Talax is a proud nation led by a just and honourable immortal queen. Queen Karla Raeger and her allies ensure that no innocent is unjustly imprisoned, forced into slavery or made to suffer at the whims of madmen and tyrants . Talax is wealthy and prosperous, a powerful army stands at the ready and the worlds most powerful navy patrols the Cold Ocean, The North and South Seas.
The Queen ensures her military forces are always ready, as little warning is given when the latest dark lord or chaos sorcerer seeks to plunge the world into darkness or chaos. The most dangerous is the Lord of the Dead, Arkarzan , his constant attempts to destroy the living world is Talax's greatest threat. The formation of the Grand Alliance is key to keeping the world safe.
While the majority of Talax is in a state of peace, there is a lingering threat that even the might of the military and the Queen cant eradicate entirely. Pockets of the kingdom are cursed with foul dark energy, which constantly spawns undead creatures when creatures die in those areas.
Leadership |
Goverment: |
Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the right to rule is absolute until death or abdication, at which point the right is inherited by a predetermined other. |  |
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Queen Karla Raeger (Enhanced Human
A normal human that has undergone a transformation by powerful magic or divine intervention. |  |
The transformation causes vast improvements to the characters physical and mental characteristics. |
Should the enhanced individual have children after the change then their children will also be enhanced |
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Lord of War
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Princess Xvania Raeger (Enhanced Human
A normal human that has undergone a transformation by powerful magic or divine intervention. |  |
The transformation causes vast improvements to the characters physical and mental characteristics. |
Should the enhanced individual have children after the change then their children will also be enhanced |
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Buccaneer
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Prince Jozin Raeger (Enhanced Human
A normal human that has undergone a transformation by powerful magic or divine intervention. |  |
The transformation causes vast improvements to the characters physical and mental characteristics. |
Should the enhanced individual have children after the change then their children will also be enhanced |
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Battle Master
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Established: |
circa 4500 years ago |
Diplomacy |
Philosophy: |
Loyalism
Aggressive but with values, will only go to war to provide a better world for either their own nation, or to liberate another. |  |
Will seek alliances with larger nations for security, smaller nations to protect them. |
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Alliances: | Alantor (Embassy: Berkit) |
| Mekis (Embassy: Albrunz) |
| Nazakir (Embassy: Telaris) |
| Razell (Embassy: Duanburg) |
Geography |
Capital City: |
Asifamel |
Regions: |
Mell, Kis, Sto, Kar |
Geography: |
40% Farmland, 40% forest, 10% Mountains. |
Landmarks: |
The Talaxion Palace
Built for Gwanhail Hoardrin, by the people of Talax for Gwanhail to take residence within after her coronation. It has been extended each time a new monarch took the throne, but each time it has kept true to its original style.
Location: | Stonanne |
Built (Alliance Year): | -1369 |
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| The Raeger Library
Built by Karla Raeger during the rebuild of Talax West, it boasts the largest collection of books, tapestries and maps in Terrainia.
Location: | Asifamel |
Built (Alliance Year): | 2 |
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| Elven Cairn Stones
A historic site protected by the people of Talax, though they do not know what they signify.
Clerics of Talax find a deeper connecting to their deities while within the ring of stones.
Location: | To the west of Mint Mountains, North Talax. |
Built (Alliance Year): | Pre Talax |
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| The Mines of Madness
Originally explored and excavated by the barbarians of Talax, what they thought was precious metals was in facts a harmful substance that turned them mad.
Now entry is forbidden, a constant watch is stationed nearby to stop anyone from from gathering this material again.
Location: | To the east of Mint Mountains, along the East River |
Built (Alliance Year): | -1350 |
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Climate: |
Temperate |
Theology |
Primary deity: | Rayis (The Golden Flame) |
High Priest: | Louis Paggil (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Theurgist
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Secondry deities: |
Victirus, Mathandria, Elfinihiar |
Prohibited deities: |
Katrinix, Nazzikor, Abixlion |
Demography |
Population by Race: |
Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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[ Approx: 12,600,000 ] |
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Half Elf
An offspring of an Elf and a Human. |  |
A blend of the two species, resulting in a shorter lived, more adaptable elf. |
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[ Approx: 7,000,000 ] |
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Nelyani
The original creation of Elfinihiar, the Elves that colonised the world in another age, now confined to Dasima. |  |
Immortal and pretentious, the elves were first and they know it, master craftsmen, martial experts. |
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[ Approx: 700,000 ] |
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Nelothi
An ancestor of the first elves, wild elves chose to remain in the wider world when their creator called them home, sacrificing their immortality to do so. |  |
With a deep connection to nature they live at one with the world, careful to make as little impact on the world as possible. |
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[ Approx: 700,000 ] |
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Halfling
Creation of Mathanria, a more naturalised huamn, but shorter and much more intuned with nature than humans. |  |
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[ Approx: 140,000 ] |
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Other [ Approx: 5,000 ] |
Population Total: |
21,145,000 [ Approx ] |
Spoken Languages: |
Common
The widely used language of Terrainia, although it varies a little, through dialect and accent, it remains interpretable by anyone with the most basic of understanding of it. | |
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Elvari
A language common amongst elves, recognised by most other races and can be learnt by anyone. | |
Typically referred to as elvish, but only amongst those who don\'t speak it. |
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Demonym: |
Talaxian
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Laws and Justice: |
True Justice
The Laws of the land are fair and right, neither favouring the monarchy or the elite, those found to have broken any laws are put on trial by jury, although punishments are extreme. | |
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Expected punishment for theft:If proven by trial, will typically result in the loss of a finger or hand. |
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Magicial Law: |
Schooled
Magic is permited and through schooling, encouraged. | |
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Various Sites |
Architecture: |
Talax Architecture
Stone buildings, Rendered Walls, Angular Clean lines, Multiple stories, Tiled roofs, Arched and glazed windows, Columns, Blaclonies, Roof Terraces. Roads are paved, Underground sewage systems. Farms are fenced privately owned property. | |
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Economy |
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Strong
A strong economy means high value goods are readily available, and wealthy induviduals often seek warriors for quests or for personal guard. | |
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Taxation: |
Low & Fair
Taxation hits the rich more than the poor, and is managable for all | |
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Minerals: | Gold, Silver, Copper, Iron, Salt, Coal, Lead |
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Commodities: | Cotton, Sheep, Wheat, Glass, Lumber |
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Main Exports: | Cotton, Wool, Grain, Glass, Lead |
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Main Imports: | Leather, Fur, Machine Parts, Tin |
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Trade Partners: | Alantor, Nazakir, Mekis, Razell |
Map
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Warfronts and Commanders |
Blackmarsh | Katlin Scorsey (Nelothi
An ancestor of the first elves, wild elves chose to remain in the wider world when their creator called them home, sacrificing their immortality to do so. |  |
With a deep connection to nature they live at one with the world, careful to make as little impact on the world as possible. |
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Overseer
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The Dead Hold | Bertrond Goldin (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Avenger
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Brold | Rainier Deniau (Nelyani
The original creation of Elfinihiar, the Elves that colonised the world in another age, now confined to Dasima. |  |
Immortal and pretentious, the elves were first and they know it, master craftsmen, martial experts. |
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Spellblade
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Military Forces |
Infantry: | Men At Arms
Men At Arms |
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Region: |
Talax |
Race: |
Human or Elf |
Type: |
Infantry |
Mount: |
None |
Armour: |
Light |
Shield: |
Light |
Weapons: |
Gladius or Longbow |
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Description |
Trained for two years in all forms of combat, each man at arms can wield a Gladius and shield or a longbow, often they carry both. |
[ Approx: 400,000 ] |
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Infantry: | Dragon Guard
Dragon Guard |
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Region: |
Talax |
Race: |
Human or Elf |
Type: |
Infantry |
Mount: |
None |
Armour: |
Heavy |
Shield: |
Light |
Weapons: |
Gladius |
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Description |
Only the best of the Talax regiments get inducted into the Guard, each must not only be a formidable warrior but possess a strength of will to endure any mental attack. |
[ Approx: 2,000 ] |
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Cavalry: | Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry |
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Region: |
Talax |
Race: |
Human or Elf |
Type: |
Cavalry |
Mount: |
Horse |
Armour: |
Medium |
Shield: |
Light |
Weapons: |
Gladius & Spear |
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Description |
After serving as a man at arms for at least one year, these soldiers will get trained to fight on horseback, once they master the horse and spear, they are placed in a cavalry regiment. |
[ Approx: 40,000 ] |
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Cavalry: | Dragon Knights
Dragon Knights |
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Region: |
Talax |
Race: |
Human or Elf |
Type: |
Cavalry |
Mount: |
Heavy Horse |
Armour: |
Heavy |
Shield: |
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Weapons: |
Lance & Gladius |
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Description |
Only the best of the Talax cavalry regiments get inducted into the Guard, each must not only be a formidable warrior but possess a strength of will to endure any mental attack. |
[ Approx: 5,000 ] |
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Warmachines: | Trebuchet
Trebuchet |
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Warmachine |
Mount: |
Built on site |
Material: |
Wood |
Ammunition: |
Huge Rocks |
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Requires a whole squad of soldiers and serfs to operate. |
[ Approx: 2,000 ] |
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Warmachines: | Scorpion
Scorpion |
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Warmachine |
Mount: |
Wheels |
Material: |
Wood |
Ammunition: |
Steel Bolts |
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Wooden construction which requires two soldiers to operate. |
[ Approx: 3,500 ] |
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Unique Unit: | Knights Asari
Knights Asari |
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Region: |
Talax |
Race: |
Human or Elf |
Type: |
Cavalry |
Mount: |
Leo-Asari |
Armour: |
Heavy |
Shield: |
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Weapons: |
Lance & Gladius |
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Description |
The most pious of champions from the armies of Talax can inducted into this unit and granted the power to summon a celestial in the formed of a winged lion (Leo-Asari) |
[ Approx: 500 ] |
Talax Navy |
Ship Class: | Talax Interceptor
Armed with a light ram and wither a scorpian or Ballista these ships are fast and angile
[ Approx: 200 ] |
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Ship Class: | Talaxian Sprinter
[ Approx: 200 ] |
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Ship Class: | Talaxian Accoster
The Accoster is designed to act in concert with other ships of the same class, outranging most other navies? vessels and often just sitting lengthwise of the port to make full use of its immense bulk before closing on weaker vessels to seize contraband being smuggled in or out.
[ Approx: 100 ] |
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Ship Class: | Talaxian Corvette
[ Approx: 100 ] |
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Ship Class: | Talaxian Phoenix
The Phoenix is a prototype ship designed by the eccentric shipwright Tamuric of Jelles. A man who has spent years as both sorcerer and cleric who decided to combine his three muses into an ?image of perfection?. The ship is itself a symbol of the land of Talax, whilst the fire element is part of Rayis? attributes, and the reliance on the arcane his love of magic.
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Flagship: | Talaxian Dragoon
Designed by the ship builders of Talax; The Dragoon is a heavy warship armed with swivel mounted balistas and twin deck mounted catpults. One of its key features is an increased height for the rear deck to aid the ships mage during battle.
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Characters of Renown |
Admiral Talin (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Timekeeper
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- Admiral of the Talax Defence Fleet |
Gelen Hoardrin (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Knight
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- Captain of Talax West 1st Company |
Louis Himilton (Nelothi
An ancestor of the first elves, wild elves chose to remain in the wider world when their creator called them home, sacrificing their immortality to do so. |  |
With a deep connection to nature they live at one with the world, careful to make as little impact on the world as possible. |
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Theurgist
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- Commander of the Deathwatch |
Maller Harker (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Commander
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- Governor of Razell and a Captain of Talax |
Charles Ocrin (Nelothi
An ancestor of the first elves, wild elves chose to remain in the wider world when their creator called them home, sacrificing their immortality to do so. |  |
With a deep connection to nature they live at one with the world, careful to make as little impact on the world as possible. |
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Mystic Blade
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- Everwatch Captain |
Characters of Infamy |
Arkarzan (Liche
Any mortal race can become a liche, all they need is a mastery of necromancy, a unwaiverying desire to survive. |  |
A liche is functionally immortal, despite being dead already. While the body long decayed the liche will still walk the world, looking for absoulte mastery of knowledge. |
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Master of Death
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- Lord of the Dead |
The Frozen Horror (Deadfrost
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Native Plane: |
Deadfrost |
Elemental |
Water |
Aquaila
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An abomination of elemental and mortal, made worse by the fact that both are dead. The latent elemental energy is bound to the mortal corpse, then infused with the energy of Infernis, in a way only possible by the deity; Nazzikor. |
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Once created these creatures are sent to the Material Plane for one of two reasons. Some are sent individually to cause mayhem and destruction, some however are sent to aid a new undead master as they seek to destroy the mortal races. |
A single Deadfrost is an almost unstoppable force, a pack of them will level a town in minutes, capable of slaying entire companies of unprepared soldiers. |
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8ft tall meld of humanoid flesh from multiple donors, melded with the frozen core of a dead elemental. The outer flesh layer is frozen solid, shards of ice protrude all over and it often carries a frozen blade or hammer. |
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- A recurring Deadfrost that refuses to stay dead. |
Ferik The Zombie King (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Death Priest
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- A dying necromancer seeking to prolong his life through experimentation. |
Commander Blackstone (Human
If you don't know what a human is, you're in trouble. |  |
Quick to learn and adapt, they survive in all bar the most extreme of environments with ease. |
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Blademaster
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- The ruthless tyrant king of Blackmarsh. |
Wild Animals |
Apes
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A primitive humanoid creature, varied in size, shape and agility, the smaller they are the more agile they are. Each is stronger than the average human even the smaller ones. Covered in fur of various colours even orange. |
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Size varies by species. Resilient and strong, regardless of size, will attack anything that gets close. |
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Wandering |
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Species dependant on locality. Most often found alone as they forage for food. Small to medium in size, thick wiry fur and large tusks, will attack if startled, but otherwise not aggressive. |
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Elephantidae |
Wandering |
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Hulking creatures, slow and purposeful. A long and flexible trunck extends downward from its face, able to manipulate it like a limb, gripping and moving things about. |
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Wandering |
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A diverse range of carnivorous small animals, with distinct features they seam unrelated. Grouped together due to the similarities, sharp teeth, fury, long bodies, short heads and a bad temper. |
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Panthera |
Wandering |
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Species dependant on locality. Most often alone, but a fearsome foe nonetheless. These wild animals are able to move about unheard and often unseen. Includes; Lions, Tigers, Jaguars and Leopards. |
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Wandering |
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Snakes of a certain size can become deadly predators of even the most aware humanoids if caught alone. These large snakes wont seek out their next meal, they will sit, and wait, for as long as it takes. |
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Wandering |
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| Wolves
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Wolves |
Wandering |
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Single or a pack. Wolves are dangerous foe to encounter if unprepared. They never attack if outnumbered, often led by a more savage Alpha Wolf. Slightly smaller than a human, grey fur, sharp teeth, keen senses. |
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Encounters |
The Undead |
Zombies
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Zombies |
Wandering |
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Most often a dead humanoid, brought back to life with dark energies. The decayed flesh hangs from the body, open wounds and sores do not bother them and the shamble towards the nearest living person, to feast on their living flesh. |
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Skeletons
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Wandering |
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Long dead humanoid, resurrected using dark power, the flesh long gone, often wielding the weapons they had in life. Capable of following the orders of their master, but if left un attended they will attack whomever they can. |
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Ghouls
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Ghouls |
Wandering |
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A dead humanoid now walking the earth to consume the flesh of the living, often seen in large groups, a danger to unprotected communities. |
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Wights
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Wandering |
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A wight is created when an evil humanoid is killed at the hands of another. The sheer will power of the evil individual prevents them from becoming a mere zombie and instead they become a wight, un undead creature filled with malice and dark intent. |
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Criminals |
Bandits
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Wandering |
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Individuals or gangs, laying in wait on the roads of the region. Using surprise and numbers to their advantage, these will often appear to be more formidable than they are. Often their target will hand over their gold to save their lives. |
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Smugglers
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Wandering |
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Often disguised as merchants or peasants, these specialise in getting illegal goods to or from a prohibition area. They wont look for trouble, but will be quick to attack should they be at risk of discovery. |
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Poachers
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Wandering |
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Typically a lone individual, seeking to feed a family. Unlikely to pose a threat to a adventuring party or the authorities, catching them however is a task often abandoned. |
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Heretics
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Wandering |
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Individual or in small groups, these Heretics worship forbidden deities and seek to bring them to power, and break the worship of the deities of the land they are in. |
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Marauders |
Orcs
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Wandering |
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There are four distinct orc sub species, a wandering group is likely to contain a mixture, but always led by the biggest and strongest of those present. Always quick to attack and often for little reason, they will most likely kill everyone even if they hand over their goods. |
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Goblins
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Wandering |
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The rise of the Elves-50000
Elfinihiar Creates the elves
The Rise of the Zariger Empire-4000
The Zariger expand aggressively outwards
The Abandonment of Talax-2000
During the fall of the Duergar Empire he barbarian tribes were left to fend for themselves, the land quickly devolved into a hundred small tribes.
The tribes fought each other continually for the merge resources the land still held.
War Comes to Gwanhail-1935
Half of the land of Talax is now either allied or part of Gwanhails tribe. But this amalgamation runs into problems when a tribe who holds dominion over much of the remaining tribes-people openly declare war on Gwanhail.
The war claims the lives of hundreds but is short lived, the strategical knowledge and military teachings of the ancient elf are no match for terrible brute force.
The enemy chieftain is soon killed and their obviously inferior skills leads the other tribes to surrender shortly after and accept Gwanhail as their rightful leader.
The coming of Gwanhail-1798
A series of unfortunate events sees a single elf wash up on shore, Gwanhail Hoardrin is forced to take refuge inland.
The first tribe she encounters, the Talaks takes her in, but she soon proves to be an asset to them.
She shows them new ways to hunt, build better shelters, retrieve cleaner water and within months their health and physical state improves.
Leaderless No More-1795
During the last few years Gwanhail fulfils the role of hunter, warrior and healer.
A surprise attack from a rival tribe leaves hers without chief or sage, Gwanhail quickly fulfils both which saves the tribe.
Stride Forward-1790
With Gwanhail as their chieftain the tribe make leaps forward in their society, quickly taking in three other tribes nearby and forming a much larger tribe, rendering them safe from smaller raids.
She is careful to allow each tribe to retain their chieftains, while she became the High Chieftain whom they swore alliance too.
Gwanhail's Vision-1787
Gwanhail's tribe now numbers in its thousands, organised defences and training provides the first peace experienced for thousands of years.
Schools set up to teach the next generations, and temples built for the tribes-people god of the sun, Rayis.
Gwanhail seeds the foundation of a hierarchical system to manage the growing area.
Centenary of Gwanhail's Arrival-1698
The Talak tribe now stretches from the southern shores to the edge of the northern deserts.
In such a short time it was hard to accomplish great things, but Gwanhail laid the foundation for so much, education, art, mining, weapon craft, farming and architecture.
To mark the centenary of Gwanhail's coming, the people held a grand celebration, with a series of signal fires marking the path she took on her quest to unite the realm.
The Weight of Generations-1665
Gwanhail feels the effect of ageing, her elven lifeforce was dwindling and there was only so much time left, for a elf this was an unknown sensation.
She knew of such things, for elves were only immortal while they remined on Dasima. But she also knew that another century or two was still easily within her.
Knowing time was limited she set about making plans to return home, first she needed to build boats.
Shipwrighting-1664
The first boats were launched, enabling tribes-people to fish further and land bigger catches, an inadvertent side effect of her quest to return home.
This latest creation quickly spread through her land, and soon hundred of fishing boats were being built.
But Gwanhail needed a bigger vessel, and soon has a dozen of the best carpenters working other project.
Coronation-1663
Her boat is finished, a simple one man vessel she is sure it can take her home, but after four years word spread she was planning to leave.
The people banded together to present her with an offer she couldn't refuse, Gwanhail was called south to the biggest of her towns, when she arrived it was filled with thousands of her people all chanting her name.
Her carriage was led through the main streets into the market area, where a group of people all stood waiting, everyone of the fifty chieftains that had allied with herself.
As she disembarked and approached they all dropped to one knee bar one, the most respected allied chief approached her carrying a golden crown, inset with a single jewel from each tribe, as he knelt down in front of Gwanhail he lifted it up as an offering and uttered three immortal words 'be our Queen'
The biggest celebration anyone had seen marked the coronation of the lands first queen.
Unification of Talax-1661
She declared the land, now her queendom, would from that point on be known as Talax, and all her chieftains would be the Lords of Talax.
Just a few years after unification Talax comes under fresh attack. Out from the deserts marched a heavily armoured army intent on destroying what Gwanhail had created.
The army sacked the closet settlement and slaughtered its inhabitants, before word could reach its Queen the northern most region was lost.
Three Year War-1658
With both armies severally depleted, a final battle was looming, the powerful warlord behind the invasion faced off across the field from Gwanhail herself.
The battle was in her favour, but the Warlord had brought more than soldiers, a cohort of robed figures stepped forward and brought their magic to bear. At the last moment Gwanhail stepped forward had unleashed her own latent elven power, shielding her army from the dark wave of energy.
When the light shone once more after the darkness was dispelled a new glorious Queen was present, glad in golden armour covered in symbols of Rayis, her crown resplendent on her head, her army were in awe and the enemy were shaken.
Gwanhail charged the enemy warlord, faster than any horse, and the encounter was over just as quick, his head separated from his shoulders in a single strike. The remaining enemy immediately fled into the desert
A New Bloodline-1567
Gwanhail develops a romantic attachment to a human male, and realising her mortal life was nearing its end, she ensures she bare a child, probably the first Half-Elf ever.
Citizens from all across Talax journey to see the child, named NAME HIDDEN an amalgamation of Gwanhails fathers name and that of his father.
Like Mother Like Son-1547
Her child grows into a fine man, and a superb warrior but Gwanhail takes great care to raise him as a just and fair leader, wise and honest to one day become King.
He is given the title steward of the North to give him experience of command, his men grow to respect and love their future King and from a early stage signs of a true King are evident.
A Princely Quest-1522
Twenty five years of stewardship proves NAME HIDDEN a successful leader of men, the queen rewards him with a special quest, one that will mark him out and prove to their citizens he's worthy of leading them.
Gwanhail publicly awards this task to her son so the populous can bare witness, the quest; to enter the deserts and locate the source of the continual attacks.
A Nation Worries-1516
With the prince's return past due the queen, and nation, begin to worry, a signal is formed at the western border, drawing so many followers that a settlement begins to form.
Return of the Prince-1513
Three years after the original date for retune the prince staggers out from the desert alone, no army in sight, armour in rusted tatters.
The first to notice his retune were the watchers on the Tower of NAME, the Everwatch Guard, their role completed.
It took several days for the prince to be fit enough to recount his adventure, but soon he told of a impassable desert, home to impossible creatures, most notably a colossal Sandworm which torn through his ranks and left him injured, only his elven heritage allowed him to endure the slow walk back.
This monumental test of endurance captured the heart of his people, rumour quickly spread that he was blessed by Rayis and soon these stories became legend.
A New Wave of Attacks-1501
The heavy armoured warriors from across the desert arrive in unprecedented numbers,
Karla Raeger Born-20
Karla was born during a total eclispe in the alliance year -20, her mother died during a prelonged childbirth leaving her father, King Volan, to raise her, to celebrate his new daughrer he renamed her birth city Karlaia.
Karla Raeger Teenage Years-10
While growing up she was taught the ways of royalty; how to govern and lead the people, with honour and respect for those around her including her subjects. Despite an period of peace the was trained to defend oneself, with blade and bow, with direct hand to hand combat, and importanly with reason and diplomacy.
Karla Raeger Coming of Age-4
For her sixteenth birthday her father planned a grand celebration for her coming of age ceramony, she was to be dressed in a illustrious suit of armour and given a heirloom weapon and ancient ring for the ceramony. But the ceramony never took place.
A few days before the ceremony she was performing a rehersal while her father attended a meeting of the Lords. On the evening of his return Karla waited in her full ceramonial outfit for him to examine and approve. But when the king re-entered the city it was attacked by a legion of the undead, led by the necromancer Arkarzan. A terrible battle took place, the city fell and her father was killed by Arkarzan himself.
Karla was sheltering from the attack when she received a divine vision which instructed her to seek out a ancient outpost, she fled the city and began a long and arduous quest, joined by others that had recived the vision and together they accomplished something truely astounding.
Karla Raeger Returns-2
When she returned she weiled a power like no other, first she took back control of her fatehrs army, then led them to victory. She defeated Arkarzan and destoyed his armies, her nation saved the line to the throne restored, she became Queen.
Karla Rager - Arkarzan Returns2995
Three thousand years after his defeat, Arkazan returns, more powerful than ever and with a series of powerful anit-heros leading armies of thier own, he marches on Karlaira once more.