing the Pelagic Deep One to perfectly take that person's place and slowly lead to Deep One occupation of entire populations.
  
  
  
  Culture
  
  Deep One culture is strange and very much alien in nature, it seems culture comes from individual Deep Ones, rather than the collective. As one Pelagic Deep One may fancy gold and wear big fur coats, another may want nothing more than to serve the Siren. What can be said that generally, Deep Ones live in a minimalistic society, their homes on the sea floor are little more than caves and corals, all natural if a bit guided in how they grow. The hybrids on the Island of Kagg'xush are seen as a second class citizen, they live in poor villages and live in squalor
  
  Religion-
  
  Deep Ones have a religion, though is it difficult to comprehend as an outsider. Each Dep One worships a Eldritch creature of completely random nature and design. Some worship the same God, many worship individual Gods. These Gods are carved into stone statues and left scattered throughout the Kagg'xush island. To Outsiders, these statues may seem unnerving and cause them to feel nauseous if they venture too close to these ominous figures. Deep Ones and Hybrids alike can be seen prostrating before the statues and make regular sacrifices to them.
  
  
  
  Breeding-
  
  Deep Ones are free to breed with any other Deep One, or any other race, there is no stipulation to a Deep One mating with say; a human. However, the children of these efforts; the Hybrids are unholy and unwelcome in both the Deep One's eyes and the rest of the world's. Hybrids can only breed with other hybrids, continuing to create more and more hybrids until eventually they become pure Deep Ones, or pure Humans(or other races).
  
  
  
  Technology
  
  Technology is complicated to the Deep Ones, basic tools exist but because of their magical abilities often find themselves preferring to use them rather than researching a way around it. Ironically, Crustaceans are the smartest of the Deep Ones and are rather persistent scientists, researching and developing virtually all of the Deep One's technology.
  
  Weapons-
  
  Virtually all weapons are scavenged from boats and wrecks that the Deep Ones find and capture. The few weapons that are made by Deep Ones are more often then not simple stone spears or wicked jagged Daggers. However, with the help of the Crustaceans the Pelagic Deep Ones have been able to forge added armor to their larger allies, as well as develop basic firearms to wreak havoc on the seas.
  
  
  
  Architecture-
  
  Under the sea, buildings are made with a little marine manipulation. Coral grows in certain patterns to create dens for the Deep Ones, or caves are inhabited. Deep Ones live in clutches and groups, the Siren being the only thing that lives in a palace of Coral and Sea Flora. On the land, simple waddle and daub huts are the most common building seen. Docks and cranes exist on the ports that may appear primitive and bare, they are among the best for shipbuilding.
  
  
  
  Animal Husbandry-
  
  Deep Ones has domesticated many sea creatures and a few Eldritch monsters like themselves. They can inherently control most smaller sea creatures while being able to convince larger ones to leave them be. The most prominent creature used by the Deep Ones however is known as a; Brain Sucker.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

[Soviet Panda]

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  Name: Aashran.
  
  
  Age: Unknown. They all look the same. And talking about age is rude in their culture.
  
  
  *Height: 6'4"
  
  
  *Weight: Surprisingly light, barely breaking 100 pounds in some of the heavier folk.
  
  
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  *Magic: His songs call forth emotions that strike true with any heart, or causes the earth to roar in fury.
  
  
  Weapons: He's a peaceful being, and does not like to fight. But his instrument is good for a bonk or two.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Single.
  
  
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  Name: Oonu
  
  
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  Capital: Uwus. (Oo-wus)
  
  
  Government: Democratic Monarchy.
  
  
  Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 35000
  
  
  Education: 1
  
  
  Magic: 4
  
  
  Military: 4
  
  
  • Land: 1
    
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  Wealth: 5
  
  
  Natural resources: 1
  
  
  Description of your nation: Floating high above the sandy dunes of Bwar, live the Uros. Floating palaces made of silk, paper, and bamboo. With only the changing winds to worry about, and even then not much, the Uros soar through the clear skies, occasionally stopping at a shrine built eons ago to pay their respects to a god. The nation as a whole are very xenophbic, and don't wish to interact with them. But it must be done, so the more daring of their kind have formed merchants guilds, and provide familiar faces in most large cities. They also believe that the flying abominations their dwarven neighbors built were built upon the majesty of their cities. However, they forgot to note that their cities are held up by magic. This magic does run out, however, and these cities need to be recharged at one of shrines that are scattered throughout the desert. But these shrines are easily made, it's just convenient to not have to make one every time your city is sinking.
  
  
  Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab):
  
  
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  History: With no written history, theirs is passed on orally from generation to generation. Surprisingly, it has not changed much through the tellings. It is generally agreed that one great god made the world that they live in. Once that was made, she, it's agreed that the greater god is in fact a she, made lesser gods. These were her children, and like any good parent, she gave them toys to play with. So, the races were created and gifted to the children, one taking a particular liking to a specific race. The god that took a liking to the Uros, was Esochu, the goddess of the sky. She liked what her mother gave her, but saw that it could be improved. And so, the first true Uros was created, and they were gifted with a floating city, and the knowledge to maintain it and create more like it.
  
  
  *A song that represents your nation: Presenting the didgredoo, the instrument of the people. Here's what it sounds like.
  
  
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[Dtheraider]

• Character(s)
• Nation

• 
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Aashran.
  
  
  Age: Unknown. They all look the same. And talking about age is rude in their culture.
  
  
  *Height: 6'4"
  
  
  *Weight: Surprisingly light, barely breaking 100 pounds in some of the heavier folk.
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: His songs call forth emotions that strike true with any heart, or causes the earth to roar in fury.
  
  
  Weapons: He's a peaceful being, and does not like to fight. But his instrument is good for a bonk or two.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Single.
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include:
  
  
  
• 
  
  
  Nation:
  
  
  Name: Oonu
  
  
  *Flag:
  
  
  Capital: Uwus. (Oo-wus)
  
  
  Government: Democratic Monarchy.
  
  
  Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 35000
  
  
  Education: 1
  
  
  Magic: 3
  
  
  Military: 5
  
  
  • Land: 2
    
  • Air: 3
    
  • Sea:0
    
  
  
  Wealth: 5
  
  
  Natural resources: 1
  
  
  Description of your nation: Floating high above the sandy dunes of Bwar, live the Uros. Floating palaces made of silk, paper, and bamboo. With only the changing winds to worry about, and even then not much, the Uros soar through the clear skies, occasionally stopping at a shrine built eons ago to pay their respects to a god. The nation as a whole are very xenophbic, and don't wish to interact with them. But it must be done, so the more daring of their kind have formed merchants guilds, and provide familiar faces in most large cities. They also believe that the flying abominations their dwarven neighbors built were built upon the majesty of their cities. However, they forgot to note that their cities are held up by magic. This magic does run out, however, and these cities need to be recharged at one of shrines that are scattered throughout the desert. But these shrines are easily made, it's just convenient to not have to make one every time your city is sinking.
  
  
  Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab): (So sorry. I can't do this, but I know @Dtheraider might be able to help me out here.)
  
  
  History: With no written history, theirs is passed on orally from generation to generation. Surprisingly, it has not changed much through the tellings. It is generally agreed that one great god made the world that they live in. Once that was made, she, it's agreed that the greater god is in fact a she, made lesser gods. These were her children, and like any good parent, she gave them toys to play with. So, the races were created and gifted to the children, one taking a particular liking to a specific race. The god that took a liking to the Uros, was Esochu, the goddess of the sky. She liked what her mother gave her, but saw that it could be improved. And so, the first true Uros was created, and they were gifted with a floating city, and the knowledge to maintain it and create more like it.
  
  
  *A song that represents your nation: Presenting the didgredoo, the instrument of the people. Here's what it sounds like.
  
  
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@Beowulf


No problem, is this the area that you desired?


Okay! Correction made!


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[GrieveWriter]

• Character(s)
• Nation

• 
  
  
  

  The Red Patriarch

  
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Drokag Wozur
  
  
  *Height: 6ft 4in
  
  
  *Weight: 220lbs
  
  
  Age: 112
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: Hivemind- As the Patriarch, Drokag is able to link to the minds of every single Yaruk in his hive and gain knowledge and direct them whenever he sees fit.
  
  
  Direct control- The Red Patriarch is able to fully take over the bodies of his Hive, able to completely direct their motions and actions unless the body dies.
  
  
  FIre Magic- Common among the mages and upper echelon of Yaruk society, but the Patriarch's bloodline has been renown for mastery in the art of the flame.
  
  
  Weapons: Two Enchanted Shortswords
  
  
  *Relationship status: Coupled and Married
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: Standing as the seventh Patriarch to lead the Hive since the Great Flood, Drokag continued where his father left off in the expansion of the hive.
  
  
  

  The Grand Prosecutor

  
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Bagork Klegurk
  
  
  Age: 72
  
  
  *Height: 10ft 2in
  
  
  *Weight: 521lbs
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: None
  
  
  Weapons: A massive War Cleaver brandished like a knife, this cleaver has been enchanted by the Archmage himself. Will occasionally lug around a full sized cannon, but not often. Can and will use other large implements in battle, even smaller Yaruks at times.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Coupled and Unmarried
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: Bagork is one of the largest Yaruks currently alive, and gained his position through sheer, unrelenting brute strength. He enjoys combat, and will often times put himself in dangerous situations by hunting the larger monstrosities that roam the Dry Frontier.
  
  
  

  The Archmage

  
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Feasili Strikx
  
  
  Age: 64
  
  
  *Height: 5ft 6in
  
  
  *Weight: 165lbs
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: As the Archmage, Feasili is gifted in knowledge of various arcane practices of both Light and Dark origins. Coupled with his unnatural mana reserves, Feasili makes use of mid-battle enchantments, summoning, runes and a plethora of attack spells to name a few.
  
  
  Weapons: Besides his magic fluency, Feasili's claws have been sharpened and reinforced time and time again. Coupled with enchanted gauntlets this makes him even more lethal at close range.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Uncoupled and Unmarried
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: Feasili might not have the brute strength many Yaruks are renown for, but his magical aptitude more than makes up for it. Out of all the members of the Upper Echelon, Feasili is known best for his spontaneous mannerisms and tactless behavior. Many rumors claim that this behavior is mainly the result of his dabbling in darker forms of spell craft.
  
  
  

  The High Scholar

  
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Eldan Driarm
  
  
  Age: 162
  
  
  *Height: 5ft 10in
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: Though favoring physical maneuverability, Eldan does wield an impressive array of Telekinetic abilities.
  
  
  Weapons: Eldan's staff is crafted of several layers of Clavian with Irodum tips, and can often be fitted with a spear tip if the scholar so desires. In addition to this, Eldan also carries vials of explosive, poisonous, and healing mixtures on his person.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Uncoupled and Widowed
  
  
  *Anything else you would like to include: Acting as a Scholar to the hive since the time of the previous Red Patriarch's reign, Eldan is currently one of the oldest Yaruks currently alive. He is undoubtedly the wisest, his mental prowess having allowed him to devour mountains of information seamlessly over the years. He travels frequently, studying and exploring as much as he can. With his private airship and its crew, Eldan has visited many places, searching old ruins and discovering strange natural occurrences for the hive.
  
  
  

  The Beast Master

  
  
  
  Character:
  
  
  Name: Delsar
  
  
  Age: 38
  
  
  *Height: 6ft 1in
  
  
  *Weight: 210lbs
  
  
  Appearance:
  
  
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  *Magic: Beast Speech- The Talent all Beast Tamers train and perfect, the ability to mentally connect with the vicious Beasts that roam their homelands, this ability allows Delsar to communicate with wildlife, though to a slightly lesser extent than the Yarukan Wildlife.
  
  
  Weapons: A large boarding knife of Irodum, often coated in poisonous extracts, and a Clavian whip which can flay stone from walls.
  
  
  *Relationship status: Coupled and Unmarried
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
• 
  
  
  Nation:
  
  
  Name: The Yarukan Hive
  
  
  *Flag:
  
  
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  Capital:
  
  Etherhold
  
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  Residing in the deeper areas of the Dry Frontier, Etherhold was built rugged and sturdy by the Yaruks. Though this is not where the Patriarch himself resides, it is home to many activities of the Upper Echelon of Yaruk Society.​
  
  
  
  Government: Patriarchy
  
  
  Population Estimation: 365,000
  
  
  Education: 2
  
  
  Magic: 3
  
  
  Military: 5
  
  
  • Land 2
    
  • Air 3
    
  • Sea 0
    
  
  
  Wealth: 0
  
  
  Natural resources: 5
  
  
  (Maximum of 15 points)
  
  
  Description of your nation:
  
  
  The Hive
  
  
  The Yarukan Hive covers the majority of the Dry Frontier of the Northwest, they have expanded some ways out from the rolling desert and continue to do so. Their architecture mainly revolves around sturdiness with wide, thick buildings. Many Yarukan settlements are massive sprawling strongholds, mainly because the sheer number of Wild Beasts which roam their native lands make it hard to defend small towns leaving massive cities as a preferable option. Besides this, there are also floating castles powered by the same magical Wind Stones as the Yarukan Air Ships, owned mostly by members of the Upper Echelon for personal use. Though they also build structures on large mesas, these are mostly only used for militaristic purposes.
  
  
  There are settlements of Yaruks in the woodlands east of the Dry Frontier, but those are mostly used for expansion.
  
  
  The Yaruks
  
  
  Grey skinned humanoids with sharp teeth and claws, the Yaruks were often mistaken for Orcs by other species during their early expansion. Though somewhat true due to appearances and mannerisms, Yaruks act more as a hive. The average Yaruk is large and simple minded, smaller Yaruks often have to compensate in other ways. Average Male Yaruks need to be strong and sturdy in order to constantly support the hive, Female Yaruks are often rare and treasured by their male counterparts due to their birthing rate. However, besides those in the upper Echelon, both males and females retain similar levels of intelligence.
  
  
  However, coupled with this natural simple-mindedness almost every Yaruk, male and female, are gifted with superior physical traits. Their time in the Dry Frontier has left with them with small needs for water, able to survive off a single cup for weeks. Their thick skin often provides protection from heat and though nowhere near as capable as forged armor, is still useful for defense against small weaponry such as darts and fangs. This sturdiness does come with a price, as the stronger Yaruks often sacrifice mobility the larger their muscles are.
  
  
  Smaller Yaruks, though weaker, can easily outpace their larger kin in terms of speed. Smaller Yaruks also have a tendency to develop mentally better than other Yaruks, which is why they make up the majority of the hives scholars. Just as they can be born smaller, Yaruks can grow larger. Larger Yaruks are often tremendously strong and durable, at the sacrifice of being far slower tan the average Yaruk. Their mortality rates are much higher than any other Yaruk simply because they are practically guaranteed to join the Yarukan Hive's military forces.
  
  
  The Upper Echelon
  
  
  
  
  
  Mostly made up of Scholars and the strongest combatants of the Yarukan Hive, the Upper Echelon is made up of the best that Yarukan Society has to offer. Relatively small in comparison to the rest of their numbers, The Upper Echelon works directly under the Red Patriarch, following his commands and aiding him when needed. Due to the bloodlines that often went into developing them, the Upper Echelon members often live longer and think better than those of the masses. The Scholars use their position in the Upper Echelon to continue their various studies, trying day in ad day out to advance the general knowledge of the hive with only measly results. This research is not in vain, however, for they can still put what knowledge they acquire to good use. The Scholars also lean heavily on the words of the High Scholar, but due to his constant traveling they are generally left autonomous.
  
  
  The Prosecutors represent the Red Patriarch's personal guard, picked out of the Hives forces for their sheer combat prowess. Whether they fight through brute force or constant combat training, the Prosecutors are renown for being the deadliest soldiers of the Yaruk race. Despite this, they simply cannot match their smaller kin in terms of brain power. This is why the Prosecutors due not act as generals, leaving the Scholars to work on things like tactics and movements. The Prosecutors, similar to the scholars, often follow the example of the Grand Prosecutor, but due to his constant thirst for hunting they are basically left autonomous.
  
  
  The Mages are basically a sub-sect of the Scholars, still heavily learned Yaruks but more in terms of spellcraft and magic. They experiment with spells of both light and dark persuasions constantly, often times creating new runes and helping the rest of the scholars in the development of potion recipes. They, unlike the others, do not differ judgment to the most talented among them simply because of the Archmage's spontaneous behavior.
  
  
  The Military
  
  
  The Hive's Military forces have a love for Airships, mainly because they've been using the massive magical machines to transport forces across the hazardous Dry Frontier with ease for Generations. Their Airships are generally massive and durable, often used to carry large numbers of Soldiers and armaments across landscapes. Often made of heavy materials, these airships are powered by Wind stones which help levitate the massive structures.
  
  
  Weaponry forged of Irodum and Clavian, Irodum usually built for force while Clavian is built for speed. Irodum is an obvious favorite amongst the majority of Yaruk forces, their strength making the heavy material quite effective for weaponry. Clavian weaponry is almost always used by whichever Smaller Yaruks are able to enter the military, the lightweight metal often complimenting their speedy styles of combat. These lightweight weapons are also mainly used by Mages for when magic just doesn't seem to be enough.
  
  
  Larger Yaruks will often be armored up and carrying large weapons, if they're big enough some may even lug around fully sized cannons to use in battle, though without the necessary crew backing them up these cannons can only fire one massive round at a time.
  
  
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  The War Beats are another large factor in the Hive's arsenal, the Domesticated monstrosities which originate from the Dry Frontier. They come in various shapes and sizes but all of them were domesticated by the Talented Yaruk Beast Tamers. Peons are little imp like creatures which scurry along on four legs and use their claws and teeth to attack. They are the weakest War Beasts to date but often make do with using Pack Tactics to flank and assault their targets over time.
  
  
  The Kathrel are bird like creatures with vicious metal-like beaks , though in large groups they can pose quite a challenge by swarming targets, the Kathrel birds are often used as messengers due to their speed.
  
  
  Ulgors were originally subterranean giants, but evolved into slightly different versions of the giants known today. Unlike Giants from other areas of the world, the Ulgors of the Dry Frontier have massive jaws with sharpened teeth and heavy claws. Their sheer size makes them formidable in terms of strength, but the Yaruks have taken it a step further by often times building Cannon platforms on the giants which can be operated by small Yaruk crews.
  
  
  The Crawler is the most formidable domesticated Yaruk War Beast. Dwarfing even the Ulgors, Crawlers are massive spider-type monsters with massive maws and thick skulls. Often used to dig tunnels, Crawlers are often used to gain tactical advantages seeing as they can dig into the earth with ease and are often big enough to topple large buildings on there own. However, in comparison to the other War Beasts, there are a very small number of Domesticated Crawlers. They are hard to domesticate even by trained Beast Tamers, and even then they require large amounts of food and housing.
  
  
  The Gas Barges are a primitive but still useable method of travel, though it has mostly been overtaken by Airships. Gas Barges are the original Yaruk form of air travel, heavy platforms strapped to massive bloated flying creatures known as Barges. Though hardly used by the military, this form of Beast based travel is used for less hazardous travel.
  
  
  The Brunal Wasps are large bugs, and by large I mean abut the size of a large carriage. These sturdy flying beasts are formidable in the air, but are mainly used as personal rides by the Upper Echelon.
  
  

  
  Territory:
  
  
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  History: The Dry Frontier, a practical wasteland covered in hostile monstrosities and harsh weather. There was a time when this was not so, for several centuries ago in the rolling desert's place was The Ocelot Timberlands. Home to wood imps, kitsunes and various spriggans, the Ocelot Timberlands once teemed with beauty. Of course, there were goblins, trolls and often lesser orc tribes which made their homes within the Timberlands. This balance left the Timberlands like many forests of Ederyon, but it was drastically changed during the time of the Great Flood. The Ocean rose, and the Timberlands' location made it prime for the oncoming watery assault. Countless miles of forest were washed away as the ocean carried mountains of sand across the land. Chasing the natural creatures of the land away with unrelenting force, the ones who would come to claim the ruins of the Timberland wound up being the various underground creatures which were flushed from their caverns which caved in around them.
  
  
  Once the Great Flood had receded, all that was left of the Timberlands was a sandy wasteland where the monstrous beings which lurked underground now wandered. The former inhabitants would tell tales of their attempts to return to their homes, only to be forced back out by the harsh conditions of the newly dubbed Dry Frontier.
  
  
  Many of the Underground creatures which now roamed the surface perished, only the strongest being able to adapt in time to continue procreating. One of these being the Yaruks. Forced to adapt, the former cave dwellers quickly made use of their natural abilities to hunker down and weather the rampant process of natural selection that claimed so many of the other monstrosities. And with the current Red Patriarch leading them, the Yaruks were able to grow steadily among their new wasteland home. Back then the Hive treated their Patriarchs more as walking gods than absolute rulers, and after building a temple to himself the Red Patriarch began staking claims all across the Dry Frontier. Keeping their distance from the paths of the other surviving monstrosities, the Yaruks continued the development they had done underground without interruption for several centuries. Eventually, with the grouping of many of the Hives scholars, the God on earth practice dwindled and the Upper Echelon rose.
  
  
  Acting as supervisors and aids to the Patriarch bloodline, the Upper Echelon's creation led to the advancements of knowledge in the hive. New spells were crafted, ruins studied, and even the Air-Ships which the Yaruks would favor for generations were Built. And even though the masses only got slightly more knowledgeable over time, the Scolars of the Upper Echelon thrived on their studies. Eventually leading to the growing number of mages and Beast Tamers, the inclusion of an Archmage and a Beast Master only seemed natural.
  
  
  Eventually, after the Yarukan Hive's borders grew to the edge of the Dry Frontier, the Yaruks began colonizing woodlands for the first time. Though disadvantaged by their unfamiliarity of the woodlands, the Hive pushed on with their expansion. And though they've slowed down recently as meeting other beings has suddenly become a higher priority for the Upper Echelon, the most recent Red Patriarch aims to continue expanding as his father would've done.
  
  
  

 

[IgnorePls]

<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/57a8c5747dd66_Currentterritories.jpg.67240d71fb8d51b7c194194871b7f021.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="83483" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_11/57a8c5747dd66_Currentterritories.jpg.67240d71fb8d51b7c194194871b7f021.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> Hey! Just in case any of you were wondering about the current territory claims i made a map with all of the claimed territory circled.

 

[Three Clubs]

Nation

Nation:


Name: The Kingdom of Naroku


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Capital: Gromand’s Keep


Once the human capital of the Araandor Empire, it has since become the capitol of the Naroku Kingdom. Renamed after the Orc general who led the 30 year siege of its walls, this massive keep sits in the center of the Empire serving as both city and citadel.


Government: Monarchy


Population Estimation: 470,000


Education: (0-5) 2


Magic: (0-5) 0


Military: (0-5) 4


Land(0-3) 3


Air (0-3) 0


Sea (0-3) 1


Wealth: (0-5) 4


Natural resources: (0-5) 5


(Maximum of 15 points)

Spoiler

A monarchy of Orc nobles ruling over a human peasant and merchant class. After the conquering of the human Empire of Araandor (whose name has been forgotten by Orcs and humans alike) the kingdom of Naroku arose under the leadership of Treknot Naroku the Great. The Naroku family still holds the position of Monarchs to this day, now under the leadership of King Reiklan Naroku.


The Kingdom of Naroku is composed of many smaller cities, each of which controls a large amount of territory that includes the villages and resources within their boundaries. Each of these cities is controlled by one of the noble Orc houses of Naroku. The King may ask for resources or troops from these provinces, but the houses are free to follow their own agenda so long as they don’t break the sacred laws of Naroku.


There are 5 major cities that contribute a key resources to the Kingdom proper: Aredenta the stone city in the north, Screleg the port city in the East, Temold the forest city in the south, Fud the agricultural center of the west, and the capital of Gormand’s keep which acts as a capitol due to its immense size and position in the heart of the Kingdom.


There are also a series of 3 great citadels distributed throughout the center lands, ancient structures that existed long before the orc conquest. These castles are used in times of war as a shelter for non-combatants to flee to and in times of peace as storage center for the Kingdoms massive amount of agricultural production. Orc Nobles do not believe in cowering in the face of battle, so they are used for military defense only in times of great crisis. These citadels still hold the scars of conquest long past in the form of attempts by orcs to repair the structures, shoddy battlements and ugly patchwork compared to the once beautiful stone walls.


The population mainly consist of human peasantry, a mostly orc merchant class, and a small band of orc nobles that rule the Kingdom. Interbreeding is strictly forbidden (if even possible) and humans are rarely seen rise any higher than yeoman unless directly promoted by the king himself. Only one human family has the title of a noble house and even then has less authority than any orc house.


Naroku architecture is a mixture of great stone structures created by the humans and the more shoddy Orc constructions. While the orcs have adopted quickly to the use of human design, yet there is a lack of any sort of consistency between cities. Some of the more northern cities have signs of dwarven stone work that have lasted for thousands of years, while the more orcish western provinces could be mistaken for an orc tribal settlement. The capital can been seen as the greatest contrast to this change, with most of the populace living in wooden orc constructions and the elites living in the massive stone structures in the center of the city.


The main objective of the Kingdom of Naroku for the moment is the acquirement of new technology, both civil and military. King Naroku has even stated that he would be willing to conquer entire nations if it meant they could recover one tome of usable knowledge for his people and a massive militarization is now underway so that he can make good on that claim.





In battle the peasantry makes up the bulk of the force with spears and bows, overwhelming the enemy with massive numbers while orcs fight in armored bands of swordsman and cavalry. With no magic or air power, the Naroku people rely on their massive numerical and resource advantages to destroy crush enemies while being able to replace their own massive loses with ease.


Large siege weapons are also employed by teams of orc engineers, used to counter enemy aircraft and greater creatures with thousands of projectiles that tend to inflict an equal amount of damage on their own forces. Most of the technology used to create proper siege weapons has been lost and as a result these machines are poorly constructed and act unpredictably.


Battles mostly play out with human forces locking up the enemy in direct combat while orc forces act as shock troopers to push through enemy lines. Orc knights attempt to charge the flanks, using the massive combined weight of themselves and their special bread horses to create havoc. While not nearly as skilled as the human knights of old, their ability to wield massive weapons whilst being fully armored on horseback makes them a terrify sight.


The main weakness of the orc strategy is the moral of their peasant forces. With so much relying on the humans being able to occupy the enemy, a route would be (and has been) a complete disaster for Naroku forces. Some orcs attempt to prevent this by keeping their most powerful armored infantry directly behind human lines with orders to kill anyone who runs, while others try to inspire their troops by leading from the front and putting themselves in equal peril.


While military loses in a single battle can be greater than the population of a small nation, access to large quantities of troops and the ease of outfitting them makes Naroku forces quick to replenish. Orc loses are much harder to resupply due to their smaller population. Luckily orcs mature rather quickly (reaching adulthood around 20) and can easily be trained to run at the enemy with a giant hammer.


Knights are the hardest to recruit due to the large amount of actual training they need, the armor that must be hand crafted for them, and the limited amount of special bread horses that can handle their massive weight. As a result knights are usually accompanied by retinues of human horsemen who act as body guards and personal troops during war. One orc knight will usually have a group of about 15 light horsemen with him during battle. These men tend to be recruited from the most skilled human fighters and often times are much more dangerous than their orc patron.





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Once their existed a great Kingdom of men, whose noble knight fought against the scattered orc tribes of the west. Orc raiders would come to raid the rich farmlands of the plains, only to be repelled time and time again by the human King and his knights. Year after year the bloody wars continued with the orcs suffering nothing but defeats.


Then came the Naroku the Great. Naroku gathered the remaining tribes and united them under the banner of the Bear Clan, leading them in a massive assault against the humans. He taught his clansmen how to march in organize formations, how to build siege weapons to attack once invincible fortifications, and the art of riding and how to match the humans lance to lance. In the end, the unprepared humans fell to the power of the united clans. One by one the esteemed houses of the Empire fell.


It has been thousands of years since the crown was taken by Naroku the Great, whose descendants rule the Kingdom of Naroku to this day in an unbroken lineage. With his ability to subjugate the humans while simultaneously keeping the rowdy Orc tribes in line, Naroku and his kin were able to successfully occupy the human lands to this day. The Orc invaders now rule over the humans, taking up the names of the houses their ancestors had conquered long ago.


Much knowledge has been lost since the orc conquest. The illiterate orcs had not recorded any information during their invasion and many human records were lost during the chaos. Now scattered documents and oral tradition are the only remnants of the conquest. Many Orcs go so far to deny it even happened, that they had always ruled over these lands and the idea of them being filthy tribal warriors was pure slander. Much of the knowledge and technology from that time has been lost as well, leaving the Kingdom severely lacking in education.


With the combination of the Orc tribes and human natives, the population and territory of the new orc Kingdom swelled to massive numbers. The human majority works alongside orc peasants to provide the massive quantities of resources the Kingdom needs to function. There are few spots in the Kingdom not completely covered in massive fields of grain and cattle pens.





“Ode to Naroku” often followed by “A Knights Oath”


We the children of the fields,


Thank you for your protection


for the wealth you bring


And the wrath you wrought


Long live the King


Who watches over us still


May he his reign last long


And bring us prosperity


“A Knights oath”


To the people I hold my loyalty


To my family I owe my honor


To my lord I pledge my service


To Naroku I give my life

Character

Name: Sir Krator of house Reveron


Age: 28


*Height: 6’ 6’


*Weight: 310 lbs


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Weapons: Wields an ancient Great sword in one hand and a heather shield in the other.


*Relationship status: Arranged to marry


*Anything else you would like to include: A charismatic knight from a minor orc noble family. His charm and leadership in battle has made him popular among orcs and humans alike. Even now he works to unite the factions of the Kingdom and repair the long standing schism between the races.

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[Kyubi]

This is a WIP FS which covers in short The UUK. I will add much more detail and potienaly change stuff.

• Basic Info
• History
• Anthem

• 
  
  
  Nation Name: Kittysu or UUK ([animal nations] United Under Kittys and Kitsune).
  
  
  Government: A subject to change, a lot of change, currently an autocracy led by Gon, Head of the Domon Kittys.
  
  
  Capital: Mosey
  
  
  Population Estimate:
  
  
  Education-0 There are few who care about mundane knowledge
  
  
  Magic-(bluePotion)(bluePotion)(bluePotion)(bluePotion)(bluePotion)
  
  
  Military-(rapier)(rapier)(rapier)(rapier)(rapier)
  
  
  Ari-(rapier)(rapier)(rapier)
  
  
  Sea-(rapier)(rapier)
  
  
  Land-0
  
  
  Wealth-(bag)(bag)(bag)(bag)(bag)
  
  
  Natural resources-0
  
  
  Description of the UUK:
  
  
  Magical itelligent animals made primary of Kitsune and Cats.
  
  
  Territory-The small overlooked island near The Sanctuary (I am on a phone pls send me picture of it)
  
  
  
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  Long ago in times long lost to
  
  
  The UUK was once multiple aninimal clans/nations who after various treatys and wars untied under The Domon Kitty Clan and Hin Jing Kitsunes.
  
  
  
• 
  
  
  The most commonly used part:
  
  
  'Meow, Meow, Meow, Meeoow,
  
  
  Meow Meow Meow, '
  
  
  Kulin'Zal. An language of the Kitsune.
  
  
  Ove Ken Eno'Qun
  
  
  Sifa Zan'Del
  
  
  (Who wants to know about how their writing system works?)
  
  
  In the comon toung
  
  
  Our kind shall live on forevermore
  
  
  That is undeniably ture.
  
  
  

 

[jole875]

Name:


Zalakar Emur


Age:


102


*Height:


7'4


*Weight:


348 lbs


Appearance:

*Magic:


He Doesn't need magic, he leaves that to the shamans.


Weapons:

Two of the Khopesh


*Relationship status:


The King doesn't take a wife.


*Anything else you would like to include:


Zalakar Is a viscous warrior, he's always at the front lines ready to begin the slaughter.




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Nation


Name:


Tolak


(Many people that have seen it refer to it as the Rising Tombs)


*Flag:

Capital:


Davan


Government:


Absolute Monarchy


Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 245,000


Education: 2

Magic: 2

Military: 4

• Land 3
  
• Air 0
  
• Sea 0
  

Wealth: 0 (They do not believe in hoarding money)


Natural resources: 4


(Maximum of 15 points)


Description of your nation


Tolak is a medium nation with a large military force that protects it while the scholars and shamans continue on their path to enlightenment by either the gods of the people or science and connectivity to the world. In the sand dunes of Tolak you can't go very far without running into a patrol or a tomb. On the grasslands of Tolak you would find that almost all of it is unused. Though you might find the few meager villages and outposts that are scattered there most of the grassland is unused. Deep in the sand dunes is where almost all of the people are found deep in the catacombs of their Tombs which by each day more continue to rise from the ground.


Territory

History


Tolak is a very very old nation, though it hasn't been in its current state very long. Long ago the people of Tolak were set under a powerful spell and all of their tombs fell deep under the ground. Millions were killed from the initial falling of the Tombs. Only until a decade ago have they risen from the sands. Though they had been deep within the earth for so long they had not aged and everything they had was in the state it was when their tombs fell. In the past decade they've done their best to keep quiet and rebuild. In most situations if someone saw them the Anuban would either take them prisoner or 'dispose' of them. All in all most nations do not know of their existence or what they are, even less to know they are intelligent.


Just for a few small bits I'm gonna throw this down, people of Tolak are known as Anuban. Males average at 7'2 and look like my character, females average at 6'5 and look like a humanoid lioness. All men are warriors and have a degree of training in combat, though usually they have day jobs like being a farmer or blacksmith. An Anuban's bark is NOT worse than their bite. They are extremely strong, able to tear a human in half, though they are much more civilized than that.


*A song that represents your nation


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[nimona]

Nation

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Name: chilona


*Flag:

Capital: chilona


Government: monarch


Population Estimation (Dependant on Natural Resources): 20000


Education: 3


Magic: 2


Military: 5

• Land 2
  
• Air 1
  
• Sea 2
  

Wealth: 2


Natural resources: 3


Description of your nation: the majority of the country is underground. the only part above ground is a moderate sized town surrounded but a lot of villages and farms.


Territory(Follow the instructions in the Mechanics Tab): the unclaimed island in the bottom left corner of the map (i cant get ms paint to work


History: chilona was created to house outcasts and refuges. and eventually it became its own country. they are usually willing to help out country's in need but they will attack country's that are wiping out country's left and right. (anyone acting like Nazi's, basically)


*A song that represents your nation:


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Character: ruler

Name: nimona

Age: 15

*Height: 5'5"

*Weight: 106lbs

Appearance:

*Magic: determination: can refuse death in certain case's, justice: fires small bursts of energy, kindness: creates a frontal shield of magic, patience: can create attacks that can only be blocked by standing still, integrity: telekinius, perseverance: enhanced mind, bravery: can create attacks that can only be blocked by moving

Weapons: sword

great sword

*Relationship status: dating

*Anything else you would like to include:


theme


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Character: ruler's gf

Name: ally

Age: 15

*Height: 5'5"

*Weight: 106lbs

Appearance:

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(the parts sticking out are to be replaced with hands)

*Magic: wind,twilight

wind: can create gusts of wind, or to increase her speed.

twilight: when nearly dead the power of twilight enhances all of her ability's until the danger is gone, and it fully heals her but can only be activated once a day

Weapons: spear

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*Relationship status: dating

*Anything else you would like to include:


theme


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