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Assirus 2064 Sci-fi Survival/adventure Int. Check

Stardate...uh. Damn it! Who gives a flying fuck what the stardate is. It's not like anybody is evergoing to listen to these weekly reports. They are mundane and give absolutely no info that is truly of worth listening to. I think the last time anything interesting was reported was that time that Medical Officer Wallace threw up after having woken up for cryostasis. Man, that was a hoot. And then.. and then he had to go and get a mop and bucket to clean it up so that he could go check out that civilian in the pod six rows down from him. Anyway, computer, what is the stardate?

"Current Stardate is 2064 Captain Marcus Tuderion."

I told you to call me Marcus you stupid bucket of bolts! Oh well, not like you care. They didn't exactly develop you to be user friendly. Hell, they even gave you a boring, monotone voice that my professors use to have when they drawled on with their lectures. Well, at least you provide conversation while everybody else is in cryostasis. It gets quite lonely when one has to fly a giant space ship, well less fly and more so just make sure anything that goes wrong is fixed by the crew. Hell, I don't even get to touch any controls or flip any switches that could do anything awesome. It is kinda creepy every now and then to have to sit here.. all alone in a spaceship.

Anyway, time to get to buisness. The full system analysis ran on day 239 of my rotation shows that there is a leak in the biosphere's carbon dioxide filter. Gonna need to wake up an engineer to fix that other wise too much carbon dioxide will leak out into the system. All seven hundred thousand of our lovely passangers have stable vitals. Brain waves are clear for all but four people, lord knows what is going on with their brains. Computer, provide me with a report on the brain waves of the four affected.

"The four in cryostasis are currently experiencing a period of sleep terrors. It is possible that, should these continue for too long, the passengers could die. I would suggest waking one of the medical officers to take care of them."

*Sigh* Wake up Medical officers Williams and Brass. Have them wake the four passengers and treat them we don't need them dieing. It would look bad on the report if they died. The engines are running clear and no issues have arisen so far so it would seem they will run clear for quite a bit longer than my rotations. We are thirty years from our destination. The asteroid defence system has been mostly succesful though there has been very minor pellets which strike the hull. No serious damage other than dents and scrapes so no need for an engineer.

Closing remarks, the most important part of these reports, everything is going well. A asteroid feild will be coming up in six days. Energy will need to be diverted from the engines to the asteroid defence system. I will enter cryosleep on day 250 at 0100 hours. Make sure to play these closing remarks to the new captain, we don't need him flying in blind. This is Captain Marcus Tuderion of the Exodus closing out.

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Alright, alright... try to stay calm. This is Captain Anthony Wallace reporting in. We passed through an asteroid field five days ago. We made it out by the skin of our teeth but that isn't anything special. But, something or someone had followed us at and attacked us as soon as we were out of the field. I have no idea what it was but they struck at the med bay. About sixty percent of the med bay is contact but about ten percent of that sixty percent is freely accesible without the use of a suit.

Luckily, we seem to have lost the attackers after a few hours. I am afraid that they might come back to finish us off if we slow down. I might have to land the ship on the nearest planet so we could make repairs. Yet, I am unsure if any of the nearby planets are habitable. If they are then we are in the green. If not, then we might be in trouble. Let's hope the biology department are capable of finding anything in the logs.*Ping Ping* Oh there they are now.

"Report from biology sir. It seem that the planet, Assirus, contains not only water but also oxygen in its atmosphere. From the reports we have on assirus, it seems it is three times as large as Earth with four moons. Assirus rotates around a two sun system and is only twenty days away. Suggestion would be to land on Assirus despite our lack of knowledge on their fauna and flora. It is believed that their ecosystem might also be capable of holding humanoid races as well as overly large animals quite similar to the ones on Earth."

Thank you Officer Dixon, your report is very much a relief. Seems like Assirus is our destination. I guess it is better to be on an alien planet then to be out in space where we can be attacked by hostiles. Why did this have to happen during my rotation? Why could it not have happened on another captain's rotation who is braver than I am? Sometimes I wish I never took this job! Anyway, computer, set destination to planet Assirus 2V3E in the solar system Salaria 8ZT.

"Destination set. Arrival time will be in twenty-three days sir."

Alright. I need to start waking the medical team so as to prepare for the waking of the passengers. Tehy will be waking earlier than intended but it is better than not waking at all. Prepare all team members for the landing protocol computer. Refocus power to life support, engines and navigations. We don't want to have anybody die because we didn't know what was around us or from lack of oxygen. Assirus, here we come.

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Welcome one and all to the Sci-fi survival/adventure known as Assirus 2064. Humanity has begun exploring the universe and the ship, the Exodus is one of the five to have been sent off from Earth in an attempt to colonize far off worlds. Most of the passengers are kept in cryostasis so that they don't die before reaching their destination. The Exodus is piloted by one pilot at the time who keeps a weekly log starting from the time they wake up to the end. Each pilot is awake for two hundred and fifty days before going back in cryostasis. Not many of the people on Exodus are military personnel. In fact, about six hundred out of the 700,000 passengers are military. Thus, I will be limiting the number of people who will have weapons or anything the ordinary colonist would have since, mind you, people don't always have guns with you when they are told they are going to colonize a planet.

Anyway, our story will start on Exodus where it has decided to land and wait for reapirs to be finished. During that time we have as much free time as we want to explore Assirus. I have somethings in plan for this but I am mostly aiming for free form right now. The occasional battle that does happen will be turn based. And thus, as applying with the idea of turn based games, we will indeed have stats. Though stats are currently not finalized, I just want to know what you guys think on them before coming up with anything serious. Anyway, just tell me what you guys think about the idea of a stat based Sci-fi roleplay and we can really get moving.

Sacrilege War (Apocalyptic Grimdark Fantasy)

Politics in Action

The bustling streets of Nagshinze were quiet compared to the distant port city of Hizeram. The majority of the citizens were politicans or merchants and anybody who was something were at Azakir's manor outside of Hizeram. The Council building of Nagshinze had a bustling centre where people were waiting to be heard by the Council. Two Harnians sat in waiting behind five other politicans. They had been waiting for a few days now to see the Council but with the recent events, the Council had closed their doors early leaving the Harnians waiting until the next day in hopes of seeing them. It would be a few hours before the Harnians would see the Council.

"Sirs and Madams of the Council," called a grizzled old man,"my small town, which has had no acts of violence in years, was recently raided by a group of Cultists. Those who fought back died and even some of those who didn't died. The majority of our women were taken and quite a few of the children were taken with them. I am not sure of their status as of this moment but we ask of you to send a contingent of soldiers to deal with these Cultists and rescue our dear friends and families." The Council members briefly conversed among each other before they came to the decison. The acting High Chair of Council rose from his seat and called down to the old man. "A small contingent of soldiers will be sent from the Templars to deal with these Cultists and help your people. The soldiers will be dispatched at the end of the week."

The old man bowed to the others as the guards escorted him out. The time had come for the Harnians to finally be seen by the Council. "I present to you, esteemed members of the Council, Darmckin and Hernk of the Horns of Harnia." called the attendent of the Council. The two Harnians walked into the center chamber of the Council. "We come before you today with a weighty decision for you. We ask that you, the esteemed and mighty men and women of the council, would consider making the refugees of Harnia citizens of your great realm. You have been gracious to us in allowing our presence and some of these Harnians have lived in Ma' Hurcazak since a young age and it is as if this is their home. We only wish for those who barely remember Harnia to feel as this wonderful place is truly a home to thome. We wish for our people to be citizens of Ma' Hurcazak so that they could have the same rights as the men in their villages do." with the end of the Hernk's speech, the Council erupted into conversation.

It took a few straight minutes before the High Chair could quiet the men and women of the Council. "What we have before us is a plead for citizenship from people who we have so hosted for years now. Even before that we had allowed their refugees to live on our lands. But, we can not answer their plea currently. It is unfortunate but, we must call this meeting to a stand still so that this matter may be answered by the full power of the Council. Return to this place in two weeks and we shall be more than capable to hear you. May the next case be brought in?" said the High Chair. The two Harnians were escorted out of the Council building with a look of disappointment on their face. They had come to the city in hope of having been capable of convincing the Council to allow the citizenship but having been turned away because the Council was not complete was better then being turned away because of an unwillingness to hear their plea.

Unrest on the Silver Sea

Pirates, feared killers who care only for money. It is a word which few people associate with being positive. All they hear about are the exploits of pirates who are going across the Silver Sea and killing innocent merchants so that they could get some coin. Sad truth is that not all pirates are bade. Some of them are only killing so that they can feed their families. But, in recent years, pirates have been becoming more violent then ever. More deaths had been caused on the Silver sea by pirates than have been caused by weather. Some say that the pirates are cultists who are looking to strike fear in the hearts of the citizens while another theory is that these pirates are simply doing it so as to cripple Ma' Hurcazak.

Admiral Braka walked across the deck of her ship, the White Swan, as the sun rose over the Silver sea. The beautiful waves of the sea were almost contrasting the dark clouds that loomed on the horizon. The storm would hit the city Venos in two days at the most. It wouldn't be long before Braka's detachment of thirty ships, fifteen galleass and fifteen galleys, would set off to deal with a band of pirates known as the Iron Fist. The Iron Fist had been not only assaulting merchants but also small villages along the Silver shores. Their campaign goal had not been to rob but instead was the sole purpose of killing.

Their pillaging had left five villages burning with its denizens dead or dieing. People on the coast fear to leave their homes alone in fear of the Iron Fist. It had been assigned to Braka to take care of the Iron Fist, whether this meant destroying them or capturing them was still to be determined. Braka was determined to defeat the Iron Fist but she still hoped that it was possible to bring the members back alive. The White Swan and thirty other ships were ready to leave port three hours from noon where they would travel to just a days sailing north of Turikast where the Iron Fist was last seen. It would be a long week before Braka reached her destination but she was more than willing to get the job done no matter what.

A Wedding to Remember
A collaboration with Monkeypants and I

The Manor of Azakir Jakim

As the sun rose in the land of Ma' Hurcazak, distant black sails appeared on the horizon. These black ships of the Kadian navy sped towards the quiet city of Hizeram. From the lead black ship, Alma stood on the deck, looking at the green country ahead. She held her hand over her heart.. It was beating very fast as she was nervous but this feeling was deserved for it was a day of high significance, her wedding day. She could feel the gentle breeze from the wind that carried her towards her destination.

The water became choppy though and the vessel rose up on a wave and then came crashing back down, sending gallons of water on to the deck. Common among all ships but new to her and as she stood there, now soaking wet and standing in a puddle of water, marines ran to her aid. "My lady, perhaps it would be best to stay below deck?" one said. She replied, obviously upset, "Yeah, that'd be best." She turned abruptly and walked towards the middle of the ship where a door to the inside was located. Before she could make it, a puddle at her feet was deeper than she had anticipated and upon walking through it, she fell on her rear.

"My lady!" the marine said as he walked to her. She stood up and tried to brush herself off but all she succeeded in doing was making her dress worse off. The marine just stood there as she started to laugh. "I was never too fond of this garment to begin with." The marine gave out a pity laugh to ease her mind and with that, she opened the hatch and disappeared into the vessel. It wasn't long before the ship had arrived at the dock.

The morning had arrived and with it the detachment of marines guarding the carriage. Inside was Azakir Jakim, the most liked and well respected man in Ma' Hurcazak. What would a politician have to do with the port of Hizeram? The answer was quite simple, he was there to meet his bride. It had been a long time since they had met and it felt even longer for Azakir than just ten years. His heart raced and his hands were clamy. The chill breeze of the North blew gently through the open window and woke Azakir from his daze. The two other council members, Na'hura and Yignaus, were staring at him in wonder. Azakir was young for his race but he was also getting married to a woman he hadn't seen in years. The discussion that had come up when Azakir announced his marriage was a tense one, yet it was Na'hura and Yignaus who supported him the most.

The three had known each other for years, though on Na'hura's side it was through the correspondences that she sent them. They wanted to meet the young lady who had so easily stolen their friend's heart. "It seems you are worried Aza. If it is because you are reconsidering the marriage then it must be reasoned. But, I see no reason that shows you question the validity of your love. Are you worried that perhaps things have changed in her over the years?" Na'hura said calmly to Azakir. Yignaus and Na'hura knew how much this meant to Azakir, if anything changed he might just have questioned the marriage. But, Azakir was always an optimist and believed that Alma hadn't changed at all.

"No, it is not her love that I question. It is the upcoming debates we have in the Council. We must talk on making Harnians citizens and this might open old wounds. Nobody wants to remind the public of the War." Azakir said as he hid his nervousness. Though he was speaking true to his heart, there was a small part of him that was worried about the marriage. He was not willing to give Alma a wedding he believed was not what she was due. She was willing to wait this long; he knew he must make it worth her time. The carriage came to a halt as a cool breeze smelling of salt and fresh bread wafted through the open window. They had arrived at the docks, it was finally time for Azakir to see the woman he fell in love with so long ago once more.

As the boarding planks lowered, men in leather with interwoven polished steel armor began moving down the ramp. They were covenant holy marines and with perfect and precise movement, they paved a way through the crowd and formed a perfect box for the new arrivals to arrive in to. A younger man with beautiful ornate armor was the first non marine to walk down the ramp. As he made his way down, marines saluted but he never returned one, Upon reaching solid ground, he walked towards the young Azakir and gave a slight bow, "Greetings from the Kadian Covenant, I am Cyrus, a knight from my homeland tasked with bearing a gift of immense value. Welcome her as you would your king, as she should be just as important." He stepped aside, (not giving whom ever he spoke to, a chance to speak.. cause Cyrus is a boss like that) extending his hand towards a robed and hooded figure appearing on the top of the ramp.

The figures large hood masked the face but as the body moved, it swayed at the hips which was a obvious trait of a female. As she reached the base of the ramp, Cyrus moved to her and stood behind her and with a soft tone she said "please". Her voice may have been recognizable after all this time. Cyrus quickly, yet very carefully removed the hood and long robes she had, revealing the young woman, Alma. Her hair shifted in the breeze and her attire, a sleeveless tunic, rippled from the oceans breeze. She looked up, now completely visible, to see him

Azakir's face lit up at the sight of his beloved's face ]which caused Alma to blush. It had been ten years since they had seen each other, something that had Alma on edge every night. Na'hura and Yignaus stood to the back and looked over the young Knight Cyrus. He had a confident air about him and the two were willing to bet that he was more so here to watch Alma rather than Azakir. Azakir wished that he could rush and grab her in his arms but that would not be gentleman like. Azakir walked up to Alma and took her hand. He lightly raised it to his mouth and kissed it. "My lady, it is nice to see you once more after so long. Sorry for such a heavy welcoming party but I would not be willing to take a chance with your safety. We have a carriage waiting for you to take you to the manor outside the city where you can get prepared. But first, let me introduce you to Councilwoman Na'hura and Councilman Yignaus." Azakir said as he walked her over to the two. She was very nervous at this point, constantly looking back to Cyrus for some sort of emotional comfort. She eventually crept around Azakir to present herself to his friends.

"This woman with golden hair is Na'hura Alessie, former Queen of Ma' Hurcazak. And this stout but trustworthy dwarf is Yignaus Akave, inventor of our very own 'clean coal'. They have known me from the rebellion and are great friends of mine. They are some of the few in the Council who support our marriage." Azakir said. Alma turned from her groom to be as Na'hura curtsied and Yignaus kissed Alma's hand. Azakir was still nervous but, when he looked back at the Silver Sea, he was reminded of the the day they met. Even more strange was that it was almost the same breeze as that day, before the revolution when things were in turmoil, before he would be separated from her. That day.. Alma smiled brightly as the ship arrived at the docks.. the city was a lot different back then, smaller? it was so long ago in her memory. A sailor walked to her and extended his hand. "My lady, we have arrived, lets get this under way."

Hours passed as they offloaded the ship, holy books and cheap clothing was brought fourth. Children and adults alike gathered around and she overheard whispering about the newcomers,. "From another land? how far?", "Are they here to fight?", "Why do they bring clothes?", "I hear they are Justinians." It went on and on. The priest that had accompanied her began to preach to the crowd, some left as he spoke but the ones that stayed were given new and clean clothing. The ones in rags looked the new garments and could only smile and listen to the charity that the Kadians brought. Alma brought out a map and started looking at marks on the map, locations of small settlements around the area. "All right" she said, pointing at the first one. "Lets go--" she paused and looked up to see a young man in the distance. She felt some sort of immediate curiosity towards him, like a spell had been cast over her eyes. Her entourage kept talking but she couldn't hear them anymore, her vision had become a tunnel and he was a light at the end of it.

"Alma!" "ALMA!" rang out in her head and she closed her eyes hard.. with a hard shake of her head, she broke free from the trance. She looked at the one immediately to her left, "Yeah, yes.. sorry" . The man looked at her then towards the young man in the distance, "Do you know him?"There was a brief silence between the man and Alma before she responded. "I.. can't say I know him. But, it feels like I have seen him somewhere before." Alma said to the sailor. Azakir had noticed the distraction but decided to brush it off as just a coincidence. The sailor was bit put off by Alma's response as she came off a bit distant. She felt compelled to question her memory on the man but could not bring anything to mind.

Azakir was patient as the last few boxes were being off loaded, There was much to worry about but it seemed as if being in Alma's presence made Azakir calm. The Marines had been running from the ships to the carts that were to hold the goods that Alma had brought with her. It took a few hours before all the crates were unloaded and ready to set off. The Sun was near its quarter point by the time the carriages were ready to set off. Cyrus and Alma were put into a second carriage while Azakir and the others were put into the same carriage they had arrived in.

Na'hura and Yignaus were smiling at Azakir when he stepped into the carriage. "What," Azakir innocently stated as he looked at the two, "is there some secret joke that you two have that you aren't telling me about?" Azakir was surprised that the two had burst out laughing. As the laughing subsided, Na'hura spoke up. "It is nothing but the fact that we are amazed. At first we doubted your love for this woman who you hadn't seen in so long. Yet, the look on your face showed the love you have for her. I honestly believe that you and her are the perfect match." Na'hura said. Azakir blushed slightly, though not noticeable, and looked out the window. I hope she still feels the same about me as I do for her. Azakir's thoughts were distracted as the carriage started moving. It would be about an hour before they reached the manor where the wedding was being held.

That hour passed, and the next, and the next. As the Manor began to fill up, Alma could only stare out of the grand windows of her room. The place was elegant beyond all measure, fitting for the event she was about to attend. Alma was surprisingly calm though, her parents and maids rushing around for the last minute details. Outside, she could see Azakir for a mere second but it was enough to calm her. "This spell he has me under.." she said. Her mother stepped up, "A spell? There is no spell, it is a special connection that is beyond any magic ever known or will ever be known. there is no spell for the heart.". Alma gave a warm smile and closed her eyes only to be interrupted.. "Ow!" she snapped as her mother leaned around to face Alma. "Too tight?". Alma's face was red with pain and her eyes closed hard. "Yes, too tight" her mother said before loosening it.

Outside, Cyrus stood quietly at the door, watching the people move quickly in and out.. "It's not like they knew this day was coming a year in advance". He looked around and then crossed his arms.he then let out a sigh, "Where is he?" Near by, Azakir was talking to the Marine Commander, Vance Tiborn. "I want you and your soldiers to make sure there is no chance of anybody getting injured here today. Every person who enters must be frisked by both a Marine and a Mage before they are allowed in. Should any fights break out, your men are to escort the fighters out. Do not, under any circumstance, harm a single hair on the bodies of anybody here." Azakir told Vance as he was tying a indigo stained cape to his armor. .

It was the same armor he had worn before the Rebellion began and Alma was forced out of Ma' Hurcazak. It had more scratches than it did back then but it still fit. Vance had left Azakir standing alone by a bush of flowers. The flowers were pink roses, the same roses that Azakir had brought to Alma after he told her he loved her. It was fitting that he had a bush planted at the manor after the Rebellion. That moment made Azakir remember that he had forgotten something very important. He ran into the Manor and up to the top floor where he opened his desk. Inside sat a small pocket prayer book who's pages were stained and cover had dirt on it. He let out a sigh as he opened the page and looked over his vows inside.

The small prayer book was then placed in his breast pocket as a bell rang. The one ring notified everyone that it was one o'clock, a half hour from when the wedding was to begin. Soon, Azakir would be face to face with his fiance once more and he could barely stop himself from rushing to her room and hugging her.

Important Info

-A detachment of Templars will be heading towards a small village to rescue captured villagers and exterminate the Cultists
-The discussion of Harnian citizenship will continue in two weeks when Azakir Jakim and the other Council members are back.
-Admiral Braka will be dealing with a group of pirates known as the Iron Fists in a week or two.
-Azakir Jakim and Alma will be married soon.

Sacrilege War (Apocalyptic Grimdark Fantasy)

I share the same issue Flagg has. Though I have worked on quite a bit of it, there is more for me to add before I am done.

The Island | Freeform & Relaxed

Well, I will be in the process of making my character sheet tonight after I get back home from night class.

Oceans Above; Oceans Below

Indeed I am interested. It seems like a beautiful idea. My decision is currently stuck between Chief Engineer or Ground Crew Leader.

L.A.D. --- Living Alchemic Drive RP

Quick question here: What sort of guns are we looking at? Are we talking plasma guns and the like or actual guns which use bullets?

L.A.D. --- Living Alchemic Drive (A Halo/Evangelion/Anime-Inspired RP) Interest Thread!

Interested, I would like to know more on how frameworks work.

Sacrilege War (Apocalyptic Grimdark Fantasy - Accepted Library)

-Realm name:Ma' Hurcazak
-Flag/Banner:Flag of Ma'Hurcazak

NATIONAL
-Capital: Nagshinze
-Government Type: Republic
-Currency: Boritzas
-Population: 13,505,872
-Realm Size: Empire(73)
-Unique Trait #1: As One: The Army and Navy of Ma' Hurcazak fight as one. The soldiers uphold the one creed by which they must live, 'We are All Brothers and Sisters against the Darkness'. The soldiers always fight as a unit and are nearly inseperable when they are on their own free time. This oneness recently led to the creation of the 22nd Marine corp and 31st Ranger corp.
-Unique Trait #2: Populist Ideology: Your nation is a nation of the people and for the people. It strives for enlightened ideals put to practice in the form of yet-unknown and completely alien things like 'democracy' and 'equality'. The rest of the world has no idea what you are going on about, but your people sure love it! They love you fiercely so long as you remain a servant of the people. (Effect: Likelihood of popular revolt reduced, likelihood of peasant rebellions significantly reduced, increased public support for defensive wars, increased public mobilization, increased adaptability and skill of non-elite units, increased technological innovation speed)

-Unique Flaw #1 Racism: Racism is a serious problem in Ma' Hurcazak even after the rebellion. It is not rare to see signs stating 'Humans only' or 'No Orcs Allowed' on bars and other public places. When walking the roads of Ma' Hurcazak, it is certainly not a rare sight to see lynched orcs and goblins hanging from trees.
-Unique Flaw #2 What is a Liberty?: As a nation of freemen and women in a world literally run by actual authoritarian gods who can not comprehend liberty and mortal rulers who are unlikely to accept it. This nation is considered a pariah in the face of gods and other nations. Holy clergy despise the republic as a symbol of sacrilege, aristocrats despise the republic for endangering their power, knights despise the republic for giving the commoners equal standing to them and monarchs despise it for obvious reasons. The republic is said by its supporters as being born some 300 years too early, Their deity is still baffled at how it happened and is seriously considering abandoning these mortals. (Effect: Ideological conflict with all non-democratic states, Extreme ideological conflict with all slaver states, extreme ideological conflict with all totalitarian or genocidal states, weaker heroes and 1 less hero than maximum)

GEOGRAPHICAL
-World-Realm Map:

Ma

-Internal-Realm Map:

Internal

The Yellow dot is a stronghold for the Horns of Harnia while the green dot is the HQ of the Horns of Harnia.

-Major Cities: Nagshinze, Hizeram, Turikast, Venos, Nalluke
-Major Castles:Ibitza, Fakurima, Opizina, Joruke, Vandia, Avernas
-Buildings of Interest: The wall of Cazina(Still under construction. The brown line on the map.)
-Geographic Features of Interest: Silver Sea- A mostly enclosed sea whose waves sparkle like silver due to the reflection of sunlight

off of them.

RACIAL
-Majority Race(s): Humans, Dwarves and Orcs
-Minority Races: High Elves, goblins, and hobbits.

RELIGION & MAGIC
-State Religion: Yuwanite Aestrosism
-Religion Demographics: Out of the 13,505,872 people living in Ma' Hurcazak, 8,985,624 people worship Yuwanite Aestrosism.
-Holy Relics In Possession: The Star Strike Bow, Crest of Aegmon, Seer's glass, Illithian Bulwark(shield)
-Magical Schools and Curriculum: Healing, Barriers, enchantment(Justinian Magnus) and Precognition, Lightning, Conjuration and Transmutation(Yuwan).

MILITARY
-Total Military Size: 245,980 soldiers, 900 mages, 240 warships
-Military Details:

22nd Marine Corps

Total soldiers: 30,250 soldiers and 100 mage users.
Typical Soldier Type: Light infantry and ranged support
Racial disperstion: 5,025 Human infantry, 35 human mages, 5,025 human archers, 12,200 Orc infantry, 4,000 Goblin Slingers, 2,000 High Elf Archers, 2,000 Dwarf infantry, 50 High Elf mages, 15 Hobbit mages
Commander: Sir Vance Tiborn
Purpose: Quick Assault and dispersal strike force. Excursions outside of borders.

The 31st Ranger Corps

Total soldiers: 40,000 soldiers and 50 mages
Typical Soldier Type: Rangers and trackers
Racial disperstion: 5,000 Human Rangers, 25 human mages, 10,000 High Elf Rangers, 5,000 hobbit Trackers, 5,000 dwarf trackers, 5,000 dwarf Rangers, 7,500 Goblin Trackers, 2,500 Goblin Rangers, 25 High Elf mages
Commander: Ranger Willa Tu'ruhara
Purpose: Border Patrol and recon.

The 12th Heavy Infantry Corps

Total soldiers: 50,580 soldiers and 250 mages
Typical Soldier Type: Heavy Infantry with ranged support.
Racial disperstion: 20,240 Orc Infantry, 15,240 Human Infantry, 3,600 High Elf Archers, 3,000 Human Archers, 4,000 Dwarf Infantry, 2,000 Goblin Archers, 2,500 Human Knights, 100 High Elf mages, 50 Human mages
Commander:Sir Walker Brighorn
Purpose: Defense of the wall and long term combat against darkness.

The 15th Templar Corps

Total soldiers: 50,000 soldiers and 150 mages
Typical Soldier Type: Mixed Infantry and Cleansers
Racial disperstion: 25,000 Human Heavy infantry, 5,000 Human cleansers, 10,000 Orc Light Infantry, 5,00 Orc cleansers, 2,500 High Elf Light Infantry, 2,500 High Elf cleansers, 100 High Elf mages, 25 Orc mages, 25 Human mages
Commander:Knight-Commander Ibraham Calbourn
Purpose: Cleanse nearby lands of darkness and exterminate any cults related to the darkness.

The 3rd Naval Strike Unit

Total soldiers: 240 Warships(100 galleass and 140 galley)
Typical Soldier Type: Warships
Racial disperstion:N/A
Commander: Admiral Braka

9th Ranged Support Corps

Total soldiers: 50,150 soldiers
Typical Soldier Type: Archers and Slingers
Racial disperstion: 20,000 Human Archers, 10,000 Goblin Slingers, 10,150 Dwarven Crossbowmen, 7,500 High Elf Longbowmen, 2,350 Orc Spearmen
Commander: Riza Ebra
Purpose: Ranged support for any missions beyond borders.

2nd Wall Watch Corps

Total soldiers: 25,000 soldiers and 100 mages
Typical Soldier type: Rangers
Racial disperstion: 2,000 Hobbit Rangers, 5,000 Dwarf Rangers, 10,000 High Elf Rangers, 5,000 Human Rangers, 50 Orc Mages, 50 Human mages, 3,000 Goblin Rangers
Commanders: Priestess Saila Opertez and Johnathan Gerald
Purpose: Defend the Wall of Cazina and monitor darkness activity in the surronding areas.

5th Magical Defense Corps

Total soldiers: 250 mages
Typical Soldier Type: Elemental and transmutation mages
Racial disperstion: 100 High Elf mages and 50 Human mages
Commander: Master Viaz Xathrian
Purpose: Act as support supplements to all missions outside of the wall.

NATIONAL DRAMATIS PERSONAE
-Head of State/Monarch: The Council of Ma' Hurcazak
-General Of The Army : General Zashina Mahraza
-Admiral of the Navy: Admiral Braka Xenorth
-Persons of interest:

General Zashina

By far, General Zashina was not a popular man in his early years. He started many fights and often broke a few noses. But, Zashina had not joined the Army of Ma' Hurcazak until he was forced to by a kind judge. He had punched the wrong man(who happened to be a noble) and was given the choice of prison for five years or the Army. Zashina couldn't make up his mind so the judge forced him into the Army. It turned out to be the turning point in Zashina's life. It was nineteen years later, when Zashina was thirty-seven years old, that he led the rebellion against the former monarchy which led Ma' Hurcazak. Three years after, Zashina was appointed General of the Army by the Council. It has been five years since then and major changes in the army have been made under Zashina's commands.

Admiral Braka Xenorth

A former pirate, Braka was the only elected leader which has caused an uproar. Few people consider Braka capable of leading the Navy. Others are angry from the antics she use to be involved in and how other people would look at the Navy if they knew it was headed by a former pirate. During her years as a pirate, Braka was the leader of the Red Skull pirates(who have also joined the Navy). The Red Skull pirates had, during Braka's years, twenty ships ranging from sloops to frigates. Often these ships were stolen from the rather slow and unattentive soldiers of the Navy. Much of that has changed during Braka's four years as admiral. Braka has made major reforms to the Navy including cutting soldiers out of the Navy and training soldiers to be more attentive and ready for battle. Quite a few people have begun to look at Braka in a new light.

(Notable)Council members

Out of the fifty-three council members, only six of these members are important. Two of the six members are the Gurisia Twins; Tyler Gurisia and Haven Gurisia. Tyler and Haven Gurisia are the children of Steward Wilhem Gurisia back in the years of the Ma' Hurcazak monarchy. Tyler and Haven were raised in politics and were twenty years old when they first got involved in politics. Unlike their father, they saw the rise of the Republic a great chance for Ma' Hurcazak to be unified. Tyler is third seat represenative for the humans while his sister is the fifth seat represenative. Tyler is a kind man who often goes out in the public and greets people. Unlike his sister, he focuses on things in the larger scale and worries less about the small things. Haven is kind but not one for conversing with people all that often and prefers to make sure everything is planned out and followed. She has quite the temper which tends to get her in trouble with others.

The third of the six members is Falsanir Gurikaras, first seat represenative to the orcs. He is a kind orc and former slave back when Ma' Hurcazak was a monarchy. Falsanir was the first orc ever to be granted freedom and is considered the model orc for orcs in Ma' Hurcazak. He has never been known to engage in violence and is always first to consider peace rather than war. Yet, it was Falsanir who guided the orc slaves of Ma' Hurcarak in revolt against the king. He was also a major advocate for equal rights for all races. Falsanir is now sixty years old(entered slavery at 10) and still promoting the beliefs of the orcs he represents.

Yignaus Akave is the third seat respresenative of the dwarves and a reknowned inventor. Originally born Naghuras Albrit, Yignaus came into his current name around the ago of twent-five. At that time, Yignaus was a lowely miner who's future was bleak. Yet, he stumbled upon a brilliant idea in his free time. Yignaus called it 'clean coal' which, unlike its black coal cousin, did not produce a harmful smoke. This smokeless coal helped many of the dwarven forgemasters avoid the damage to their lungs caused by the smoke of black coal. Yignaus was awarded the title Yignaus(Inventor) and allowed to lay the foundations for his own hall(familial building). Yignaus named his hall Akave Hall and thus became known as Yignaus Naghuras Akave. Or, as outsiders called him, Yignaus Akave.

Ia'vahurn Bruher is the first seat represnative and former leader of the largest Goblin clan in Ma' Hurcazak. Ia, as he has come to be called, was twenty two and the son of the warchief Gralos Bruher of Clan Black Heart. When the rebellion started, Gralos pledged himself and his warrios to the rebels. Yet, Gralos never lived to see the fruit of his hard labor. He was killed by an assassin sent by the king. With Gralos dead, it was up to Ia to take control of the diming amount of Goblins in Clan Black Heart. Ia forced a stealth confrontation with a group of seven hundred enemy soldiers with a small force of two hundred Goblins. That night, four hundred and fifty soldiers died and only eighty Goblins. With a momentus victory under his belt, Ia began to recruit more and more Goblins into Clan Black hand till their numbers were in the thousands.

When the war ended, Ia settled down to a lavish life in a house twenty miles outside the capital. Since then, he has been elected to first seat with no opposition. Well, other than one year when his son tried to run against him. His son is now the fifth seat of the Goblins and somewhat bitter over his loss to his father.

Known as the Golden Queen, Na'hura Alessie is the second seat represenative for her people, the HIgh Elves. Na'hura is the former queen of Ma' Hurcazak. Despite what many believe, She is not called the Golden Queen for her hair but for her actions before and during the revolution. Na'hura was offered to King Aegmon the third when he ascended to the throne. The Queen, unlike her husband, was a kind woman who cared for all and sensative to the plight of her people. She use to sneak out of the palace with baskets of bread and cheese for those in need. It was the Golden Queen who helped to kill the King. She sent letters on army movements so that the rebels would be prepared. When the war was over, Na'hura was offered the position of High Seat, She turned it down so that she may better represent her people.

Azakir Jakim

Azakir Jakim is the High Seat of the Council of Ma' Hurcazak. Azakir was a lowly High Elf before the rebellion. Having grown up with constant hatred, Azakir knew how it felt to be weak and lacking in control. It wasn't rare for Azakir to come home to his parents with a few bruises every now and then. Azakir didn't hate the people who tortured him every time he went to class, he pitied them. It was Azakir's pity for the racist humans that led him to join the rebellion.

Azakir was the leader of a small battalion charged with securing towns on the Northern Silver Coast. On average, Azakir's battalion won more battles than they lost. With a win ratio of 3:1, Azakir was a very succseful leader. Not only was he good at keeping his soldiers happy but he was also good at making sure they didn't kill each other. Azakir was later tasked with the arduous task of capturing Castle Joruke and the city of Nalluke. Though Azakir has never shared the story of how he and his battalion managed to infiltrate the castle, it is believed that they acted like slavers bringing slaves through.

Azakir met his soon to be wife, Alma, a few months before the rebellion. At the time, he was a worshipper of Yuwan but had yet to decide if she was truly the god he was meant to worship. Alma showed Azakir the light of Justinian and he fell in love with both the appeal of Justinian and Alma herself. But, the rebellion began a few weeks before Azakir could ask her to marry him and she was forced out of the country. It has been ten years since then and Azakir and Alma's wedding day has finally arrived.

HEROIC DRAMATIS PERSONAE
-Sir Vance Tiborn
-Ranger Willa Tu'ruhara
-Priestess Saila Opertez
-Master Viaz Xathrian
-Knight-Commaned Ibraham Calbourn

CULTURAL
-History:

The Dynasty of King Aegir

King Aegir, known as the King of the Iron Hills, was the first king to ever exist in the history of Ma' Hurcazak. He is also the founding father of Ma' Hurcazak after the uniting the Clans of the Iron Hills during the Unification War. Having been the first King of Ma' Hurcazak, Aegir was not only expected to be the greatest of the Kings but also the beginning of the greatest dynasty to have existed in history. Aegir was crowned on his twenty-eighth birthday, six weeks after the signing of the Unification Treaty. His first act as King was to establish the then capital of Ma' Hurcazak as Nalluke. Nalluke was placed on the Silver Isthmus and where Clan Lion Heart, Aegir's former clan, use to stop for the winter. Not only was it a defendable position, it was also one where Clans use to come for trade.

After the establishment of the capital, Aegir began the conquest of the Silver Coast. His people spread out to control nearly half of the Silver Coast before Aegir's early death at the age of thirty-three. Aegir was replaced by his son, Joban, a young man who was thirteen and known to have fits of coughing. Ma' Hurcazak was ruled by Joban and his regent, Giri, who was a friend of his father. Joban was more of a puppet than a leader like his father. The young man would often side with Giri on all matters of state and often would skip court to sit and watch the waves while Giri was at court. When Joban turned eighteen, Giri stepped down from regency and retired to his villa in the bustling city of Turikast. The young and far from wise Joban took control of a nation which he had no real interest in.

Joban's rule was rather uneventful as the nation was still young and the wounds caused by the Unification War were still healing. During his time, Joban agreed to the creation of the Coalition Army. The Coalition Army was the first militaristic association to be created in the history and set a precedent for the future Armies of Ma' Hurcazak. The CA was a well trained military which protected the borders of the new nation. Joban, like his father, died at a young age and left the rule of the nation to his son. But, his son took control of the nation from his deceased father at the age of sixteen. With no regent for Vigar to learn from, he mostly learned from the experiences he had. Vigar was far from an ideal ruler and believe that the best way to rule the new nation was be involved. From the beginning of his rule to the end, Vigar never spent more then three days in the a single town. Though Vigar rarely visited court, it was obvious that he had a tight hold on the nation.

During his time, Vigar establish the national treasury and currency as well as the first national law doctrine(Vigar's Doctrine as it was called). With the creation of the first nation treasury came the unification of trade in Ma' Hurcazak. No longer did each village have a different currency than other villages. Citizens could easily buy and sell items with ease and expediency. This new was of trading led to a period of time known as the New Age. On top of that, Vigar establish the first set of laws for Ma' Hurcazak after the trial of Sullens v Brandt. This famous trial show just how difficult it was to try a man for a crime when each village had a different set of laws than their neighbors. With the trial at a stalemate(charges later dropped), Vigar decided it was time for a change in policy.

Vigar spent three weeks in court with his council before he released Vigar's Doctrine. The Doctrine organized law in Ma' Hurcazak and made it possible to try people for crimes committed in one village while the criminal is in a different village. It also establish the limit for when a crime to be tried. No longer could a man be tried for a crime he committed in the past. Vigar, unlike his predecessors, lived until his own son was thirty-one. Vigar was old when he died(sixty-seven) and his son, Numiron, took over Ma' Hurcazak. Quite like his father, Numiron believe the nation was best ruled by a ruler who was informed. Numiron was later to become known by the title of the King of Intrigue.

Numiron was the first of the kings to establish an official Corps of Spies. These 'spies' would collect any and all information and knowledge in Ma' Hurcazak. Though they weren't actual spies, they would later be used by other dynasties to infiltrate rival organizations. Numiron was ailing from birth and rarely traveled but still managed to be well informed on all the happenings in Ma' Hurcazak. Yet, he never let his illness get him down. Numiron was constantly training his body and went on runs through the streets of Nalluke with his guards. When Numiron died, it was said that all businesses closed their stores in mourning. Numiron left no viable male heir.

Instead, the heir to take control of Ma' Hurcazak was Numiron's eighteen year old daughter Yunai. Yunai was considered a beauty and one of the most learned woman in Ma' Hurcazak. Yunai was the first Queen to ever rule over Ma' Hurcazak but also one of the most influential. Yunai established schools in nearly all of the villages in Ma' Hurcazak. The schools would teach students basic addition and writing during summer. Yunai was the first ruler of Ma' Hurcazak to give an official address to the citizens on what she intended to do and when they could expect it to be finished. Yet, the Queen had yet to make an official name for herself in history. That would change when the pivotal case of Ubrious v the People. This case established basic rights for the citizens of Ma' Hurcazak and deemed that land could not be given to one's children if it had already been promised to pay a debt. Yunai also added to the court's decision that land could either be bought from the Ma' Hurcazak or a private landowner or it could be rented. Thus, Ma' Hurcazak began the practice of selling land to its citizens.

Yet, the Dynasty of Aegir would end at Yunai. Yunai had no other choice then to marry into another royalty in order to continue the existence of Ma' Hurcazak. Thus, the marriage of Yunai to Prince Gularion was arranged and the dynasties peacefully changed. Yunai would later comment on the future of Ma' Hurcazak of being 'as hard to see as the land beyond the Silver Sea'.

The Dynasty of Gularion

With Yunai's marriage to Prince Gularion came the beginning of the dynasty of Gularion. With the marriage came Gularion's land holdings north of Ma' Hurcazak. These holdings were particularly known for their forests and use of boats. Gularion was the first King to establish a Navy for Ma' Hurcazak. Though the Navy was small, it existed as both an exploratory and defensive force. The Navy was the first group to identify the second Silver Coast across the Silver Sea. With the identification of this land came the event known as the Land Grab. Gularion rushed to send colonists to the new lands before any real power could take it for their own. Gularion lived to the see the settlement of all the lands of the Silver Coast and some of the land into what was called the Frontier.

With the death of Gularion came the rise of his eldest son, Brigo. Brigo, as eldest son, was the natural ruler of Ma' Hurcazak. His brothers instead went into successful careers in both the Navy and the Coalition Army. Brigo, like his father, was hungry to grab the land of north before anybody had a chance to. During his reign, Brigo colonized more into the mountains. The colonist mostly built their villages around the rivers coming down from the mountains. Brigo is known best for the move of the capital of Ma' Hurcazak from Nalluke to Venos. Yet, Nalluke was changing quite like the country was. Travelers from the east had landed and brought new ideas. The desolationists of Ma' Hurcazak felt threatened by this new god, Yuwan she was called. Though they tried to extinguish all attempts at Yuwan gaining a foothold in Ma' Hurcazak, it was noted that the converts were growing. It was a slow growth that had been noted with the occasional spike in new converts. Yet, desolationism was still the ruling religion in Ma' Hurcazak.

Brigo had no sons and instead left the dynasty to his younger brother's son, Fufir. Unlike all the other kings, Fufir was far from nobility. He was raised like a commoner would be by a father who believed in both the growth of Ma' Hurcazak and the need for a greater military. Fufir was a man of the people. And, the people were calling for blood. A settlement on the reaches of the frontier was destroyed by a strike force of dwarves. Fufir listened to the people and sent his men into the mountainous terrain to exterminate the dwarves. The war was slow and many lives were lost on both sides. The war was especially bloody at the beginning with the dwarves striking quickly at the humans who were not quite trained for battle in the colder climates.

Thus began the War of the North as it was called. The Dwarves fought hard against the humans but were unaccustomed to the wild fighting styles of the humans. When the first of the Dwarven holds fell, the humans rejoiced and earned high quality dwarven weapons. With the new weapons, improved morale, and summer quickly approaching, the humans lost fewer battles and won more often. The dwarves felt the difficulty of the hard fought war to keep control of the north. After the war began to near a full year, the dwarves gave in to the humans. The dwarves agreed to join Ma' Hurcazak so long as the fighting stopped. Though relations were tense between the coexisting humans and dwarves, it would become imperative for them to work together in the future. With the War of the North won and Fufir considered a hero for avenging the settlement, came a new peace and period of growth in Ma' Hurcazak.

Yet, Fufir's life would be cut short when he died from disease. His son, Higur, would take his place in the coming storm. Higur was the driving force for the expansion of Ma' Hurcazak into the western portions of the north. Yet, the colonist were met by highly aggressive goblin clans who wished not to give up their lands to the 'filthy white skins'. The War of the Green River began after a goblin killed a human colonist while he was attempting to trade. Higur reacted much like his father would. The Army, now mixed with humans and dwarves, was sent to weaken the goblins until they were willing to give up. Yet, the goblins would not relinquish control until the Battle of Green Mountain.

The Battle of Green Mountain was the final battle of the war before the goblins gave in to human demands. It was said that the battle was fought on the same day a great storm passed into the mountains. The Goblins controlled the slope of the steep mountain and would not give an inch to the intruders. Yet, it was taken as a sign that the war should end when the head war chief, Ouglar, was struck with lightning and died. Higur had officially finished that which is ancestors had set out to do. With all the land in the north claimed, peace, though a tense one at that, would reign for the years to come. Higur settled many disputes over lands all the races of Ma' Hurcazak.

Higur died and left the nation in the hands of his twin sons, David and Ivan. The Twin Kings ruled the nation like yin and yang. David was a master of political intrigue and ruled his people with an iron fist. He was a true desolationist. His brother Ivan, on the other hand, was a kind and caring man who put the needs of the people before his own. Ivan was the first king to believe in Yuwanism. It was said that the rule of the Ivan was the mark of dark things to come in the future. The brothers shared opposing views on nearly all that was put before them. Ivan came to preside over the case of Igiz v Gerth, the first court case held between two different races. Igiz, a goblin of much renown, charged Gerth with the rape and murder of his wife and children while he was away on business. Gerth denied all charges and Igiz had no proof that Gerth had actually done as such. Ivan sided with Gerth and thus led the nation down a dark path. Goblins eventually came to be known as second class citizens and thus their rights were void in the eyes of the humans and dwarves.

With the Twin Kings reign came the officially beginning of the trade slave in Ma' Hurcazak. The ships of Ma' Hurcazak were often used to transport and trade slaves with other nations. Ivan died earlier than his brother did so the reign went to David's son, Vance. Vance was the first king to have ever kept any slaves for himself. With this came the ideal that if a king can keep slaves then anybody can. The slaves eventually came to work on farms that grew things like squash and berries. Mean while, other slaves toiled away in dangerous mines. Thus, orcs were brought into the country of Ma' Hurcazak. Orcs were efficient slaves as they could easily be replaced by the now flourishing country and were particularly quick to learn. Vance made his official statement on slavery by describing it a 'necessary existence for the growth of the nation'.

Vance began the dark legacy of the legal slave trade in Ma' Hurcazak. Yet, the dynasty of Gularion was still not over. Vance passed to mantle to his son Jozeph. Jozeph was a weak king, unwilling to make any official statement on politics. He was the end of the dynasty of Gularion. Jozeph's fall came when a rebellion led by a man named Tuirk Aegmon broke out. Aegmon and his followers wanted the king to allow them to colonize the lands beyond the mountains to the south. The King, believing that colonization of the south would create too much land to be easily controlled, did the worse thing a king could do. He said nothing on the topic. Aegmon led the rebels through the lands can captured the then capital of Venos. Aegmon felt the joy of decapitating the last of the Dynasty of Gularion. Thus began the Dynasty of Aegmon, the last Dynasty to ever exist in history.

The Dynasty of Aegmon

Aegmon's dynasty led to the expansion to the frontier lands of the south. Consequently, it also opened more of the population of Ma' Hurcazak to the appeal of Yuwanism. These new lands held a new air in them. No longer did the people feel compelled to fallow the destructive gods of desolationism. The new lands held an air of mysticism and beauty which made the people more disposed to Yuwanism. Little did Aegmon know, the growth of Yuwanism would lead to the downfall of his dynasty.

Tuirk Aegmon's reign was noted to have seen the greatest growth in population. Before Aegmon took the throne, Ma' Hurcazak consisted of a mere six million people. Most of whom were strict desolationists. Yet, upon taking the throne, Aegmon agreed to the settling of these frontier lands. With these new lands came the growth in population and in the worshipers of Yuwan. Formerly a minority goddess, Yuwan had advanced to the ranks of a major deity in Ma' Hurcazak. Desolationists did not agree with Yuwanism and often used slanderous statements to try and halt the growth of the heathen god. Yet, Yuwanism was growing in popularity, especially among dwarven inventors and slaves. Tuirk left his throne to his son Philus Aegmon, a hero turned king. Philus was the first hero to exist in any position of great power in

Ma' Hurcazak. Philus was also believed to worship Yuwan, though this was never proven to be true. With the rise of Yuwanism came many conflicts between worshipers, particularly on the topic of slavery. Philus's rule was the beginning of the end. Having seen the issue of slavery bubbling up in his council and court, Philus declared that slavery would not be questioned nor may court cases against slavery been held. With this declaration came outrage that Philus had basically stripped the right of the people to question why certain laws even existed. But, the people were unwilling to look for change.

Yet, it was change that was coming for them. By the time Philus died, nearly six million out of the ten million people in Ma' Hurcazak worshipped Yuwan. Philus's son, Xeniz Aegmon, took control of a country which was nearing ready to burst. It only took one event for the country to officially explode into war. This event was the trial of Turz v the People. Turz, a slave who had managed to purchase his freedom, was suing the people for declaring it impossible for him to be protected by the guards because he was not a 'citizen'. The trial went on for three weeks before Aegmon decided on a winner. He ruled in the favor of the people because the freed slave still wasn't a 'citizen'. The worshippers of Yuwan were outraged by the trail and pushed for its appeal but were met by only the cold steel of the King's Guard. With Aegmon's decision came his down fall. The dynasty of Aegmon, a revolutionary and great king, had come to an end.

The War for Freedom

With Aegmon's fate sealed, so was the fate of his dynasty. A War had begun which even the king did not seem coming. The Rebels, known as Free men, were based in the largest city of the north known as Nagshinze. Nagshinze was a well fortified base for the rebels to send orders out of. More importantly, it was quite a fight to get to Nagshinze because of the goblins who had banded together to protect the rebels. The first step of the rebellion was to free the slaves of the northern portion of Ma' Hurcazak. Yet, this was far from an easy process as the rebels found out.

The last battle in the north was the Siege of Hizeram. The rebel forces spent three weeks sieging Hizeram before a faction of Yuwanists inside took down the guards and freed the slaves. With a large portion of the slaves of Ma' Hurcazak free, the Free men found that battles were coming quicker and easier than ever before. The slaves were more than willing to fight to the last orc and goblin for their freedom. The next step of the rebels plan was to attack the Silver Coast until they reached Venos. The Free men established an official base of operations in Turikast after their troops landed three days after the Siege of Hizeram. Turikast had in fact been a strong supporter for the rebels and recruited many more soldiers to help the rebels.

The war on the Silver Coast was quicker than the war back in the north. Yet, the difficulty of the war came when the rebels had to siege Nalluke. The well fortified city sat in a precarious position with Castle Joruke guarding it. In order for Nalluke to fall, the rebels would have to infiltrate Castle Joruke silently and then open the Castle to be taken without alerting Nalluke. After the Castle was captured, it was a simple process to take Nalluke in the valley below. Yet, no siege was quite as difficult as the Siege of Venos and Castle Vandia. The difficulty of this Siege was getting into the area around Venos without alerting the army encampments. This is where Ia'vahurn came into play. Ia cleared a path along the Silver Coast to reach Castle Vandia. The rebel forces went along the pathway until they reached Vandia where Ia and his men caused a distraction inside the Castle while a secondary force opened the Castle's gate. With the gate open, the rebel forces quickly captured the Castle and were in prime position to take down Venos.

Castle Vandia was only the first pawn to have been played in the rebellion and more would be needed to take the king. With the King trapped in his town, it was only a matter of time before the rebels secured a way to siege the city. The rebels recruited several groups of pirates to help them siege the city. With the second pawn in play, all the rebels needed was a third pawn and they could call an official checkmate. The rebels looked towards their leader, Zashina, for knowledge on what to do. Zashina decided that a small force of soldiers will enter the town dressed as guards with Zashina as their prisoner. When the soldiers were let in, they would take Zashina to the king while four of the guards broke off to open the gates. The plan was nearly flawless and created the third and final pawn needed to take down Aegmon.The plan was put into action on the eve of the second anniversary of the rebellion. The guards and Zashina successfully infiltrated Venos while, about half an hour later, the pirates began to siege to city. The four guards broke off and, in the chaos, managed to open the gates so that the rebel forces could get into the city. Then came the ending of the rebellion. With Zashina free of the false chains he was put in, he was free to fight his way to the palace. Oddly enough, the King's Guards had been dismissed and within awaited the king. The King had been expecting Zashina and wanted to know what drove him. The rest of their conversation has never been told to anyone but people do know that the King wasn't killed until three hours after the siege began. With the King dead, the rebellion had won their War of Morals. Thus began the age of the Revolutionary Republic of Ma' Hurcazak.

-List of Historical Grievances:The War in the North(Dwarf grievance) and the War of the Green River(Goblin grievance).
-Relations: The Horns of Harnia- Ma' Hurcazak has been gracious in allowing the Horns to live on their land. Many refugees from Harnia live on the frontier of Ma' Hurcazak as well as the Stronghold of Entryway having been built a few years back for use by the Horns. The Council has even allowed the construction of the Stronghold and head quarters of the horns, New Harnia. Though the civilian population does not quite accept the Horns, the Council holds some sympathy for the homeless minotaur who lost their lands to the Darkness.

Ararllia- Ma' Hurcazak use to have trade relations with the Kingdom of Arallia but their relations fell apart during the rebellion. Ma' Hurcazak had nor contacted Ararllia until several years after the rebellion ended. With the wounds of the rebellion mostly healed, Ma' Hurcazak has taken the initiative to contact Ararllia on renewing their old trade contact. A representative of Ararllia is suppose to arrive in the port of Hizeram to negotiate the terms of their trade contract.

Kadian Covenant-Ma' Hurcazak first came in contact with missionaries from the Kadian Covenant during the rule of Philus Aegmon. The Justinian missionaries brought the light of Justinian Magnus to Ma' Hurcazak and it grew nearly as quickly as Yuwanism had. Soon, Justinian took the position of second most worshipped God in Ma' Hurcazak. Yet, the missionaries were forced to flee after the rebellion had begun. Unbeknownst to the people, Azakir Jakim had fallen in love with a missionary, Alma Kassidus was her name, from the Covenant. Now, ten years after the rebellion began, the two have finally decided to marry.
-Cultural Notes:

On Seats

Seating in the Council is equal for all races except High Elves who prefer only to have two represenatives. All other races have five represenatives. First seat is the most popular elected position while fifth seat is the least popular of the elected positions. Often times, the first seat will stay with one person for a longer period of time before there is a switch. The position of High Seat is a neutral position which is used to break ties.The current High Seat is a former first seat represenative of the High Elves, Aligure Hiptalia. Elections for seats are held every two years while elections to the council are every ten years. High Seat is elected on the tenth year.

Cleansers

Cleansers are soldiers who primarily use fire to burn the dead bodies of their opponents. Often times, these cleansers wield a torch along with a sword, dagger and shield. Cleansers are trained quite like the trackers of the 31st Ranger Corps for identifying tracks of darkness and other enemy forces. They are sent on missions which require the death of darkness and the destruction of any remains.

Masquerades

Masquerade balls were brought to Ma' Hurcazak nine years back by Azakir. These parties are often ways for politicians to get to know citizens of Ma' Hurcazak and the other way around. The parties often last from dusk to dawn and are known for being breeding grounds of soon to be politicians and people looking to get re-elected. Though, Azakir mostly hosts the Masquerades for the fun of it rather than running for seating.

Sacrilege War (Apocalyptic Grimdark Fantasy)

Finishing out relations and then I will be done.