Here is the first draft of my CS. [hider= WIP] [center][h1][b]The Irodein Empire[/b][/h1][img]http://i.imgur.com/dVsqBzS.png[/img][/center] [b][h2]Location/Geography[/h2][/b] [hider=Map Claim][img]http://i.imgur.com/ncW74dT.jpg[/img] the gray out line area.[/hider] A rugged and harsh land the empire calls home the more central areas of the empire is mountainous are similar to the Balkans on earth. Tall mountains dominate the skyline of the empire. Towards the out lying area it's falter and much more fertile land. To the north of the empire are the ancient forest Herk woods were a group of druids live. The fauna and flora are adapted to live into the hilly area. One of the most known animal is the Nik Goat a large ill temper beast which is used by the irodien farmer for meat and milk. [b][h2]General Introduction[/h2][/b] To people on the outside of the Irodien empire it seems to be a harsh brutal place. Were the smallest crimes are punishable by harsh penalties. [b][h2]History[/h2][/b] The Irodiens started out as a small city state in the turbulent and mountainous Vosta region. They existed as a small force in-till the first Emperor arrived according to their legends he conquered the region and several of the outlining area. A series of emperor’s expanded Irodein power and territory bring the empire to a great power. But an Imperial governor named Barcus desired more and wage a long civil war which eventual lead to an imperial victory. The empire bloody and ragged the Irodeins have begun the long process of rebuilding. [h2][b]Government & Society[/b][/h2] The empire is ruled by an imperial government lead by a powerful emperor advised by an imperial council the most powerful of them is usable the military advertisers called Governor-Militant. Territory is dived into provinces witch are ruled by Governors. Expansionist and have a Machiavellian mindset using their military to intimidate or outright conquer there weaker neighbors. But are willing to form alliances with other nation if it can be beneficial for them. Their culture is an honor centric, self-sacrifices, war glorifying, and hardworking species. They have been known for the very harsh in warfare using harsh tactic to force there enemy to surrender. Going along with their self-sacrificial attitude they believe that casualty is secondary to the overall goal. The empire is monotheistic worshiping there god Verimar of the forge and war. Sanfures Appearance - [hider=Description] Most sanfures they stand about 6'8 for males and 6'1 for females. Their bones are tougher have a more angular structure to them and their muscles system stronger due to the harsh condition on their homeland. They developed a strong cardiovascular system (which means they have two hearts), as well as a higher metabolism, evolving larger lung compactly due to the mountainous terrain, there blade like front teeth and more rounder back teeth is believe to come from a past omnivorous habits, dark colored hair, and there one color eyes coal black. The sanfures cannot use magic.[/hide] [/hider] [h2][b]Economy & Industry[/b][/h2] The economy of the empire is a regulated market.The nation are main exports is materials such as as ores, coals, refined metals, salts, weapons, stone, and imperial onyx a rare black colored stone that is prized for its building quality. The empire trades often with there neighbors in order to gain materials that are not found natural in the empire. The craftsmen of the empire are organized into guilds that provide and services to the economy. On the technological front the empire is lacking. With long civil war technology that did not directly help the war effort was ignored. Now the empire is offering cash prizes for inventions. [b][h2]Military Overview[/h2][/b] Molded by the imperial civil war the imperial legion into an effect fighting force. [b]Imperial legionary[/b] The backbone of the imperial military the heavy infantry are armed with halberds and shields. Other legionarys use crossbows as the imperial range weapon. The imperial legion prides it self on being a professional army. Each legionary is a well trained and discipline. The imperial officer core are very experience after the civil war with the imperial military victory. The legionaries are organized into legions of about 5,000 men. [b]Imperial Dragoons[/b] Due to the lack of horse in the empire the imperials use heavy cavalry to make up for the numbers. [b]Verna Kaf Legion[/b] Consider to be the the empires most dangerous and veteran legion. Formed after the bloodiest battle in Irodien history the legion is larger than the normal legion. Verna Kaf legion numbers about 7,500 soldiers. [b]Penal auxiliary[/b] Murders, thieves, and the scum of empire gathered to fight. Sentence to sever in the penal for a minimum of 25 years. Poorly armed and equipped they are used as cannon fodder by imperial commanders. [/hider]