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Well that sucks!

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Still very much interested.

Hope this doesn't end.

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Lol

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Threw down my first post. Very interested to see how this turns out.

Tried to leave results ambiguous. Didn't want to make assumptions on the success of my faction just yet.

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Tskar Aalamgeer

Taking a step forward, Aalamgeer slammed his fists onto the table in a fit of rage. He looked to the five men who stood before him, anger burning in his eyes. The paladins were no stranger to this type of behavior as the Tskar was a man of passion and could never seem to shut off such feelings.

"For too long we've sat on our hands while Gray has held us under his boot! We left his army for a reason, gentleman... and it's about time we make good on our word", the Tskar exclaimed to his round table of soldiers, "with the main military force distracted by the oncoming foreign invaders, we strike! Tonight, we make our first moves in the start of a glorious campaign". Aalamgeer cleared his throat as he read the reactions of his brothers with a scrutinizing gaze. "I read your reports on the area. I've come to a conclusion as to how we'll go about this accordingly. Tonight, we send out the third Bhaalkars to Kinbeck and the first Bhaalkars to Portswitch..."

Paladin Kaing

Kaing knew that it was a foolish mistake to make such bold moves so early. PEACEFOR operations hadn't even began yet, Gray's army was all over Noravea in full force. If they made themselves known so soon, they'd be taken out within the week. Yet, without so much as a shake of the head from the other four knights, Kaing was in the silent minority and couldn't do a damned thing about it. He left the Tskar's tent in disgust, genuinely fearful for the lives of the men under his command. Yet he would still do as he was told.

Camp Weskerhill was a hive of activity. Troops moved about, some hustling supplies or gear from one tent to another and others vigorously working out or practicing on the range. Large tents were set up across the grassy flatland, organized around the central tent which he had just left. Upon exit, he was greeted by an idol of the Goddess herself, crafted years ago and transported here as both a place to direct worship and a symbol of the Holy Kingdom. The camp was surrounded by barbed wire, fencing, and four hastily constructed watch towers at each corner. It wouldn't stand a chance if it were to come under full threat and at the moment, it was open to being spotted by anything in the air. Kaing would have to see to that within the next few days, hopefully able to petition the Tskar to send a Bhaalkar squad in search of camouflage material. Kaing offered the statue of Awliya a quick bow before moving onward to his destination, the Officers' tent. On his way, he spotted a group of Bhaalkars sat at a table with scrap electronics whilst the officer of the Second Bhaalkars taught them the ins and outs of making improvised explosives.

After entering the Officers' tent, the paladin immediatly spotted the man he was looking for, Officer Falki. He approached the man, putting a hand on his shoulder and gesturing for the two to head to take a seat. Kaing began to explain the details of the upcoming mission.

"Your squad goes to Kinbeck tonight under the cover of darkness, you'll all be given paladin equipment instead of that black market shit you're used to. The Tskar wants you to plant explosives on the train tracks and cut a hole in the crossroads. This isn't a mission to destroy infrastructure, though. After you plant the explosives, find a spot far enough that you won't be noticed... but close enough that you can observe with binoculars. The goal is to get a good judgement on the reaction time of Gray's men and if possible, ambush them and take their equipment". The officer gave a curt nod, a small grin on his face.

Kaing continued, "Take enough food to last a day or two and a couple of tents. We don't know how long it'll take, considering what's going on in the capital. If you need more supplies, send a runner to us and we'll send him back with what ever you need", Kaing paused for a moment to think something over, "...and for the sake of the Goddess, if the people that Gray sends are too much to handle, back off! You have nothing to prove, Kalimdor".

Nathan Howell

The sun was starting to set when Nathan's squad got the orders from their officer and now that they were on the road it was nearly pitch black. The Bhaalkars were a tough group of men, all of them were normal citizens before being hardened by the underground in which they served for many years. It wasn't until now that they were a true military force but Nathan could hardly tell, given how they handled themselves.

Their orders were simple and Nathan hated that. He came to Noravea to serve his Goddess in glorious battle and instead was saddled with missionary work. His squad was sent to Portswitch to call upon civilians to join the fray. He only hoped that one of Gray's patrols came across them so he could put a bullet in the head of one of the infidels.

The lights of civilization glowed in the distance. They were close. The plan was to split up and go to various local sites such as bars and churches, announcing to the people that the Holy Kingdom offered claims to ethnic Noraveans on Laurentian and Cartanian property. As the group approached the city, Nathan rehearsed the words in his head. In the name of the Goddess, the Holy Kingdom beckons you...

Officer Kalimdor Falki

"Hurry the fuck up! Do you want a patrol to see us!?", Falki barked at one of his men who was lagging behind as the squad ran past a stationary spotlight toward the tracks. Falki kept a strong hand on the grip of his assault rifle, ready to whip it up and begin firing rounds into any Fascist that might come across them. As the group fell upon a set of track that sprawled northward, they came to a stop. Falki spun on his heel and pulled his rifle up, aiming into the darkness before them and searching for signs of life.

One of the squad members fell to their knees at the track and threw a duffle bag down. He dug in the bag, removing scrap metal, bags of powder, and electronic wires. The man got to work, focusing on the task at hand while uttering prayers loud enough for the others to hear. Falki and the rest of the squad kept a semi circle around the trapper, keeping a watchful eye for enemy activity.

Nathan Howell

The bar was full of patrons going about their routine. Most looked sullen and tired, likely finishing off their day with a relaxing drink before calling it a night. Some of the patrons were merry, however, dancing and singing to old folk songs on the radio. There was a sign on the wall that indicated a huge price increase on the beverages but it looked as if these drinkers were throwing little more than change at the bartender. Nathan approached the counter, taking a seat on an empty stool before flagging down the bartender.

"Hello, my friend! Some beer for you today?", The bartender asked. This man was also extremely livid considering the turmoil that their country was plunged into. Nathan couldn't help but smile at this.

"Ah, yes, one please. How much will that be?" The bartender nodded, taking a glass and moving to fill it at a tap. He looked Nathan over while doing so.

"Just a few coins, my friend! No more after tonight, might as well share it with good people, yes?", the bartender explained after handing Nathan a mug of beer. The foreigner placed a few coins on the counter top, which the bartender swiped up. The bartender looked around at the other patrons before leaning in to speak to Nathan quietly. Nathan didn't touch his drink, using it as more of a conversation tool. Awliyans were proud to abstain, after all.

"You... are not from here, no? You look like a Northlander". Nathan, again, smiled. He nodded.

"Aye, I'm from Northland. I couldn't sit back and be cozy while the Goddess' children were under plight, eh?"

"I wouldn't speak those words, friend! If a soldier heard you-..."

"If I die... if I am tortured for Awliya, then I will suffer proudly". With that, Nathan stood and turned to the patrons who were joyous. Instead of taking a tactful approach, he knew what he would do. He would prey upon pride. He would bring up emotion.

"What about the rest of you!? You sit here, drinking yourselves to death while followers of the Goddess are put down! You go about your lives, waiting for everything to fix itself! How dare you, Her own children, ignore the cries of your brothers!? We can be idle no more! There are those who fight for Awliya! Those who would ram against the Laurentians, driving our people into slaughterhouses! Those who would end the Cartanians, haters of the rightful heirs of the Holy Land! I may not be a child of our Goddess but I urge you to join me in the Exodus!"

It was like time froze. The barflies, the drunks, the fishermen enjoying themselves at the end of the day. They stared at Nathan in awe. He couldn't tell what they were thinking but he was afraid that this would be a worthless attempt. He hoped the others had found success in recruitment if he should fail.

Officer Kalimdor Falki

The explosion didn't do much but it did it's job. Kalimdor would make sure that the sapper would train on creating improvised explosives later, considering the device he made should have rocked the earth itself. Instead, the tracks were wrecked enough to cause a train to derail but it was nothing that couldn't be fixed within half a day, maybe even less time than that. The officer called for his men to run, the sound likely to call the attention of anyone nearby.

They had already set up camp a ways back. Far enough that they couldn't be spotted without a search but they would still be able to observe any activity on the railway. They would ambush the investigators as soon as they arrived, assuming that they could make it back to camp first.

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Holy Kingdom of the Awliyan People

(HKAP)

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Holy Kingdom of the Awliyan People

(HKAP)

Faction Name: Holy Kingdom of the Awliyan People (H.K.A.P)

Faction Main Base of Operation: Camp Weskerhill (Located in the Vandalia countryside)

Faction Goals: Unite the people of Noravea under a new banner , ethnically cleanse the area of Cartanians and Laurentians for it's rightful heirs, and complete the exodus to the holy land.

Faction Composition: Consists mostly of followers of Awliya, usually people who hail from Novorea and seek to have their religion be the uniting force of the country. There is some cultural diversity from county backgrounds amongst members, though they are all Novorean Awliyans except for a few foreigners who have given up their contemporay lives and managed to bypass PEACEFOR to join the holy war. There are also those who join the HKAP as conscripts, those who's home is occupied by the faction and want to press a claim for Laurentian and Cartanian property during the exodus. Conscripts might be followers of Awliya themselves but that is not always the case.

Initial Assets: Improvised and makeshift explosives created by the radical veterans of HKAP, when the cells were still divided and relied on acts of terror. A few foreigners from different corners of the planet who follow the ways of Awliya have heard of the plight in Noravea and have answered the call. Although the church officially denies a worldwide Alkum - Bhaar (Holy War), they have urged international followers to pray for and support the struggling pilgrims, which is enough for some very pious followers. The central five commanders, along with the faction leader, are professionally trained and armed with military grade weapons.

Methods of Operation: Orders come from the Awliyan Knights, which was previously a squad of profesionally trained and well equipped soldiers serving in the army of Crimson Grey. The Knights hold daily meetings and come up with missions for their troops to accomplish, taking tactical advice and hearing the final say of their leader, Aalamgeer Moghaddam. The orders are then passed down to the three officers, who each command a Bhaalkar (Immortal) squad. Immortal squads were previously teror cells, each consisting of seven to eight members who had no contact with each other aside from distant officer interaction. The Bhaalkar squads now work in unision, soldiers taking orders from their leading officers and going on missions to strike at government facilities, recover usable resources, weapons, or technology, and liberate areas of civilians who are willing to submit to HKAP rule in favor of a better government or even join the cause. Bhaalkar squads are armed with older equipment that was either purchased from blackmarket sources or stolen over the years from Crimson Grey's army. With the addition of more forces later, a third division of levied troops and conscripts will initially be placed under the control of an Immortal that distinguishes themselves. This third division will go under the label of Isthals (Legionaires), and will serve as the main army of the HKAP, occupying territory, commencing major assaults, defending fortifications, and being sent to the front line. Although the HKAP doesn't begin with much more besides the Knights and Immortals, a plan to draft civilians has already been formulated. Any man in territory occupied by the HKAP has a right to any property seized from the Laurentians and Cartanians and a plot of land in the holy land, thus urged to join the cause as a conscript. Ishtals would be armed with what ever weapons they could muster and the loot of Crimson Grey's armories would later be divided to Ishtals who proved their worth. Those who don't join the army are put under a tax unless they contribute to the greater good, such as providing a fraction of their crops. This is all in exchange for free education and medical care provided by followers of Awliya who also put up their services instead of joining the war or paying taxes and have instead worked out a deal with the HKAP. This method of operation serves the needs of the people and provides a levy and supplies to the military forces as well, creating a system of government that is a mix between theocratic feudalism and communism. Villages, towns, cities, and districts are all pretty autonomous and are expected to keep and enforce their own laws. Foreigners who join the cause are not considered Bhaalkars but are not Ishtals either (they have no claim on property and have no right to the holy land). They are instead in direct service of the Bhaalkars and are often given work as support for Ishtal operations, suicide bombings, or propaghanda efforts.

Faction History: The worship of Awliya has been practiced in the Novorean region for hundreds of years but the only true Awliyan organization was a conglamorate of doctors, teachers, and priests who dedicated themselves to spreading the word of their Goddess and serving the greater good of the realm. It wasn't until recently that this conglamorate had finally began to band together in a unified group. Although love for Crimson Grey was never particularly strong, most Awliyans wished to petition the dictator for permission or even complete support for the exodus. When Crimson Grey outlawed public works and worship by Awliyan followers, groups that once consisted of civilian followers such as teachers, craftsmen, scientists, and other community members became extremists and formed terror cells which participated in guerilla ambushes on government patrols, organized suicide bombings, and started protests in the first ever Alkum - Bhaar in the name of Awliya . With the collapse of the economy and the approaching destruction of the nation he once held faith in, Aalamgeer Moghaddam decided to give up his life to Awliya and join the Alkum - Bhaar, convincing his squad to abandon their post. Using personal connections, Aalamgeer sought out the terror cells and organized them into fighting forces before giving them basic training and providing them with equipment. The new group came to the conclusion that it was now their chance to restore the once proud Awliyan kingdom and soon complete the exodus. They formed the HKAP and are now striving to increase their numbers and conquer territory before finally pushing toward their goals.

Faction Leadership: Tskar Alamgeer and the five Knights of Awliya.

Faction Eyes
-Tskar (Hand of Awliya) Aalamgeer Moghaddam: Army deserter and self proclaimed Tskar of the Awliyan faith. Aalamgeer no longer joins in on any missions, realizing his importance to the cause. He only leaves Camp Weskerhill to survey conquered territory, deliver speeches to the civilian populace, station himself at a camp on the front to better command an important battle, or make contact with other faction leaders. Aalamgeer is behind most HKAP tactics, taking suggestions from the Knights but ultimately having the final say. Instead of drafting a constitution, he opts for the Awliyan holy scripture and his own say to be the law of the land.

-Paladin Kaing Ebbard, Awliyan Knight: Abandonded his post with Aalamgeer. He now offers suggestions to the newly crowned Tskar and helps maintain control of the faction. The Tskar typically dispatches Paladins such as Kaing to overseer operations that he doesn't have the time to look into. Kaing finds himself disagreeing with the Tskar often and considers himself to be a more competent leader, hoping to rise up in power given enough time.

-Officer Kalimdor Falki of the third Bhaalkar Squad: Previously the leader of a terror cell originating in Jaynestown. Joined Tskar Aalamgeer and kept his position of leadership but becoming much more professional and changing his title to that of an officer. Takes orders from the Knights and leads his squad in conjunction, usually hitting rival squads that belong to Grey's forces and destroying infrastructure.

-Bhaalkar Arwa Kolea of the second Bhaalkar Squad: Once a doctor who ran a clinic for the poor and downtrodden, Arwa and a few friends formed a terror cell to fight against the oppresive government in the name of religious freedom. After accepting the Tskar as their liege, the second squad was given proper training and meaningful tasks. They are now frequently performing public works, setting up defenses in conquered territory and supporting Ishtal troops when necessary.

-Ishtal Legate Joshua Abrahms: His grandfather was one of the first Noravean followers of Awliya, searching for answers amidst the horrors of the Great War that tore his family apart. The religion was passed on through his son and ending with Joshua, who became a member of one of the terror cells that fought for their Goddess in Noravea. After committing to several dangerous missions which involved assaults on police forces, Joshua was given charge of the Ishtals as Legate. He commands them from Weskerhill and joins the main force after orders have been issued. (Introduced later)

-Ishtal Opheous Rekki of Southport: Rekki was originally from Southport, son to a merchant and a stay at home mother. With the collapse of the economy, the stability of the nation was under duress. Rekki wanted a part in the coming change, he wanted to feel important, and most of all.. he heard of a faction which would provide him fame and riches for his service. (Introduced later)

-Nathan Howell from Northland: A Northlander who follows the way of Awliya. He slipped past the border and miraciously came into contact with the Awliyan kingdom, hoping to join the fray. Nathan was placed under the charge of the first Bhaalkar Squad with a few other foreigners and is eager to prove that he'd sacrifice his own life for the Goddess if it came down to that.

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Awliyan religion: Awliya is the mother of mankind and the giver of light. She gave birth to both her chosen people and the same within the same day. Her children lived in land of Skavaria and they were happy there for a long time. However, some of Awliya's children were not satisfied and were curious to the outside world. The children banded together and rose against their creator, leaving the holy land of Skavaria in order to be free and explore the world that their mother had made. Awliya had warned them that the world was a dangerous place and she kept her children within the borders of Skavaria to protect them. Despite the fact that they had hurt her so much, she forgave them and created another territory for them to dwell, one that was rich with resources and would provide for them. This came at a price however. Awliya cursed her children to be divided in belief and pushed to fight one another. She claimed that the only way that the world would know peace is if her children came together and returned to the holy land of Skavaria along the exact path which they had left it.

Awliyan religious structure: There are people all over the world who believe in and worship the goddess Awliya, though they know that they are not the ethnic 'chosen' people, or they claim to have ancestors who were. The chosen people are the ethnic Noraveans, those residing in the kingdom made by their Goddess. The followers of Awliya look to a religious head for advice and other information, their Caliph. The Caliph is elected by and rules over the Caliphate, a congregation of priests from around the world who have come together to help those in need. The Caliphate doesn't actually endorse the idea of returning to the holy land, interpreting holy scripture to instead claim that the holy land is heaven itself and the kingdom for which Awliya created after they left is actually the world itself. Therefore, although the Caliphate acknowledges Noraveans as the chosen people from the scripture, they do not support any action taken to push said claims.

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Is it too late to change locations, Wernher?

I'm probably just going to do that as it would be essentially impossible for my faction to survive or expand in Losnian territory so early on and there isn't much that would unite Voltus' brigands and the Awliyan Kingdom.

Camp Weskerhill's new location would be in the Vandalian countryside, twelve miles from Kinbeck.

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I took a lot of liberties with the world in which this is based so if you have a problem with any of it, just let me know! If it helps, they are basically extremists for this religion. So it doesn't have to represent the world at large.

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Holy Kingdom of the Awliyan People

(HKAP)

Faction Name: Holy Kingdom of the Awliyan People (H.K.A.P)

Faction Main Base of Operation: Camp Weskerhill (Located in the Southmarch countryside)

Faction Goals: Unite the people of Noravea under a new banner , ethnically cleanse the area of Cartanians and Laurentians for it's rightful heirs, and complete the exodus to the holy land.

Faction Composition: Consists mostly of followers of Awliya, usually people who hail from Novorea and seek to have their religion be the uniting force of the country. There is some cultural diversity from county backgrounds amongst members, though they are all Novorean Awliyans except for a few foreigners who have given up their contemporay lives and managed to bypass PEACEFOR to join the holy war. There are also those who join the HKAP as conscripts, those who's home is occupied by the faction and want to press a claim for Laurentian and Cartanian property during the exodus. Conscripts might be followers of Awliya themselves but that is not always the case.

Initial Assets: Improvised and makeshift explosives created by the radical veterans of HKAP, when the cells were still divided and relied on acts of terror. A few foreigners from different corners of the planet who follow the ways of Awliya have heard of the plight in Noravea and have answered the call. Although the church officially denies a worldwide Alkum - Bhaar (Holy War), they have urged international followers to pray for and support the struggling pilgrims, which is enough for some very pious followers. The central five commanders, along with the faction leader, are professionally trained and armed with military grade weapons.

Methods of Operation: Orders come from the Awliyan Knights, which was previously a squad of profesionally trained and well equipped soldiers serving in the army of Crimson Grey. The Knights hold daily meetings and come up with missions for their troops to accomplish, taking tactical advice and hearing the final say of their leader, Aalamgeer Moghaddam. The orders are then passed down to the three officers, who each command a Bhaalkar (Immortal) squad. Immortal squads were previously teror cells, each consisting of seven to eight members who had no contact with each other aside from distant officer interaction. The Bhaalkar squads now work in unision, soldiers taking orders from their leading officers and going on missions to strike at government facilities, recover usable resources, weapons, or technology, and liberate areas of civilians who are willing to submit to HKAP rule in favor of a better government or even join the cause. Bhaalkar squads are armed with older equipment that was either purchased from blackmarket sources or stolen over the years from Crimson Grey's army. With the addition of more forces later, a third division of levied troops and conscripts will initially be placed under the control of an Immortal that distinguishes themselves. This third division will go under the label of Isthals (Legionaires), and will serve as the main army of the HKAP, occupying territory, commencing major assaults, defending fortifications, and being sent to the front line. Although the HKAP doesn't begin with much more besides the Knights and Immortals, a plan to draft civilians has already been formulated. Any man in territory occupied by the HKAP has a right to any property seized from the Laurentians and Cartanians and a plot of land in the holy land, thus urged to join the cause as a conscript. Ishtals would be armed with what ever weapons they could muster and the loot of Crimson Grey's armories would later be divided to Ishtals who proved their worth. Those who don't join the army are put under a tax unless they contribute to the greater good, such as providing a fraction of their crops. This is all in exchange for free education and medical care provided by followers of Awliya who also put up their services instead of joining the war or paying taxes and have instead worked out a deal with the HKAP. This method of operation serves the needs of the people and provides a levy and supplies to the military forces as well, creating a system of government that is a mix between theocratic feudalism and communism. Villages, towns, cities, and districts are all pretty autonomous and are expected to keep and enforce their own laws. Foreigners who join the cause are not considered Bhaalkars but are not Ishtals either (they have no claim on property and have no right to the holy land). They are instead in direct service of the Bhaalkars and are often given work as support for Ishtal operations, suicide bombings, or propaghanda efforts.

Faction History: The worship of Awliya has been practiced in the Novorean region for hundreds of years but the only true Awliyan organization was a conglamorate of doctors, teachers, and priests who dedicated themselves to spreading the word of their Goddess and serving the greater good of the realm. It wasn't until recently that this conglamorate had finally began to band together in a unified group. Although love for Crimson Grey was never particularly strong, most Awliyans wished to petition the dictator for permission or even complete support for the exodus. When Crimson Grey outlawed public works and worship by Awliyan followers, groups that once consisted of civilian followers such as teachers, craftsmen, scientists, and other community members became extremists and formed terror cells which participated in guerilla ambushes on government patrols, organized suicide bombings, and started protests in the first ever Alkum - Bhaar in the name of Awliya . With the collapse of the economy and the approaching destruction of the nation he once held faith in, Aalamgeer Moghaddam decided to give up his life to Awliya and join the Alkum - Bhaar, convincing his squad to abandon their post. Using personal connections, Aalamgeer sought out the terror cells and organized them into fighting forces before giving them basic training and providing them with equipment. The new group came to the conclusion that it was now their chance to restore the once proud Awliyan kingdom and soon complete the exodus. They formed the HKAP and are now striving to increase their numbers and conquer territory before finally pushing toward their goals.

Faction Leadership: Tskar Alamgeer and the five Knights of Awliya.

Faction Eyes
-Tskar (Hand of Awliya) Aalamgeer Moghaddam: Army deserter and self proclaimed Tskar of the Awliyan faith. Aalamgeer no longer joins in on any missions, realizing his importance to the cause. He only leaves Camp Weskerhill to survey conquered territory, deliver speeches to the civilian populace, station himself at a camp on the front to better command an important battle, or make contact with other faction leaders. Aalamgeer is behind most HKAP tactics, taking suggestions from the Knights but ultimately having the final say. Instead of drafting a constitution, he opts for the Awliyan holy scripture and his own say to be the law of the land.

-Paladin Kaing Ebbard, Awliyan Knight: Abandonded his post with Aalamgeer. He now offers suggestions to the newly crowned Tskar and helps maintain control of the faction. The Tskar typically dispatches Paladins such as Kaing to overseer operations that he doesn't have the time to look into. Kaing finds himself disagreeing with the Tskar often and considers himself to be a more competent leader, hoping to rise up in power given enough time.

-Officer Kalimdor Falki of the third Bhaalkar Squad: Previously the leader of a terror cell originating in Jaynestown. Joined Tskar Aalamgeer and kept his position of leadership but becoming much more professional and changing his title to that of an officer. Takes orders from the Knights and leads his squad in conjunction, usually hitting rival squads that belong to Grey's forces and destroying infrastructure.

-Bhaalkar Arwa Kolea of the second Bhaalkar Squad: Once a doctor who ran a clinic for the poor and downtrodden, Arwa and a few friends formed a terror cell to fight against the oppresive government in the name of religious freedom. After accepting the Tskar as their liege, the second squad was given proper training and meaningful tasks. They are now frequently performing public works, setting up defenses in conquered territory and supporting Ishtal troops when necessary.

-Ishtal Legate Joshua Abrahms: His grandfather was one of the first Noravean followers of Awliya, searching for answers amidst the horrors of the Great War that tore his family apart. The religion was passed on through his son and ending with Joshua, who became a member of one of the terror cells that fought for their Goddess in Noravea. After committing to several dangerous missions which involved assaults on police forces, Joshua was given charge of the Ishtals as Legate. He commands them from Weskerhill and joins the main force after orders have been issued. (Introduced later)

-Ishtal Opheous Rekki of Southport: Rekki was originally from Southport, son to a merchant and a stay at home mother. With the collapse of the economy, the stability of the nation was under duress. Rekki wanted a part in the coming change, he wanted to feel important, and most of all.. he heard of a faction which would provide him fame and riches for his service. (Introduced later)

-Nathan Howell from Northland: A Northlander who follows the way of Awliya. He slipped past the border and miraciously came into contact with the Awliyan kingdom, hoping to join the fray. Nathan was placed under the charge of the first Bhaalkar Squad with a few other foreigners and is eager to prove that he'd sacrifice his own life for the Goddess if it came down to that.

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Awliyan religion: Awliya is the mother of mankind and the giver of light. She gave birth to both her chosen people and the same within the same day. Her children lived in land of Skavaria and they were happy there for a long time. However, some of Awliya's children were not satisfied and were curious to the outside world. The children banded together and rose against their creator, leaving the holy land of Skavaria in order to be free and explore the world that their mother had made. Awliya had warned them that the world was a dangerous place and she kept her children within the borders of Skavaria to protect them. Despite the fact that they had hurt her so much, she forgave them and created another territory for them to dwell, one that was rich with resources and would provide for them. This came at a price however. Awliya cursed her children to be divided in belief and pushed to fight one another. She claimed that the only way that the world would know peace is if her children came together and returned to the holy land of Skavaria along the exact path which they had left it.

Awliyan religious structure: There are people all over the world who believe in and worship the goddess Awliya, though they know that they are not the ethnic 'chosen' people, or they claim to have ancestors who were. The chosen people are the ethnic Noraveans, those residing in the kingdom made by their Goddess. The followers of Awliya look to a religious head for advice and other information, their Caliph. The Caliph is elected by and rules over the Caliphate, a congregation of priests from around the world who have come together to help those in need. The Caliphate doesn't actually endorse the idea of returning to the holy land, interpreting holy scripture to instead claim that the holy land is heaven itself and the kingdom for which Awliya created after they left is actually the world itself. Therefore, although the Caliphate acknowledges Noraveans as the chosen people from the scripture, they do not support any action taken to push said claims.

Failed State

Southmarch turned out to be a very interesting pick. I'll make sure to make good use of those tank husks and I'm sure Crimson Grey won't be missing his navy too much :)

Failed State

Essentially planning for my faction to be founded from a religious based institution that was previously known for their free hospitals, schools, and welfare work throughout the country before Crimson Grey shut them down for essentially undermining his competence as a ruler and seeing the growing population of religious followers as a threat to instability. They were on the down low for quite some time and even had radical members who began forming terrorist cells, though this didn't last long before the economy collapsed and they were thrust into the current situation. A believer in this religion from Crimson Grey's own army abandoned his post with a single squad, rallied together the insurgents, and is calling civilians to the cause in order to bring peace, prosperity, and equality to the region.

However, part of their belief is that after their people have united as one they must complete an exodus to the holy land via a specific route, which includes most of Cartania and some of Laurentia. As such, they have a deep rooted hatred for Cartanians and Laurentians and believe that once they gain enough power, the only way to achieve the exodus is to commit genocide and ethnically cleanse the area. They convince people that this is the only option because the Cartanians hate them (which is true) and the Laurentians are sending refugees to concentration camps (which is just propaganda).

They have no interest in the area's resources or political climate and their main source of power is their religious fervor and generous behavior. Aside from the ruthless treatment toward the Cartanians and Laurentians, outside observers might find them to be very liberal and civilized. However, there are forces within this group that seek to use the upcoming faction as a means of putting themselves in power and taking advantage, while it is rumored their leader seeks to ethnically cleanse the area for reasons outside of the religion.

They'd be based out of Southmarch, with their eyes on the northen region in an effort to gather numbers and support before they charge the west and begin their genocidal intentions.

More details on the religion, their leader, their resources, and their structure to come.

Thoughts?