Great I'll work on my nation when I get home.

Upon this rock I will build my church [+]

The Church Of Solhua

Race/Race Description:

Multiple Races



Being one of the foremost religious establishments in all of Uraz, the Church of Solhua is comprised of many different races, which serves as a reflection of the diverse nation itself. Despite this, the most prominent positions within the church are held exclusively by humans.

Culture:

A powerful ecclesiarchy, the Church of Solhua combines military strength, political intrigue, and fanatical faith to forge a civilisation built upon blind dedication to its holy masters.

Based within the city of Otthviton, the Church of Solhua stretches out all across Uraz, manipulating entire kingdoms by hiding behind a carefully constructed veil of divine will. Whilst Otthviton may be one of smallest cities in all of Uraz, it is one which commands vast treasure troves, and entertains an overly decadent lifestyle.

The Church of Solhua is built around the holy deity “Yathimiya”, the sacred flame. The Church preaches that Yathimiya is the sun itself, and that he casts his divine light down upon all of creation.

In reality, the Church of Solhua is a deeply corrupt institution which controls an immensely prominent religion, and all those who follow it, by extension. The governing body of the Church are the “Divine Masters”, who will happily endorse one country's invasion of another, in return for a sizeable donation to the holy coffers.

Location on Map:

Otthviton sits on one of Uraz’s western isles, not far from Akas.

Technology:

The Church itself is not particularly technologically advanced, but as the dominant religion of Uraz, it doesn't need to be. The Church’s power comes from its ability to manipulate others, and not its own industrial strength.



History:

What started as the faith of an obscure Zugian tribe got picked up by an expedition of wealthy explorers, and swiftly turned into a gold making machine. Centuries has passed since the faith of Yathimiya became an institutionalised religion, and its shamanistic routes have been all but lost in the place of a capitalist construct.



The Divine Masters:

Name:

High Father Benedictus VIII

Race: Human

Appearance:



Despite his old age, Benedictus the eight is an imposing figure, with silvery white hair and skin like hard leather. He carries himself with an air of divine regality, and his presence inspires unquestionable devotion.

Backstory:

As the son of the High Father, Benedictus grew up knowing that he was destined to rule Otthviton. His childhood was an extravagant one, full of life and laughter.

Until the day of his father’s murder.

A faction of dissident rebels bombed the Holy City, and the then High Father was blown to smithereens. Benedictus was brought before his father, in the old man’s final hours, and watched as the mutilated body of the head of the church was slowly drained of life, writhing about in unimaginable agony within his bed chamber.

This had a profound impact upon Benedictus, shaking him to his very core. As a result, the young man grew up hating the commonfolk of Uraz, and holding all those who weren’t members of the church in vicious contempt.

However, he also grew up cunning.

As soon as his father passed on, it was the job of Benedictus to assume control of the church, and that meant learning how to use and manipulate everyone around him, lest him himself become a pawn in someone else's game.

As the years flickered by Benedictus only became more and more devious, slowly morphing into the master schemer that he is today. His life has been a decedent one, and the old man shows no signs of slowing any time soon.

Name:

Sir Jebediah Kothmayim

Race:

Human

Appearance:



Sir Kothmayim is a towering figure, clad from head-to-toe in blessed plate mail, and broadsword bigger than some men. Beneath his armour he is just as imposing, standing at a giant height, with a body covered in finely toned muscle.

Backstory:

Born into the noble house of Kothmayim, Jebediah was pledged to the holy vanguard of the Church from a young age, whereas his brothers and sisters grew up to become lords and ladies.

Jebediah endured years of soul-destroying training, as the High Father slowly crafted him into the perfect weapon of the church, subjecting him to twisted alchemical experiments to boost his strength and size. Once his training was complete, The young knight was appointed as the High Father’s personal bodyguard, and the protector of the Divine Masters.

Now, Jebediah serves as an icon of the church, and a dark reminder of its incredible wrath.

Name:

Maid Melantha, the Holy Virgin

Race:

Human

Appearance:



A short young woman, with a curvaceous form and soft white skin. Melantha has crimson hair, and has gotten plumper in recent years, due to her decadent indulgences.

Backstory:

The adopted daughter of Benedictus, and his appointed successor, the irony from the holy virgin’s name comes from the fact that she is neither of those things. Whilst her merciless cunning caught her father’s attention, Melantha is as sinful and indulgent as they come, partaking in grotesque displays of hedonism on an almost daily basis.

Whilst the people of Uraz might see Melantha as a beacon of purity, the reality is that she is the farthest thing from holy.

@RWDS Glad you're a fan! I'll write up so more once I get home, then give ye a shout.

Upon this rock I will build my church [+]

The Church Of Solhua

Race/Race Description:

Multiple Races



Being one of the foremost religious establishments in all of Uraz, the Church of Solhua is comprised of many different races, which serves as a reflection of the diverse nation itself. Despite this, the most prominent positions within the church are held exclusively by humans.

Culture:

A powerful ecclesiarchy, the Church of Solhua combines military strength, political intrigue, and fanatical faith to forge a civilisation built upon blind dedication to its holy masters.

Based within the city of Otthviton, the Church of Solhua stretches out all across Uraz, manipulating entire kingdoms by hiding behind a carefully constructed veil of divine will. Whilst Otthviton may be one of smallest cities in all of Uraz, it is one which commands vast treasure troves, and entertains an overly decadent lifestyle.

The Church of Solhua is built around the holy deity “Yathimiya”, the sacred flame. The Church preaches that Yathimiya is the sun itself, and that he casts his divine light down upon all of creation.

In reality, the Church of Solhua is a deeply corrupt institution which controls an immensely prominent religion, and all those who follow it, by extension. The governing body of the Church are the “Divine Masters”, who will happily endorse one country's invasion of another, in return for a sizeable donation to the holy coffers.

Location on Map:

Otthviton sits on one of Uraz’s western isles, not far from Akas.

Technology:

The Church itself is not particularly technologically advanced, but as the dominant religion of Uraz, it doesn't need to be. The Church’s power comes from its ability to manipulate others, and not its own industrial strength.



History:

What started as the faith of an obscure Zugian tribe got picked up by an expedition of wealthy explorers, and swiftly turned into a gold making machine.

Through a mixture of scriptures and word of mouth, The Church of Solhua spread out across Uraz; using promises of divine reward and threats of eternal damnation to capture the minds of the population. The conversion to the Solhua faith was a quick one, and soon the institution had countless people of importance within its dark grip.

As time swept by, the Divine Masters became increasingly more greedy and promiscuous, until any semblance of true faith was long forgotten.

Centuries has passed since the faith of Yathimiya became an institutionalised religion, and its shamanistic routes have been all but lost in the place of a capitalist construct.



The Divine Masters:

Name:

High Father Benedictus VIII

Race: Human

Appearance:



Despite his old age, Benedictus the eighth is an imposing figure, with silvery white hair and skin like hard leather. He carries himself with an air of divine regality, and his presence inspires unquestionable devotion.

Backstory:

As the son of the High Father, Benedictus grew up knowing that he was destined to rule Otthviton. His childhood was an extravagant one, full of life and laughter.

Until the day of his father’s murder.

A faction of dissident rebels bombed the Holy City, and the then High Father was blown to smithereens. Benedictus was brought before his father, in the old man’s final hours, and watched as the mutilated body of the head of the church was slowly drained of life, writhing about in unimaginable agony within his bed chamber.

This had a profound impact upon Benedictus, shaking him to his very core. As a result, the young man grew up hating the commonfolk of Uraz, and holding all those who weren’t members of the church in vicious contempt.

However, he also grew up cunning.

As soon as his father passed on, it was the job of Benedictus to assume control of the church, and that meant learning how to use and manipulate everyone around him, lest him himself become a pawn in someone else's game.

As the years flickered by Benedictus only became more and more devious, slowly morphing into the master schemer that he is today. His life has been a decedent one, and the old man shows no signs of slowing any time soon.

Name:

Sir Jebediah Kothmayim

Race:

Human

Appearance:



Sir Kothmayim is a towering figure, clad from head-to-toe in blessed plate mail, and broadsword bigger than some men. Beneath his armour he is just as imposing, standing at a giant height, with a body covered in finely toned muscle.

Backstory:

Born into the noble house of Kothmayim, Jebediah was pledged to the holy vanguard of the Church from a young age, whereas his brothers and sisters grew up to become lords and ladies.

Jebediah endured years of soul-destroying training, as the High Father slowly crafted him into the perfect weapon of the church, subjecting him to twisted alchemical experiments to boost his strength and size. Once his training was complete, The young knight was appointed as the High Father’s personal bodyguard, and the protector of the Divine Masters.

Now, Jebediah serves as an icon of the church, and a dark reminder of its incredible wrath.

Name:

Maid Melantha, the Holy Virgin

Race:

Human

Appearance:



A short young woman, with a curvaceous form and soft white skin. Melantha has crimson hair, and has gotten considerably more plum in recent years, due to her decadent indulgences.

Backstory:

The adopted daughter of Benedictus, and his appointed successor, the irony from the holy virgin’s name comes from the fact that she is neither of those things. Whilst her merciless cunning caught her father’s attention, Melantha is as sinful and indulgent as they come, partaking in grotesque displays of hedonism on an almost daily basis.

Whilst the people of Uraz might see Melantha as a beacon of purity, the reality is that she is the farthest thing from holy.

WIP but this is what I have so far

The Tidal Republics (Sheire)

Race/Race Description: The Tidalmen (Di Sheirenni)

A race of aquatic humanoids, the Tidalmen (or, in their native language, di Sheirenni) are about the average height of a human, with scaly skin ranging from light blue to dark purple. Their hair resembles seaweed and their fingers and toes are webbed. The Tidalmen can exist in and out of water, but while they are fast and agile in the seas, they are slow and clumsy on land.

My Hider [+]

Culture:
The Tidalmen are considered to be the forefathers and curators of Renaissance art. The species is practically obsessed with aesthetics. Everything they own must be beautiful, from their homes, to their clothing, to the multitudes of statues, paintings and sculptures that line their streets, their walls, and their trade routes. The people often adorn themselves in jewelry, tattoos and piercings to recreate themselves in a more beautiful light.

The Tidalmen are a race that is spread out across the oceans of the world. Many live in small, isolated communities, or within lakes and rivers. Most are still tribal in nature, barely having developed tools. The northern islands in Uraz is the only place on the continent where Tidalmen are found, and as a result these particular Tidalmen formed a common culture and language. They call the entirety of the northern Uraz islands "Sheire", literally "Beautiful Land" (making di Sheirenni 'People from the Beautiful Land'). The rest of the world tends to call the northern Uraz Islands simply the "Tidal Islands", which is where the Tidalmen got their common name.

Their obsession with beauty forced the Tidalmen to form a very capitalistic society, where everyone fights to earn enough money to decorate their belongings and beautify their possessions. Today, the Tidalmen are renowned merchants, selling goods to nearly every empire and kingdom in the known world.

The Tidal Republics are one of the few nations in the world with a constitution. Their ruler, the Prefect, is democratically elected by anyone who can afford to purchase the right to vote in the election. The money gained during this election is spent towards building a monument in the new Prefect's honor.

Location on Map:
An Island chain in northern Uraz

Technology (Short, at the most 3 paragraphs):
The Tidalmen have advanced means of transportation: they have what is known as the "Sea Blimp" which is exactly as it sounds; a blimp that can travel underwater and transport a variety of goods from kingdom to kingdom. The Tidalmen have special skins harvested from an underwater animal native to the Tidal Republics that they wrap around most goods to make waterproof for the journey.

The most beautiful cities in the world are said to be the underwater cities of Sheire.

The Sheire Capital of Sheidan [+]

Although these cities are valued for their beauty, the Tidalmen know that they cannot conduct a successful trade empire from underwater. As a result, they have many shore settlements, coating the islands and beaches of northern Uraz.

A bit of magic that the Tidalmen possess is what is known as "Air Pockets". Human visitors who wish to visit underwater cities of Sheire can do so for a limited time by creating a small cushion of air for the human to walk around and experience the underwater city. This can last anywhere from a day to a year depending on how much the human is willing to pay.

History:
WIP

Other:
WIP

WIP just wanted to get something up.

@RWDS Is that magic rock thing okay to work with? didn't want to get carried away too far, until it was.



Kingdom of Rugar

Race/Race Description: The people of Rugar are akin to dwarves for the most part. When Rugar first carved out his kingdom the battle was fierce and bloody and too few dwarves remained so now their blood is diluted with that of humans, they remain quite stocky and rarely reach much past five feet.
Culture:
Location on Map: TBD
Technology (Short, at the most 3 paragraphs):
History: The Kingdom of Rugar was founded three centuries ago born from the wreckage of a forgotten empire, when dwarven rebels banded together and overthrew their human masters. They were led by a man named Rugar a renowned smith who was the first to draw blood, killing the former emperor with the very axe he was to present to the emperor. Afterwards he escaped into the mountains and slowly but surely rallied the dwarven people to rebellion. After a long drawn out war they reclaimed the mountains and the plains surrounding them.

Over time they integrated with the broken empire of man with no one left to lead they bet the knee to Rugar. As a fairly simple people they named their new kingdom after him raising the war hero to the mantle of king. The dwarves were left with little choice but to breed with the human populace of the plains. Only a small core of nobles can claim a pure dwarven blood these days leading to some divide between them and the general people.

In three hundred years the people of Rugar have come a long way, they moved back into their mines and became one of the great economical forces of this world the mineral, precious metal and gems of the finest quality. With the ingenuity of man and the backbone of dwarves some few became inventors of all sorts of marvels.
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