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13th Vulpin Colonisation Party

The 13th Vulpin Colonisation and Eradication Party

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Overview

Falreti Prime, and the land the Vulpins control, has been locked in constant war for a long time - longer than most remember. Hundreds of years at least, the war looks to have no end in sight. As much as the military is keeping up with holding back the enemy, it cant last long. News from scouts and spies show that the enemy is building something with stolen technology that will soon bring about the end of the Vulpins, set to be ready some time in the next year.

And so, under orders from the King and his Advisers, the 13th Colonisation and Expedition Party set it. They headed in one direction across the sea, searching for some kind of land that they could take over, and move the Motherland too. There was no ability to cast recon on the mission, considering how last minute it really was. Spanning over 300 ships, containing the remnants of what could be spared, soldiers, farmers, mechanics, medics, pharmacists set sail, without direction or solid orders, in hope of finding free lands.

And they almost did. After a week of sailing, leaving rations low, and the seeds close to dead, they came across land. It was already overtaken, though, and so they went to sail around it. They passed many areas that would have done just fine as they headed North, but soon found something that worked just was well. A relatively tall cliff crossed their view, and as they sailed around it, they saw large fields of seemingly unclaimed land. In desperation to both get of the boats and finish the mission, they docked, and headed on land. From there, they set up camp, and slowly began building. This place would do, hopefully.

Geography

In Pink

The base camp for the 13th Colonisation and Eradication Party was set up on an island just off the coast on the mainland towards the East, on the edge of the forest. When it was realised that this simple island couldn't hold all the resources they had brought along, they sent ships onto the mainland to set up another camp, which will later become the town. Both areas were fertile, with wood easily available with the forests nearby.

History

As far as The 13th Vulpin Colonisation and Eradication Party goes, hardly anything of note has happened as of yet. There were few issues crossing the ocean from Vulpin to Salvus, and making base on the land was simple. Whether the Vampires or Dwarves noticed or cared that ships were crossing the waters before being hoisted up a cliff is another matter.

Government

The 13th Vulpin Colonisation and Eradication Party is led by Yulai Izla, 3rd Prince of King Izla, and leader of the Vulpin Royal Guard. He was originally the head of Military Strategy, before requesting to head the XIIIVCEP.

Under him are the so called "Winds of Change"; devout holy warriors following the Order of Seven. They are some of the finest, most powerful, and most religious soldiers, who hold extremely strong Sangshio to their names. The higher tiers of the Royal Guard are filled with these Vulpins, whom are hand picked by King Izla and Yulai himself. Only few are permitted to go on Colonisation and Eradication missions, due to the constant threat Falreti Prime is under.

Alongside Yulai is his sister, the 5th Princess to the Vulpin Throne Valan Izla, the Beserker Queen. She doesn't help much with the logistics of the colonisation, or the military formations or anything, but she is a formidable power on the field, and a necessity for leading the Beserkers.

Race Description

Vulpin's are a race of mostly humanoid creatures, with fox ears and a number of tails varying from 1 to 9. The number of tails appears to be completely random, though those with 9 tails are more likely to have gained them if one of both of their parents had 9 tails as well - the chances almost 100% should both parents have them, though those with 9 tails are quite rare.

The height and weight of a Vulpin is very similar to a human. In fact, the entire race would be indistinguishable from humanity if they did not have the tails and ears they possess. However, one thing is always present throughout the ages, and that is that Vulpins never look bad or ugly in any way. Whether it be through genetics or sheer luck, there has been no Vulpin that has grown up and not looked pretty damn fine.

The race, in general, has a high pain tolerance, which has developed over years of both war and the manifestation of Sangshio. The Sangshio, when it manifests for the first time, has a chance of causing extreme pain - depending on how powerful it is, and where it manifests.

Speaking of the Sangshio, it is a genetic mutation created from exposure to unknown energy. It is completely random how it forms and where, with parental factors playing no role. It uses the blood of the Vulpin, but a separate stem of blood that stays around in the area of their Sangshio. This blood contains the gene that allows for the power to be used, but kills off the blood, and turns it into a kind of gel. The area its located in is often more squishy, and is harder to penetrate than regular flesh. It then, upon activation, rips through the skin. When its deactivated, it folds back into their body, and seals the wound.

Culture

Almost all members of the Colonisation and Eradication Party follow the "Order of Seven", the unofficial name for the Religion most Vulpin's follow. It has a base of Seven principles, said to have come directly from the siblings Sang and Shio.

• Use your strength to make bonds, for those bonds are your strength.
• Your lord stands above all, not for his blood nor for his skill, but for his strength in the eyes of everything.
• If your weapon fails, and so does your blood, use all at your disposal to accomplish that which tools could not.
• Be not afraid to turn to words in times when weapons fail, and be not afraid to turn to weapons when words fail.
• Should your comrade fall on the field, know that he has passed soundly. Fight not for their safety now, but so that their memory may be passed on without their sacrifce being in vain.
• Change and death is as natural as blood and life.
• Should your sword shatter, and your body crumble, your blood will make its mark forever; in the enemies it kills, the landscapes it sees, and the people it is shared to. All men and women have blood, blood that flows and spills, and in that single sense it is shared to everyone and marked as such. Do not forget that your blood is your own tool of life and weapon of death. And that your blood is yours.

A large part of Vulpin society is their Sangshio. Since the race is rather militaristic, and a Sangshio is often a Vulpins main weapon, having a strong one can quickly place you quite high up in both the military and society. Parents often rest their names and legacies on their children to have a strong power, and will more often than not have multiple children in the hopes of having one that will have a high standing. That isn't to say that Vulpins wont love all their children, but they rest their family on those with strong powers. If anything, its more of a pain to have a strong Sangshio.

Another thing is that Vulpins are very faithful. They will usually fall in love with one person, and spend their life with them. The very act of having multiple, casual sexual partners is deemed unfaithful, even if the two aren't in a relationship bar being rid of lust. Other Vulpins often times see others like this with disdain, especially if they are a relative - more so than humans.

Due to the wars that have been fought in the past, as well as the war currently going on, Vulpins changed in the way they viewed the world. At one time, they were friendly, loving, passive and cultured. However, as time passed, and the commodities known as peace and culture vanished, they grew very militaristic. The power a child was born with, their Sangshio, became less a badge of coolness, and more a badge of war. Even if you didn't have a strong power, you were more often than not drafted into the army regardless. Military training was enforced in schools so that young Vulpins could prepare, and all funding that could be diverted were.

Now, though, Vulpins fear war more than anything. Their history has been filled with war for hundreds of years, causing countless casualties and tragedies. They are tired, but still want to live. Their morale is low, but is stable enough for them to want to fight for their lives and freedom. Any military efforts now are fuelled not by the promise of glory or death, but out of fear for their lives and a desire to break out of the concept of war in general.

Economy/Industry

For the most part, the 13th Colonisation and Eradication party is funded by the Motherland. At the beginning, as many resources as possible were set aside so that a stable base could be set up when suitable land was found. Should resources run low, though, they are almost on their own. Most of all soldiers and resources are expended fighting the unwinnable war, forcing the Party to trade or hope they can manage without. They can, of course, request for aid from the Motherland, but only the scraps of war will be saved.

Along with standard military equipment for a persons rank, each soldier with the capability to use a Sangshio is given a small, syringe like object containing a single dose of an experimental drug known only as 0X47B. It has about a 75% chance of creating the desired effect, that effect being a forced enhancement of a Vulpin's abilities and Sangshio strength - known as Overdrive. The other 25% creates a state known simply as "Over Exertion", and is referred to as such. It causes a Sangshio to destabilise, creating an immense boost in power for a short time, but is guaranteed to be fatal within less than a minute. All soldiers, not including the Winds, are ordered to use the drug should the battle turn for the worst with almost no chance of victory.

With their genius intellect, Vulpins have begun using gears and the like to create basic machines like Ballistas. Most use clockwork mechanisms that automatically reload, and they are usually quite lightweight; allowing for ease of transport and aiming on the field. The invention of this kind of technology opened the doors to autoreloading crossbows, artillery type weapons, and other such heavy weapons.

Magic

Lore of False Blood

Name: Sangshio
Lore: Within all technicality, it doesn't fall under any type of lore, but is instead a genetic trait unique to a portion of Vulpins.
Type: If it exists, Sangshio can take up that role, provided the genetic code within a person created it that way.
Short Description: A Sangshio manifested after long exposure to an unknown form of energy long ago. It mutated a gene within Vulpin's, which only seems to activate in certain people or under special conditions. Everyone is born with a Sangshio, but whether it manifests or not is complete luck of the draw. Those that do manifest it, however, are seen with great praise. A Sangshio's abilities are completely random, all stemming from and using blood, with seemingly no factors making any difference to the way they form. They can be defensive, offensive, utilising both, used for healing or other such types of buffing. What is known about them is that they are powerful, take years to master, and stem (theoretically) from the Gods Sang and Shio.

Sangshio has a second form, known as Overdrive, which unhances its abilities as well as the possessors physical and mental capabilities. For years it was thought to be completely emotion based, until it was discovered that certain chemicals could bring out effects similar, leading to the creation of 0X47B, which stimulates the body and creates an identical effect to Overdrive.

Lore of Iron Fire

Lore of Iron Fire: Cold Born

Name: Cold Born
Lore: Lore of Iron Fire
Type: Buff, Support, Possession, Creation
Short Description: With the proper chants, materials, and wizard BS, the Vulpin Mages can use their own essence to bring metal constructs to life, in a sense. By infusing it with the energy of Sang, objects like suits of armour, ballista's, or even simple weapons, can be given existence, thought, and to a lesser degree, will. Weapons like Falgras Breath use this to function.

Lore of Iron Fire: Seventh Wind

Name: Seventh Wind
Lore: Lore of Iron Fire
Type: Buff, Support, Possession, Creation
Short Description: More like a curse than a spell, any object under the effects of Cold Born are technically unable to be destroyed. So long as the life force of the caster does not die out, a Cold Born object will rebuild itself indefinitely should it be destroyed.

Lore of Iron Fire: Steel Cloak

Name: Steel Cloak
Lore: Lore of Iron Fire
Type: Buff, Support, Single Target
Short Description: Steel Cloak allows a mage to become one with a Cold Born object, granting it power and skill and resistance. Within a Steel Cloak users mind, they see what the Cold Born sees, and can control it as if it was their own body. Few Vulpins can even use the Lore of Iron Fire, let alone use Steel Cloak - the strongest of spells in a mages arsenal.

Military

Despite the desperate situation the Vulpins have found themselves in, their militant might is nothing to be doubted. Their troops fight for their lives and their freedom, and have lost any ability to care for the lives of their enemies. War is their biggest strength, which has forced them to fight and driven them to fear it above all else; even death.

They want to live, they want to expand, and they want, more than anything, to exist in peace. Despite their lives devotion to combat, never will they initiate war again. The less blood spilt on the lands of their people the better. There is no glory in combat, and no glory in death. The only glory left is to help a comrades memory live on by protecting it with your own life. No man is alone on a Vulpin battlefield.

+ Well Equipped
+ Strong Units
+ Fueld by Fear and Desire
- No Mounted Soldiers
- Low, and unstable morale
- Lacking Tank/Armoured Units

Tier 1

Vulpin Swordsman

Name: Vulpin Swordsman
Type: Light Melee
Short Description: Some of the very basic soldiers, making up the lowest ranks in Vulpin Military. They use whatever type of sword they are proficient with - whether it be shortswords, longswords, katanas - and wear light and medium armour.

Vulpin Archer

Name: Vulpin Archer
Type: Light Archer
Short Description: Some of the most basic soldiers, making up some of the lower ranks in Vulpin Military. They use long and short bows, and wear light armour.

Vulpin Gunhandler

Name: Vulpin Gunhandler
Type: Light Mid-Ranged
Short Description: Fast, mid to close range fighters focused primarily on speed. They wear no armour as to not weigh them down, and carry crossbows.

Order of Seven Devotee

Name: Order of Seven Devotee
Type: Light Mid-Ranged
Short Description: The lowest rank of Sangshio users, these soldiers are devoted to the Order of Seven more so than the other grunts, giving them a higher amount of focus on the field. They have weak Sangshio, and wear light armour.

Tier 2

Light Ballista

Name: Light Ballista
Type: Light Medium-Long Range Artillery
Short Description: A small, lightweight wooden artillery that fires both arrows and bolts. It uses gears and rope for hands free reloading, and is easy to move/aim. It is rather fragile, though, due to the lightweight materials it is made of.

Sangshio Soldier

Name: Sangshio User
Type: Medium Long-Mid-Close Range Soldier
Short Description: A Vulpin soldier with the ability to use a Sangshio recognised as useful in battle. They usually wear Light and Medium armour, but with more of a focus on evading and deflecting attacks.

Vulpin Beserker

Name: Vulpin Beserker
Type: Medium Melee
Short Description: A soldier trained to use two swords, placed on the front lines just to clear out cannon fodder. They wear either light or no armour, and use two swords of random types. They know not the meaning of mercy.

Tier 3

Bloodfang Raptor

Name: Bloodfang Raptor
Type: Medium Creature
Short Description: Courtesy of the jungles around Falreti Prime, Bloodfang Raptors are brought in to... Thin out the front line. They're tortured trained for years not to attack Vulpins. They look a lot like velociraptors, except a bit bigger, and with black scales marked with blood red patterns. Their fangs contain a venom that causes Blood Rot, a painful disease which causes nausea, darkening of blood, vomitting, weakness, dehydration, trouble breathing, loss of speech, inability to create lcoherent thoughts, and eventually death.

Sangshio Veteran

Name: Sangshio Veteran
Type: Medium Sangshio User
Short Description: A Sangshio user who's power is not powerful enough to be a Wind, but is powerful enough for them to have fought battles on either the frontlines or other before. They usually where no armour, light, or medium, and utilise their Sangshio as their primary weapon - occasionally falling back to conventional weaponry.

The Firecracker

Name: The Firecracker
Type: Medium Artillery
Short Description: A quite heavy, stationary artillery which fires of multiple small exposive pellets similar to a shotgun blast. It takes a long time to aim, and is usually kept in one place for the entire battle, but reloads very quickly.

Iron Fire Mage

Name: Iron Fire Mage
Type: Light Support Mage
Short Description: The Iron Fire Mages, an elite group of Vulpins who's Sangshio withered an tainted their blood with the magic. These such Mages are often genius's, able to understand the ins and outs of the clockwork and other types of technology developed by Vulpins. They wear light, ornate armour, and often times carry multiple Cold Born weapons. As well, most have a large object as their primary offensive measure, for use of Steel Shadow.

Tier 4

The Winds

Name: The Winds
Type: Light Sangshio Experts
Short Description: Four of the greatest warriors, hand picked by Yulai and King Izla. Their power, skill and speed on the battlefield is unmatched by any soldier in the Vulin Military, and their wide diversity of combat techniques are truly formidable. They wear robes that mask their entire bodies, including their face, and use their Sangshio's as well as daggers and wristbows.

Beserker Champions

Name: Beserker Champions
Type: Medium Melee
Short Description: The finest, most ruthless Beserkers on the field are known as the Beserker Champions, a title feared through the kingdom. These men and women know no mercy, nor fear, and take on the front lines knowing they will most likely die, but before they do they'll take every enemy to hell with them. They wear light weight but defensive armour, and carry multiple varieties of swords as well as countless daggers. As with all Beserkers, they dual wield at all times.

Falgras Breath

Name: Falgras Breath
Type: Large Death Machine
Short Description: A last resort weapon, Falgras Breath was named after the pet of the God Shio; a huge, stone dragon who's very presence disolved matter. This weapon is a huge cannon like object, which fires a massive burst of energy into the field. The resulting explosion is enormous, causing a huge number of casualties on both sides. It takes days to move, hours to reload, and only two are currently in existence - the first being on the front lines of Falreti Prime. Very strict orders are placed over this weapon, though, all of which were decreed by the King and his closest advisors.

#1: You must has probable cause to use Falgras Breath.
#2: All resources and tactics must have been used up before Falgras Breath may be permitted for use.
#3: At least a 2 days notice must be sent to the King for permission before Falgras Breath may be used.

Third Prince Yulai Izla, War Tactician and Cruel Warrior

Name: Third Prince Yulai Izla
Position: Tactician, Head of the 13th Colonisation and Eradication Party.

Powers: Fairy Lights - The name of Yulai's Sangshio has come to be known as the "Fairy Lights". It takes the form of seven purple-red balls of blood, which can form into a defensive shield, and can solidfy to fire out razor sharp crystals - the act of doing so completely expends one of the balls, limiting defense in turn. They do not require hand movements, simply thoughts, making it extremely fast.

Tactitian - Yulai is an excellent military tactician, being the current head of tactics in the Vulpin empire. It doesn't just extend to military tactics, mind you, but tactics for anything in general. This makes him a brilliant leader; able to develop plans for expansion and war quickly and efficiently.

Corpse Grass - The distant, analytical and intelligent personality Yulai bears is on strengthened on the fields of battle. The cold look in his eyes is amplified, and the distance in his voice doubled. Blood, death, nothing phases him any longer. This personality change often times leads into his plans, sometimes coming across as suicide attacks with no care for the well being of his troops.

Short Bio/Personality: Yulai was born into the royal family, and quickly demonstated extremely high intelligence. even for Vulpins - a naturally genius race. As with all children born of the King, his Sangshio was guaranteed to be very powerful as well.

As he grew up, he was seen as the smartest of the 12 Royal children, and became the Head Tactician for the Military. He spent a while as the head, producing repeatedly solid results. When Falreti Prime was attacked, and the borders were pushed back, Yulai went onto the front lines along with several of his brothers and sisters, proving that he, too, was more than capable in combat.

A short time ago, he volunteered as head of the 13th Colonisation and Eradication Party. The King strongly opposed, but Yulai quickly convinced him that he was the best choice. He hand picked the 5 Winds that would accompany as his advisors, and set off to Salvus.

Beserker Queen Valan Izla, 5th Vulpin Princess

Name: Fifth Princess Valan Izla
Position: Beserker Queen

Powers: Wings of Baator - Across the ranks of the Vulpin military, the term "Wings of Baator" has become feared. Soldiers use it to refer to the Sangshio possessed by Valan Izla. As the name suggests, her Sangshio takes the shape of two wings - one light red, and the other dark red and purple. One acts as a shield, being able to move, but also able to instantly harden. The second acts as offence, having a razor sharp edge which can slice through enemies. However, the shield is mostly stuck on her back - acting as a shield from behind - and the offensive one is surprisingly delicate, able to be cut through in a single swing of a sword provided you get the angle right.

Beserker Queen - The skill of Valan Izla is known across the Vulpin military. She wields two katanas, which, with her skill and Sangshio, creates a lethal combination. Her speed is unmatched too, being able to dash through enemy lines, cutting and slicing through anyone in her path.

Blood Dawn - Valan has lost what empathy she had due to her time on the battlefield. She has seen blood soaked field countless times, and watched the sun rise over a pile of bodies even more. Her cruelty on the lines is well known, as is her emotionless eyes and wicked smirk. Blood on her clothes or skin doesn't bother her, nor does the stench of freshly dead men and women.

Short Bio/Personality: In childhood, Valan showed a keen interest in weaponry before even being inducted into combat training. Her Sangshio was identified as powerful the moment it developed, being placed at a Wind's level not long after its manifestation.

As she grew, and partook in strenuous military training, it became obvious that she had a forte for fighting. Any spare time she had was spent honing her skills and learning new techniques, quickly adapting the fighting style of a Beserker. Her speed in spars was unparalleled, and her techinque close to flawless.

During the wars, she rose to the rank of Beserker Queen - leader of the Beserker forces. Her fighting style was adopted by many, proving to be both challenging to learn and rewarding to use. Those without strong defensive Sangshio found it slightly difficult to learn, but soon dozens of Beserkers were mimicking her ways of fighting.

Colonisation and Eradication Wind Leader, Yulus Veltra

Name: Yulus Veltra
Position: The 13th Colonisation and Eradication Wind of Change Captain, Royal Guard Captain

Powers: Wounded Swarm - Unofficially, the Sangshion belonging to the Captain of the Winds of Change has been named the "Wounded Swarm", which doesn't sound threatening, but truly is. If he is cut, the blood that would have come from the wound instead becomes a swarm of millions of tiny crystals. Should it come in contact with an enemy, they'll be shredded in seconds, leaving not even ribbons behind. However, they are far from sentient, only able to move in one direction of his choosing. It's more likely for it to soar off into the distance or ground rather than actually hit an enemy. Plus, it is passive; him cutting himself consciously wont activate it.

Order of Seven - Being a Wind of Change, Yulus is extremely devouted to the Order of Seven. This makes his morale incredibly hard to be rid of, especially on the battlefield, where the death of an ally is ones chance to help a friend live on.

Bringer of Death - As a Captain of the Royal Guard, Yulus has seen many battles. He's killed thousands, and honed his skills with every war. Bringing him out onto the battlefield is a guarantee for more death, mostly on the enemies side. Even with his Sangshio being passive, his skill in varying forms of combat make him a huge force to be reckoned with.

Short Bio/Personality: From a young age Yulus was destined to be a great warrior. His Sangshio was recognised with the potential to become very powerful, which thrust him into a life of military training and religious devotion early on.

During the first great wars, he rose to the position of Royal Guard Captain for his fighting prowess, as well as his demeanour on the battlefield. He upholds the Order of Seven with his entire being, and all who have heard of him trust him to keep the memory of them in tact should they fall in battle.

[Slamurai]

I'd like to stake my claim here:

Hider

^ In red, northwest of Poo's dwarves.

I should have a NS draft mostly complete today. I've decided for an Eastern European feel; prepare yourselves for winged hussars!

[Slamurai]

@POOHEAD189@Supreme Commander
As I'm now on your border, I think we should do some brainstorming regarding shared history and current relations. My sheet isn't up yet, but I'm playing a dual-state; based on the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. I don't know what Yore's stance is on the dwarves or vice-versa, but I'm up for anything!

[POOHEAD189]

@AristoIf you're going to be a Kislevite-esque faction, we could be friendly for our love of drinking and fighting the more chaotic races.

[ClocktowerEchos]

@VocabSo far I think they look good unless Risen has something else to say about them.

My only point of concern is the morale part: "Low, but stable morale".

What does this mean? If they have low moral I highly doubt it'd be stable as having stable morale means that it isn't low and at risk of breaking, a trademark of having low morale.

[Temporary]

@ClocktowerEchos I have a feeling I meant something different, but I honestly dont remember. I'm gonna say stuff whatever I had in mind and remove the stable part, because thinking back I dunno what I was thinking when I put that XD

I might've meant unstable but accidentally put stable... I'm probably gonna change it to unstable.

[Slamurai]

I'm going to leave my WIP here, so nobody thinks I'm slacking...

The Korczynian-Astaran Commonwealth

The Korczynian-Astaran Commonwealth

The arms of the Kingdom of Korczyn and Grand Duchy of Astarac, respectively. The official arms of the Commonwealth combines the heraldry of both.

Overview

The Commonwealth is a bi-confederation, consisting of the Kingdom of Korczyn and the Grand Duchy of Astarac. The dual state is ruled by a single monarch, who takes the formal title of King of Korczyn and the Grand Duke of Astarac. The bond of both nations, though formalized only in recent years, has been a de-facto unity since over two centuries ago. The Commonwealth is characteristically multi-ethnic and enjoys a high religious tolerance. Combined with a limited monarchy and largely autonomous, decentralized territories, the Commonwealth is atypical of other sovereign states.

Geography

Map Claim

In red.

History

Self explanatory, what are some major events/figures in your history? Any historical rivalries or encounters between you and other nations/races? What about alliances and stuff?

Government

A famous saying - “The king reigns but does not govern,” sheds a great deal of light on the role of the Commonwealth monarchy. The king's power is limited, compared to that of neighboring states, and he is obligated to respect his citizen subjects. Upon his coronation, the king vows to uphold a series of articles that constitute the political doctrine of the state. These essentially put him on even ground with the nobility, and under the scrutiny of parliament. The parliament, if it wishes, can veto most of the king's actions – legislation, foreign affairs, declarations of war, and taxation. It is made of representatives sent from both Korczyn and Astarac.

The Commonwealth nobility is large for a state of its time. Ten percent of Korczyn's population can consider itself of this class, although the wealth of noble families varies considerably. Regardless whether one is among the well-to-do or nearly as poor as a farmer, all nobles consider themselves equals. This attitude – that the Korczyn state stands to serve the nobility – is a guiding element of the Commonwealth's political structure.

Race Description

Culture

Economy/Industry

How does your nation make money and the stuff they need? Anything unique tech wise that you've come up with? Do they just raid for everything and use slaves and such? Again, try to make it simple but if you really feel the need, go ahead and fill it out to you're heart's desire.

Magic

What kind of magics does your race use if at all? If they don't use magic, do they have some other method of using something close? You can just copy the "lores" of magic from any generic fantasy universe (ie Lore of Flames, Lore of Night, etc); if you an other player both use the same lores or one of the same lores, then please do talk to them about this. I'd prefer that everyone using Lore of Flames knows exactly what a fireball does rather than having to deal with 4 different types of them.

Spell Format

[b]Name:[/b] What is the spell called?
[b]Lore:[/b] What Lore (type) of magic is it? Fire, Storm, Beast, etc. Feel free to make up your own lore if you feel inclined.
[b]Type:[/b] (Offensive, Support, AOE, Single Target, Debuff, Buff, etc)
[b]Short Description:[/b] Tell us a little about your spell, enough to wrap our heads around it.

Military

The armies of Korczyn and Astarac are functionally separate entities, though technically both are under the command of the monarch. Both share near-identical tactics, organizational structure and equipment, though Astarac's numbers are often only a third of what Korczyn can field. Much of the armies draw recruits from noble volunteers, a result of the decree that no man may hold secular or ecclesiastical office without having served in the military. Other means include general levies or monetary compensation from the ecclesiastical or royal treasuries, and also the recruiting of foreign mercenaries or vassals.

The infantry of the Commonwealth is regarded secondhand to the cavalry, as chivalric ideals still resonate among the ranks of the nobility. Nevertheless, they are still required to do the dirty work of the army. They are recruited by rotameisters into troops of around 200 men, and armed with sabers, matchlocks and axes. The most reliable footmen fielded by the Commonwealth are raised from foreign sources. These volunteers are paid, and organized in styles similar to that of other human states – regiments of 600, divided into four companies and armed with muskets and pikes and led by a colonel. They wear munitions-grade armor of blackened plate and morion-style helms.

Cavalry is the dominant military arm of the Commonwealth, with the most prestige enjoyed by the Winged Hussars. Originating from foreign light cavalry and wearing no armor, they began to replace the dying knightly class and wear mail, helms and plate armor. The present-day hussars are employed as heavy cavalry, and each carries a lance, a saber and a pair of swords and pistols. Their most striking feature is their wings – wooden frames to which feathers of various kinds of birds are affixed. Famous both at home and abroad, these cavalrymen number some 4,000 and are organized into companies led by state officials. Each company is a highly individual fighting component, and has its own traditions and historic records that span decades.
Cossacks are recruited from all over the Commonwealth to form the army's light cavalry component. The vast majority of Cossacks are unarmored, though armed similarly to the hussars, and are used to great effect when their speed is combined with the firepower delivered by their guns. They make use of the caracole maneuver, whereby a deep cavalry formation approaches the enemy at a slow gallop, and each rank discharges their guns, moving to the rear of the formation to reload and clear the way for the next rank.
Other cavalry is largely foreign in origin, and organized into conventional designations of dragoons and curiassiers.

Commonwealth artillery was once in poor shape, but reforms have brought it up to modern standards. Most artillery crews are foreigners, operating cannon of dwarven or Imperial design.

Units

Tier 2:

Haiduk Infantry

Name: Haiduk Infantry
Type: Light
Short Description: The antiquated infantry of the Commonwealth infantry are the haiduks – men armed with arquebuses and equipped with sabers, sometimes spears and utility axes. Once the mainstay of the infantry, most of these men have quickly been retired in favor of more modern pike and musket troops. Some commanders still maintain units of haiduks as bodyguards, but their role has largely been reduced to a ceremonial one.

Kulvar Horse Archers

Name: Kulvar Horse Archers
Type: Light
Short Description:From the west frontier of the Commonwealth come the Kulvar, a nomadic people. Their lifestyle revolves around their sturdy horses; the infants are tied to the saddle and learn to ride before they can walk. Forgoing armor, they are fast and nimble, and train all their lives to be excellent marksmen on the move. They wear a simple sheepskin coat and fur hat over their everyday clothes, carrying a bow and quiver of arrows, a sword, dagger and sometimes a shield. The heads of these arrows vary in design and function, and in some instances, may be poisoned. While archery is their primary forte, light horsemen can easily transition to hand-to-hand. When the enemy is sufficiently demoralized or crippled by arrows, the riders sheathe their bows and charge with blades drawn.

Cossack Cavalry

Name: Cossack Cavalry
Type: Light
Short Description:Cossacks act as a versatile light cavalry element, able to supplement hussars in a mass charge, harass slower enemies, or run down fleeing troops. They wear little or no armor, but carry an arsenal comparable to the hussars. They use their guns to great effect, able to harry the ranks of enemy formations with shot and retreat to safety when necessary. They are fierce and independent, however, and the excitement of battle and the prospect of loot can make them difficult to control. Still, they are a valuable counterpart to the Commonwealth's hussars.

Tier 3:

'Foreign-style' Infantry

Name: 'Foreign-style' Infantry
Type: Light-Medium
Short Description: The Commonwealth's effort to replace its aging haiduk infantry with more modern counterparts has seen recruitment of foreign soldiers, armed and trained in the Rhune style. These soldiers include musketeers and pikemen – a superior combination of troops, whose battlefield prowess is evident in Rhune's military victories. Both infantry types complement each other on the field; wings of musketeers screening and supporting formations with shot, while pikemen bring their 16-foot-long weapons to bear on the enemy. Though deployed together in close-ranked tercios, smaller elements can be pulled away to support each other and the main body.

Winged Hussars

Name: Winged Hussars
Type: Heavy
Short Description: Regarded as the epitome of the Commonwealth's mounted soldiery, the hussars form the backbone of its heavy cavalry. Armed to the teeth with lance, saber, swords and pistols, they are more than a match for other cavalry, and their charge is devastating to infantry. They are protected by steel plate, mail and helms. Over their heads tower wings of feathers that rattle as they charge, creating a deafening murmur. It is right that they should be held in esteem – and feared – by any soldier opposite them on the field.

Reiters

Name: Reiters
Type: Heavy
Short Description: Reiters are recruited from foreign sources, and like the hussars, they fulfill the role of heavy cavalry. Lacking lances, they make greater use of firearms. They are armed with sabers and a pair of pistols, and sometimes carbines. Reiters are versatile cavalrymen, capable both in melee and harassing foes at range. This they do with caracole maneuvers, and combine both elements by firing off their guns at point-blank during a charge. For protection, they are clad in three-quarter armor, from head to knee.

Tier 4:

Drabant Guard

Name: Drabant Guard
Type: Heavy
Short Description: The Drabant Guard, also called the King's Reiters, are an elite formation of foreign cavalry that have the honor of serving as the king's personal bodyguard. They number 1,000 in six squadrons, all gentlemen and veterans that are personally appointed. They wear blackened three-quarter armor, and carry two pistols, a sword and sometimes a carbine. While not in the field, a number of reiters act as personal guards and attendants, carrying halberds.

King's Footguard

Name: King's Footguard
Type: Light-Medium
Short Description: The King's Footguards are a regiment within the parent Royal Guard – a personal army funded by the king's household treasury, and raised independent of the state army. The Footguards are about 1,200 strong, composed half of pikemen and half of musketeers. To distinguish them from other pike units, they wear uniforms of blue lined with gold. Identical units exist for the queen and the prince; the Queen's and Prince's Footguard, respectively.

An arquebusier of the King's Footguard alongside a Court Hussar in classic ceremonial armor (see below).

Court Hussars

Name: Court Hussars
Type: Heavy
Short Description: The Court Hussars are a unit within the Royal Guard, comprised of young and eager nobles more concerned with glory than coin. Each nobleman provides a retinue of household troops, all dressed in the most splendid uniforms they can afford, and of any color. These men are a prominent feature of royal ceremonies, their gaudy clothing easily drawing the eye of onlookers.

King's Dragoons

Name:King's Dragoons
Type: Medium
Short Description: The King's Dragoons are a Royal Guard regiment consisting of mounted infantry. They are equipped as arquebusiers, with guns and swords. Being mounted, they can quickly deploy where needed to provide additional firepower. In a pinch, they can also hold their own as regular cavalry. They wear uniforms of red lined with gold. Most within the regiment are foreign soldiers.

Lord/Hero Format

[b]Name:[/b] Whats is their name/titles?
[b]Position:[/b] What spot do they occupy in your faction?
[b]Powers:[/b] Do they have anything of note about them or use any spells or carry any unique weapons?
[b]Short Bio/Personality:[/b] A few short lines on why/how they came to power and how are they generally perceived.

[Slamurai]

@AristoIf you're going to be a Kislevite-esque faction, we could be friendly for our love of drinking and fighting the more chaotic races.

@POOHEAD189

Do the dwarves have any enemies in particular, in addition to the skaven and beastmen? How are your relations with Yore? I thought it would be interesting for me to be somewhat at odds with them.

[POOHEAD189]

@AristoThe Dwarfs have a long standing hatred of Orcs and have a dislike (but not a hatred) of Elves and Vampires.
The Dwarfs think of Yore as arrogant upstarts for someone who thinks they've been around awhile even though the Dwarfs were here when they were young. Though the Dwarfs do see the Empire's stubbornness as something to admire.
If @Supreme Commander has other opinions I'm willing to hear them though.

[Lauder]

@AristoThe Dwarfs have a long standing hatred of Orcs and have a dislike (but not a hatred) of Elves and Vampires.
The Dwarfs think of Yore as arrogant upstarts for someone who thinks they've been around awhile even though the Dwarfs were here when they were young. Though the Dwarfs do see the Empire's stubbornness as something to admire.
If @Supreme Commander has other opinions I'm willing to hear them though.

@POOHEAD189

Fite me m8

[KremeSupreme]

Here's my Claim. I'm the purplish-grey on the Western Side



Could I post my Nation in the Characters tab?

[Woundwort]

The peninsula by the purplish-grey will do fine for me I think.

[Temporary]

Gonna have to paint my claim onto the map again... ;-;

Oh well, that can wait for the morrow.

[Slamurai]

Here's my Claim. I'm the purplish-grey on the Western Side



Could I post my Nation in the Characters tab?

@wxps350

Howdy, neighbor! I'd like to see what you've got so far!

[KremeSupreme]

@Aristo Here ya go. I'm still working on it, so please excuse any typos or voids of data.

Paganist Legion

Circles of Paganland

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Overview

The Dark Elves of the Paganlands are exiles from the Lombilar Kingdom, overrun in the past days by wild Beastmen Raiders. Faced with an Ultimatum, the Elven King Eldric shattered the soul of Lombilar's forests. With no soul, the spirits of the forests became twisted into Pagans, who were worshipped by the stricken Dark Elves. Now, the Paganist Legion rears it's armies, ready to integrate the world underneath their glorious Gods.

Geography

The Forests of Lombilar were once grand and majestic. Now, with their souls shattered, the once-proud forest spirits vie for power. The Paganland forests are dark and always misty, with an eerie cold and silence. Some parts of the Paganland have been so twisted, they terraformed into mires and swamps. The wildlife too was effected. Even gentle creatures such as deer became territorial and aggressive, and several Blights roam the land. Near the Western Border, four Circle Cities stand as bastions against the hordes of Beastmen, though roads connect each one to the Circle of Aeius, the Warden. The middle area is where the city Paganea is located, a grand yet grave city home to the Great Pagan Orgoth.

History

Long ago, the Elven Kingdom of Lombilar was one of the highest of any to exist before, and even outshines some that came after it. As the empire expanded, so did lush and pristine forests. All was well, and the Elven Population had reached the Millions. All of this prosperity was thanks to the Soul of Nature, an artifact that radiated with life and vibrant energy, attracting thousands of spirits to inhabit the many trees of many forests. Unfortunately, the Kingdom of Lombilar was suddenly attacked by dozens of neighboring Beastman tribes. It was a long and gruesome war, which the Elves steadily lost. The people of Lombilar sought safety over honor, and fled from their capital. The prestigious Lombilar Phoenix Knights fought hard and with honor against the Beastmen, but without the support of their people, hope begun to melt. The King, Eldric, saw the one way to defeat their enemies was to shatter their supply line. He sent a good few legions to disrupt the invaders link to their home kingdom, yet they still survived off of the bounty of nature surrounding them. In order to defeat that, Eldric made a grave decision. He ordered the last of his loyal knights to follow their evacuating people to the more secluded cities, while he himself became a powerful Avatar of Nature to hold off the invaders.
Once the last of his knights left the city, Eldric channeled his magic into an extravagant bolt of power, which he used to shatter the Soul of Nature. With the soul destroyed, the surrounding groves invading soldiers supplied themselves with suddenly withered and died. Within days the Beastmen invaders were starved by the massess. As penance for his crimes, Eldric ventured away, and was never seen again.
With the lack of the Soul of Nature, the spirits of the forests began to become deprived. The madness deep within their calm minds took root, completely whiping away the memory of their previous selves, and became the Pagans. The Elves of Lombilar were maddened too, as their once beautiful forests were now cold and barren. For his betrayal, Eldric was branded a Traitor, and the once mighty Lombilar empire was divided into dozens of Circles, each devoted to one of the eight Great Pagans.
The Dark Elves are harshly territorial, as the invasion of the <something> could have been prevented if they were to be more wary. They begin to lash at their neighboring countries, as well as participate in exterminating wild Beastmen tribes, to spread their suffering with the rest of Salvus.

Government

The overall Paganist Legion is divided into hundreds of Circles, though each of the smaller ones answer to each of the seven Circles devoted to the Great Pagans. For the first few years, each of the eight Circles were independent of each other, but to defend and spread their territory, they have united. Each of the eight Circles leaders form a council. If one of the Greater Circles has a desire, then it must be agreed or allowed by the rest of the circles. If a Lesser Circle would like to carry out a motion, then they must be allowed by their Greater Circle.

Race Description

Dark Elves appear different from their Elven Cousins. Instead of radiant, beautiful skin, Dark Elven skin is dark grey and their bodies are cold. They are not as tall as other elves, but are more sly and observant. Their eyes are as red as the blood of a dying man, and in their mouths, sharp fangs glow a clean pearl white.

The Great Pagan Circles are as follows

Sporebeard, Father of the Blights
Treants were once a proud, wise, perhaps even jovial race that enjoyed the presence of the smaller-ones. When the Soul of Nature was crushed, they were driven mad, lashing out at any who dare near without reverence. Whenever a creature is diseased by fungus, it is said that Sporebeard himself curses them.

Aeius, the Warden
When Beastmen Tribes crushed Lombilar hundreds of years ago, the Elven God of Vigilance was crushed by his failure. Swearing to never falter in his watch, Aeius now watches his woods with Paranoia. Any who dare enter the Old Woods of Lombilar are almost always immediately attacked by loose tribes of Werebears, regardless of their race. It is said that the various wards across the Paganlands were planted by Aeius himself, to keep close watch of any other trespassers.

Revus, who Torments
Hundreds of Phoenix Knights are constantly plagued by visions of their failure, and the Elves and Forest Spirits they failed to protect. Poking at the mind of Warriors, and warbeasts, driving them into grief-driven rage until nothing of their opponents remain.

Slah'na, Queen of Pleasures
The only avoidance of despair is pleasure. Drugs, Sex, and Merrymaking, anything to avoid the true pain of failure. Slah'na, once the goddess of beauty, became a figure of perversion and corruption of purity. several "Priestesses" of this cult offer themselves to Pagans, to birth monstrous abominations who stomp, rampage, and kill.

Meron, King of Trauma
Once the Elven God of protection, now Meron constantly provides the aura of dread throughout the Paganlands, constantly reminding the people of what they have done. He is revered by Warlocks of Despair, who channel Pagan Magic to extremify the weight of failure on invaders who lost battles against the Dark Elves.

The Hidden Princess
She is the only Old Elven God of Lombilar not twisted by the Soul of Lombilar. In the days of Old Lombilar, she rarely showed her face, and was revered by rogues and assassins alike. Now, she is even more timid, wiping her name from the slates of Dark Elf History.

Loth'gar, Scion of Rage
While Aeius may occasionally control Ravens and Werebears, their true master is Loth'gar, the Old Bear King, who perished defending the Elven city of Rothac. Now, warped by madness, he unchained his primal rage and let his kin spread their seed far and wide, infesting the entire Paganlands with Werebear tribes.

Culture

Dark Elves bear a great resentment towards other races, even Elves, including themselves. Their buildings, way of life, and overall culture are a mix of Asian, Native American, and African.

Economy/Industry

Rather than regular gold, the Paganist Legion exchanges shods, carefully cut pieces of wood. Each of the different Great Circles trade with one another, taxing resources on the lesser circles to perform rituals to please Pagans. The Paganist Legion has no trade routes with other Kingdoms. Lumberjacks must be very careful in harvesting wood, as most common trees of the Warped Groves brittle and break easily, but stronger, more sturdy trees exist, though they may harbor wild Pagans, who will quickly curse any who try to destroy their home.

Magic

Dark Elf Witces and Warlocks are gifted magic by Pagans, who trade power in exchange for the obedience of the Witches who swear fealty to them. The more magic a Pagan grants, the more a Witch can perform, but more willpower is required. As the powerful magic granted by a Warlock's Pagan begins to outmatch their willpower, physical changes will occur. Horns may grow, and tentacles may sprout, and madness will begin to shred their mind. As a result, almost 95% of all Warlocks and Witches are doomed to lose their Elvenhood eventually. If a person is overwhelmed by Paganistic Magic entirely, they will turn into a hideous abomination all together.
Paganistic Magic is not always just used on those who wish to learn it. It can also be infused with prisoners, creating horrifying monsters forced to the will of their masters, made to attack previous allies.

Spell Format

Name:
Lore:
Type:
Short Description:

Dark Elf Spell List

Name: Pagancall
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Summoning
Short Description: After a ritual of variable time, a Pagan of a certain level of power is summoned in a physical form for a short period of time. When summoned in their physical form, Pagan's may only bring a small amount of their powerful magic.

Name: Witch Bolt
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Single Target Damage
Short Description: A large bolt of Paganistic energy is fired at a target, temporarily filling them with Paganistic Magic. Unlike Warlock's who gain empowerment from such, any tagets who do not train in channeling the chaotic magic of the Pagan's feel extremely nautious, and, if enough bolts are fired at a certain target, it will transform into a powerful Abomination that cannot discern friend or foe.

Name: Grotesque Party
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Summoning
Short Description: A miniature black star appears over an area. For a brief moment, it blinds all creatures that look directly at it, before becoming dim enough to look at. It will then shoot dozens of dark beams at the earth, seeking out any corpses as a priority. Any corpses hit will transform into Grotesque Abominations, and attempt to attack all targets willed by the caster, being animate until the black star disappears. If no corpses are present in the nearby area, it will instead strike living creatures. If any living thing is killed by the dark beams, they will suffer the effect they have on corpses.

Name: Abominate
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Transformation
Short Description: A target is transformed into a moderately powerful Abomination, that attacks all foes and friends. If used on a creature willing to be transformed, it is done almost instantaneously. If a creature not willing is the target, they may attempt to resist the transformation.

Name: Create Blight
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Summoning
Short Description: Pagan Magic is infused into a cluster of nearby trees, creating living, walking treants of darkness, known as Blights. The exact quantity and quality of such depend on the independent trees, and the type of magic used by the caster.

Military

The Dark Elves infuse both Pagan Magic and corrupted nature in their armies, training Quilboars and enlisting the aid of Blights. Their own physical armies, crazed with drugs and Pagan Magic alike.
+Great Magical Capabilities
+Good Ranged Offense
+Decent Surprise Tactics
-Poor Control of Soldiers
-Poor Fortifications
-Poor Charge Attacks

Military List

Name: Dark Elf Lunatic
Tier: Tier 1
Type: Light Infantry
Short Description: With minds completely shattered by the Pagans, Dark Elf Lunatics are strong frontline soldiers who lack the capacity to fear, charging headfirst against the enemy.

Name: Dark Elf Ranger
Tier: Tier 1
Type: Light Archers
Short Description: Dark Elf Archers train themselves in the way of the bow, their aims perfected by the rage in their hearts. While their range is deadly enough, some may be haunted by Pagans that increase their aim even more.

Name: Blight Sapling

Tier: Tier 1
Type: Medium Infantry
Short Description: Treants that have been corrupted by Paganistic energy are known as Blights. The smallest of Blights are known as saplings. Plentiful in number, they are able to disguise themselves as single trees, and then animate when they surround an enemy patrol. They also perform well at espionage and tracking.

Name: Blight Hound
Tier: Tier 1
Type: Light Infantry
Short Description: Blights in the shape of wolves, with twice the speed and ferocity.

Name: Quilboar

Tier: Tier 1
Type: Medium Archers
Short Description: The humble boars of the Lombilar Forests, without the Soul of Nature, have been transformed into rugged and quilled aggressive beasts, whose minds can be corrupted further with Pagan Magic, enslaving them to the will of the Dark Elves. The Quills they can launch from their mouths pierce harder than any arrows, though their aim is laughable. However, if no Dark Elves surround them, they will spiral into chaos and flee.

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Name: Dark Elf Psycho
Tier: Tier 2
Type: Medium Infantry
Short Description: An upgrade from the usual Lunatics, Dark Elf Psycho's are even more mentally depraved, and drugged up with toxin made from sap from hollow trees. They are difficult to control however, as every moment not spilling blood builds a terrible itch to Psycho's.

Name: Ironbark Blight

Tier: Tier 2
Type: Heavy Siege-Weapon
Short Description: Regular trees transformed by Paganistic magic, creating maddened treants that take their anger and despair out on the structures that deny nature.

Name: Dark Phoenix Knight
Tier: Tier 2
Type: Heavy Cavalry
Short Description: The Phoenix Knights were once the trusted elite of Lombilar King Eldric. When he betrayed them by shattering the world soul, they were maddened and confused. They still don their radiant blue armor, though over the years, the Warped Groves have taken their toll on covering their armor in rust and dried mud. They are extremely durable, fast, and powerful, though they appear in small numbers.

Name: Werebear

Tier: Tier 2
Type: Heavy Infantry
Short Description: Some bears have been effected by Pagan Magic, turning them into semi-sentient beastfolk with a terrible taste for blood.

Name: Hidden Retainer
Tier Tier 2
Type: Light Espionage
Short Description: Followers of the Hidden Princess, Hidden Retainers hardly make a sound, never leave a trace, and kill without marking. While performing terribly in combat, their primary purpose is espionage and sabotage.

Name: Dark Elf Witch/Warlock
Tier: Tier 2
Type: Light Caster
Short Description: Witches are those who study in the magic of the Pagans, allowing themselves to be infused with their magic. While capable of casting spells that warp the battlefield, they are extremely vulnerable, and it would only take a single well-aimed arrow to fell them.

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Name: Pagan Knight
Tier: Tier 3
Type: Heavy Cavalry
Short Description: Not all who become pupils of the Pagan are Witches or Warlocks, some take the way of the sword and horse, becoming the fearsome Pagan Knights. The steeds they ride are maddened by constant irritation, and their armor is infused with enchantments by Pagans.

Name: Tanglebrute Blight
Tier: Tier 3
Type: Large Siege Weaponry
Short Description: The largest of all Blights, that tower over the walls of cities. They are extremely slow moving, and may delay a Dark Elven army from reaching it's destination by weeks even; Though when they see a large cluster of buildings, it triggers the deepened madness inside of them.

Name: Pagan of War
Tier: Tier 3
Type: Large Infantry
Short Description: Pagans that take physical forms, prepared to slaughter entire armies. Even upon death, they infuse multiple soldiers, friend and foe alike, transforming them into mindless Abominations.

Heroes of the Paganistic Legion

Arrak, Son of the Pagan

Name: Arrak, Son of the Pagan
Position: General of the Paganist Legion
Powers:

Name: Warp Blade
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Buff
Short Description: Arrak infuses his blade with Pagan energies, overloading his enemies with madness with each strike.

Name: Star of Torment
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Debuff
Short Description: An orb of black light floats in mid air, filling all sentient humanoids with dread and terror.

Name: Mirror Image
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Illusion
Short Description: Several false versions of Arrak are created. When struck, they will explode in a wave of lightning that paralyzes any targets within adjacent range.

Short Bio/Personality: Arrak was born between the Queen of Circle Orok by it's Great Pagan. Since birth he has been able to channel Paganistic energy more than any Dark Elf before him. He is cold and refined, hardly ever concerning himself with his own soldiers personal well being.

Ser'yea, the Lady of the Hidden

Name: Ser'yea, the Lady of the Hidden
Position: Spymaster
Powers:

Name: Erase Existence
Lore: Lore of Stealth
Type: Cloak
Short Description: Ser'yea disappears for an indefinite amount of time. If her concentration is ruined, then she will lose her cloak.

Name: Cloud Image
Lore: Lore of Stealth
Type: Illusion
Short Description: Ser'yea creates 4 false images of herself. When each one is struck, they will dissipate into a cloud of smoke that will blind of vision of nearby enemies.

Name: Strike Without Mark
Lore: Lore of Stealth
Type: Damage
Short Description: When Ser'yea attacks a foe while under the effects of Erase Existence, her blades make no physical marks until an hour after each attack.

Short Bio/Personality: Ser'yea was born in the woods, all on her own. To survive against the terrors of the Warped Groves, she would need to hide herself. By the time she was a grown woman, she was discovered by Dark Elf Rangers, who had patrolled through the area she lived for dozens of years. Because they had not ever seen her despite countless times patrolling that area, she was believed to be a daughter of The Hidden Princess, and was placed into the position of Spymaster, where she perfected the craft of Dark Elven spies and Hidden Retainers.

Tanglebrute

Name: Tanglebrute
Position: Warden
Powers:

Name: Rootsnare
Lore: Lore of Nature
Type: Debuff
Short Description: A cluster of roots burst from the earth, and bind a single opponent.

Name: Blightbrood
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Summoning
Short Description: A cluster of several trees becomes animated as Blight Hounds. Rather than a single area of effect, the spell will remain active for several hours, animating each tree Tanglebrute crosses until a maximum number of 60 Blight Hounds have been created.

Name: Harrowing Chaos
Lore: Lore of Nature
Type: Special
Short Description: After building up a knot of thousands of roots he grows himself, Tanglebrute explodes the sphere, sending miles of root spreading in each direction, impaling dozens if not hundreds of opponents. Unfortunately, it usually requires bark of his own body, reducing his armor, but increasing his mobility.

Short Bio/Personality: Vengeance. Vengeance against those who shattered his forest burns in Tanglebanes cold wooden heart. Once King of the Treants, Tanglebane was forced to watch as his kin descended into madness. While for awhile he attempted to retain sanity, he soon gave into his rage, going as far as to slaughter millions of Beastmen. His rage was cured, but all that was left was a bitter hatred for life. Impressed by his devotion to the crusade against Beastmen, Tanglebane was made a Warden, forever hunting down those who wander into his ruined kingdom, the Hollow Grieve.

Lusar, the Vengeant

Name: Lusar, the Vengeant
Position: Warden
Powers:

Name: Packhowl
Lore: Lore of Beasts
Type: Buff
Short Description: Lusar lets out a mighty roar, inspiring his Werebear brothers to drive greater assault against their prey

Name: Weeping Roar
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Buff
Short Description: Lusar, unable to contain his further grief, lets out a roar. Not one of rage, but of hatred, despair, and torment. This greatly increases his resilience to pain, both physical and mental.

Name: Totem of Torment
Lore: Lore of the Pagans
Type: Steady Buff
Short Description: Lusar plants down his Totem of Torment, grinding at the morale of enemy legions.

Short Bio/Personality: Amongst the thousands of bears involuntarily transformed into beastmen by Pagan Magic, Lusar was enslaved by Dark Elves, and forced to fight in an arena. After defeating countless opponents, and breaking free many more, he was granted freedom, and protection of his people, so long as he patrol the borders of the Paganlands.

[TemplarKnight07]

Alright, for some reason I cannot upload an updated image that actually works, but in terms of what I was thinking of marking Petrus' Maw, its location would be the mountain pass area just NW of Aristos's claim (the Red section above Poo's). That'd be the only marker I'd put down, to mark the biggest gate into the Under-Republic.

[RisenDead]

Loooooong day at work folks! Sorry. Will return to my duties tomorrow!

[POOHEAD189]

Should be done and posting by tomorrow.

[Slamurai]

Man, I'm so stumped on my magic section. I don't know whether to go with an offshoot of an existing system, or make my own, or abandon magic altogether. (but then I'd get janked in battles )

I prefer when magic is less in-your-face and narrative-based, but we'll see.

[Willy Vereb]

@ClocktowerEchosAny open spots?
Also since this is WHFB inspired does it mean we mix medieval knights, renaissance era musketeers and mid-19th century era steampunk along with wherever the hell magic and fantastic creatures fit into?
I am game. I just have to check out the nations and see how to fit in mine.

One idea would be of course the dwarves while the other is perhaps my Mongorks.
I might also be the frickin elves of whatever color, environment or metal alignment you have not taken dibs for already.