Accepted, just edited in where your cities are so I can add them to the mapjole875 said:
Color
Black
Name
Machdahl
"Hermit's Kingdom"
Government Type
Inherited Monarchy
(An orphan boy is adopted when ever a new king comes to power, when that king dies the orphan becomes king and adopts an orphan)
Leader
King Domator Ship Breaker
Capital
Machdahl
It is by far the largest and most ancient city of the country, it is so large that even today it has enough room to house several large armies and a fleet of warships.
History
At one time the people of Machdahl were on the mainland, but their land was plagued by creatures, war, disease, poverty, and civil unrest. Slowly the people of Machdahl left their dying nation and headed north into the abyss of cold. After a long journey they found themselves on an unknown land, uninhabited for a very long time. While exploring the country a patrol stumbled upon a massive and ancient city. This city was known as Machdahl, the name sake for the country, it had been abandoned after an apparent siege but it wasn't entirely in ruin. The immigrants from the mainland soon found themselves inhabiting the ancient city, and began to prosper. Over the years the people of Machdahl have expanded into the other ancient keeps and castles of the country. While technologically and militarily they were advancing their political socializing took a severe plumet. Instead of becoming a trade power, or a popular political asset the people of Machdahl began raiding, pillaging, enslaving, and ransoming people of the mainland; believing them to be heretics. This practice is continued to this day.
Culture
The people of Machdahl have a singular culture. Most of the citizens love their King and participate in voting rallies, which the king allows. Outsiders to the land are very very rare and are either slaves, or soon to be dead. All people of Machdahl tend to be hard working in their field of work and try to help push the country forward. Most people of Machdahl enjoy boating, fishing, sculpturing, helping in masonry projects, writing, and participating in charity events.
Economy
Coal, Ships, Fish, Slaves (From the mainland), Lumber, Iron. Smithing is very popular.
Military
The military of Machdahl consists of two parties.
The Raiders and the garrisoned military of Machdahl.
The raiders are large groups of mostly men that go and raid the coasts of the mainland. These raiders are extremely elite and extremely loyal to the King. In times of war the Raiders will either stay near Machdahl to fight enemy navy or specifically raid the country they are at war with. The Raiders do not carry banners so Machdahl can not be of blame of their raids. Raiders are equipped with light iron chain mail ,or leather, and carry; axes, short swords, spears, and bows. With a shield of course.
The actual military of Machdahl consist of all the city guard, foot soldiers, and garrisoned units. These soldiers do not tend to be as elite as the Raiders but they usually rely on the large walls of their keeps to wear down on enemy armies or attack in large numbers. Calvary of Machdahl isn't very popular and is used for scouting and light skirmishing. Footmen are equipped with pikes, spears, and axes. Archers just use leather armor and bows, with a hatchet or short sword.
Cities/towns/castles
Barudell
The second largest city in Machdahl
Moatmar Keep
Varmali
Religion
The people of Machdahl have come to believe that the Sun is an ancient being from the ocean, a hermit crab. Each night it retreats into its shell and every day it comes out into the open, disrespecting the great hermit in the sky is punishable by death. Turtles are hated among the population, they are said to be a hellion that attacks the great hermit on occasion, an eclipse.
Accepted just add in where your cities are so I can add them inArchon said:The Sunlands of Harandar. "Harandar"
Colour - Light Blue, Desert.
Government Type- Kingdom: Absolute Monarchy
Leader(s)- Shah Pharos, the Sand Lord. A zealot of a man, who knows his way around a blade, as much as he does a court, he possesses ambition enough to reach for the stars themselves.
Territory
Cities
Imrogarde (capitol)
Imrogarde is the seat of power of the Shah, and has been so for generations. Whilst the city is less prosperous than Trader's Bay, it enjoys similar benefits through trade with the Northern continental nations as the Kalayari desert is filled with rare natural recourses, namely in minerals, found only there. Imrogarde itself is a towering city, positioned in the center of the desert and river for easy travel between the other settlements, an a prosperous influx of food and water.
Trader's Bay
The life and soul of The Sunlands, Trader's Bay boasts an enormous port, and is positioned to the far right of Harandar, to the right of a wealthy palm tree forest. This city enjoys a large influx of trade from the North. It's architecture exceeds that of even Imrogarde. The city itself is a cultural hub, and the citizens tend to be wealthier than those in the rest of the region.
Towns
Ravineland - A large town dedicated to farming the lush lands beside the Kalayrian river, it's endeavors prove to be an almost total success. Resulting in this town bordering on city status due to it's abundance of wealth. It supplies the majority of its food to Sunhold, and South Point.
South Point - A town just to the East of Sunhold, and in the South-East of Tametor, the people here live in poor condition; originally set up as a fishing village, the townspeople have had little success, and have had to survive off whatever imports East Point can afford after supplying Sunhold.
East Point - A simple town between the capitol, and Trader's Bay. Bordering the palm forest, this town has a comfortable economy, and content population.
Castles
Dunestar - Castle Town
Dunestar a large town, boasting a small army, it is positioned directly between the large Western sand dunes, the townspeople here scavenge the dunes for rare recourses and insects, which carry a heavy price to foreign merchants and wealthy collectors. The people here are largely independent, and only receive help from the Shah in times of war, and when aid is requested. However, the town is surrounded by castle walls due to the potential threat from the North.
Sunhold
Sunhold is an enormous fortress positioned south of Trader's Bay, on the square-like area of the Region to the South-West. This area is known as "Tametor". And is home to the oliphaunt trainers. They are sold and sent to Sunhold by any townsman or villager lucky enough to catch one. Sunhold is where the already obedient beasts are trained to become destructive machinations of war, the Fortress itself doesn't possess strong, intricate defenses, rather it's size is to accommodate the oliphaunts. Though it does hold a large garrison.
History- Harandar has been in the same spot for generations, it is said the first Shah learnt how to tame the oliphaunt; and he nurtured his own into the size of a mountain. The tribes of the desert surrendered on sight, and he used their wealth to begin building the capitol; stories are often exaggerated, and lost in translation. What happened after is poorly recorded, yet the lack of any sort of rebellion is almost certainly due to the great tusked beasts. Each Shah has built slightly more upon Harandar, little by little it prospered into a great kingdom and now the duty falls on Pharos to make it greater still. Yet with little more to improve upon, it seems expansion may be a necessity.
Culture- The people of Harandar, whilst subjects to the Shah, are for all intents and purposes; largely autonomous, and nomadic. The settlements each govern themselves with only Sunhold and the capitol being ruled by the Shah. It has been this way for generations, and the people are loyal to each other, and their leader. Having been open to Trade for decades, the people are happy to meet those of other nations; be it through force of arms, as the moon says. Or diplomacy and honesty, so the sun says. Harandar's residents are certainly unreliable. Both welcoming, and merciless.
Economy- The economy of the Kingdom as a whole is mediocre - at best. Whilst the food and water produced by the river is enough for sustainability, and occasional rain can be relied upon, all Harandar has in terms of exports is rare minerals, which only go so far; as whole products are often worth far more.
The Desert, Natural Recourses
- Gold, Jade, Quartz, Crystal.
- Copper, Granite, Ore,
-Limestone, Sandstone
-Various other Rocks and Metals.
-The River, providing fertile land, and an abundance of fish.
Military:
- Sandmen -
Raiders and Skirmishers, these men are mostly untrained, and ill-disciplined. Yet they have the zealotry to volunteer for the most dangerous of roles, these men are deployed to raid enemy supply lines, and raze villages. They are also formidable for harassing enemy forces from any vantage points they can find. They are to hit, and vanish, without another action. Deployed in groups of 50-200 depending on objective.
-Sun Soldiers -
Boasting medium armor, and varying weapons such as scimitars, pikes, spears, axes, and even maces, these men are the brunt of the army. Whilst they are a professional army, so to speak, the ranks are swelled greatly by conscripts and volunteers in war. Hardly deployed alone, unless during a patrol in which they travel in groups of 100.
-Sun Snakes-
Basic archers or javelin throwers, the majority of these men - like the Sun soldiers - are simple conscripts and volunteers, the arrows used are fashioned to cause long-term bleeding so a man hit won't survive. However the bows are of relatively mediocre quality, if not poor. Any good man with a bow sits atop an oliphaunt. These men are likely to break at the first sign of defeat for their unit. Never deployed alone.
-Dune Riders-
Basic light cavalry, often equipped with bow, spear, or scimitar, these men are ideal for hit-and-run tactics, often accompanying the Sandmen. They fair poorly if stuck in a pitched battle, and will likely break the moment their unit takes heavy losses. If they are able to outflank an opposing army and hit the archers, they have potential to reap havoc.
-Horse Lords-
Better trained, and more heavily armored; these riders are able to perform adequately in a pitched battle, boasting higher morale, and better equipment than the Dune Riders. By Harandar standards these are a "special" unit. When in reality, they are merely competent.
-Oliphaunt-
Massive tusked beasts who have occupied the desert for generations. The Harandar learnt of how to tame these monstrosities long ago; and always they've been a deterrent for foreign invasion, and local rebellion. These terrors reap destruction upon any large army in a pitched battle, smashing formations, crushing troops by the tens and causing widespread fear - these large creatures are what makes Harandar a worthy superpower. Yet they're slow, and unruly. And of little use in a siege of any kind.
Religion- The people of Harandar follow "Cynir, The Watcher." As their eternal guardian, they see the Sun, and Moon, as the eyes of Cynir; alway watching, the sun represents the traits all must have. Resilience, against the harsh desert, Bravery, Honesty, and Fairness to the people represented by the pureness of the sun, and the light. The Moon however, is seen as the symbol of Dark, and the desires all have. The existence of the moon encourages these acts. Murder, War, Cruelty and Deception are all seen as Cynir's will. Needless to say, the Shah will act differently depending on the weather.
The people see storms, and rainfall as a great blessing, and a reward for pleasing Cynir. However, crop failure along the river, and droughts are signs that Cynir is angered by the people. A singular large temple exists within Imrogarde; fashioned in the shape of a pyramid, the temple itself is the size of the Shah's Great Keep. representing the authority of the Shah, and Cynir as equal.
Accepted I like it, be sure to expand upon your internal affairs in your postsSerenade said:Color-
Light Blue (The thing below red and above purple)
Name-
Scythian Empire
Government Type-
Absolute Monarchy
Leader(s)-
King Katioior
(Fear his beard!)
Queen Tomiri
Capital-
Gelonus
History-
(Yes, these are based off of the Scythians of Central Asia and Mongols)
Once a bunch of warring tribes, Katioior led his tribe to victory through military conquest and diplomacy. As a child, he displayed military excellence and rose up the ranks, before becoming chief of the tribe. Through his cavalry archers and strict discipline of his army, the enemy tribes were quickly smashed and made part of Kaitoior’s dream of a unified Scythian Empire. He achieved it, and soon met the sister of one of the chiefs of a tribe, he instantly fell in love with her graceful demeanor, and attractive looks. She fell in love with him with his resolute posture, and his kind personality to close family and friends. The two were eventually crowned King and Queen of the newly formed Scythian Empire, and that is how it has been ever since. The country meanwhile were satisfied with the new leaders, as they allowed religious freedom, and the militarized society allowed all men to be eligible to the army. (This also served as a distraction from thinking of overthrowing the Empire…) Protected by mountains to the north, river and forests to the west, and a wide ocean to the east, the country was relatively safe from all enemy attack. From there, the empire expanded to what it is today. But, talks are being made about influencing other territories… The Scythians have built defenses all across their borders.
Culture-
A heavily militarized country, male children immediately receive training, and a Hierarchy was born, the more fit and skilled were given praised roles as cavalry archers and knights, while the lesser fortunate ones were given the roles of foot soldiers and archers. The unfortunate weak ones are ridiculed for the rest of their life. The country is mostly Atheist, with some following mixed religions. Education is only bothered if one wanted to become a tactician in the army, advisor, government officer or a scientist, which not many Scythian children choose, as most follow the steps of their father, Scythian culture includes strong devotion to the family, and the father as first. Guests are to be treated as best as possible, and be wary of foreigners. All soldiers must sign and say an oath of loyalty to the country and monarchy. Overall, a man must be devoted to 1.Country 2.Family 3.Honor. A woman must be devoted to country, husband and family. Red and Blue has been adopted as the colors of the Empire.
Economy-
The Scythian Economy is based on agriculture, and fish from the sea. Trade with other countries is moderate at best. Mining for ores in the mountains are a prevalent part of the Northern economy, and logging a part of the western economy. The breadbasket is sheltered in the middle of the country. Overall the economy isn’t anything outstanding. Not dead last but certainly not at the top.
Military
Dominated by horses, the army is made up of cavalry archers, knights, foot archers and halberdiers, foot soldiers, messengers, hussars, trebuchets and siege rams make up the siege force of the Scythian Army. The Scythian Navy is mostly made of small, agile ships to quickly swarm larger enemy navies, and to break possible enemy blockades as fish is good. When on long and far expeditions, family members or even herds would follow along. The Army has a heavy emphasis on speed and mobility of the army, and living off the land so fallen logistics will not be a problem, (Like le Horde) Cavalry archers use hit and run tactics, shooting barbed, poison or regular arrows to wear down the enemy, and speed to block off cumbersome infantry attacks. Knights and Hussars sweep up remaining enemy units and break fortifications not possible from cavalry archers. Infantry and Foot archers ambush from unexpected areas and as stealth units. Mercenaries are heavily discouraged in the army. The Scythian Army is 100,000 strong.
Scythian Cavalry Archer
3x Bow (1 for Horse, 1 for dismounted, 1 spare) 180x Arrows, 1x Short Scimitar, multiple horses for a ‘fresh’ army.
The main force behind the fearsome Scythian Army, these trained cavalry archers can pull off accurate shots at 600 ft, and shoot regular arrows into an enemy force at 660 ft, this allows for unprecedented accuracy and lethality. Heavily trained to become the deadliest archers on the continent. The Cavalry archer has at least 2 horses to switch, and it is his job to maintain them or risk death from poor horse performance. The Scythian horse is well known for durability, sturdiness, small size (Smaller target), weather resistance, and able to eat a variety of fodder. This allows the army to arrive at enemy forts earlier to when they expected by days, or sometimes even weeks. A short scimitar is used for close range combat when the bow is not optimized. Lightly armored, their armor are fashioned with leather, heavy silk and iron. Why silk? It is able to wrap around the arrow upon impact, and this allows the arrow to be quickly pulled out. This armor type is prehey are able to make agile and unexpected movements compared to enemy forces which the Scythians have encountered. Main force of the Scythian Army, and the pride of it. 8 out of 15 Scythian soldiers are these. It is said that the arrows could pierce the heaviest armor of any knight...
Scythian Hussar-
1x Medium Scimitar, 1x Small Lightweight Round Shield
The reconnaissance and scouting relies on the Hussars. These are given a Javelin to literally throw into the enemy, and a scimitar for defense. Given specially bred horses optimized for speed, reconnaissance is an important part of the Scythian strategic doctrine. Once again, lightly armored to increase extra mobility, these can be also referred to as shock troopers, suddenly coming from behind. They are medium armored, operating as a unit to exploit breakthroughs. Same armor as the Cavalry archer except more.
3 out of 15 Scythian Soldiers are these.
Scythian Elite Cavalry-
1x Lance, 1x Scimitar
Heavy trained and loyal tot he country, When the main enemy force is found, the Scythian knights charge into battle with heavy armor and lance in hand. These are made to smash through enemy forces and formations, heavy armor is used on both horse and knight to protect him, these can be easily use to cause disarray in enemy fortifications when combined with hussars. When in close quarters combat, the Knight will switch to his Scimitar and act as a regular foot soldier, but will stay on the horse if possible. Same armor as the previous, except much more.
3 out of 15 Scythian Soldiers are these.
Scythian Defender/Ambusher
1x Crossbow, 1x Short Scimitar
(Variant) 1x Scimitar, 1x Round Shield, Mediumly armored.
(Pike Variant) 1x Pike, 1x Short Scimitar, Lightly Armored
Easier to hide, and much more easier to operate when alone and can hide more easily. These make up an Assassin force, and Scythians for whatever reason can’t ride a horse, the minority of the Scythian Army, though still useful when ambushing opponents, and light reconnaissance, lightly armored as well. The Variant is used for defending, and attacking where cavalry can not reach. The Pike variant can be used to defend against enemy cavalry or infantry waves. A little less armor then the Cavalry archer. The first variant has as much armor as the Hussar, same layout.
Siege Ram- What you would expect...just a siege ram that can be easily assembled from local resources.
Trebuchet- Yup, nothing special except that Scythian trebuchets are built while during a siege and not carried around as the worst thing you want to have is the defender of a fortress see a massive tower from that forest and calling his brothers to arms.
Scythian Troop Ship-
These could carry 300 troops, and land on enemy territory, can be substituted as a transport ship. Looks like a cog. Armed with one ballista for seashore bombardment and self defense.
Scythian Warship-
Oared and masted, these ships were agile and small, with archers onboard firing fire arrows into enemy ships. Ramming was also a possible tactic if needed. One ballista was mounted.
Cities/towns/ castles-
Gelonus - The Capital of the Empire, a bustling city with markets, buildings and entertainment facilities, enclosed by its great walls, it is a symbol worthy of the Scythian Empire. Serves as the trading hub, since it was built next to the ocean. The seat of the Scythian Monarchy.
Vorskla - The major city located on the rivers bordering the Empire, heavily defended as this is the first line of defense against possible invasions by the river, though it rivals Gelonus with size and wealth due to the trade and forests with allow for building material.
Kunlun - The famed “Iron Fortress” of the Scythian Empire, more akin to of a fortress to a city, north of the Empire, it sits proudly on the Mountain range, overlooking the north, east, west and south. Gems and other ores are all passed through here. The Mountains serve as natural defenses and can be mined away to build more fortifications or to be made into trebuchet stones. Heavily stocked with weapons, food and equipment, sieging this city will be no easy task.
(Each city mentioned above has a major castle in it)
Numerous other castles are dotted across the land, bringing the total amount of castles to 12, most located on the borders. 3 Sea-Looking castles, 3 Castles in the Mountains, 3 Castles near the Rivers, and 3 Castles deeper into the country.
Other Cities - Scyth (Mountain City) Gerro (Ocean Looking city) Dahae (River City) Sakiz (Forest City)
10 Towns dot around the country, names to be given.
-Religion-
Atheist and Mixed
Yay, and certainlylcomstock4 said:
Working on map now you might not want to play light blue they are forests Green or tan might work betterSerenade said:Color-
Light Blue (The thing below red and above purple)
Name-
Scythian Empire
Government Type-
Absolute Monarchy
Leader(s)-
King Katioior
(Fear his beard!)
Queen Tomiri
Capital-
Gelonus
History-
(Yes, these are based off of the Scythians of Central Asia and Mongols)
Once a bunch of warring tribes, Katioior led his tribe to victory through military conquest and diplomacy. As a child, he displayed military excellence and rose up the ranks, before becoming chief of the tribe. Through his cavalry archers and strict discipline of his army, the enemy tribes were quickly smashed and made part of Kaitoior’s dream of a unified Scythian Empire. He achieved it, and soon met the sister of one of the chiefs of a tribe, he instantly fell in love with her graceful demeanor, and attractive looks. She fell in love with him with his resolute posture, and his kind personality to close family and friends. The two were eventually crowned King and Queen of the newly formed Scythian Empire, and that is how it has been ever since. The country meanwhile were satisfied with the new leaders, as they allowed religious freedom, and the militarized society allowed all men to be eligible to the army. (This also served as a distraction from thinking of overthrowing the Empire…) Protected by mountains to the north, river and forests to the west, and a wide ocean to the east, the country was relatively safe from all enemy attack. From there, the empire expanded to what it is today. But, talks are being made about influencing other territories… The Scythians have built defenses all across their borders.
Culture-
A heavily militarized country, male children immediately receive training, and a Hierarchy was born, the more fit and skilled were given praised roles as cavalry archers and knights, while the lesser fortunate ones were given the roles of foot soldiers and archers. The unfortunate weak ones are ridiculed for the rest of their life. The country is mostly Atheist, with some following mixed religions. Education is only bothered if one wanted to become a tactician in the army, advisor, government officer or a scientist, which not many Scythian children choose, as most follow the steps of their father, Scythian culture includes strong devotion to the family, and the father as first. Guests are to be treated as best as possible, and be wary of foreigners. All soldiers must sign and say an oath of loyalty to the country and monarchy. Overall, a man must be devoted to 1.Country 2.Family 3.Honor. A woman must be devoted to country, husband and family. Red and Blue has been adopted as the colors of the Empire.
Economy-
The Scythian Economy is based on agriculture, and fish from the sea. Trade with other countries is moderate at best. Mining for ores in the mountains are a prevalent part of the Northern economy, and logging a part of the western economy. The breadbasket is sheltered in the middle of the country. Overall the economy isn’t anything outstanding. Not dead last but certainly not at the top.
Military
Dominated by horses, the army is made up of cavalry archers, knights, foot archers and halberdiers, foot soldiers, messengers, hussars, trebuchets and siege rams make up the siege force of the Scythian Army. The Scythian Navy is mostly made of small, agile ships to quickly swarm larger enemy navies, and to break possible enemy blockades as fish is good. When on long and far expeditions, family members or even herds would follow along. The Army has a heavy emphasis on speed and mobility of the army, and living off the land so fallen logistics will not be a problem, (Like le Horde) Cavalry archers use hit and run tactics, shooting barbed, poison or regular arrows to wear down the enemy, and speed to block off cumbersome infantry attacks. Knights and Hussars sweep up remaining enemy units and break fortifications not possible from cavalry archers. Infantry and Foot archers ambush from unexpected areas and as stealth units. Mercenaries are heavily discouraged in the army. The Scythian Army is 15,000 strong.
Scythian Cavalry Archer
3x Bow (1 for Horse, 1 for dismounted, 1 spare) 180x Arrows, 1x Short Scimitar, multiple horses for a ‘fresh’ army.
The main force behind the fearsome Scythian Army, these trained cavalry archers can pull off accurate shots at 600 ft, and shoot regular arrows into an enemy force at 660 ft, this allows for unprecedented accuracy and lethality. Heavily trained to become the deadliest archers on the continent. The Cavalry archer has at least 2 horses to switch, and it is his job to maintain them or risk death from poor horse performance. The Scythian horse is well known for durability, sturdiness, small size (Smaller target), weather resistance, and able to eat a variety of fodder. This allows the army to arrive at enemy forts earlier to when they expected by days, or sometimes even weeks. A short scimitar is used for close range combat when the bow is not optimized. Lightly armored, their armor are fashioned with leather, heavy silk and iron. Why silk? It is able to wrap around the arrow upon impact, and this allows the arrow to be quickly pulled out. This armor type is prehey are able to make agile and unexpected movements compared to enemy forces which the Scythians have encountered. Main force of the Scythian Army, and the pride of it. 8 out of 15 Scythian soldiers are these. It is said that the arrows could pierce the heaviest armor of any knight...
Scythian Hussar-
1x Medium Scimitar, 1x Small Lightweight Round Shield
The reconnaissance and scouting relies on the Hussars. These are given a Javelin to literally throw into the enemy, and a scimitar for defense. Given specially bred horses optimized for speed, reconnaissance is an important part of the Scythian strategic doctrine. Once again, lightly armored to increase extra mobility, these can be also referred to as shock troopers, suddenly coming from behind. They are medium armored, operating as a unit to exploit breakthroughs. Same armor as the Cavalry archer except more.
3 out of 15 Scythian Soldiers are these.
Scythian Elite Cavalry-
1x Lance, 1x Scimitar
Heavy trained and loyal tot he country, When the main enemy force is found, the Scythian knights charge into battle with heavy armor and lance in hand. These are made to smash through enemy forces and formations, heavy armor is used on both horse and knight to protect him, these can be easily use to cause disarray in enemy fortifications when combined with hussars. When in close quarters combat, the Knight will switch to his Scimitar and act as a regular foot soldier, but will stay on the horse if possible. Same armor as the previous, except much more.
3 out of 15 Scythian Soldiers are these.
Scythian Defender/Ambusher
1x Crossbow, 1x Short Scimitar
(Variant) 1x Scimitar, 1x Round Shield, Mediumly armored.
(Pike Variant) 1x Pike, 1x Short Scimitar, Lightly Armored
Easier to hide, and much more easier to operate when alone and can hide more easily. These make up an Assassin force, and Scythians for whatever reason can’t ride a horse, the minority of the Scythian Army, though still useful when ambushing opponents, and light reconnaissance, lightly armored as well. The Variant is used for defending, and attacking where cavalry can not reach. The Pike variant can be used to defend against enemy cavalry or infantry waves. A little less armor then the Cavalry archer. The first variant has as much armor as the Hussar, same layout.
Siege Ram- What you would expect...just a siege ram that can be easily assembled from local resources.
Trebuchet- Yup, nothing special except that Scythian trebuchets are built while during a siege and not carried around as the worst thing you want to have is the defender of a fortress see a massive tower from that forest and calling his brothers to arms.
Scythian Troop Ship-
These could carry 300 troops, and land on enemy territory, can be substituted as a transport ship. Looks like a cog. Armed with one ballista for seashore bombardment and self defense.
Scythian Warship-
Oared and masted, these ships were agile and small, with archers onboard firing fire arrows into enemy ships. Ramming was also a possible tactic if needed. One ballista was mounted.
Cities/towns/ castles-
Gelonus - The Capital of the Empire, a bustling city with markets, buildings and entertainment facilities, enclosed by its great walls, it is a symbol worthy of the Scythian Empire. Serves as the trading hub, since it was built next to the ocean. The seat of the Scythian Monarchy.
Vorskla - The major city located on the rivers bordering the Empire, heavily defended as this is the first line of defense against possible invasions by the river, though it rivals Gelonus with size and wealth due to the trade and forests with allow for building material.
Kunlun - The famed “Iron Fortress” of the Scythian Empire, more akin to of a fortress to a city, north of the Empire, it sits proudly on the Mountain range, overlooking the north, east, west and south. Gems and other ores are all passed through here. The Mountains serve as natural defenses and can be mined away to build more fortifications or to be made into trebuchet stones. Heavily stocked with weapons, food and equipment, sieging this city will be no easy task.
(Each city mentioned above has a major castle in it)
Numerous other castles are dotted across the land, bringing the total amount of castles to 12, most located on the borders. 3 Sea-Looking castles, 3 Castles in the Mountains, 3 Castles near the Rivers, and 3 Castles deeper into the country.
Other Cities - Scyth (Mountain City) Gerro (Ocean Looking city) Dahae (River City) Sakiz (Forest City)
10 Towns dot around the country, names to be given.
-Religion-
Atheist and Mixed
Accepted I know your still adding but as of now its accepted. Your population is far too high it would be around 200,000beakershell said:
Color: Dark Red (The top left corner of the map)
Name: Oseoniel Empire
Government Type: Monarchy
Leader: Prince Sebastian III
Description & Brief History:
The Oseoniel Empire is an enormous country with a population of approximately ten million people. An island with a few small islands on the north side of the main island. Overlapping mountains in the center, rich forest to the North, fertile land to the South, and a few calm river. The Oseoniel Empire mainly lives of trading, farming, fishing, and slavery but mining and forestry activities can still be found around the empire. Slavery can be traced back to the earliest records way before the empire was formed.
Before this, Oseoniel Empire was originally a few small kingdoms fighting off each other. But a lord, Sebastian Rax led his armies and managed to defeat the other kingdoms. Several loyal men assisted him and after the battle, he decided to unite all eight kingdoms and install a new government to them. The Oseoniel Empire is now two hundred years old to the present day.
Culture:
The people of Oseoniel Empire are divided into four classes, which are highborn, the middle classes, the lower classes, and the slaves. The highborn are those who worked as a merchant or traders, landowners or those who hold upper government positions. The middle classes are usually entertainers, architects, soldiers, artists, etc. The lower classes are people who worked as a laborer. Fishers, farmers, woodcutters, stonemasons, smiths, etc. Slavery is legal in the Empire, and slaves can have their own family, but their children will become slaves just like their parents when they reached 16 years old, regardless women or boy. The classes are just barely used to differentiate the jobs and professions of the citizen, and everyone has equal human rights in Oseoniel Empire except for slaves.
Economy:
The major economy of The Oseoniel Empire are trading, agriculture, fishing, and slavery. The Empire usually trade foods and slaves with other nations for luxury items and weapons. Agriculture and fishing are a major economy thanks to the fertile land of the South and the surrounding ocean and rivers inside the country. Since The Oseoniel Empire legally allowed slavery, slaves can be bought and sell to anyone, even to foreigners. Mining and forestry are mostly for the use of The Oseoniel Empire herself.
Military:
Even thou that The Oseoniel Empire is more of an economic country, the Empire still have a decent army. The Crimson Cloud is the most outstanding units among all in the Empire. The Crimson Cloud is a shock cavalry unit. It consists of five hundred men. Three hundred lancers and two hundred twin-blade swordmen. The head of their horses are covered up with a black cloth and equipped spikes on both sides of the horse torso.
Cities/towns/ castles:
(Currently on important cities are listed. There are still more in the future.)
Eridun, the capital of Oseoniel Empire. Eridun is divided into three parts, The Eagle Keep, the inner city, and the outer city. The city is populated with mostly highborn and middle classes. The Eagle Keep is home for the royal families while the inner city is for the highborn and the outer city for the middle classes. Traders and merchants are the primary professions in this city. Brothels, gambling dens, arenas can also be found on the outer part of the city.
Ormshire Harbor, the most north of the Empire. Ormshire is the one and the only harbor for the Empire, serving as a trading city between nations. The primary economy in this place is, of course, fishery and trading. In the middle of the town, is an old fortress built by the people of the ancient kingdoms.
Creaksey Vale, the city under the mountain. Creaksey was originally a mining site for raw materials, and it was slowly developed over hundreds of years to become another big city. Most of the people here come to work as a miner, but traders can still be seen everywhere buying raw minerals, hoping to sell them to the outsiders or the highborn. Here lies the biggest mercenary company called The Ironshade.
Crimson Citadel, the heart of the Empire's military forces. It lies west to the capital city. High and firm walls, it is the biggest fortress in the Empire. The home for the famous unit, The Crimson Cloud as well as for the other soldiers. There is a field in the middle of the citadel, acting as a training field for the to-be swordsmen and archers. Underneath the fortress is the Crimson Prison, where criminals were forced to work for their entire life.
(More will be added)
Religion:
Religion in Oseoniel Empire is quite unique, since people born in different classes, the god/goddess they worship tend to be different as well. Even that there were many different god/goddess to worship, they have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. The most worshiped god is - Myohr, God of Life & Dead. Soldiers, warriors and mercenaries usually worship - Yxemis, God Of Strength and Power. Farmers, Fishermen, and other laborers usually worship - Wihdhais, Goddess Of Work.
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