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I.R 461, Summer: The Orc and Goblin warbands of Redoak are decisively routed at the Battle of the Grimspires, forcing the survivors to surrender themselves to the Empire's rule.

I.R 470, Summer: Nine years of Imperial occupation turns Redoak into an industrial powerhouse, with logging camps marring its expansive forests. However, Goblin and Orc tribes are forcefully removed from their ancestral lands to make way for Imperial settlements and business ventures, causing wisespread resentment.

I.R 470, Winter: The Orcs and Goblins, displeased by their treatment, rise up against the Imperial occupation. However, they are decisively beaten at the Battle of Skulltor. The ring leaders of the rebellion are rounded up an executed, causing further outcry amongst Redoak's native populations. The Imperial forces crack down on all native settlements, hanging any of those suspected of planning further trouble.

I.R 475, Summer: A Dwarven-Halfing mining expedition reaches Mt. Khadrim, with Imperial approval. Operations begin immediately, and the area becomes renowned for Mithril production. Mt. Khadrim pays a 30% toll on all that it sells.

I.R 481, Spring: Emperor Axis III perishes in Iron Coast at the Battle of Emperor's Folly, taking with him the majority of the Empire's military reserves. With the heart torn out of its war machine, the Empire begins to pull back legions from stable provinces and redeploys them to the beleaguered frontiers.

The Sixth Legion is withdrawn from Redoak, leaving the Seventeenth Legion to handle the occupation. It now falls to ten thousand soldiers to police a population of half a million.

Mt. Khadrim is granted independence as its own functioning realm, in return for providing the Imperial army with assistance in maintaining peace and order in Redoak. This was done mostly because Mt. Khadrim threatened to leave the Empire, and the Imperial army would have been hard pressed to oppose it.

I.R 530, Spring: Imperial administrators, such as governors and mayors, become the target of assassination. The perpetrators are quickly discovered, and found to be Goblin and Orcs. In response, Imperator Sorrowsong orders the 17th Legion to kill 1 in ten of every Orc and Goblin in the entire province. A mass culling begins, and thousands of the creatures are put to the sword without trial or mercy.

On hearing of Sorrowsong's hideous actions, Emperor Galaxin recalls him and instates Imperator Gladix in his place. Gladix is a kind man, and a soldier's general, with a pure understanding of justice and compassion. He attempts to ease the escalating tensions in Redoak by pulling the 17th Legion out of all native settlements.

I.R 531, Spring Self proclaimed War Master Redscar, of the Orcish Redscar Clan, riles his countrymen into open rebellion. Having suffered at the hands of Sorrowsong's cull, thousands were more than willing to join Redscar's cause in the name of revenge.

By the time Imperator Gladix received reports of Redscar's actions, the coast of Redoak was already ablaze. All non Orc and Goblin imperial citizens had been put to the sword, and a vast army was preparing to launch an assault on Fort Maxim. The Imperator quickly gathered the 17th Legion to oppose Redscar at the Battle of West Redoak.

However, the Imperial Legion was ill suited for forest fighting, and denied the use of its tightened and disciiplined fighting formations, was routed by the Orc and Goblin horde. So many soldiers were lost, that the 17th simply ceased to exist. Imperator Gladix died as he fought a last stand to buy time for the few survivors to flee.

I.R 531, Summer - Present Day: The Redscar Rebellion refuses diplomacy with the Empire, despite vows of clemency and independence. It now represents a significant threat, capable of penetrating Imperial heartlands. In response, Emperor Galaxin has deployed the Sixth Legion.

Headed by Imperator Simo Silanus, a hardened and ruthless warrior, the Sixth Legion is tasked with defeating the rebellion and slaying War Master Redscar. They have arrived at Fort Axis, and are preparing to launch a series of defensive operations across the entire front, with the aim of preserving Imperial settlements from Redscar's imminent invasion.

Mt. Khadrim remains quiet throughout, and has so far refused to send assistance. It is rumored that the Royal Court has lost confidence in the Empire's ability to provide protection, and may be establishing its own agenda. If true, the Sixth Legion will be hard pressed to fight both the rebellion and an army that matches its own in terms of discipline and tactical excellence.

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1) Redoak is your war-riddled oyster, and I have provided as much background for it as it reasonable. Go wherever you want, do whatever you want - but keep in mind that the overarching plot concerns the success or defeat of Redscar and his rebellion.

2) Do not attempt to kill other characters without permission of their owners. Simple as that. No agreement, then no death. In an event where a fall out occurs, I will intervene and bitch slap the lot of you to Kingdom Come.

3) The NPC combattants are not defenceless, and so I'd ask you refrain from scenes that involve your character striking down mobs of them at a time - give your guy/gal some flesh, by showing that they are not invincible bad asses.

4) Only the most absurd custom races will be turned down when it comes to Imperial troops or non-aligned characters.

5) Balance your character; their strength must be equaled by weakness.

6) The roles of Imperator Silanus, War Master Redscar and the King and Queen of Mt. Khadrim are open to players, and will be customizable to a degree.

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Name:

Age:

Gender:

Race: The Empire is composed of many races, humans being just one of them.

Race Overview: A brief overview of your race, not required for humans.

Rank:

Appearance: Picture or text.

Weapons: Anything enchanted or otherwise un-ordinary is going to need explaining. Don't just put "Flaming Sword", because I'd wanna know what makes it so flamey.

Steed: If applicable; does your character have a horse? Or something similar? If so, what's its name? What does it look like?

Abilities: Anything unnatural that your character can perform, but is not strictly magical in nature. An example would be a vampire's various traits i.e hates sun light, has enhanced strength etc.

Talents: Mortal skills, if you will. Skilled in herb lore, an excellent marksman, a great sword fighter - that stuff.

Magic: What kind of magic can they use? And how does their school of magic work? There is no overarching magical mechanic at play, so there's room for different kinds.

Backstory: Who are they? Where they from? Been a soldier all their lives? Recently enlisted?

NPC Companions: If your character leads a troop or other such unit, detail them here. An example would be a Centurion, who commands a hundred soldiers. You would simply detail the kind of armour and weapons they used, as well as their appearance, and mention any key officers that you and others may need to interact with.

Starting Location: Any Imperial settlement, or if an assassin type, then any Redscar settlement.

POST IN OOC FOR APPROVAL.

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Name:

Age:

Gender:

Race: Orc, Half-Orc or Goblin.

Race Overview: There are many breeds of Goblins and Orcs, so be as creative as you want, if you'd like to add your own flare to them.

Titles: If applicable, an example would be Bone Breaker, or Imperator's Bane, or The Black Fanged.

Appearance: Picture or text.

Weapons: Anything enchanted or otherwise un-ordinary is going to need explaining. Don't just put "Flaming Sword", because I'd wanna know what makes it so flamey.

Steed: If applicable; does your character have a horse? Or something similar? If so, what's its name? What does it look like?

Abilities: Anything unnatural that your character can perform, but is not strictly magical in nature. An example would be a vampire's various traits i.e hates sun light, has enhanced strength etc.

Talents: Mortal skills, if you will. Skilled in herb lore, an excellent marksman, a great sword fighter - that stuff.

Magic: What kind of magic can they use? And how does their school of magic work? There is no overarching magical mechanic at play, so there's room for different kinds.

Backstory: Who are they? Where they from? What drove them to rise up and join the rebellion?

NPC Companions: If your character leads a troop or other such unit, detail them here. An example would be a war lord, who commands a war band. You would simply detail the kind of armour and weapons they used, as well as their appearance, and mention any key officers that you and others may need to interact with.

Starting Location: Any Redscar settlement, or if a spy/assassin, then Imperial Settlements too!

POST IN OOC FOR APPROVAL.

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Play as a Halfling or Dwarf in service to Mt. Khadrim. You will have full freedom here to direct the foreign policy of your peoples. Do you help the Empire? Or let them fall to the Redscar rebellion?

Name:

Age:

Gender:

Race: Dwarf, Halfling, or a mixture of the two!

Half-Race Overview: A brief overview of your half-Dwarf or Half-...Halfling. What traits have they lost or gained from the mixing of the races?

Titles or Rank: Prince, Captain, War Maker - or even King and Queen. Mt. Khadrim provides the most freedom here, though if you wish to be the king or Queen, then run things by me so that you don't break anything.

Appearance: Picture or text.

Weapons: Anything enchanted or otherwise un-ordinary is going to need explaining. Don't just put "Flaming Sword", because I'd wanna know what makes it so flamey.

Steed: If applicable; does your character have a horse? Or something similar? If so, what's its name? What does it look like?

Abilities: Anything unnatural that your character can perform, but is not strictly magical in nature. An example would be a vampire's various traits i.e hates sun light, has enhanced strength etc.

Talents: Mortal skills, if you will. Skilled in herb lore, an excellent marksman, a great sword fighter - that stuff.

Magic: What kind of magic can they use? And how does their school of magic work? There is no overarching magical mechanic at play, so there's room for different kinds.

Backstory: Who are they? What has led them to this point in their lives? What are their plans?

NPC Companions: If your character leads a troop or other such unit, detail them here. An example would be a Captain, who commands a detachment of Halflings/Dwarves. You would simply detail the kind of armour and weapons they used, as well as their appearance, and mention any key officers that you and others may need to interact with.

Starting Location: Mt. Khadrim or an Imperial settlement with GM approval.

POST IN OOC FOR APPROVAL.