Name: The Empire of Otrea
Location: Otrea sits in a harbour, fertile area. While having some forested regions up north of the cities, and leading into the settlements
Government: The Government of Otrea is led by an Emperor. The Emperor currently in power is Lars Merula the third. Underneath the Emperor is the Legate and the Council of Six. The Council of Six is elected officials from all six districts of Otrea. Then there is Unions , Guilds and other factions to represent worker rights.
Dominant race: Humans, the population of Otrea is mainly made up of Humans (40%)
Other races:
Orcs : Lacking intelligence but they make up for that in pure brute force. Average height spans from six foot five, to seven foot two. Green skin, Brown Eyes, Vampire like teeth (10%)
Dwarves: Small Creatures, warriors, scholars , some merchants and even blacksmith by trade. Most are less than four foot, brownish, whitish skin with brown or blue eyes. (30%)
Elves: Make up for Scholars, Merchants and often members of poliltic positions. Range from five foot five to 6 foot seven. Blue Eyes and with a light brown skin complexion, blue and grey eyes as well. (20%)
Wild Flora/fauna:
Moose , Buffalo, Boar , Deer , Pig , Bear, Fox Rabbits are common game in the forests.
A lot of plants grow in Otrea, but the most significant are:
False Bloom: A common plant in Otrea, known to make healing remedies
Upland Berry : A Tasty Berry , Common in the markets
Greenback Berry: Poisonous , known to make strong antioxidant’s if handled correctly
Milky Trilluim – Added to various drinks to create a smooth drink
(Will be adding more has the RP progress’s)
Specialization:
Otrea is known for it’s bazaars, harbours, courtrooms and Barracks. All being in good shape, taken care of and the people in them are often well behaved and well-kept
National History:
Otrea, was founded by Gallus the Brave. It began has a small town of people, mostly looters and mercenaries. Over the next decade, the small town would grow into a city, and a prospering empire.
Otrea really didn’t have that may conflict to the throne, but there was one near conflict. During the reign of Gallus’s cousin, Titus the Second, he enraged the local mercenary group called The Black Scars. Which lead to the event that was known to be “The Hamlet Massacre”. Titus brutal responded, by sending a legion to the base of the mercenary group and brutally murdering them. Small riots occurred, but they were quilled with little or no intervention
One thing to note is Otrea never started has that big of a nation has stated on maps. During the period of Titus the Forth, Otrea began to aggressively expand and take land. They offered tribes a deal, either then make their own settlements under the Otrea banner or die. Most tribes agreed to make a settlement, only a few were ever killed.
Alliances:
Enemies:
Notable People
Lars Merula (Emperor of Otrea)
Legate Appius Pavo (Commander of the Armed Forces)
Judge Decius Seuso (Supreme Court Judge)
Placus Geta (Chairman of the Merchants Guild)
Marcus Caldus (Head of Otrea Guard)
Name: Uldir
Title(s): “God of War” “ God of Justice” “ God of Wealth”
Seat of Power: Castle , fortified with a huge shrine in the center , that pilgrims can enter to pay their respect.
Divine Aspects: War, Wealth, and Justice
Appearance:
Judge
During times in history, Uldir took the role of a judge. This judge was untainted by corruption and bribes or untouched by the words of other people. In this form, he often rules the court room with a modest voice, a beard and grey hair. He also tends to have a menacing look has he begins to trail the one being taken to jail. After the hearing is done, Uldir leaves this form and replaces it with the original soul.
Legate
At times, when he senses there is grave danger for his interests and his devotee’s, he takes the form of a commander, or legate in his nation. He often appears has a tall figure (6’7) and tends to have a great sense of tactics and planning ahead. He tends to lead his men into battle, and making sure that he has their full loyalty. He is known to change tides but when all is lost, he often does the honourable thing and retreats. However, whenever he is defeated or he is done with the battle he retreats from this form and the legate’s soul is replaced to its mortal counterpart
Merchant
In times of peace, and when he feels that his kingdom is in peace and total prosperity, Uldir takes the form of a decent merchant. The merchant is described has a kind, honourable young man. Who seems to have some sort of aura that drives away crime and thieves, but also boosts the sales of people around him? He is the youngest in this form, and speaks softer. Not only that but he often seen dressed in fine garments, and his wares are often of high and extreme value, his good range from uncommon to rare goods.
Artifacts:
The Ledger of Uldir
It is said , that this fabled Ledger can even turn a business that had no coin in his bank to a profitable nation known business, in a matter of seconds. (Currently in the Hands of Uldir)
Uldirs Gavel
This gavel, is heavy to lift, but it’s deifying tone can bring order to a unruly courtroom, in a matter of moments.
Unique abilities: Powers that set you apart from other Gods. Every God has them. Choose two for now. More can manifest during the RP.
Merchants Boon
When Uldir is in Merchant form, he seems to cast a aura around his area that turns thieves away, not only that but it enhances profits for merchants by attracting more and more people to there stalls
Mindreader
In the court room, Uldir can read the minds of both sides when he is the Judge. It allows him to make a clear and definite judgement of the case.
Personal History: Stories varies about how Uldir came into the Mortal realm. Some say he was a farmer who becomes a successful merchant. Others say he was a young soldier who becomes a general. People argue he was a judge’s apprentice. What is true is in the Nation’s History, Uldir has played a pivotal role in creating the Nation’s Bazaar’s, Barracks and Court Rooms that are spoken about all over the world.
Various groups have claimed to see Uldir in his mortal form, yet none can be sure. Some even go to the point that he has no mortal form, and is just a part of the sky. Sadly, in the nation, where is shrine is located, there are two religious groups for Uldir.
On the left, is the Believers of Uldir, who say that he does not have a mortal form and is a part of the sky. Backing for them is common in the rich districts, and the higher upper’s area. The temples are often stylized in Gold , Jewels and Gems with marble floors , granite tables and fine chairs, often as well with a shrine of Uldir as well in these huge temples, right in the center of it with huge sums of money, weapons and often. Notable people that are a part of the Believers of Uldir are the current Legate, the Supreme Court Judge, the legate of the army and the current Emperor of the city.
On the right, in the poor districts of these cites is the religious group called “The Followers of Uldir”. The different in these temples is noticeable right away. The temples are often made out of stone, have wooden chairs and a small shrine of Uldir. Often it has a few pouches of coin, maybe 1-2 pieces of gold and a few gems. Notable people who are apart of “The Followers of Uldir” include the guard captain, the Merchants Guild Chairman, and the Judge of the poor districts court.
The true story however of Uldir, is one that does not match the ones told by mortals. Uldir was a tyrant, a coward king who murdered his own brother and father to usurp the throne. Indeed, it sounds grave to many and that's why no one believes this myth. But this is the true story has it goes:
Uldir, his days numbered wanted to be given immortality. Vamperism wouldn't be a good trait since he liked wandering about in the sun, being a wearwolf has it's downsides. So he broke a deal with the goddess of the Undead. In-Exchange for one pure Diamond, she would grant Uldir immortality , and nothing could hurt him. Uldir, knew this was his golden chance, so he told that a sum of 25,000 Gold Pieces shall be given to any merchant that hands him a pure diamond. Merchants rushed from corner to corner of the small village. Before one merchant handed him the diamond. Uldir murdered the merchant later after, in a closed and secluded place. Once the Diamond was placed on the Undead Altar , the Goddess trapped the soul of Uldir into the diamond, and the dead body of Uldir laid there. She then threw the diamond away, to another land of some sorts. The Diamond hit, what is now known has Modern day Otrea. Has the Diamond hit, it slowly vaporised in mid air. The mist created rains over Otrea for over 2 years straight, during this time, Uldir would take form. Once Uldir taken form has a god, he repented to earn the respect's of the other gods, and to prove that even a tyrant, can be one worthy of the status... of an god.
Personality:
Various religious scripts have spoken about the personality of Uldir. Some say that he’s a kind man who cares about the state of his nation, and his devotee’s. Other scripts say he’s a god that wants vengeance, and doesn’t mind putting his wraith on people to stand in his way and speak bad about him.
Other: Anything you'd like to note, which I left out.