WIP [center][color=royalblue][h2][b]Principality of Eslen[/b][/h2][/color] [img]http://s01.riotpixels.net/data/27/91/279169ac-342d-4aa5-b163-d92ea765c421.jpg.480p.jpg/artwork.disciples-3-renaissance.503x480.2010-05-22.41.jpg[/img][/center] [color=royalblue][b]NATIONAL[/b][/color] [b]-Capital:[/b] The Grand Monastery of Eslen [b]-Government Type:[/b] Theocracy [b]-Relation to Aldebaran:[/b] Openly Hostile [b]-Currency:[/b] WIP [b]-Population:[/b] WIP [b]-Unique Trait #1:[/b] Knights of the Righteous - The warriors that defend the defenseless and fight in the name of the pantheon, are those that know their cause to be true. The Principalities soldiers are equipped in some of the best armour one can find and stand with the morale to fight. (Let's talk about this one first) [b]-Unique Trait #2:[/b] (Created by me, mostly to reduce min-maxing) [b]-Unique Flaw #1:[/b] The Oath - All those that fight in the name of the pantheon are bound by a strict oath, to honor and follow unto death. (Will add details.) [b]-Unique Flaw #2:[/b] (Created by me, mostly to reduce min-maxing) [color=Royalblue][b]HISTORY & CULTURE[/b][/color] [b]-History:[/b] A relatively young religious order forged during the crucible of war. The war between the kingdoms of Aldebaran and Varyon was a long and bloody affair before Dagon IVs rise to immense power and consequent conquest over Varyon. During those long bloody years, soldiers from either side pillaged and raided, taking advantage over those that could not defend themselves. The faithful and the innocent suffered, for this reason. The order arose from the chaos, a beacon and sanctuary to the faithful. Founded to provide care for the sick, poor and injured. Warriors and nobles who's faith was strong joined the order during it's infancy to fight for their faith, there was no greater calling than to fight for the Pantheon in righteousness and to defend those that could not defend themselves, these would become the first knights. The first knights, sworn by oath to uphold their own and the orders honor and to protect the defenseless, cut out a swath of land around the Monastery of Eslen, fighting either side that would march on holy land. This would become the Principality of Eslen. A Principality forged through bloodshed and faith. Refugees sought the protection of the faith, flocking in large numbers towards Eslen as more and more religious nobles and soldiers joined the cause to fight in the Pantheons light. In the years that followed, the Principality gathered more power becoming a force to be reckoned with, supported by a large army of highly trained warriors and soldiers. However, it remained neutral during the war, dealing justice to those that deserved it, regardless of class and alignment. Cementing the place of the Pantheon in the realm, for a time. These were proof that the gods we're still watching. During Dagon IVs flirt with darker powers and conquest over Varyon. The Principality denounced Dagon as a heretic of the faith. Openly going to war with his forces. After fifty years of war, the Principality has suffered. It's once renowned army of knights, reduced to much smaller numbers. Relying on it's militia formed from refugees with the heart to fight, and the Principalities Sergeants to make up the backbone of it's armed forces, the Principality still resists, though not as strongly as it once did but has returned this damage tenfold to Dagons seemingly endless legions. [b]-Relations:[/b] Kingdom of Aldebaran - Hostile Puppet regime of Varyon - Hostile Tsarleoi - Hatred The Scarred King - Friendly The Vrasje Mafia - Unknown [b]-Cultural Notes:[/b] [b]Knights and Sergeants:[/b] Only those descendant of the First Knights, or those that have proven their loyalty by acting as a squire to a Knight of the order and are sponsored by their knight in good standing, are eligible to become a Questing Knight with the right to bear a coat of arms. To prove their valor and courage, Questing knights must undertake quests in the Order's favor, such as recovering lost artifacts of the faith, or slaying beasts or those that prowl on the defenseless. A small percentage complete these quests granting them the title of Knight and equipment worthy of such a station, with the same percentage being slain on the quest. Those that fail and survive are eligible to become Sergeants. The orders military mainly consists of these Sergeants, most being deadly warriors but with no eligibility to become knights or have failed their questing, making the rank of Sergeant the highest they can attain. Still a honored title in it's own right. [b]The Oath:[/b] All those that fight for the Principality have sworn an oath before the gods themselves. To honor and uphold. WIP [color=royalblue][b]NATIONAL DRAMATIS PERSONAE[/b][/color] [b]-Head of State/Religion:[/b] Grand master Harroway, charged with the ruling of the Principality and Order. [b]-Master at Arms:[/b] Ser Tavion Waller, Master at Arms, charged with the training of soldiers during peace time and acting as the main military advisor to the Grand master. [b]-Chaplain[/b] Chaplain Orme, charged with upholding the spiritual well being of the Principalities soldiers during war time and maintaining the faith among those that fall under the Principalities banner. [b]-Persons of interest:[/b] Ser Damon Hayard, a knight who has proven worthy of such a station. Has proven several times his chivalry and skill in combat. [color=royalblue][b]GEOGRAPHICAL[/b][/color] [b]-World-Realm Map:[/b] [Map forthcoming] (Probably somewhere on the border of Aldebaran and Varyon. ) [b]-Major Cities:[/b] [b]-Major Castles:[/b] [b]-Buildings of Interest:[/b] [b]-Geographic Features of Interest:[/b] [color=royalblue][b]RACIAL[/b][/color] [b]-Majority Race:[/b] Humans [b]-Majority Race Appearance/Characteristics:[/b] [b]-Minority Races:[/b] [color=royalblue][b]RELIGION & MAGIC[/b][/color] [b]-State Religion:[/b] The Pantheon [b]-Religious Information:[/b] WIP [b]-Religion Demographics:[/b] WIP [b]-Magical Schools and Curriculum:[/b] WIP [color=royalblue][b]MILITARY[/b][/color] [b]-Military Details:[/b] (Unit Types)