[hider=Kingdom of Riawin] Government Theocratically Selected Monarchy(always female ruler). Upon death of the current Empress the ruling religion (Followers of Eros) will select a new Empress. The new empress is often selected in advance in secret and takes over upon the death of the predecessor. The selection has nothing to do with bloodline, noble status, age, ethnicity, or even religion(though the new empress must convert to Erosian). The empire has multiple sections (currently 3) that each self govern with oversight from the empress and her Generals/Advisers...the Touched. The Regions are(in order of importance and size) Riawin Planes- This is the Central and primary territory of the empire. The Runic Dunes- The oldest conquered territory, no longer viewed as a conquered land by most. Merchant Leagues- A group of pirates, civilized by the sword, still unhappy about subjugation and the restrictions it has brought. Geography Riawin Plains – Grassy will hills and a few forest areas to the south, temperate climate with lots of rain, Capitol City – The Saint Kingdom. Walled in sextopia. Large agricultural area, provides most of the food in the kingdom. The Runic Dunes – Desert Dunes (surprised I'm sure) Only one large “city” Terra Runic. Mostly tribal villages otherwise. Moderate heat but soft silica sands that rarely get too hot. Merchant Leagues – A small section( after much was lost in wars) in the coastal region, Cold and rainy with only one city, Port City Merchantia is a large port and warehouse area, forests in the north(connected to Riawin Plains). Culture Riawin Plains – [hider=] A sexually liberated group. All human save for a small group of semi intelligent Harpies in the mountains(more on them in another section). Riawin populations tend to center themselves around rivers and lakes and favor wet climates. They follow the Erosian religion and due to the sexual nature of said religion...needless to say there are an awe full lot of them. The Riawins tend to be beautiful almost elven looking both male and female, with men often mistaken for the latter. They do however lack brute strength. [/hider] The Runic Dunes – [hider=] A tribal group that has begun to convert and take on aspects of Erosian religion into their own. All human these warriors tend to rely heavily on horses to survive and thrive in all aspects of life, though there are not a great number of these that is changing as the religious conversion spreads. [/hider] Merchant Leagues – [hider=] Larger, Bolder, Stronger, and Stupider are the words that best sum up this group of barbarians. Battle loving and generally uncivilized these morons reproduce like rabbits and tend to die off just as quickly (playing poke the sleeping harpy is a favored past time of children everywhere...right?) Again all human though quite opposite of the Riawin population the Leaguers tend to be less attractive, it is often said the ugliest Riawin is prettier then the most beautiful Merchant. [/hider] Military The Empire has three Generals, each commanding troops from a different reagion, each region uses different tactics and troop types. [hider=Riawin Plains] Riawin Plains – Under command of Christopher the Timid, the plains people are largely made up of Spear soldiers and Longbow men. They tend to fight from distance employing the range and terrain to there advantage. They will use the spear soldiers as a shield in order to allow the archers to retreat and regroup for additional assaults should the opponent close the gap. Special units include a small group of Knights that wear chain mail and wield Halberds. Additional special units are the Harpies under the control of Christopher directly, these “troops” do not follow order rather listen to suggestions from Timid, though no one can figure out why. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/Igrene_zpsyoqlbncc.png.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/Igrene_zpsyoqlbncc.png[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/2839784-screenshot2015-04-01at3.37.26pm2_zpst0szivqp.png.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/2839784-screenshot2015-04-01at3.37.26pm2_zpst0szivqp.png[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/1e33f5841f411b99d401fd8b52c50eeb_zpsauk4cmfd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/1e33f5841f411b99d401fd8b52c50eeb_zpsauk4cmfd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] [hider=Runic Dunes] Runic Dunes – Under command of Raymond the Animal, The Runic troops consist entirely of cavalry with few exception. There are two types of troops prevalent one using spears the other mages. The spear riders wear leather armor and the mages cloth, the mages use small stones that they charge in advance and lob at their opponents, these stones will turn into a sort of fireball after leaving a mages hand. Special units for this group include a Unarmored cavalry unit that focuses on spead and precision. As well as a magic “artillery” unit that can fire a sort of lightning attack during rainy and stormy weather. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/Fire.Emblem-.Rekka.no.Ken.full.1106902_zpsphpevfst.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/Fire.Emblem-.Rekka.no.Ken.full.1106902_zpsphpevfst.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/215632-sain_zpsit8srbu2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/215632-sain_zpsit8srbu2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] [hider=Merchant Leagues] Merchant Leagues – Under command of Tarkine the Beast, the League tends to be the most violent and brutal of the empires forces consisting of very heavily armored frontliners that wear plate armor on the torso, shoulders, and upper arms with chain mail covering the rest. Their helmets are often painted or adorned with harpy talons and feathers as a sign of prestige. The larger remainder of forces are axe wielding sociopaths hell bent on bloodshed. They have no concept of civilian casualties nor do they know what collateral damage means. Unarmored and often seen entering combat in the buff these soldier are a force to fear. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/Cormag_zpseq5vksgc.png.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/Cormag_zpseq5vksgc.png[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/Fepr-greil_zps4cdlrnkx.png.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/Fepr-greil_zps4cdlrnkx.png[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] Heroes (Superior Hero) Empress Serina Runewind – [hider=Bio] The ruling empress of the kingdom, put into power from the age of six, Serina is a stubborn, arrogant, and largely unfit ruler. She relies heavily on her advisers and makes no attempt to hide this fact. She is often referred to as the most beautiful woman alive and will often use this unnatural seduction in order try and gain favorable deals from others. As the empress she is herself selected by the Erosian goddesses and rather then fight directly she splits her gift among her touched. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/tumblr_o1sy3g1xkr1skwjp4o3_r1_500_zpszmuwhdb2.gif.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/tumblr_o1sy3g1xkr1skwjp4o3_r1_500_zpszmuwhdb2.gif[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] (Hero) Christopher the Timid – [hider=Bio] A member of the Empresses “Touched” He is a crafty and brilliant tactition but lacks experience due to his age. He is only 14 and thus the youngest “Touched” in the empires history. He has an unnatural control over a species of pest known as harpies that used to pester the people of the kingdom, often believed to be the reason for his being chosen by the empress. Though he is capable of magic he prefers to fight using a bow and wears silk and leather armor. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/200px-FERD_Leonardo_zps8e0x6d1j.png.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/200px-FERD_Leonardo_zps8e0x6d1j.png[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] (Hero) Raymond the Animal – [hider=Bio] Brother of now traitor Lynette the Lioness, Raymond took over her roll as a touched shortly before her treason. He is hot headed and arrogant wanting nothing more then to prove himself superior to his sister. He fights as a mounted cavalry commander and uses a lance while wearing no armor. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/06603e363c1ae60b9644eae5365f7988_zpsefm8d2jx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/06603e363c1ae60b9644eae5365f7988_zpsefm8d2jx.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] (Hero) Tarkine the Beast – [hider=Bio] The oldest of the touched not much is known of the behemoth of a man. At 6 foot 7 this towering beast wears full plate armor and wields an over sized Pike. Very experienced but characteristic of his upbringing as a member of the League, Tarkine is as bright as a burned out candle. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/blitzite/media/RP/NUlAfL0_zpsy6b3sbii.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/blitzite/RP/NUlAfL0_zpsy6b3sbii.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/hider] History Though the Empire was once a powerful and feared nation, it now has stagnated for the last 30 or so years after Empress Runewind took power. He lack of interest in other nations land has left the nation that once conqured to no longer seek new territories. It has even lost territories, the most recent being Cormyral. A rebellion that only succeeded after the Empresses most trusted Touched betrayed her and joined the Rebellion. Since the rebellion of Cormyral the Empress Runewind has mad no attempt to take land and instead has focused all her efforts on an a mix of abolitionist and anti nobility movements, along with a hidden agenda that very few know of. Relations The Kingdom of Riawin has become largely disinterested in forming relations with outside forces focusing all attention on internal matters and it's rival Cormyral. The empress has given a near obsessive and fanatical amount of attention to Cormyral leaving most bewildered as she gives nearly none to the other territories that rebelled. [/hider]