[hider=Mycae] [center][h2]Mycae[/h2][/center] [h3]Government[/h3] Mycae is a strict militaristic dictatorship. Each "Emperor" has absolute control (save times when the military did not approve and ousted the individual.) of every aspect and free to make changes of government as he or she deems necessary. Emperors usually have a will of sorts where they appoint their heir. Should no heir be selected, the highest general if the army automatically assumes this role. The general does not act as a fill in, he or she becomes the next emperor. The current Emperor, Karus II, has a house of lords which preside over the citizenry and the standard military hierarchy for his army. The lords are generally autonomous over their assigned areas so long as they obey imperial law. Basic laws; Slavery is legal, with the exception of those with noble birthright that can be proven. Murder is illegal, although there are sanctioned duels where people fight to the death over any matter they wish, women, money, honor, etc. Stealing is forbidden, punishment varies, usually according to how prolific the item is. Marriage is protected, all possessions transfer to the spouse before it goes to children, unless an agreement is made prior. [h3]Geography[/h3] -map will go here- Red Mycae shares many traits with neighboring nations, from deserts stretching along the north west to fertile plains and marshlands in the south. It is flanked by massive mountain ranges to its east. [h3]Culture[/h3] The nation is made up of one political entity but aside from the capitol region, it is a collection of willingly joined and conquered states. This equates to many integrated nationalities but it is mainly human dominated. The original Mycaean people are physically distinguished by having predominantly jet black hair and yellow eyes. Typical life within the nation is work centric. Farmers farm and couriers deliver. Military soldiers function within society like any citizen. When they are not on duty, they return to farming and construction, amongst others. Bloodsport has long been prized as lords of the past realized poetry is dull in the eyes of the populace. Arenas exist in many areas, more so in the fringes where newer conquered lands and acquired slaves are put to the test before moving further inland. A minor race does lurk among the population that superficially differs in no way from an average human, the Aimar. These creatures do not have unlimited speed or strength but rather very long lives. They achieve this by draining the very life force from any victim they choose. To go without draining a life force, they would begin to wither away rather quickly, within a matter of days from when they first became hungry. Most of these are very well educated due to their long years. They are by no means immortal and typically average 400 years of age. However the eldest so far is nearing her 550th birth day. It is impossible for one to transform into one, the only way is to be born. Any Aimar who mates with a typical human will always produce a Aimar. The population and most of the world are aware of their existence as many do not hide their identity. Clear divisions in opinion exist, some calling them demons and evil, or worse, while others are far more tolerant. Some even seeking them for wisdom. One thing to note is that they aren't all learned, some are very dull but have merely survived centuries due to simply wishing to avoid death. [h3]Military[/h3] Mycae is well known for their reliance on disciplined heavy infantry formations. They utilize segmented armor and tall shields primarily with archers providing cover. Heavy cavalry is quite common that are trained in either swordsmanship or archery, with some knowing both. Aside from this standing army of citizen soldiers, the government employs a large guard force which acts as light infantry and law enforcement. They also utilize levies in times of crisis. Weapons and armor//units-- [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIfAkOBMf5A]Imperial Legion heavy infantry[/url] Heavy infantry make up the bulk of Imperial armies. These standing army soldiers are well trained, equipped and dedicated to their emperor but more so pride and the belief that they represent the best way of life in this world. Legion forces utilize a variety of formations when dealing with various situations and have been thusly armed to deal with most enemies. Their armor is a laminated plate armor in a segmented pattern with chain mail sleeves. While their lower half is protected by heavy leather pants with Metal knee braces and thick leather boots. They bolster metal helmets with cheek guards. Legion warriors utilize a thick tower shield that protects a user from neck to thigh, that allows for interlocking with other soldiers to form shield walls. From behind these shield walls these soldiers use pikes and short swords. Other dedicated soldiers wearing the same armor will utilize arbalests to cover their advancing formations. Legions operate cavalry as well, using formations armed with long curved swords and spears. Light infantry aren't as numerous as the heavy and generally serve as rapid reaction forces, castle garrisons and city guards. These infantry generally wear metal helmets, reminiscent of the heavy infantry (one of the biggest identifier of this military) but focus on leather tunics and smaller teardrop shaped bucklers.They utilize bows and swords primarily but there isn't a true law on what weapons a soldier in a guard position must use. [hider=The Legion] [img]https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/004/622/717/large/sam-kim-tumblr-oglp1rxngz1tu7nado1-1280.jpg?1485079393[/img][/hider] [hider=Legion Knights][img]http://wallpaperbackgrounds.com/Content/wallpapers/fantasy/knight/213619-28127.jpg[/img] These battle hardened warriors are the elite in a military formation and usually are seen as the commander of a group of soldiers within a full army. Typical formations will use one of these knights to every twenty to thirty men.[/hider] [h3]Heroes[/h3] [hider=The War master ] Lord-General Joannah Linwaith [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/96/a9/07/96a9079b4aa394b770bfd6063bbd90be.jpg[/img] Joannah Linwaith hails from a long line of military nobility. Her family has long been involved with the past three emperors reigns, from advisors to magicians. Joannah herself rose to prominence through sheer force of arms and combat prowess. She is one of the greatest archers, swordsmen and is well adept at certain more offensive magic. Her immense skills with anything involving the decimation of her foes made her famous, though some call her a cheat and liar. Luckily for her however, the legion of soldiers under he command, the ones that matter most have seen it. Joannah is one of the few Mycaeans that recognize the Einherjar for what it is and has made considerable effort to shore up the south from what she sees as a dark tide. Her command is Legion VII, one of the most powerful in the land. Having been trained by Joannah herself and with much of their weaponry being of higher quality, due to her commanding some of the best smiths in the entire nation. They are fiercely loyal to Mycae, but many locals would tell you that they at loyal to her... Joannah's legion. [/hider] [hider=The Huntress] Master scout, Numi'rae Eynwald [img]http://orig03.deviantart.net/a4db/f/2014/112/e/3/the_bounty_hunter_by_bogdan_mrk-d7fkfyy.jpg[/img] Numi'rae, or more commonly, Numi, is the premier scout of the 7th Legion. Her role in the legion is truly to command other scouts and train them, but she always find a way to do certain missions on her own, Much to General Joannah's disapproval. Unlike her commander, Numi isn't convinced of the Einherjar's existence but has not been vocal about it, aside to her General. Numi started her career as a bar maid, who met General Joannah, then a mere captain. A certain, well, embarrassing event involving a couple men and a bra brought Numi into Joannah's favor. It was Numi's skill in tracking down specific items that garnered the title 'huntress', which has stuck with her ever since. Upon joining the military and shadowing Joannah in climbing the ranks, they became rather close friends. Numi has made a name for herself in the fields of pathfinding, tracking and the occasional assassination. Her skills at stealth have brought her many victories in the field, giving General Joannah the much needed intelligence to crush her foes. And a side note, she also has a love for magic. [/hider] [hider=The Baron] Lord Charnels Cornwalkis IV [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/59/39/06/593906883fca6089d5201ee42e1d9df2.jpg[/img] One of the chief generals of the north. Charnel is a master tactician but as of late has fallen into a lust for magics. He is a massive land owner and is well known for throwing extravagant parties.[/hider] [hider=The Red Knight] Champion Erex Braddock [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a4/2a/29/a42a299d7171cb390b641e64ace276a7.jpg[/img] Very little is known of Erex aside from his exploits in the grand arena. His victories were near flawless and he became a spectacle that even the King himself adored. This favor led the King to offer a pardon, should he accept one final battle. Erex accepted this without hearing the terms of the battle. He fought fifteen enslaved Grogar at once, killing them all within ten minutes. This amazing feat earned him the title Gar-slayer and the only "Arena Champion" title, earning his freedom. Even with his newfound fame and glory, he couldn't join the legion, albeit many tried to make concessions for him. Seeing as slaves, even freed ones, aren't allowed military service. This disheartened him but he still respected the law and instead became a mercenary. He has been hired by many Legion Generals and Local lords alike for various jobs. [/hider] [h3]History[/h3] Mycae dates back thousands of years to a small settlement called Mynea. Over the centuries, it had evolved from a pacifist farming settlement to a heavily militaristic state that has since conquered all its set eyes upon. Within the past 50 years has seen the most prolific changes. Emperor Karus II took the throne and began expanding the military to unheard-of size. This bloated force was used to great affect with the bordering nations, conquering one in mere months. It finally reached its modern (start of RP) size 20 some years ago. Since then it has participated in minor conflicts in the north with barbarian grogar, one of its southern provinces, the last it had conquered, attempting to break away. The most prolific endeavor was the "liberation" of its western neighbors. [h3]Relations[/h3] The Sakabanatu Region; Mycaean government does not recognize this place as an actual nation. Trade with this region is done privately by non government forces. Slaves are gathered here occasionally. The Kingdom of Cormyral; Mycae holds much interest in this land as it had previously invested in its independence. As of now there are no demands of reparations for services rendered, a "show of good will" from the Emperor. Yeon; Slave trade is a common sight between the two nations. Dakarragord; Riawin; This nation is not seen favorably by the Mycae empire, so much so that Mycae played a part in its division. [h3]Characters[/h3] Optional section. Put any info about any characters here. Examples of this would be your kings or queens, military leaders, and non-hero “badasses”. You can also put more detailed info of your heroes here as well. [/hider]