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=The Hundred Kingdoms= | =The Hundred Kingdoms= | ||
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==Chosaten== | ==Chosaten== | ||
The Holy Kingdom of Chosaten lies at the northern edge of the Yellow Forest and is in fact neither holy nor truly a kingdom. There is the old bloodline of the priest-kings who traditionally are held to be of great spiritual power and to intercede with the ancestors on behalf of their people. But like his fathers and grandfathers before him the current 'ruler and high priest of all Chosaten', Priest-King Akewara holds no true power and is little more than a convenient figurehead for official ceremonies. Rulership lies in the hands of the High Council, a body composed of the representatives of the major clans with a token presence from the minor clans. These ruling families of Chosaten are between them in control of nearly all the nation's lands and wealth and are involved in a constant struggle for supremacy. The internal politics of the High Council are vicious and alliances can shift quickly. Currently the White Shield Alliance holds the majority and its leader Dao Tseng is the most powerful man in the country. | The Holy Kingdom of Chosaten lies at the northern edge of the Yellow Forest and is in fact neither holy nor truly a kingdom. There is the old bloodline of the priest-kings who traditionally are held to be of great spiritual power and to intercede with the ancestors on behalf of their people. But like his fathers and grandfathers before him the current 'ruler and high priest of all Chosaten', Priest-King Akewara holds no true power and is little more than a convenient figurehead for official ceremonies. Rulership lies in the hands of the High Council, a body composed of the representatives of the major clans with a token presence from the minor clans. These ruling families of Chosaten are between them in control of nearly all the nation's lands and wealth and are involved in a constant struggle for supremacy. The internal politics of the High Council are vicious and alliances can shift quickly. Currently the White Shield Alliance holds the majority and its leader Dao Tseng is the most powerful man in the country. | ||
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In response to Nine Oaks's demands the High Council has 'suggested' to the priest-king that a delegation be sent to negotiate a better deal. Secretly several of the major clans have sent their own agents to try and make alternative arrangements to meet their quota of sacrifices while leaving their rivals burdened. | In response to Nine Oaks's demands the High Council has 'suggested' to the priest-king that a delegation be sent to negotiate a better deal. Secretly several of the major clans have sent their own agents to try and make alternative arrangements to meet their quota of sacrifices while leaving their rivals burdened. | ||
| − | ==Telleimare== | + | ===Telleimare=== |
Telleimare is a fairly properous land, not bordering the Yellow Forest, ruled by its king for the last one hundred years by the virtue of Terrestial Exaltation. King Archer Oak's ambitions are focused on the safety of his kingdom, and is content to rule the realm he was born to inherit decades ago. The culture is rather European in style, though it is blended with the cultures of other lands, even as far as the Realm! One of the things of note, beyond the fact he is a king with not much ambition, is his jester, Vert Cyrano. The man is from the somewhat infamous Cyrano family, all jesters across the kingdoms, and Vert is one of the finest of his generation (although he is mentally ill and a bit nuttier than a fruitcake). | Telleimare is a fairly properous land, not bordering the Yellow Forest, ruled by its king for the last one hundred years by the virtue of Terrestial Exaltation. King Archer Oak's ambitions are focused on the safety of his kingdom, and is content to rule the realm he was born to inherit decades ago. The culture is rather European in style, though it is blended with the cultures of other lands, even as far as the Realm! One of the things of note, beyond the fact he is a king with not much ambition, is his jester, Vert Cyrano. The man is from the somewhat infamous Cyrano family, all jesters across the kingdoms, and Vert is one of the finest of his generation (although he is mentally ill and a bit nuttier than a fruitcake). | ||
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Sacre, Vert's son, bears a family resemblance and may be easily recognized by those who know the Cyrano name. Archer Oak and Vert have had an... interesting relationship, one good enough that Vert entrusted Sacre's health to the Wood Aspect when the boy constantly began ill as a little boy. Sacre himself still visits his childhood home from time to time, but he is painfully aware that no one remembers him. | Sacre, Vert's son, bears a family resemblance and may be easily recognized by those who know the Cyrano name. Archer Oak and Vert have had an... interesting relationship, one good enough that Vert entrusted Sacre's health to the Wood Aspect when the boy constantly began ill as a little boy. Sacre himself still visits his childhood home from time to time, but he is painfully aware that no one remembers him. | ||
| − | ==Nine Iron Meadows== | + | ===Nine Iron Meadows=== |
Seven Iron Meadows, named for the seven cities that make up this forest kingdom, and the mysterious pillars of iron in each meadow that give the cities their names (each is covered in runes of a specific color, and each city takes its name from that color), is a place of cutthroat politics. The only time they actually agree is when an outside threat comes. Much to their annoyance, they have been able to do very little against Nine Oaks, beyond fighting back against his influence. They have more problems with the hostility of the woods than with the Rashka meddling, mainly because of the Meadows' trademark iron weapons. | Seven Iron Meadows, named for the seven cities that make up this forest kingdom, and the mysterious pillars of iron in each meadow that give the cities their names (each is covered in runes of a specific color, and each city takes its name from that color), is a place of cutthroat politics. The only time they actually agree is when an outside threat comes. Much to their annoyance, they have been able to do very little against Nine Oaks, beyond fighting back against his influence. They have more problems with the hostility of the woods than with the Rashka meddling, mainly because of the Meadows' trademark iron weapons. | ||
| − | ==Parlson== | + | ===Parlson=== |
Parlson can trace its history back to the founding of the three cities of la’fer, de’fer and me’fer. Originally the three cities competed with each other for resources and space. However me’fer made a discovery that would propel it to the forefront. The discovery of the endless ways, a series of interconnected tunnels, caverns and caves within these winding ways, was sources of Iron, copper and other useful metals and gems, yet rather than use this new found strength to conquer the other cities they were offered a deal a chance to join as equals, thus was founded Parlson. | Parlson can trace its history back to the founding of the three cities of la’fer, de’fer and me’fer. Originally the three cities competed with each other for resources and space. However me’fer made a discovery that would propel it to the forefront. The discovery of the endless ways, a series of interconnected tunnels, caverns and caves within these winding ways, was sources of Iron, copper and other useful metals and gems, yet rather than use this new found strength to conquer the other cities they were offered a deal a chance to join as equals, thus was founded Parlson. | ||
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Within Parlson family is all, to know ones lineage and to care for all the members is the most important, those without family (Orphans and bastards) are considered outside society with no place, after all who can vouch for them, how can one judge them without knowing their full lineage. Yet despite this one peculiar tradition exists that of Birthtwins, it is believed that if two people share the same time of birth they are twins it is common practice for Noble families to adopt such births, the adopted child is raised as a member of the family, and will normally serve as the blooded childs closet confident, advisor and aid. | Within Parlson family is all, to know ones lineage and to care for all the members is the most important, those without family (Orphans and bastards) are considered outside society with no place, after all who can vouch for them, how can one judge them without knowing their full lineage. Yet despite this one peculiar tradition exists that of Birthtwins, it is believed that if two people share the same time of birth they are twins it is common practice for Noble families to adopt such births, the adopted child is raised as a member of the family, and will normally serve as the blooded childs closet confident, advisor and aid. | ||
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