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[h1][b]Kingdom of Zhodul[/b][/h1]
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[b][h2]Location/Geography[/h2][/b]
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The Lands of Zhodul are a vibrant environment and diverse landscape, it is primarily covered in grasslands, Plains and Forests, from scattered to densely packed, further south in the Peninsula, near the coast are the oddly named King's Mounds, a small mountainous region.

Across the channel is the Zhodulan Colonial Provinces, an arid, yet lush Savannah of untapped resources. The Provinces are home to both venturing colonists and annexed tribes of the Jakai race. These lands once were dominion of the Byzuaraian Empire, but after a brutal conflict, had lost a piece of the coastline to the Zhodulans as the Peace Treaty demanded. 

[b][h2]General Introduction[/h2][/b]
A young kingdom born of an far more Ancient Lineage then itself, Zhodul rides the road in pursuit of power, wealth, and exploration. Once divided into three kingdoms, Caador, Alithan and Ardonia. A war fought centuries ago had led to Zhodul's foundation as the far larger Ardonia enacted war upon the two kingdoms. In a series of miraculous events, the Ardonian Empire was pushed back, it's southern territories now lost to Caador and Alithan. In the aftermath, the King and Queen of the two kingdoms had forged a new nation upon their announcement of marriage, leading to the Zhodul Known today.

At its current state, Zhodul is a regional naval power, it's influence slowly spreading far east as trading ships venture off to foreign lands to the east, bringing exotic goods and resources from these far off lands.

[b][h2]History[/h2][/b]

[u]Chapter 1: Ancient Beginnings[/u]
[u]Chapter 2: The Unification[/u]
[u]Chapter 3: Rise to Power[/u]

[h2][b]Government & Society[/b][/h2]
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[i]The Capital City of Angris[/i]
Zhodul is a Monarchy ruled by the Royal House of Hultan and current ruling King Andric Hultan the Third. The King's rule is absolute and it his right by the Divine Dragons to rule as he sees fit. Andric however is a fair king and would not purposely seek the misery of his people. While the King is the absolute ruler, he has seen best to establish the Assembly of Lords to aid the king in dealing with day-to-day affairs of the common folk. The Lords Assembly is a council consisting of powerful Nobles Houses selected to governing parts of the Kingdom in the King's stead.

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[u]Races[/u]
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The Jakai are a race native to the Southern Deserts, often settling near the coast. Quite similar to humans by a quick glance, the Jakai however have a few minor cosmetic differences compared to baseline humans. Namely that being their tough, leathery hides, of which aids them in traversing and surviving the harsh southern dunes. The Jakai are a hardy, fierce people and semi-nomadic. Jakai tribes that have swore loyalty to Zhodul have been allowed to establish permanent settlements around the colonial Provinces, many also as well live among the citizenry in the Kingdom Proper.
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A great variety of other races call Zhodul home, at least temporarily for some. Zhodulan Nobles and Merchants often hire out mercenaries from surrounding countries and regions, the more common sorts include the Eloians, Halflings and Vutsians.

With the Unification of the Two Kingdoms, Half-Elves have become a common sight within Zhodul, with even  Half-breeds being among the Royal Family.
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[h2][b]Economy & Industry[/b][/h2]
The Kingdom of Zhodul is an Economic Juggernaut thanks in part of its rather ambitious ventures far east. Almost every known nation has dealings and trade agreements with Zhodul, becoming one of the major centers of trade in the Western Continent. 

Zhodul exports a variety of common, but much needed materials and goods such as metals and minerals of the Southern Mountains, meat of local livestock, fish and more exotic varieties further south in the colonial provinces. And despite Zhodul's riches, it is technologically behind nations such as the Golden Horde, gunpowder and Cannons having only recently been introduced to the Zhodulan Army.

[b][h2]Military Overview[/h2][/b]
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[u]Knight Ranks[/u]
Grand Master
Knight-Commander
Knight-Captain
Knight
Squire

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[i]Silverwing Knight[/i]

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[i]Elite Knight Armor[/i][/hider]
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As Zhodul grew and expanded outward to the Eastern Seas, the Royal Navy grew as well. As Trade and Travel routes were established, it was necessary for for Zhodul to possess a vast fleet as a means to safely secure thee routes for foreign and local merchants alike. Individual Zhodulan Ships are Finely crafted works of art, and serve as a testament of Elegant Zhodulan Shipbuilders and Craftsmenship, seeing themselves as t envy of others. 
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The Royal Guard are a small but elite fighting force giving the ultimate task, the Defense of the Capital City of Angris and the His Royal Majesty King Andric Hultan III.  

[u]Ranks[/u]
Lord Commander
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Guardsman
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Spikebacks, or alternatively called Thornhounds, are small Canine-like reptilian beasts native to the Southern Deserts and Savannah. Named for their spiked and armored hide, the spikebacks for many centuries have been domesticated by the Southern Peoples and used as guard beasts or as hunting Companions. In the present, Spikebacks now see wide use alongside actual Canines as terror weapons for the Zhodulan Army. Spikebacks have also become quite an exotic choice of pet for Zhodulan Nobles up north.
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