[hider=Utrye][color=orange][center][h1]Utyre[/h1][/center][/color] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/98/f6/7f98f6038638a6821e988b25879cf4e5.png[/img] [hider=Government] [h3]Government[/h3] Demonym: Utryean The Utrye government is a strict ecclesiarchy, under the Argenism faith. Though the Prophetess is hailed as the eternal god-queen, the King is the defacto leader of the nation. Below the King is the "Argen assembly" a legislative assembly that focuses on not only laws and policies, but interpreting the many ancient texts on the prophetess and of her worshippers of that era. The Argen assembly is led by a figure known as an archpriest(ess). There is another institution that enforces law but in many cases operates above it, The Inquisitors. They operate as law enforcers, investigators, and judges when need be. Though they are not officially part of the nations ruling body, they have been known to influence the nations direction. Utryean government is also heavily influenced by its now massive military forces. With many policies devoted to furthering the progress of technologies and tactics. This progress isn't merely fueled by the desire to beat all in an military engagement but rather to appease the Prophetess by creating a military that could be as strong as the ancient silver legion. Their sole belief is that when one in the service dies, they may become part of the legion and help in the foretold final battle in the east. [/hider] [hider=Geography] [h3]Geography[/h3] [img]https://i.imgur.com/x5bjcPX.png[/img] Utrye is flanked to the east by a large, near impassable mountain range. Its north is cold wastes with some towns built upon permafrost and in some rare cases, on ice. The central regions of the nation contain mostly gentle fertile plains and dense forests with a few lone mountains. To the south the land is more temperate, with small lakes ringed with many types of diverse wildlife. Internal map coming soon! [/hider] [hider=Culture] [h3]Culture[/h3] Utryean Civil life; Simplistic. In larger cities, most work in more commerce related fields. Large churches and schools foster more intelligent and pious citizenry. Various festivals occur throughout the year for various reasons. Smaller, rural areas tend to be far less educated. Their work is primarily physical labor, via farming, hunting and mining. The Argent Church; The Argent Inquisitors; [/hider] [hider=Military] [h3]Military[/h3] Utrye armed forces utilize three separate branches. The first is the standing army. This force consists of the bulk of the nations ground and naval forces. The standing army is composed of heavy infantry, archers, and mounted cavalry that operate in many mixed formations and tactics, supported in many cases by various siege engines from mighty trebuchets to a simple two-manned ballistae. Most soldiers of this group are volunteers. There are currently twenty-four armies [hider=Main Army] [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdOxFDpXEAAuXvF.jpg:large[/img] [img]https://cdn.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/000/526/338/large/hyeong-seop-lim-blueknight.jpg?1425647582[/img] [Img]https://danielgrovergs138.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/atomhawk_risetothethrone011.jpg[/img] [/hider] The Auxillary army is the guards, enforcers, and in times of war, conscripts. At the start of the story, A raised army would be decently equipped due to a large and well maintained stockpile. Levies from individual towns would be far less capable. With many using personal weapons and other objects for combat. [hider=Auxillary army] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/c7/f4/9b/c7f49b4e718d100777432582b30c79ff--town-guard-city-guard.jpg[/img] [img]https://i1.wp.com/lesfuretsdugondor.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/concept_warden_m.jpg[/img] [/hider] The Scarlet Legion was created nearly a century ago by a general who very much enjoyed female company. Though their historical origin is a forever embarrassment to the army's name, the truth is that the embarrassment created a vicious all-female volunteer fighting force. These soldiers are some of the best that Utrye has to offer, and many fear them as they are only called to the most important battles. There are currently sixteen scarlet armies. [hider=Scarlet Army] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a3/1c/91/a31c91ab81a85cc3b6480be04557bbec.jpg[/img] [img]https://img00.deviantart.net/ca5d/i/2017/229/e/1/warrior_women_by_angel5art-dbkffax.jpg[/img] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Heroes] [h3]Heroes[/h3] [hider=Inquisitress Elise] [Img]http://i.imgur.com/ij7jhV6.jpg?1[/img] Elise is a long time member of the Inquisition. Many years of devout and unquestioned service has made her one of the most popular among the inquisitors. Elise Totally adores the Prophetess, adores her [u][b]SO[/b][/u] hard. She is the Top badass. [/hider] [hider=Lucette Fournier] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/3a/8c/14/3a8c1466d3aea1c58822cfea76c3ce23.jpg[/img] Lucette is well known throughout Utrye for her devotion and loyalty when she was in the Scarlet army. After serving a mere five years and nearly attaining the rank of general, she chose to retire from the military. No one was sure why, many think that the fame that followed her from her exploits began to change her as a person, or that being forced into a position such as a general frightened her. She is a carefree person, whom after leaving the military chose to abandon Utrye altogether. Although Lucette has a undying love for her home, she doesn't wish to reside there any longer. [/hider] [hider= Ayaka Priscilla Saitou-Belrose] [img]http://i.pinimg.com/736x/19/3a/09/193a09071b27499e26cff68be45a133f.jpg[/img] Ayaka is a Utrye-born, Heavenly-sphere descended "Hunxie", or Huan-Human Hybrid. Her father, Ichiro Saitou, left the heavenly sphere to become more than a mere stonemason, and to escape what he saw as the oppression of government through its shadowy ninjas. His many travels ended with him arriving in Utrye. As the nation is racially tolerant, they accepted him with open arms. As he began to adopt the Prophetess as the one true god, he met a young woman named Priscilla Belrose, a fellow churchgoer. They courted and after marriage, had young Ayaka. Her mother wanted her to be named in Utryean tradition but he didn't want her to lose sight of her roots. So he chose her first name, and the mother chose her middle name, something rare in Utrye. Her father eventually succumbed to old age after a very fulfilled life, with her mother passing not soon after. Ayaka, though heartbroken to be alone, was not afraid as she had learned a life's worth of lessons from her caring and well travelled father and very loving mother. As soon as she could join the military, her life became devoted to the Scarlet Army. After five years of devoted service, the Utryean military decided to recruit her as an agent for overseas missions. Her role was officially called a Marshall. or to some, a huntress, as she would be sent often into hostile territory to secure people or objects that are important to Utrye and Argenism in general. While her faith in the Prophetess is unwavering, she is a fast learner with well versed in the beliefs of other nations, well trained in combat, espionage and subterfuge. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=History] [h3]History[/h3] Utrye draws its roots from the ancient migrating tribes from the far east. As they continued to pour in from beyond the great mountains, they developed communities and strengthened their bonds. Peace was the primary drive over the nations early history, until the prophetess arrived. Although at first no one seen her as divine, none could escape the belief that her silver legion was all that would save the people of this world. When she died, Utrye changed forever. And two factions arose, the ones who wanted to avenge the prophetess with their new founded Argenism faith, and the other were still worshippers of the primordial. Nearly three years of intense violence split the nation in half. Argenites pushed deep into the heart of Utrye, pushing the believers of the old gods beyond the mountains that line the modern border. Once across, the Argenites devastated the land and on their way back destroyed many of the paths through the mountains, leaving only a few ways to keep open communication and travel should that time ever arrive. For nearly two hundred-fifty years have passed with no real communication except for the occasional border farmer venturing too far and seeing nothing but still devastated lands. Modern Utrye is a heavily religious nation with many statues and monuments to the Prophetess. Its infrastructure is well maintained and economy is strong. [/hider] [hider=Relations] [h3]Relations[/h3] How does your country interact with its neighbors. I am [b]not[/b] looking for a list of exports and imports, but feel free to add them if you want. At bare minimum I want a listed rival here, another country that yours viewed as an enemy and actively worked against during the past twenty or so years. [/hider] [hider=Characters] [h3]Characters[/h3] [hider=King Lionel IV] [img]https://img00.deviantart.net/0979/i/2014/307/f/0/prince_of_arc_by_kiddo428-d857ny4.jpg[/img] A towering and young man, Louis IV is the current reigning lord of the nation. [/hider] [hider=Arch-Priestess Marcelles II] [Img]https://gamemakerstuff.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/moiraine-damodred-by-westling.jpg[/img] Coming from a long line of devout Argenites, Marcelles is not just a strong willed fanatic, but backs that up with a very well tuned knowledge of the arcane.. and how to use it. [/hider] [hider=Lord General of the seventh army, Edmond] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/77/f0/50/77f0501ef9932ce04aacdb9343d393d3.jpg[/img] The commander of the main western army near the holy land. He is a highly devout Argenite but is surprisingly open minded compared to some others. Edmond is a very accomplished tactician, winning many battles in the north against various barbarian hordes. His leadership saved two major cities from a then famous orge barbarian, Bragga Plaguebearer. The ogre's head now adorns a taverns wall named in Edmonds honor. [/hider] [hider=Valkyrie of the North, Lady Clair, General of the 3rd Legion] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/e5/cf/c0/e5cfc0f4eba1d6e96b710037d4d37158--fantasy-female-warrior-warrior-girl.jpg[/img] Clair is one of the most renown generals of the scarlet army. Her many battles have left her as a grizzled veteran but she still maintains a friendly personality. Her belief is far different than the Inquisitors, in that she believes death is not the only way to save the misguided. [/hider] [/hider] [/hider] - - Posts [url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/4542117]Elise Loves All[/url]