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From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

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FTAOAE - NATION DEPOSIT THREAD

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Nation Name: Sengri Ta’hamurg (trans. Second Land of God), also known as The Remnant

Demonym: Sengrin, Sengri

People/s: 60% of the population see themselves as Sengrin, the direct descendants of the people of the ancient Ta’hamurg empire. The typical adult Sengri is about 160-180cm tall, weighs 50-90kg, has frizzy black or reddish brown hair, blue eyes and brown skin.
20% of the population see themselves as Mhring, a nomad people living in the desert. The typical adult Mhring is about 190-200cm tall, weighs 70-100kg, has straight or wavy black hair, green or brown eyes and brown skin.
The remaining 20% of the population are immigrants, traders or diplomats.

Population Scale/Nation Size: ~300.000

Government: Sengri Ta’hamurg is governed by a god king and queen. The holy royal couple decides on all major matters in the land and is surrounded by a score of councilors and ministers at all times. Local government is left to village elders and city magistrates, with the holy royal law as an ever present framework for reference. The Mhring are commonly opposed to the holy royal couple and their law, preferring to live by their own ancient laws and customs.

People of Importance: God King Nahan and God Queen Henei. Yurgai, the magistrate of Tammarid. The council of eight, consisting of the foremost of the Mhring chieftains.

Capital: Yurtihan, meaning Holy Rock, was the capital of the ancient Ta’hamurg empire and has continued to serve as such for the Second Land of God. It is an enormous city built in levels on the side of the mountain Hanin, from which Murg (God) once descended to save the world (according to Ta’hamurg mythology). 50% of the Sengrin population lives here. The city houses everything from the royal palace to arenas, military barracks and a university.

Settlements: Yurtihan, Sengri Ta’hamurgs capital, is almost exclusively built from stone.
The only other larger settlement is Tammarid (The Serpents Mouth), a trading port in the south. Tammarid consists mainly of wooden buildings and shacks, with a few stone buildings serving as official buildings.
All other Sengrin settlements, such as farms and villages, are made from wood or tents.
The Mhring have very few permanent settlements, mostly living in tents as nomads. The few permanent sites they have are built into sandstone formations in the desert.

Nation Description: Being the remnant of the once great Ta’hamurg empire, the people of Sengri Ta’hamurg have tried to preserve the ancient customs of their predecessors throughout the millennia. They build like them, speak like them, eat like them and worship the same god as they once did. It is widely believed that things were indeed better before, and that people everywhere should strive to revive the greatness of the old empire.

Religion: Murg, meaning God in the language of the Ta’hamurg, is the androgyne deity which according to the old belief descended the holy mountain of Hanin to save the world from evil and darkness. The teachings of Murg are simple: Worship Murg above all other deities, spread the faith, and do no harm to those who would not do harm to you. The holy royal couple acts as the heads of the temple, and priests called murgin relay the word of God to the masses. The great river Tamma (meaning serpent), which runs from the holy mountain to the sea in the south, is of great religious value to those of the faith.

Flora & Fauna: Vegetation in Sengri Ta’hamurg is sparse except for along the river Tamma, where it is rich and diverse. Many exotic fruits and spices can be found in the river delta around Tammarid.
Horses, goats, camels, dogs, lions and other animals accustomed to the desert and prairie can be found in Sengri Ta’hamurg. Crocodiles, large snakes, crabs, turtles and river dolphins are common in the river Tamma.
The griffon, a fantastic creature looking like a crossbreed of lion and eagle, can be found in the mountains around Yurtihan. The creature is known as Murgarakh (Godbird) to the natives. The Sengrin are eager to catch and train these magnificent creatures in the famous griffon roost of Yurtihan.

Magic: No Sengri knows how to do magic, but there are rumors that a Mhring djinnae (the Mhring word for sorceress) is currently walking the sands of the eastern desert. The djinnae are known for their ability to manipulate sand, shaping it and moving it with their will.

Tech: Sengri Ta’hamurgs technology is comparable with that of ancient Egypt. There are however modern weapons such as cannons and muskets present in the capital.

Ambitions: Sengri Ta’hamurgs ultimate ambition is to reunite the world under the protection of God once more. Peacefully if possible, but the nation would use force if necessary. It’s present goal, however, is to simply spread the word of God and trade with its neighbors.

Economy

Imports: Modern weapons, grain, lumber, iron

Exports: Spices, fish, salt, tropical fruits and plants

Military

Army Size: 10% of the Sengrin population (the Mhring have no army)

Regular troops: Spearmen, archers, light cavalry, chariots

Navy: A small fleet of tremeres, but mostly rafts and smaller boats.

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

You don't need to concern yourself with the system. If I'm the only one that know how it works then there'll be less bitching and moaning and metagaming. Just play the game as you originally would have. I will be fair and consequent.

A word of warning, though: war will be dangerous and possibly disastrous for both sides; both winner and loser will feel the fallout.

Interest check for a fantasy hero/tragedy game

OOC is up!

Fading Existence

In the age before recorded time the land was run not by men, but by demons. It was a time of great evil, and the people suffered under the cruel rule of these malevolent spirits. Then came the great sorceress Anais, wise and strong. She gathered what few brave souls remained and waged bloody war on the demons, finally managing to seal them away in another dimension. The cost was however great, and when the dust settled, Anais had perished.

The years that followed were peaceful. With the land to themselves, the humans prospered. There was war, and strife, and evil, but ultimately life was good. As eons passed, history became legend, legend became myth, and the story of the great sorceress faded into oblivion. Humans, always the instrument of their own doom, once more began to delve into the dark mystery of magic. There were those who tried to warn their brethren of the perils that came with such power, but too few listened, and too late.

One hundred years ago, greed finally overcame sense and the seal which had once banished the demons was undone in the search for power. Evil once more seeped into the world. It happened slowly at first, as the minds of magicians and rulers were infested with darkness, but the pace quickened and soon the demons strode forth in all their might. One by one the great realms fell to the onslaught, and the world of man was no more.

Now, humans live however they can, wherever they dare. With the surrounding mountain range being infested by goblins and monsters, men are forced to coexist with demons in the wasteland of their once beautiful nation. They live as nomads or in small, tight knit communities, never knowing what tomorrow might bring.

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In this game, we will play as a few brave heroes, daring the demonic wasteland in search of a way to survive and prosper. Our heroes have grown up in an unsecure world where violence and death has always waited around the corner. They’re tough, strong and capable – but human. They have flaws, they get scared, and they all have their doubts about the situation. This is the story of their strife in a world where everybody is waiting for the hero that just won’t come. As the story moves on, it is completely ok for our heroes to meet their end at some point or another. There is ultimately no hope, but humans will always try nevertheless.

Humans no longer have an advanced civilization. They can shape steel, they can work leather, wood and stone, but much knowledge has been lost in a very short amount of time. Swords, axes, spears and bows are common enough, but there is no plate armor, no guns or even crossbows, and no mechanical devices to speak of. Settlements consist of tents and shacks. The foremost means of travel is by foot or by horse if you can catch or afford one.

There is magic in the world, but it is wild, dark and dangerous. It is the force with which the demons suppressed the world, and using it comes at a great cost. Evil spirits are never far away from the practicing magician, and are instantly drawn to it if cast in their vicinity. It also damages the body of the caster, first causing fatigue and then all sorts of ailments; aging, blood loss, hallucinations or even demonic corruption. Magicians are however capable of feats no mortal could ever dream of accomplishing. They can part water, change the weather, set fire to people and do other just as dramatic and fantastic things.

Demons come in all shapes and sizes, but are categorized in two separate groups: physical and non-physical. The physical demons, Bael, have a body of their own, which if destroyed causes the demon to die. Baeli can be big or small, scaly or hairy, muscular or skinny; they are as diverse as the animals of nature. The non-physical demons, Djinn, are evil spirits that affect the world either by invading another beings mind or by binding matter into a provisional body. Djinni cannot be destroyed by mundane means, but must be banished or disintegrated by magic. What all demons have in common is their will to dominate, enslave and torture all of humanity.

The land itself is huge and encircled by an almost impregnable mountain range. It was once a place of deep forests, wild rivers and endless plains of green grass. Now the trees have shriveled and died, the rivers have dried, and where there’s still grass it’s yellow and greasy. Instead there are endless plains of dry, inhospitable, sunbaked dirt. The mountain range has been overrun by goblins; small humanoids with yellowish green skin, small red eyes, sharp teeth and a taste for human flesh. All of the old passes have been blocked, and no foreign travelers have passed through for a hundred years. There are animals living here still, goats, horses, dogs and cows, but they are starving just as their human masters are.

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If this sounds interesting to you, give me an idea of your character below and we’ll discuss it before moving on to the character sheet.

Looking forward to playing with you!

Interest check for a fantasy hero/tragedy game

I'll post the OOC momentarily!

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

Won't be a problem since we're no longer accepting nations. But I'll do it.

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

An idea: add a tl;dr section under your posts in the IC, summing up what your nation is doing, and where. It's easier to keep track on the development that way.

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

I will test each nation against its enemies whenever there's war. You may describe your tactics, as they'll factor in, but ultimately its the system that will decide who wins or loses. It's the only way to get a fair outcome of the situation.

From the ashes of an Empire [OOC]

@Sturmgewehr: accepted, but you need to move north and away from the river. That's Rares territory.