Name of Nation:
The Great Nation Of Seoelia

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Demonym of Nation:
Seoelian

Race Description:
Elves

Seoelian elves are said to be tall and slender beings,with pale white complexions. There hair color ranges from dark black to dirty blonde. They are the main race in Seoelia, making up most of the population. All seoelian elves have a birthmark that is actually inside of there bodies, being that they can make a blue aura emit from there hands. They see themselves as a noble race, meaning they think they are above all other races.

Giants

These giants are bred specifically for servitude and war. They usually stand around eight to nine feet and sometimes more.

List of Race Perks and Nerfs:

Seoelian Elves:
Pros: Intellegent
Cons: Weak Physically

Nation Location: N/A

Description of Nation:

"Excerpt from the king of Seoelia Haldamir Súrion's personal notes"
We were not gonna sit here and live under there oppressive rule, we elves are a proud people. I Haldamir Súrion will guide my people to a new salvation to live there lives they way they want, away from the rule of this human scum.

The seoelian nation started out as one mans dream, a way that one slave could oppress his human masters. At first Seoelia was a human ruled nation who used elven slaves to do there biding. But Haldamir decided that he would not live under someone else rule and let the elves control there own destiny. So on the day that his people now call "the revolt" Haldamir burned down every house that contained humans in them. He killed up to fifty thousand people including the current king at the time. Haldamir then being the only person who his people saw fit to rule ascended to the throne.

The Seoelian nation is filled with many intelligent people who help advance the nations technology They have begun creating giant mechanical monsters which they use for both military gains. Also they have created more advanced ammunition that have a lot of different effects.

Government of Nation:

Absolute monarchy
The Seolian nation is ruled over by one absolute king whose word is law, all things be it petty crimes to murder are over seen by the king. Once the king dies the rule goes down to the next oldest male in the family lineage. If the king did not have a son heir before he died, then the king's wife will then be assigned as queen. Anybody who goes against the kings rule will be dealt with quickly and without much conflict.

Capital of Nation:
Asavar

Population of Nation:
70 million in general
69 million Elves
1 million Giants

Economy of Nation:
The Seoelian nation is heavily taxed by there ruler who thinks it is a fine idea to build up money for wars. Most things that one would buy at a market place cost the same, but are taxed differently by how many of the resource the nation has. One of the things that the Seoelian nation is proud of are the different types of metals that they are able to produce, thanks to the many mines that they run from the nearby mountains.

Nation's Major Exports:
Various metals such as Iron,copper, steel, and lead.

Crops: Wheat, Corn, Cotton, Potato, and rice.

Precious minerals: Diiamond, Quartz, Topaz, and Coal

Nation's Major Imports:
Furs
Gold
Clothes
Livestock

Nation's Military Description:
2,100,000 Active Soilders

Infantry


Scouts:

Portrait of Faqim Al-Qari and his entourage, current Emperor of the Qalimeqi Empire

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Name of Nation: The Qalimeqi Empire; Grand Qalimeq
Flag: A black sword with its hilt at the top splitting a yellow background, resting behind a setting red-orange sun.
Demonym of Nation: Qalimeqi
Race Description(s):
Humans (Qalimeqi) - Qalimeqi humans have brown skin whose tone ranges from a heavy tan to being so dark it appears black in the desert heat. They stand a few inches taller on average than most humans. There are other subgroups of humans within Qalimeq living in vassal duchies, and the typically have more of an olive complexion. Humans hold the highest positions in Qalimeqi society, but that does not protect them from poverty nor the circumstances that may lead to a lower-class life.
Goblins - Small and numerous, these three foot tall creatures have a ruddy yellow complexion and are native to the desert. They are wide eared, clawed, agile, and have a uniquely nomadic lifestyle. While they theoretically possess status equal to that of the humans, they rarely become wealthy or important figures in Qalimeqi society.
Hobgoblins - Standing just a little shorter than humans (with an average height of 5'6"), hobgoblins are the result of men breeding with goblins. While some are born sterile, many have bred with one another long enough to form their own race. Their appearance is a blending of the features of both heritages: Brown-yellow skin, a lean but muscular build, clawed fingers, and sharp teeth. Hobgoblins are somewhat uncommon, but are known to make terrific soldiers, combining goblin reflexes and agility with Qalimeqi discipline and adaptability. Like goblins, they are theoretical equals to humans; unlike goblins, they have a very distinct chance to earn respect and recognition through military service.
List of Race Perks and Nerfs:
Humans (Qalimeqi) - No unique perks or nerfs.
Goblins - Increased agility and senses; small size makes them difficult to hit, but also forces them to wield smaller weapons and makes them less capable melee combatants.
Hobgoblins - Better agility, stamina, and senses than a human; slightly smaller, but not in a truly impactful way. Not very numerous.
Nation Location: In the great deserts, grasslands, and mountains in the middle-eastern portion of the Western Continent.
Description of Nation: Qalimeq, more formally known as Grand Qalimeq or the Qalimeqi Empire, is a once-glorious empire that almost lost its place as a world power due to adherence to tradition. It covers a vast measure of territory chiefly consisting of plains, deserts, and hills and mountains, with a generally warm climate and mild winters. With only a few mighty rivers and their flood plains marring the great expanse, Qalimeq's land has always encouraged the use of horses, elephants, and pegusi, and its armies have historically been a dominant force in the region. Qalimeqi armies have spent the last century subjugating their neighbors, incorporating them into their empire as vassal duchies, incorporating the goblins into their empire, and controlling the trade of spices and dyes.

With the advent of firearms, however, Qalimeq has slowly lost the ground it gained. Over the last few decades, its famous cavalry have slowly lost some of their luster as storms of bullets and roaring engines began to become the norm of war. However, Qalimeq's greatest defeats happened in the Great War.

Before the Great War began, Qalimeq and the Arkil Federation had been at odds due to cultural differences and their stark cultural contrast. The tension came to a head when Arkil citizens claimed land that was allegedly Qalimeqi territory and Arkil soldiers moved in to protect them. The Empire needed no further prompting to declare war, citing the border dispute as proof of Arkil hostilities.

The first few battles were hasty and easily in Qalimeq's favor; their grand cavalry had the advantage of speed, surprise, and the first strike, and were able to ride down Arkil infantry with little difficulty. However, all of that ended once Arkil airships came into play. Soon, the Qalimeqi cavalry were fleeing from bombs dropped from above, their generals and field officers were falling to bullets from distant, unseen marksmen, and artillery bombardments cleanly dealt with Qalimeq's neat square formations that had been so useful in previous wars. In short: the Arkil Federation was routing the Qalimeqi Empire's finest.

To make matters worse, the Holy Empire of Denzgraad saw an opportunity to attack Qalimeq while it was distracted. They launched a naval invasion, and without the Pegasus Cavalry to assist them, Qalimeq's fleet could do little to stop the much larger Denzo fleet. The grand Qalimeqi navy was utterly crushed, and Denzo soldiers began flooding the beaches.

Forced between a rock and a hard place, Qalimeq was wrestled into conceding land to the Arkil Federation through a peace treaty. Once that was done, its army was able to make it back to the heartland of the Empire, and just in time: had the army arrived a week later, the capital city of Ahnidad would likely have collapsed beneath a siege. Qalimeq managed to drive off the Denzgraad army, killing many of them as they tried to get back on the boats. They'd won that war, but it was a Pyrrhic victory: with their navy crushed, Grand Qalimeq no longer had any real control of the seas.

Since the Great War, the the ancient Empire has made attempts to revolutionize its military, though it has not been able to entirely abandon the old principles to which it is bound. The cavalry is adapting to the times, though it still remains a somewhat outdated staple of the Grand Army, and mobile airships have been developed with some inspirations drawn from the Arkil Federation's designs. Foot soldiers no longer march in neat squares easily pounded by artillery, but their guns are still single-shot rifles (though they have commendable range and accuracy). There are many more developments to be made, but Qalimeq is steadily adapting.

In other areas, Qalimeq is ahead of the majority of the world. They have an ancient tradition of philosophy, and the sciences of astronomy, chemistry, and medicine have long flourished in the nation. In ages past, it was considered the center of knowledge and learning throughout all the world. However, the military has been slow to adapt to the changing world, and the changes that have been made have created rebellious divisions among the religious and military sects of the nation. There is a very real tension between these fanatics and those who would change the nation, and should these factions see an opportunity, they will gladly strike against their own ruler to attempt a coup.

Despite these factors, the Qalimeq Empire has not left the scene of global powers yet. It remains a noteworthy competitor militarily, and it has enough economic and scientific clout to influence the world outside the arena of war. If it can survive the next decade, it will surely come out of the ashes like the phoenix: reborn.
Government of Nation: Federal Monarchy - The Empire consists of numerous semi-independent regions and duchies which are partly autonomous but concede to the will of the highest authority, the Qalimeqi Emperor. Upon the Emperor's death, a new Emperor is chosen by a council (half elected, half born into their station) of all the provinces from the royal family. While the ruler is usually chosen based on merit, corrupt bargains have rigged these elections several times in the past.
Capital of Nation: Ahnidad
Population of Nation: 80 million approximately (57 million humans, 18 million goblins, 5 million hobgoblins)
Economy of Nation: Trade is vital to Qalimeq's economy, and they maintain rigid control over the trade of spices and dyes, and Qalimeqi merchants also have their hands in the trade of sugar, salt, and precious metals. Shepherding and farming are both also major occupations in the regions surrounding the flood plains along the nation's mighty river. Orchards for olives and fruits are also common, moreso in the duchies than in the desert heartland.

As a center of culture and learning, Qalimeq also tutors would-be scholars from across the globe, and its horse and pegusi races attract many eager spectators. Due to being behind in the areas of mechanical and electrical engineering, this facet of Qalimeq's economy is slowly dwindling; it does not help that this new era of progress is causing other nations to establish more universities.

Qalimeq has instituted a special tax on those who do not follow the main religion (Al-Qalai, a monotheistic religion in which ancestors of the royal family were prophets, thus granting them divine right to rule). It increases their tax rate by approximately four percent; a hefty price, perhaps, but those who pay it are otherwise treated as equals to the Qalamites of the Empire. This tax provides enough income to be considered a considerable source of revenue.
Nation's Major Exports: Luxury goods; salt; sugar; horses; wool.
Nation's Major Imports: Iron; steel; coal; copper; beef.
Nation's Military Description: There is a healthy focus on the national military. About 3% of the population (2.67 million citizens) serve in the Empire's military. Of this number, Qalimeq has invested substantially into its Grand Army, with 40% of the nation's troops serving as infantry, marksmen, irregulars, and similar units; 20% more of the enlisted population serves as land-based cavalry; another 30% serve in the Imperial Aerial Forces (I.A.F.), and the last 10% serve in the Imperial Naval Forces (I.N.F.).

Despite the disasters of the last war, there is still a struggle in the nation's military between those who would adapt and those who would stick to the tried and true ways of old. The cavalryman still serves as an integral part of the nation's army, though his role on the battlefield is changing. While Qalimeqi cavalry still act as shock troops and flankers when the opportunity allows, they are now equipped with rifles as well as swords and lances, harassing the enemy from a distance to soften the ranks before riding in for the kill. The cavalryman is slowly being replaced by a new sort of mobile unit: the airship.

Airships are employed by the Qalimeqi Empire as scouts and as bombers. Due to their fragile nature, they come with pegasus riding cavalry equipped with small rifles for fighting aircraft and curved blades for charging enemies below. They also carry grenades, which are easily dropped on unsuspecting infantry. An airship carrying an attachment of pegasus cavalry can deal with most landed landed opponents sufficiently, but faces some difficulty when fending off aerial assaults. The weaponry aboard a Qalimeqi airship is less advanced than that of other nations', and so their aerial cavalry must compensate for this weakness, charging through the skies and riding down the workers aboard enemy airships, where they try to find a weak point in the hull surrounding the gas bags.

Pegusas cavalry are used outside of aerial combat, and have long been the most recognizable force in the Qalimeqi military; however, with the advent of deadlier and more accurate firearms, these valuable beasts are being limited more and more to fighting in the sky.

On the ground, traditional cavalry equipped with pistols and swords fight alongside infantry equipped with single-shot, long-ranged rifles. While these rifles cannot fire very quickly, they have great accuracy, especially in the hands of hobgoblins, and hobgoblin marksmen are becoming more and more commonplace. Skirmish-style tactics are often utilized to make better use of these rifles.

Goblins can be found working as irregulars in the Qalimeqi army. Their small size makes them great ambushers, as they can hide in many environments and, equipped with grenades, pistols, bombs, bows and axes, can serve reliably as cannon fodder, saboteurs, and urban fighters. Veteran goblin irregulars have formed specialist squads that often work before the main Qalimeqi force arrives, assassinating officers or making breaches to allow the famous Qalimeqi cavalry to charge past enemy defenses.

Artillery have a place in the Qalimeqi military in sieges, but the weapons are not very advanced compared to the artillery of other nations. Members of any race can be found crewing these crude cannons.

The most experimental unit in the Qalimeqi army has yet to be tested on the battlefield: Gas-filled rockets. In ancient times, Qalimeq used simple explosive rockets filled with gunpowder (which would later lead to the invention of fireworks) to assault enemy fortifications. The rockets to be used now are propelled with an explosive force, but are designed to release a trail of toxic gas as they travel, and then burst in a cloud of it upon impact. While the design is still rough and the firing crews are suffering some unhealthy side effects from the gases being released in their proximity, the progressive minds in the military have convinced the traditionalists to allow them to be tested in the next great conflict.

Qalimeq has never focused very much on its navy, and does so even less with the invention of the almighty airship and its explosive payload. The navy utilizes similar tactics as its aerial counterpart: partly armored destroyers function as the defense for carrier vessels which are host to a number of pegasus cavalry. These cavalry drop bombs on enemy ships and and sometimes act as boarding crews, using the pistol and the sword to take over enemy vessels. As with Qalimeq's airships, the destroyers and carriers in the navy have less advanced armor and weapons than those of other nations, and are thus liable to be defeated in a broadside or sustained combat; it's up to the nimble pegusi to achieve victory for the Imperial Naval Forces.

Name of Nation: Dwarven Empire of Novgrod (N - ov- gur -rod) (or just Novgrod)
Flag:
Demonym of Nation: Novgrodian, Novgrod (N- Ov- gur- ow -dah
Race Description: Dwarfs


A hardy race of short stout people. Dwarfs are known for their stubborness and devotion to all things tradition. The dwarfs highly value their beards showing them as signs of status, the longer more groomed and eccentric your beard the more respect you are given by other dwarves. Dwarfs tend to perfer to live underground this started once as a way to shelter them from the much larger beingings and animals which inhabited their world. since it has become more of a tradition than a need. dwarves are renown inventors and who are also renown to disregard any technology or item made unless created by their kinsmen. Dwarven culutre is a very self centered one with large ephasis on making your own way and life and a hard you get what you earn ideaology is inseeded in everyones minds.As for society it is usually very caste based centering around one’s family and clan.
List of Race Perks and Nerfs:
pros
Steadfast, Rare it is to see a dwarven unit break and run from the field most dwarves would rather die than retreat and soil their reputations
Inventive. dwarves have a exetrme amount resourcefulness and ingenuity
Hardy, Dwarves are used to the hard snowy conditions of their homeland making them highly resistant to fatigue or exhaustion
cons
Stout, Dwarves while strong in the upper body are not known for their speed and efficency at marching causing them to move much slower than the other longer legged races
Stubborn, Dwarfs are a proud but arrogant race disregarding and looking at all things foreign as a threat or untrust worthy.
Nation Location: I vote map 5
Description of Nation: a lage snowy country whose surface is almost void of all life aside from sprawling fortreses set into the sides of mountains the bulk of novgrod's popullation lives underground in large expansive cities made of stone and steel. at the heart of these underground civilization lies a large industrial sector of which most people are employed. along with factories, mines and iron works. there are markets from which you can find a array of metal made goods.As for the people most of novgrod is famial based living together in residential parts of cities along with others of their clan. most dwarves belive in a form of ancestor worship viewing bringing honor and fame to their clan of utmost importance. culture wise the novgrodians enjoy a array of literature mainly consisting of non fictional books regarding the history of their clans and nation, one of the most favored pass times in novgrod are mainly contests of skill and prowess most of them being centered around military arts such as sharp shooting and wrestling but there is a large popularity for one on-militant game which is drinking. done by workers and soliders alike the first things a novgrodian does when he arrives home is break open a keg and have a hearty glass with his family, this has lead to many famous novgrodian breweries to gain world renown for their strong liquiers. Crime is very minor (orpublicly known crime is at the least) as the troops when not a war serve as the nations police force of which the offenders usually get a bullet to the head or a severe physical punishment such as dismemberment or maiming rather than prison time. the nogrodian people are hard working serious people who have a no funny business attitude to life all which is dictated by a strict sense of tradition which is imbued into every novgrodian from birth. As far as support of the government and nation goes the people of novgrod are extremly fervent in their support many invasions that have been sucessful in occupation of novgrodian territories are usually pushback due to intense partisan and geurilla warfare activites carried out by the common citizens of novgrod.
The history of novgrod is a long one starting all the way back when the first dwarves awoke from the stone. The dwarves claim to be the first intellegent race and have some edvidence to support it (anceint dwarven carvings and ruins) and such have built up a wonderful history embroiled in hardship and civil wars. The first dwarven settlement in novgrod was the great city of Stoneholm on the very northern reaches of what is now the novgrodian state. The small city was run originally by 9 dwarves of whom each modern clan can draw their lineage to. As stoneholm grew soon each of the dwarves went off to stake their own claim and eventually build their own clans leading to the now modern 9 clans which rule the council today these clans where the Stone-helms, Guilded-Beards, Dour-hands, Iron-fists, Dark-forges, Hammer-foots, Bugmans, Grudge-bearers,and Flint-axes. IN the early history of novgrod before the creation of the council the land was in a state of constant violence and war. Inter clan fueds would be developed over things large and small. The Stonehelms would war with clan Dour-hand for giving incorrect prices in a trade, the guilded-beards would assault Dark-forges for selling them imperfect ore. If a clan could find a excuse to invade assault or other wise battle with another clan they would do it. these petty wars continued throught the land for many years until one day the clanmaster of clan Grudge-Bearer a dwarf by the name of Novgrod grudge-bearer ended it all. He ordered all the clans to meet at the anceint city of Stoneholm and settle their disputes. this meeting at first was not without its difficulties during the first meeting of the council the representative from clan Bugmans was killed by an Iron-fist assasin. Upon finding a replacement for clan bugman the meeting resumed during it novgrod proposed the joining of all the clans and laid down the basic rules of the council now used today. The idea was a contoversial one but after 3 years of arguing and debating the clans decided to join together creating what is now the modern novgrodian state.
Government of Nation:Oligarchy;
The government is ruled by a number of clans who are represented by their clan patriarch, the council of the clans meet and votes on decisions and law making much like a congress with the exception that the representitives are handed down much like a monarchy where the next sun of the clan leader inherits his title of clan master unlike a normal republic in which the representatives are voted in.
Capital of Nation:Moscovoy
Population of Nation: 90.5 Million
Economy of Nation: The Economy of Novgrod is a extremly capitalist one bordering on a laize-fair in which the government rarly taxes and gets most of it’s income from the ruling clans. These businesses range from mining (the most common) to the extremely lucrative business of fur trading. each of the families tend to stay in one end of a business as not to disturb another’s holdings causing a clan rivalry which hurts the nation overall. Due to the snowy landscape farming is very poor but a few (and I mean a very few) run underground farms growing various fungi.
Nation's Major Export: Iron, Steels (varying alloy and purity), gold, copper, other various minerals (zinc,tin,coal etc) Gems, Fur, liquirs, Weapons, and metal work
Nation's Major Imports: : Lumber, various types of grains, colthe,
Nation's Military Description:
A vast well disiplined military Is held by Novgrod, well armed with normally semit automatic guns with a few diviosn armed with an array of automatic weapons including heavy machine guns and sub machine guns. For amroed cavalry they carry usually heavily armored tanks and land rovers usually armed with high caliber cannon for anti armor engagments, and a machine gun for anti infantry engagements while slow and somehwat unreliable these hulking machines are a terrifying sight on the battlefield. their artillery mainly consists of a viarty of high caliber guns mainly howitzers and mortars, their navy is quite small having only a few dreadnought battle ships and a small amount of other smaller watercraft, their airforce mainly consists of large heavily armored and armed zeplins with a few smaller aricraft such as gyrocopters and fighter planes. their small but famous unarmored cavalry consists wholly of bear dragoons dwarves armed with light machine guns who ride upon fast and furious armored bears mainly used as shock cavalry to route already injured units.
5 percent of the population

number of infantry (including artillery):
3401143

Number of armor calvary (tanks landships etc,)
443627
Number of men in the air core:
295751
number of men in navy
236601
number of men in unarmored calvalry (mounted units such as bear dragoons horsemen etc.):
147875 (note a interesting aspect of the novgrodian military is that inlue of horses instead they use tamed bears for use as dragoon units and shock cavalry)
Novgrodian Steam Tank

The oldest of the novgrodian armored divisions the Steam tank is often used onyl when the other more modern armor is busy else were usually ending in the tanks being used in a support role providing heavy cover fire and short range artilery for the advancing infantry.
Novgrodian Infantry:

The bread and butter of the novgrodian armies these dwarves are usually organized by their clans as to help the dwarves fight harder and more ferociously inorder to impress their fellow clansmen. The units are often accompanied by a number of heavy machine gun crews to lay down supressing fire as the dwarves prepare to charge enemy trenchs.
Novgrodian Penal Infantry

Choosen from the prisoner laborers from the mines of novgrod these units are often made up of men guilty of the most henious crimes murder, rape, arson are commonly seen on the records of the penal infantry man and as such they are given the worst of the jobs often choosen to charge and clear the gas filled trenches without support of supressing fire or artillery cover. It is very rare for a solider in the penal units to live for more than one battle but those who have done so become hardened and insane barbarians who commonly throw down their weapons and instead attack the enemy with their bar hands fighting with nail and tooth usually to the death.
Novgrodian Overlord Mark 3 Airship

Mark 3 Hammer tank

The most advanced tank that the novgrodian military has to offer this monster of a tank is armed with a 445mm gun and several lighter machine guns for anti-infantry use. Commonly used as a bunker buster and to decimate enemy fortifications it requires a crew of about 10 people to run efficently. unlike other races the dwarves are fine in the cramped dark space inside tanks and some even perfer to sleep inside the tank rather than in their organized encampments.
Novgrodian Dreadnought Battleship

Novgrodian Bear Dragoons

The dwarven Bear dragoons are selected from the highest of the dwarven nobility to enhance the ideal that the bear dragoons are like the knightly orders of old. the bears themselves are captured from the high mountains and trained and starved for weeks to keep them ferocious and hungry. Often brought out during the end of the battle to make the last of the units route and to boost morale among the troops.
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"They [the goblins] crawl out of their dens like ants from their nest, but possess neither of the insect virtues of industry nor loyalty."

~Farim al-Shara, Qalimeqi Scholar

Name of Nation: The Goblin Territories
Flag: There is no one flag for the Goblin Territories. Different goblin clans carry different banners, and new warlords frequently change their banners to show the changing times or to display their latest victory.
Demonym of Nation: Swamp Goblins
Race Description: Small but terribly numerous, swamp goblins are considered a blight by the civilized races of the world. They usually stand somewhere between three and four-and-a-half feet tall, though certain individuals may be born much taller than the rest. Their skin ranges from greens to gray-greens to sickly yellows, and they are considered twisted, malformed, and ugly in appearance. Their prehensile feet have a web-like quality, and their fingers are long and slender; their ears are pointed, generally sticking out to the sides a few inches, and are usually sharp and upright, as if on constant alert.
List of Race Perks and Nerfs: Swamp goblins are naturally resilient creatures, capable of surviving off food that would be poisonous or toxic to others, including deadly fungi, snakes, and insects. Their senses are keener than a human's, and they have naturally fast reflexes. Of course, they're also physically weak compared to the other races...
Nation Location: ??
Description of Nation: Goblins are an isolationist and territorial lot whose memories extend far beyond their short lifespans, and are more loyal to each other than outsiders would suspect. Goblin clans often wage war on each other, true; but within a given clan, there is a strong sense of community, perhaps because everyone within the clan must contribute for the goblins to survive in the harsh environments they are forced to live in. A common saying goes like this: "If there's one goblin, there's a hundred of them," and that's not far from the truth. Threatening the life or livelihood of a goblin will bring most of its extended family to the scene ready to attack.

Swamplands make up the majority of the Territories, though there are also forests and hilly regions. There are also several caves that lead into expansive underground caverns, some of which are rife with fungal life and underground streams. All the things civilized people hate can be found in the Territories. Mosquito swarms, giant wasps, hungry wolves, crocodiles, poisonous toads, acid-spitting lizards, giant turtles, termites...

Life for goblins has never been easy. They have always been forced into the places nobody wishes to live: the swamps, the wastelands, and the bowels of the earth. Their society has adapted to reflect this; their buildings tend to be very crude and minimalist, built to be taken apart and moved at any time or used as deathtraps for invaders. If they're built to last, they're built to be hidden or located somewhere civilized people would never wish to tread. The goblin palette ranges from bland to heartbreaking; some clans are able to live off of rice and leaves, but others are forced to eat little more than worms, insects, and tree bark.

For those clans in the Goblin Territories, an individual's role in society is a strange and uncertain thing. Goblins are a community-minded people, so anyone who makes a bid for power is often either cut from a different vein than the majority of their kin or believes they will help their clan the best by leading them. Usually, leadership is taken on a simple basis of "might makes right," but sometimes there is a religious context that brings an individual to the forefront of goblin politics.

While the rest of the world embraces steamworks and metallurgy, the Confederation of Clans focuses its efforts on subjects within the natural world: Poisons, medicines, diseases, and beasts. Goblins are always hunting through the swamps in search of new, more powerful herbs that may be used to harm their enemies of heal their kin, and through selective breeding have created species of poisonous wasps, giant spiders, and more. Besides such strange and terrible things, goblins also are always eager to experiment with swamp gases...

Goblins do not have the same educational opportunities the rest of the world does given their difficult situation. Most young goblins are taught collectively by a group of adults in the basics of the world: How to forage, fight, and flee. Once they reach the age of three years old, goblins are usually apprenticed in more specific trades, finding individuals willing to sponsor and teach them. Each goblin has an equal opportunity to become anything the tribe may need (fungal farmer, hunter, bug breeder, apothecary, God-Talker, etc.), and those who cannot find a sponsor typically become laborers or warriors.

Goblin religion is a superstitious beast filled with omens good and bad that are read by oracles and prophets. Goblins do not worship gods so much as they revere heroes of the past and make bargains with spirits to bring favor or avoid catastrophe. Indeed, goblin priests are most often referred to as "God-Talkers" because they are believed to actually speak and haggle with the gods. This often means offering a sacrifice in return for a better fungal harvest or avoiding some territory for a few years in return for favors on the battlefield. Given the rather unorthodox nature of their religion, it should not be surprising that goblins include other peoples' deities in their religion. Many a traveler has been surprised to see a clan of goblins worshiping the statue of a human hero, striking bargains with the hero's spirit and trying to gain his unique human insight into the ways of their enemies.

Government of Nation: Confederation - There are a large number of goblin clans, and each clan considers itself independent; however, the clans have formed a confederation to assist each other in times of war. The leader of all he clans is known simply as the 'High Warlord' and has absolute authority in matters of war. This is not to say their rule is unquestioned. Indeed, the head of this confederation is often forced to demonstrate their power either in a show of personal strength or by attacking any clan that dissents against the High Warlord's rule.

Tradition and group cohesion take precedence in goblin law. The ruler of a given clan (known as a warlord) has the right to give any ruling he or she desires over any incident, but tyrannical or arbitrary behavior will quickly see them deposed and killed by other warriors. Instead, they often delegate this power to any goblin over the age of ten who demonstrates a keen understanding of goblin history and traditional law. Known simply as Elders, these individuals have the same absolute power and are subject to the same violent whims of their people, and make decisions in the name of the clan boss. Usually, the ruler of the clan will conduct executions personally to show the clan that they can bear the responsibility of their position, even if that means executing their own close relatives.

Capital of Nation: The capital is believed to be a city deep in the swampy morass of the Territories known simply as "Bogtown." Those who have seen it (or believe to have seen it) claim that the goblins crawled out from holes carved in giant trees hundreds of feet tall.
Population of Nation: Undocumented. It is hard to measure precisely how many goblins are in the goblin territories. They breed quickly. However, a good guess would be "there's a lot of them."
Economy of Nation: Simply put, the goblins of the Territories do not have an economy in the conventional sense. Instead, whole clans band together and pool resources, sharing what they need with each other.
Nation's Major Exports: Trading with the swamp goblins is a risky business. Those who succeed, however, have access to deadly poisons, powerful herbal medicines, tree sap that can be used as, honey, edible fungi and mushrooms, insect carapaces, and bones.
Nation's Major Imports: Foodstuffs, explosives, steel tools (especially knives and axes), shiny trinkets. Goblin clans are just as likely to take what they want by force as to trade for it.
Nation's Military Description:


"We surrounded their camp, but it was empty. It appears they have all fled into their tunnels. My knights are ready and eager to engage these feral beasts. It should be an easy battle - how many goblins can hide inside a cave?"

~The last excerpt in the blood-marred journal of a nameless Captain

The goblins of the Territories have some terrible tools to wield against their enemies, even if they are not especially advanced technologically. They wield the deadly toxins of their native land with terrible skill. Poisoned arrows and darts are their favorite weapons, though they use spears, axes, and stolen steel swords in melee. Compounded by their sheer numbers, they can be quite deadly.

Goblins prefer to use guerrilla tactics to whittle down the numbers of their enemies before charging at them en-masse. Of course, they're outright awful in any pitched battle due to their technological inferiority, and large numbers of them will die if they cannot quickly secure a victory. However, by using poisoned weapons and leaving diseased traps for their foes, they can quickly neutralize large portions of enemy armies as they try to slog through the cursed swamps.

One last danger to be faced when fighting goblins is their unusual "cavalry." Elite goblin warriors can be found riding large wasps, giant spiders, wolves, and even frogs and lizards. This makes them an extremely flexible force, able to zip through the air, hide in the trees, burst out of the rivers and bogs, or charge through the woods on the backs of bloodthirsty canines. While these cavalry would be nigh useless on the open field against machine guns and rifles, they make for a terrible foe in the woods and swamps of the Territories.

Name of Nation: United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland

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Demonym of Nation: Seratens

Race Description: Human

List of Race Perks and Nerfs: Negligible

Nation Location:

Description of Nation: The last Great War saw the destruction of many old empires, and gave rise to many new states. The advent of the wide use of steam technology was brought about having proven its effectiveness in the last Great War. Old ideas, and traditions were questioned, the ordinary man began to question why feudal lords, aristocrats and kings were the rulers of the lands. And the oppressors of the common folks. There were many that argued that the people themselves should rule, and that the people should be equal. There would be no hereditary privilege, no oppression by the supposed "betters". Every man would be a member of the state, and every man would labour for the state, and every man would receive from the states the means with which to subsist for himself, and for his family.

The fall of a great militaristic, and aristocratic state, the Grand Empire of the Seraten, located in the heartland of the western continent at the end of the last Great War led to a period of anarchy. A crippled government of lords retreated from its position of power, and the streets of the homeland were torn asunder by fighting. Brothers of this once great nation fought against one another, spilling each others blood in the name of their chosen ideology. This great nation could trace its heritage back to the founding of the great capital city, of Seraten, many thousands of years ago. The nation had gone through many phases, first a small republic, then an empire, a period of cataclysm, a reduced empire, and so on, until the founding and eventual fall of the previous administration. The nation had long been an esteemed international player, a place where a many great ideas, and people had been born, and from this nation spread. But that long and prosperous history was forgotten, as the beleaguered state collapsed, into a period of civil war.

Every part of the nation was engulfed in the civil war, the people had to chose whom to back. The Blue Faction Coalition, a group who argued for the re-establishment of the kingship, and old traditional values which had brought the nation this far. Directly opposing the Blue Faction Coalition were the Revolutionary Unity Party of the People of Seratenland. Caught in the middle of the conflict was a pro-democracy organisation. Their in-between stance, left with the least followers, with the Communists and Loyalist forces appealing to people the most.

The civil conflict lasted 6 years before the Revolutionary Unity Party of the People of Seratenland finally won the conflict. They had captured the capital, and controlled almost half of the original state. They executed the main generals and commanders of the Blue Factions forces, and having captured part of the royal bloodline, and many other aristocrats put on great show trials, condemning the entire bloodlines and all their ancestors for their horrible crimes against the peasantry, followed by gruesome executions of the worst kind. With this stage of the conflict come to its end, the Party declared the new state of the United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland.

But in the fighting many different peoples who had once been under the thumb of the Imperial Rule, had broken away. The great nation was composed of many ethnicities and various religions. Some had taken the period of disorganisation to establish their own independence, or to join other nations whom they felt more aligned with. But that desire for empire within the heartland has not changed, even though the government has.

Government of Nation: Revolutionary Socialism

The nation is a one party state, with the only legal political party being the Revolutionary Unity Party of the People of Seratenland. Though being a one party state, it is nominally democratic. The smallest subunits of government (town, district) elect directly their Representatives. These smaller subunits are organised into larger subunits all the way up the latter to largest Region based Council's which make up the government. Each Region Council is largely independent and self operating. Though the nation operates on the principal of democratic centralism.

Principality Councils --> District Councils --> Regional Councils --> National Council

The National Council is the highest form of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the Government. From the members of the National Council, the President of the United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland is chosen.

Capital of Nation: Seraten

Population of Nation: 65 Million

Economy of Nation: Market-based Socialism, Syndicalism, Collectivism

The state doesn't control the means of production. Businesses, corporations and factories are owned in equal parts by all workers by law. All workers of any business share in the division of profits, but wages are not always entirely equal. Regional Councils make the laws regarding the how wages are operated, and benefits given to those who perform the higher order tasks.

Nation's Major Exports:

Basic Resources: Coffee, Tobacco, Opium, Spices, Dyes, Fruits, Grapes (domestic), Fish, Crab, Whales, Pearls, Goat (Wool & Meat), Ox (Wool & Meat & Milk), Horse (Transport & Military & Milk), Gold, Copper, Salt, Sulphur, Iron (low yields & low quality)

Industries: Glass (Domestic), Wineries (Domestic Glass & Domestic Grapes), Ammunition (Domestic Sulphur & Domestic Copper), Fertilizer (Domestic Sulphur), Explosives (Domestic Sulphur), Cloth & Textiles & Fabric (Domestic Wool & Dyes), Jewellery (Domestic Gold & Domestic Pearls)

Nation's Major Imports: Grain, Iron, Steel, Coal, Machine Parts, Small Arms, Artillery, Naval Supplies, Aeroship Supplies

Nation's Military Description: The Armed Forces of the United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland are charged with, in the constitution, "protecting the populations of all ethnic Seratens, the territorial integrity of the United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland, the civil liberties of the citizens of the United Revolutionary Socialist Republic of Seratenland, and aiding the cause of Revolutionary Socialism."

Total Strength: 1 000 000 professional soldiers in the standing army. 50 000 aircrew and sailors in the Navy and the Air Force.

United Revolutionary Army: The ground forces of the army, these combine infantry, armoured, mechanized, artillery, pioneer, and cavalry units. The army is divided into 20 Army Corps of 50 000 men. These Army Corp are further subdivided into smaller and smaller operation units to maintain strategic mobility and flexibility. Corp-->Division-->Brigade-->Regiment-->Battalion-->Company-->Platoon-->Squad

Infantry of the URA are armed with bolt-action rifles, some proto-type submachine guns, semi-automatic rifles, standard military uniforms, hand grenades, a side arm, bayonets, signal flags, prototype mobile radio's for petty officers, and a sabre for all officers, petty officers and above. 10 cm Mortars are attached to Company's for use as the commanding Captain or Major see fit to distribute them. Heavy Machine Guns are likewise attached to specific Company's for use as the commanding Captain or Major see's fit to distribute them. Shoulder mounted anti-tank rockets and anti-tank rifles (the latter being far more common) are likewise attached to a specific Company for the use as the commanding Captain or Major see's fit to distribute them.

Pioneer's are equipped in a similar regard, but take on the role of combat engineers. They have other explosive devices and tools useful for the set up of defensive fortifications, or the destruction of enemy fortifications, or other strategic assets such as a bridge or building. There are entire Pioneer Regiments, but are seldom seen as a whole. Usually attached in smaller units to sub-units for minor battlefield fortifications. The entire regiment will only operate as a whole when there is a specifically large demolition or defensive task at hand.

Armoured
Armoured Regiments of the URA are made up of steam tanks. Steam tanks are used as mobile fortresses and gun platforms to break enemy positions, and move over enemy lines. Breaking stalemates and swarming enemy positions en masse is where they are best utilized. These beasts can also be used to support infantry positions. As a highly pro-industrial state, as is one of the tenets of Revolutionary Socialism, the state is a firm believer in the ability and use of steam tanks for warfare. The near constant civil war saw the Armoured Regiments show their dominant position on the battlefield in the hands of both the Socialist and Monarchist factions. Now that the war is over, the Revolutionary Socialist Regime has all the tanks produced by both sides


The Mark I. Light Tank, a steam powered tank. Faster than the heavy tanks but not packing as much armour, this tank boasts a rotating turret and two 30mm Autocannons. It sports several machine guns machine guns to take out squishy targets. Best used for supporting infantry pushes.


The Mark I. Heavy Tank, a steam powered tank. Slow, heavily armoured, with a big gun. Main gun is a swivelling 88mm Cannon. The two side guns are 47mm cannons, and it has a top mounted heavy machine gun for improved defence.

Artillery
Artillery Batteries operate on the same level as their infantry counterparts, a company. They are assigned by the Lieutenant Colonel of their Battalion, and their Captain makes on the ground strategic decisions for them. Crews are generally armed with bolt-action rifles, side-arms, and bayonets to defend the Battery should it come under assault. Batteries are outfitted with significant signal flags for the reception and dispersion of information. Horse teams are used to carry around the weapon systems.


The 15cm Type I Multiple Rocket Launch System is the URAs premier siege equipment. On the defensive these weapons can deal terrible damage to enemy infantry pushes, movements, or charges using convential explosive round or air burst ammunition. And when being used to support the URAs own infantry can be used to same effect on the enemy defenders. When loaded with High Explosive rockets, these systems become capable anti tank systems.


The 155mm "Revolution" Type IV Howitzer. These are the big guns of the URA, used for their sheer power. Specifically useful for besieging heavily fortified positions, and assaulting dug in defenders. These weapons are capable of doing these jobs from a distance as well. Up close in a more personal position to the battlefield the guns can be used with good effect to attack enemy infantry, cavalry, tanks etc..

Mechanized

The 10cm Type 1 Mobile Flak/Anti-Personnel Gun. Attached at the company level. These guns are used by the Captain or Major to lay smoke to cover movements, fire flak shells at airship targets, or use 10cm explosive rounds as an anti-personnel weapon.

Cavalry
Cavalry are attached at the Battalion level, meaning there are Cavalry Company's. Used for fast movements to capture strategic objectives and to support infantry with rifle fire and constant mobility on the battlefield. Routed enemies or breaks in enemy positions can be used by these troops speed, to deliver charges to break the softened enemy positions, or to push through and force a reposition.

United Revolutionary Navy: A large portion of the Grand Empire's fleet was destroyed in the Great War. The post-war period was tumultuous period, culminating in a civil war and regime change. During this period there was little funding or significant work done to improving the navy. The current navy is composed of smaller, lighter, faster vessels, that the Revolutionary Socialist Regime captured after defeating the old order. There are a number of steam powered frigates, galleys, and ironclad warships. These vessels number 49 vessels in total (not including merchant ships) and are primarily meant for patrolling the territorial waters and the inland seas that the Seratenland is on. More recently these ships have been used for some oceanic exploratory voyages. The URN is a smaller navy, and not a particularly powerful. It currently gets the job done, but the Revolutionary Socialist regime believes it needs to expand its navy to become a global power.

United Revolutionary Air Force:Similar to the navy, the Air Force of the URSR of Seratenland is very weak, in fact it is almost non-existent. The crushing defeat the Grand Empire of Seratenland suffered at the hands of its enemies during the Great War left in such a state of disrepair that it was unable to spend time building up an air force. There are only 4 prototype airships in the hands of the URAF. These vessels were constructed by the Grand Empire just after the end of the Great War, as the administration had seen the potential air superiority held, as it had been instrumental in allowing the enemies of the empire to win the war. However as it became apparent resources were needed to combat problems at home, and that building an expensive airship fleet was not a pressing issue; the funding was halted indefinitely. Now that the Revolutionary Socialists have won the civil war, they intend to make it a priority to modernise the airship fleet in order to protect the sovereignty of Seratenland, and to protect the regime from its many potential enemies, as well as to attain great power status.


Heavy Airship of the URAF. Dubbed the "King" after the deposed monarch, but officially designated Heavy Class Multi-purpose Aero-ship Model I. There is only one of these vessels in the Air Force. The front guns are twin 360mm breech loaders. There are 2 twin breech loading 133mm cannons along the top, and 2 more twin breech loading 133mm cannons on the sides of the vessel. There are five of the 40mm Flak Autocannons, one located on the top, one on the back, one on the undercarriage, and two on the sides. The undercarriage also has a bomb bay, for attacking ground targets.


The other 3 prototype vessels of URAF are the "Workers" Class Light Aero-ship Model I. Armed with one twin breech loading 133mm cannon along the top of the dirigible. The rotating turret at the bridge sports a 20mm Autocannon. The undercarriage sports a bomb bay, and small 20mm cannon. These ships are lightly armoured, but are quite fast. Their large and powerful steam engines combined with the light weight give it an edge in speed and mobility over other airships. Whether that speed and mobility will be a deciding factor on the battlefield, or whether the future or Aero-ships in heavily armed and armoured vessels remains to be seen.

The native Arkilians of the Arkil Federation are known most notably for their bird like features. While very human like in physiology, but their bones are actually much stronger and they usually have small feathered "wings" sprouting an inch above the ears as seen in the sample picture. They also have a short, feathered tail. While essentially the same as a normal human when it comes to body strength, their muscles are oddly much more dense. Because of these distinct differences, but looking very similar to normal humans, their traditional name is "Qui Ex Caelo" which translates to "Those of the Sky". They all seem to exhibit a total lack of fear of heights, and in fact, usually report being much happier and healthier when at higher altitudes, even breathing better when usually Humans experience shortness of breath.

Weaponry of Infantry:

(From the top down)
PV-190 Songbird Rifle: A reliable bolt action rifle that fires .308 rounds
HL-12 Levy: A fairly reliable lever action rifle that fires a .38-40 rounds
(Left Top): PP-1 Hand Rifle: A very uncommon, very shortened version of what essentially is the Songbird Rifle.
(Left Bottom): HP-3 Piper: A 9mm semi automatic pistol with a 10 round magazine.
(Right Top): PH-33 Breacher: The main submachine gun used by ground forces, fires a .45 round and has a good rate of fire, though not particularly accurate.
(Right Bottom): PL-34 Buzz: This is the newer addition to the arsenal. It fires 7.62x23mm rounds at a very high rate. Great against light targets in trench situations.
PV-210 Marksman Rifle "Hawkeye": Used by the infamous "Raptors of Arkillian" and other marksman, this long rang bolt action rifle fires a 7.62×54mm round.
MG-232 "Humming Bird": This water cooled machine gun fires a 7.62×54mm round and is belt fed.
MC-12 "Vulture" Mechanical Cannon: This belt fed, hand cranked Gatling gun fires 20mm cartridges and is often used defensively.

Guard Infantry

Often distinguished by their unique uniform, the Guard Infantry specialize in adaptability and survivablity. Often they make the most of their environment and can fight and survive in what most would consider hostile environments ranging from blazing deserts to cold tundras. Other than that, they usually receive standardized training and equipment.

The First Reconnaissance and Foreign Expeditionary Battalion "Raptors of Arkillian"

An elite group of sharpshooters, marksman, and survivalists, these soldiers are hand picked by the commander whether it be from the front or from training. Members must undergo an incredibly arduous training program before joining, regardless of previous experience. They primarily focus on deep reconnaissance and assassination of high value targets on the battlefield. With this, they have become expert survivalists, being able to live off the land, away from supply lines, for extended periods of time. Often it is said that one Raptor marksman in a church tower with a canteen of water and a can of beans could hold pack an entire enemy battalion for weeks. Whether this is battlefield myth or not cannot be determined. It is mainly made up of women, but there are also some male members. They are usually distinguished by the red star patch on either their headgear or shoulders.

(Top) TV-4 "Rover": This is a lighter tank of the Arkilian military. Used to support infantry and break trenchlines, it has good frontal armor and a 57mm cannon with twin machine guns in the turret. However, it is exposed on its sides and like most tanks of the era, not particularly fast.
(Bottom) TH-12 "Gunther" The older tank of the military, this larger armored vehicle is deployed against heavy positions such as bunkers or well defended trench lines. The upper turret houses a 77mm cannon and the lower frontal gun is a 30mm cannon. The flanking turrets carry a 57mm cannon. While better protected than the TV-4, it is much slower.




The VB-1 Heavy Tank: The newest and most modern addition to the Arkilian military, it is faster than the previous heavy tank and has more armor but has less fire power. The frontal cannon is a 77mm howitzer and the turret houses a 47mm cannon with dual machine guns. It has a top speed of 13mph off road.

VK-6 82mm Mortar: This fires Smoke rounds, HE rounds, and Airburst rounds


7.7cm Assault Gun: This howitzer is used commonly by the Arkil military both as an artillery piece or as an assault weapon/tank killer.


10.5cm Assault Gun: This heavier howitzer is used mainly as a tank killer or as an artillery gun.


42cm Heavy Siege Weapon "Maus": This massive artillery piece is used in either defending heavily fortified postions or breaking them in long seiges. It can be either mounted on a platform or a railroad train.

The Kistu are a rather unique race within the Punk world. A strange mixture of fox-like traits and elvish attributes, they are often called the "The Elves of the Eastern World" which is otherwise devoid of elf-like species. An extremely lithe and athletic race, the obvious feature that is most noticeable of the race is the pair of fox ears and fox tails that protrude from their head and rear respectively. The other most interesting aspect is the fact that the species has multiple tails, ranging from 1 to 9 depending on the age of the Kistu. This race is also known for its slightly thinner eyes, shimmering hair and fur and their overall beauty.

As stated, the Kistu race as a whole is very graceful and agile. With extraordinary balance thanks to their tails and natural agility they are formidable foes when faced in a battle of speed. However, this great speed and agility come at a price. While fast and agile, they are weaker than even humans (which at best can be considered the average race for strength) and are easily taken down in one or two hard hits. This weakness and frailty is often only enhanced by the fact that to enhance their speed, Kistu soldiers and rogues usually only wear armour enough to block small caliber rounds. Still, despite their lack of strength, they are capable close-combat fighters, especially when aided by their retractable finger and toe claws.

Additionally, the Kistu race, by virtue of their fox traits, have enhanced senses in the field of smell, sound and sight at night. While not as spectacular as their wild fox brethren, the Kistu have far superior senses to that of humans and even elves. But like many animals, this makes them susceptible to extreme stimulation such as a bombardment of horrid odors who high pitch noises.

The Kistu are considered by many other races besides themselves to be one of the more attractive of the "civilized" races in the world. The beauty of the Kistu has often be described as mystical and seductive. At night, especially under the full moon, the Kistu seem to have a subtle glow emanating off of them. Some Kistu try to abuse this seductive allure for nefarious purposes, especially on the weak minded. However, this is has limited use in the world, as most important people have far more than enough control and will power and training to overcome such powers. Even certain untrained, dare-to-say commoners, have the sheer natural talent to overcome the Kistu's seduction.

Kistu, however, do not rely solely on such shallow tactics as force and seduction to achieve their goals. A naturally cunning race, they are very capable on most intellectual fields. Their intelligence ranges match most of the ranges of other species, though as an entire species they pride intelligence there are fewer "dumb" Kistu simply due to pressures of society. But despite this intelligence, the Kistu are a proud and emotional species, and are much more akin to humans and dwarves when it comes to handling these emotions. Prone to taking offense and offending others, they may not always make the most graceful of negotiates, but at the very least there is never any implied meanings to weed through when dealing with their business leaders and politicians and even their average people.

As far as society goes, the Kistu are very focused on aesthetics stemming from their own natural beauty. They are also lovers of the finer things and luxury. Arts, culture and economics is the strength of this nation. Preferring monetary power over military - and even technological to some extent, though they do not underestimate the necessity of that - they promote strong economic prowess, especially as the only established "civilized" power in Eastern Continent. This is mentality is taken to even greater heights as they strongly speak out against economic and colonial expansions of other nations into the less tame worlds of the East.

Perks:
- Natural Acrobats (Enhanced speed, agility, balance, etc)
- Sharp Claws (retractable on hands and feet)
- Cunning/Smart
- Very Attractive (Seductive)
- Strong senses (smell and hearing mainly, slightly enhanced vision in dark)

Nerfs:
- Weaker than even humans
- Frail (they take hits much worse than others)
- Swayed by emotions (not the best negotiators)
- Superior senses susceptible to overload
- "Attractiveness" can be overcome by those with training or a natural will/talent

Kistune, despite its apparently large size, is not as populated as nations of similar size. This is due to several reasons. Firstly, the large northern segment of the country, which makes up most of Kistune's land, is made up over 75% arid rocky desert and wastelands devoid of any arable land and any heavy metals. This area, known as the Mortenda Desert, is constantly ravaged by storms and filled with creatures ranging from the desert fox, hair, and camel to monsters such as the land shark packs, it is a area of the country completely unfit for civilized life. Few tribes of Kistu, or any species, can live out there. However, rumour has it that some of the elite soldiers of Kistune are trained there... though that is only rumour. The only protection for the settlements south of the Mortenda Desert is the large Barma Mountains, which absorb the brunt of the dry winds and sandy storms, allowing greenery to grow.

However, the sheer harshness of the desert leads to the question of why Kistune would bother to maintain such a large track of seemingly useless land. It is because found in the depths of this merciless land is a resource more valuable than any precious metal. It is a substance called Groal, a strange substance that grows like a plant in deep underground sand beds, but has unmistakably mineral properties, most similar to that of coal. The Groal is used much in the same way that coal is, but it is different in that it is lighter than coal while providing 1.578 times the combustible power, allowing for greater power for less load. It is also renewable as well as being a "greener" option for countries. However, it is limited in that while renewable, its growth is not fully understood and its harvesting, which must be done by large sand trawlers, is very susceptible to fluctuations. Some years the harvest is bountiful, while other countries who rely on these exports find themselves in an energy crises. Mining it is also very dangerous, as not only does the Mortenda Desert's climate make it extremely difficult for equipment to last, but that during the mining process it is guaranteed that a land shark pack arrives to attack the machines. Extermination efforts on the land sharks only show to damage the Groal growth, as for some reason sand sharks are permanently connected to the continued growth of the Groal.

The Barma mountains, one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, expands the length of the southern and eastern boarders of the Mortenda Desert from the west coast of the continent all the way to the northern sea. These mountains send a myriad of rivers and streams down through the southern hills, making that region a decent area for water-powered factories.

Beneath the Barma mountains is an expanse of sloping mountainous and hilly terrain with many rivers flowing through it from the melting snow atop the Barma Mountains. This land, while not necessarily fertile, is significant in that it is filled with terrace farming regions. Many are used for wheat, rice and barley, however some sections are also used for vineyards where some of the finest wine is produced. However, apart from a few moderately large port-cities, this region is sparsely populated as well. There is one section, the peninsula on the west, that does have a very sizable and growing population however.

Below the southern section of the mainland holding is the Kistune Archipelago, where the bulk of the Kistune population is found. These islands, while very devoid of resources, especially after the urban and population booms scene throughout most civilized countries, are filled with large cities and suburbs. However, despite this and their reliance on the external sources for support, they are well protected from storms, waves and even external attacks. The final southern section of the country is also very populated, though far less reliant on external support. Natural expansion though is hindered by the small arid desert to the south, which is speculated to have more sources of Groal in it, and is directly in the sights of the government for acquisition.

Constitutional Monarchy - Broken up into 3 branches

- The Monarchy: Established as a birthright, the Monarch of Kistune is the head of state of the Kistune, commander in chief and chief diplomat. However, becoming the most powerful Kistu in Kistune is not simply by being the eldest in the current ruling family. The candidate must be deemed worthy by the Ruling Council. If the candidate is not deemed worthy, their claim to the throne will be revoked and passed to the next in line. Though the claim to the throne can be challenged if the Parliament makes a motion to do so.

- The Parliament:: The elected section of the government. They are in charge of creating legislation, taxes, declaring war and other such functions. Each member serves 4 years and then is up for re-election. The Parliament also has oversight function on the other two branches to ensure they are not abusing their power.

- The Ruling Council: The judicial section of the government. It is comprised if 7 members, 4 nominated by the Monarch and approved by the Parliament and 3 directly elected by the citizens of Kistune, who have a 7 year term before re-election and can only serve for 2 consecutive terms. However, to ensure the non-elected members, who have a lifetime service, do not overrun the elected members, the weight of elected votes is 2 while the weight of non-elected votes is 1. The Ruling Council, apart from approving the Monarch candidate, also approve all legislation passed is constitutional through a direct receiving of legislation. They also serve as the lands Supreme Court.

Mercantilist-Capitalist hybrid
- While the Kistune government believes in healthy free trade, they do also try to promote a balanced trade, trying to import at worst roughly equal amounts as they export. However, they do realize that the true power in a nations economy lies in its ability to produce goods that sell and resources, and therefore don't always adhere strictly to their balancing tendencies. They do, however, regulate certain sections of the economy, namely the production and exporting of Groal. They also provide a large amount of services for other countries to make up for their lack of resources overall. Their largest service industry being transportation, as the largest and third largest shipping companies in the world are a Kistune Corporation (the gap between 1 and 3 is quite large, with 1 being leagues ahead of most other competitors, with a monopoly in certain regions of the world. Though in certain regions, especially landlocked ones, competition does persist).

Nation's Major Exports: Goods Transportation, Merchant Vessels, Groal, Rice, Wine, Grapes, Services of all sorts, Civilian Technology
Nation's Major Imports: Lighter-than-air gasses, Iron/Steel, Certain Weapons, Military Technology, Livestock Meats, Other Foods

1.75% of nation's population (1,265,531)

Overview: The Kistune Military is not the largest in the world nor is it the most heavily armed. However, it prides itself on being one of the most mobile and most readily deployable in a pinch. Coinciding with the Kistu species itself, who are an agile and speedy lot and achieve victory through speed and finesse, the military too operates on a similar mentality. Striking enemy week points with lightning fast strikes and then retreating to safety. Conquering militarily is almost never in the Kistune Government's agenda, instead preferring natural expansion by eager settlers and population growth or buying their way to new lands.

Army: 30% of the Military (379,660)

The land branch of the military. By virtue of being the sole power on a continent surrounded by oceans, this branch serves often as a patrol and defense branch, especially in Mortenda Desert where the mining bases need constant protection from the inevitable sand shark raids. However, due to being on nearly semi-constant active deployment due to the needs of patrolling the borders and defending key interests it is a force full of veterans and tried and tested battle tactics.

Below are the standard weapons in the infantry personnel's arsenal

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1. Very reliable fully automatic assault rifle. However, it is more expensive to produce.
2. Bolt action rifle that is very reliable and can be used for a wide assortment of tasks. Also comes in a less used semi-auto and a very often used carbine version. The most common weapon used in the military.
3. Small, semi and fully automatic submachinegun. Is prone to jamming. Newer models are in progress of being made that are more reliable.
4. Dedicated sniper rifle and comes in a higher calibre version for anti-armour purposes.
5. Normal side-arm, the ever reliable pistol.
6. The mounted machine gun, useful for fortified positions.

Artillery:

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The standard artillery for the Kistune Army. While not particularly prevalent due to being a more offensive weapon, there are enough of them to be useful. The sizes range from the one depicted above, but they tend to have the same general design, the only difference being size and man power requirements. There is also development going into a type of rocket artillery.

Cavalry:

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The cavalry of the Kistune Army. Thanks to the harshness of the Mortenda Desert the camels who thrive there are especially strong and powerful. While horses can be found scattered about, it is mostly consists of camels, which also hold the advantage of intimidating opposing horses. They often come equipped with the more reliable fully assault rifles or the multi-purpose guns.

Armour:

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The Moving Fortress: The largest armored vehicle in the Kistune Army, it has a top speed of 5 mph and requires at minimum of 3 steam engines to move, with most using 4 or 5 to move. It serves not only as a massive moving to barrage well fortified cities, but also as a deployment point for nearly 1000 troops, and another 200 that are required to man it. While it has very strong armour on nearly all sides, its slow speed makes it extremely susceptible to air strikes by airships (its armour can withstand strikes from most standard ornithopters). There are only 3 in the Kistune Army, with no plans to build anymore.

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The Light Tank: The smallest and least armoured of the three kinds of tanks in the Kistune Army, is makes up for its size with speed. With a top speed of 20.5 mph, it is one of the fastest tanks around. However, because it is so poorly armoured it takes hits terribly. But because it lacks armour, it allows it to carry a larger cannon than its counterparts in most other nations.

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The Medium Tank: The "inbetween" tank of the Kistune Army. It has more armour and heavier fire power than its predecessor, but is slower. However, like many tanks in the Kistune Army, its armour is smaller but its speed and cannon are greater than compared to similar tanks. It has a max speed of 17.75 mph.

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The Heavy Tank: The largest tank with the most fire power and armour in the Kistune Army. However, "most armour" is a relative term, as the Kistune believe in speed over armour, and therefore, its armour is still less than most other heavy tanks. However, it carries a much larger cannon than many other similar tanks, as well as having slightly more speed and agility, boasting a top speed of 14 mph.

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Mobile Mortar: Around the size of the light tank, this is used as an anti-infantry weapon. However, it has less use than normal artillery and mortars as it is more expensive and when seen on the battlefield is often a target by the enemy.

Navy: 30% of Military (379,660 Bodies)

The Kistune Navy, like the Army, serves as a defensive arm for Kistune especially for its Archipelago region and its vast trading routes (though that is less necessary, as Kistune Merchant Vessels are allowed to arm themselves). The navy has more speedy and defensive craft than other nations while lacking some of the larger ships. However, unlike the Army, the Navy tends to keep its armour to speed and fire power ratios more in line with that of other nations, though speed and agility are still slightly emphasized.

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Friagte: The smallest of the warships in the Kistune Navy, these ships are very good at escort duty for anti-surface opponents and against ornithopter raids. However, their cannons struggle to do large damage on the heavier naval and air vessels. They require 100 men to crew and there 40 of these ships in service.

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Destroyer: The destroyer is the most numerous of all the ships in the Kistune Navy. Very versatile, their cannons have superb maneuverability allowing them to serve very well as anti-air and anti-surface escorts for other ships, especially merchant convoys in higher risk locations. 175 men are utilized to crew them and there are 52 ships in service.

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Cruiser: Larger than the destroyer, but not as agile, these large ships make for good middlemen and first responders. With powerful cannons and rather effective anti-air weapons they can do some very intense damage to approaching airship and naval fleets. There are 33 of them in service and require 250 men to crew.

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Battleship: The largest and most powerful of the Kistune Naval vessels, these 9 behemoths of the sea, manned by 400 men, can level defenses with only a few shells. However, large and not greatly agile, as well as extremely expensive, they are not used unless completely necessary. The Kistune government does not have plans to make more until any significant need or technological breakthrough requires it.

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Thopter Carrier: A strange invention in a world dominated by airships and short range aircraft, the thopter carrier was designed as a cheaper alternative to transporting large raids of ornithopters to enemy territory. However, the idea never really seemed to catch on, and therefore only one has been made, but there are plans forming to increase the carrier fleet. It requires 350 men to operate and holds 33 ornithopters.

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Cargo Ship: The modest and most vital ship in all of Kistune. While not serving its country with weapons or even solely in the service of the navy, with Kistune's vast trading networks, both government owned and private owned, these ships bring in vast revenue to Kistune. Many of these ships, as Kistune does not boast a large military, are often armed with a fair amount of weapons to defend themselves on the long voyages.

Air Force: 40% of Military (506,211 fliers)

The Air Force is the largest branch of the Kistune Military, though in actuality, due to the cost of maintaining a strong fleet, it is around the same size as the other branches, and considerably smaller than the fleets of other more militarized nations. However, like much of the other aspects of the Kistune Military, the Air Force focuses on speed, mobilization and fire power rather than armor. Many of Kistune battle tactics involve using the natural camouflage of the sky to ravage opponents.



Frigate: Much like frigates of the Navy, these frigates of the sky are speedy ships often equipped with bombs and anti-ornithopter guns and one to three armour penetrating cannons. However, they are extremely poor when taking on larger ships in a "fair" fight, and prefer instead to fight through clouds, where they can use their superior agility to outmaneuver the opposing ships and rain bombs down from above. They also are very useful for defending trade routes on both sea and sky. There are 26 of these in the fleet and each is manned by 100 men.



Destroyer: Similar to the destroyers found in the Navy, these air destroyers are the backbone of the fleet. The first responders to any issues and capable of taking on ships of all sizes thanks to their mixture of maneuverability and fire power, they keep the skies and trade routes of Kistune safe. There are 42 in the fleet each manned by 125 men.

Cruiser: Slightly larger than the Destroyer, these airships are the more hefty of the more populous airships in the fleet. While not quite as agile as destroyers, they are capable of carrying bigger payloads of bombs and guns and can take hits a little better (though still not like other nations, though their speed makes up for it slightly). They are manned by 250 troops and there are 31 of them in fleet.

Battleship: The biggest of all the ships in the skies above Kistune, these ships are used as the heavy hitters when a large battle or threat comes knocking on Kistune's door. While not as agile as other ships, their speed and agility is comparable to that of cruisers of other nations, and boasting similar fire power to battleships of other nations (sometimes even more), their armour, like most other aspects of the Kistune Military, is less, making them struggle to take hits. However, as Kistune usually does not want direct combat, it is not an insurmountable obstacle. It is manned by 350 men and 6 in the fleet

Thopter Carrier: