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| ====== Eishen Theocracy ====== | ====== Eishen Theocracy ====== | ||
| - | Eishen is not as much a nation, but a religous colony. Its members are drawn from human women across the world each somehow drawn to these frozen rocky islands. When they get close enough, [[lore:Eisha]] sends the queen a vision and one or more of the [[organization:Skyries]] are sent to retrieve the new converts. The view of great icy dragons descended from the cloudy sky has sent more than one woman scurrying, but each are caught up and brought to the island for sanctuary and learning. | + | Eishen is not as much a nation, but a religious colony. Its members are drawn from human women across the world each somehow drawn to these frozen rocky islands. When they get close enough, [[lore:Eisha]] sends the queen a vision and one or more of the [[lore:Eishen#Skyries]] are sent to retrieve the new converts. The view of great icy dragons descended from the cloudy sky has sent more than one woman scurrying, but each are caught up and brought to the island for sanctuary and learning. |
| - | <WRAP right box 280px> | + | ===== Statistics ===== |
| - | <wrap centeralign>//**Eishen Theocracy**//</wrap> | + | |
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| - | | **Capitol** | Suborovka | | + | * **Capitol** Suborovka |
| - | | **Official Languages(s)** | [[lore:languages#Dakarian]] | | + | * **Official Languages(s)** [[lore:languages#Dakarian]] |
| - | | **Regional Languages(s)** | various dialects | | + | * **Regional Languages(s)** various dialects |
| - | | **Religion** | [[organizations:Eishen]] | | + | * **Religion** [[lore:Eishen]] |
| - | | **Demonym** | Evenkis | | + | * **Demonym** Evenkis |
| - | | **Government** | Constitutional Republic | | + | * **Government** Constitutional Republic |
| - | | **Queen** | [[people:Sigfreda]] | | + | * **Queen** [[people:Sigfreda]] |
| - | | **Area** | xxxk sq. km | | + | * **Area** xxxk sq. km |
| - | | **Population** | xx million | | + | * **Population** xx million |
| - | | **Currency** | None | | + | * **Currency** None |
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| ===== History ===== | ===== History ===== | ||
| - | The worship of the goddess-dragon Eisha was always a part of the people of the north. Although her worship was strongest among the women of the most isolated villages, many magicians also paid hommage to her strength. Over the years her worship was slowly overshadowed by the worship of the gods [[lore:Byrne]], [[lore:Vayne]], and [[lore:Karash]]. Her vissage was changed by those who left the old ways for the new gods into [[lore:Mara]], the wife of Byrne. After that more people turned their backs on Eisha. | + | The worship of the goddess-dragon Eisha was always a part of the people of the north. Although her worship was strongest among the women of the most isolated villages, many magicians also paid homage to her strength. Over the years her worship was slowly overshadowed by the worship of the gods [[lore:Byrne]], [[lore:Vayne]], and [[lore:Karash]]. Her vissage was changed by those who left the old ways for the new gods into [[lore:Mara]], the wife of Byrne. After that more people turned their backs on Eisha. |
| - | Still, many clung to the old ways, seeing the new gods for the usurpers the were. While it never broke into a religious war, it was only a matter of time before the last true followers of Eisha were pushed out of the villages. These problems all bubbled over the year the [[lore:Daconian|Daconian's]] left their homelands and journeyed south in search of a promised land. Many of the people felt betrayed by those that spoke about leaving their homeland and being led by those men that had seen a vision from the gods. | + | Still, many clung to the old ways, seeing the new gods for the usurpers the were. While it never broke into a religious war, it was only a matter of time before the last true followers of Eisha were pushed out of the villages. These problems all bubbled over the year the [[orgs:daconians]] left their homelands and journeyed south in search of a promised land. Many of the people felt betrayed by those that spoke about leaving their homeland and being led by those men that had seen a vision from the gods. |
| On a cold winter's night, Eisha sent her followers a vision of a place she had set aside where they could continue to worship and live their lives free from the chains of the gods. Over one thousand women left Daconian villages with only food and their winter clothes and ventured into the night. Before they reached the eastern shore of the [[White Sea]] less than eight-hundred remained, but they were strongest and most dedicated of Eisha's followers. The last of their weakness had been burned out of them by the icy winds. | On a cold winter's night, Eisha sent her followers a vision of a place she had set aside where they could continue to worship and live their lives free from the chains of the gods. Over one thousand women left Daconian villages with only food and their winter clothes and ventured into the night. Before they reached the eastern shore of the [[White Sea]] less than eight-hundred remained, but they were strongest and most dedicated of Eisha's followers. The last of their weakness had been burned out of them by the icy winds. | ||
| - | When these women reached the shoreline Eisha raised a bridge of ice that spanned to a series of rocky islands far into the sea. These island would be the place where the [[organizations:Sisters of Eisha]] would be reborn from those women who come freely to the promised land. They would continue to worship the [[bestiary:dragons]], elder gods, and spirits of the land far from the corrupting influence of the "new"; [[bestiary:gods]] and their [[bestiary:dwarf|dwarven]] allies. | + | When these women reached the shoreline Eisha raised a bridge of ice that spanned to a series of rocky islands far into the sea. These island would be the place where the [[orgs:sisters_of_eisha]] would be reborn from those women who come freely to the promised land. They would continue to worship the [[creatures:dragon]]s, elder gods, and spirits of the land far from the corrupting influence of the "new"; [[lore:gods]] and their [[creatures:dwarf|dwarven]] allies. |
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| ==== Skyries ==== | ==== Skyries ==== | ||
| - | //Main Article: [[organizations:Skyries]]// | + | //Main Article: [[lore:Eishen#Skyries]]// |
| - | This is the title used for those warriors who have gained control of a dragon. These are the warriors and the only women who can challenge the queen for rulership. A strongholds strength is measured by the strength of its warriors, which is believed to be a reflection of its Queen. | + | This is the title used for those warriors who have gained control of a dragon. These are the warriors and the only women who can challenge the queen for ruler ship. A strongholds strength is measured by the strength of its warriors, which is believed to be a reflection of its Queen. |
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| - | === Carthin === | + | === Carthia === |
| - | //See Also: [[Carthin]]// | + | //See Also: [[Carthia]]// |
| - | The Carthins are some of the best warriors for the Eishen to hone their battle skills against. They are not fanatics willing to die for their cause or a weapon specifically forged by the [[bestiary:gods]] to destroy them. Instead, they are an honorable people with a strong history to battle. Above all other people the sisterhood will both ask and give quarter in battle against the Carthins. Prisoners are traditionally exchanged for their worth in goods, which as led to complicated but valuable trade route. | + | Home of some of the best warriors for the Eishen to hone their battle skills against. They are not fanatics willing to die for their cause or a weapon specifically forged by the [[lore:gods]] to destroy them. Instead, they are an honorable people with a strong history to battle. Above all other people the sisterhood will both ask and give quarter in battle against the [[orgs:carthins]]. Prisoners are traditionally exchanged for their worth in goods, which as led to complicated but valuable trade route. |
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| === Skyries === | === Skyries === | ||
| - | //Main Article: [[organizations:Skyries]]// | + | //Main Article: [[lore:Eishen#Skyries]]// |
| - | The dragon riders represent the elite fighting order inside the sisterhood. They train constantly in the use of all weapons, especially those that can be used while astride their dragons. Although their numbers are small with their powerful dragons and their own ferocity and dedication, just a few are easily strong enough to overpower most armed villages. Still, every loss hurts the sisterhood because it takes years after a woman emerges from the lake with the dragon-mark before she even bonds with her mount — then even longer before she can fight astride it. | + | The dragon riders represent the elite fighting order inside the sisterhood. They train constantly in the use of all weapons, especially those that can be used while astride their dragons. Although their numbers are small with their powerful dragons and their own ferocity and dedication, just a few are easily strong enough to overpower most armed villages. Still, every loss hurts the sisterhood because it takes years after a woman emerges from the lake with the dragon-mark before she even bonds with her mount - then even longer before she can fight astride it. |
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| ==== Magic ==== | ==== Magic ==== | ||
| - | There are two varieties of magic used by the sisters of Eisha. The first and most common is the magic as taught to their ancestors by the [[lore:Magi]]. This magic is gained from scrolls taken in raids and from those women that were accomplished magicians before they recieved the calling. While most of the women studying this magic seek only the spells of war, divination and illusion are well-known to those looking for a stronger edge in battle. So driven is their desire to defeat all enemies that they have researched spells of war unknown to the rest of the world. | + | There are two varieties of magic used by the sisters of Eisha. The first and most common is the magic as taught to their ancestors by the [[creatures:Magi]]. This magic is gained from scrolls taken in raids and from those women that were accomplished magicians before they received the calling. While most of the women studying this magic seek only the spells of war, divination and illusion are well-known to those looking for a stronger edge in battle. So driven is their desire to defeat all enemies that they have researched spells of war unknown to the rest of the world. |
| - | The second magic is that only taught to the sacred inner circle of Eisha. This is the magic of the ice and [[wp>tundra]], the magic of dragons and the eternal darkness. It is this magic that flows directly from the blood of Eisha to her most loyal and powerful worshippers. This is not to be confused with those most holy worshippers that call down the words of Eisha directly, this is still magic, just being drawn from a different source. | + | The second magic is that only taught to the sacred inner circle of Eisha. This is the magic of the ice and [[wp>tundra]], the magic of dragons and the eternal darkness. It is this magic that flows directly from the blood of Eisha to her most loyal and powerful worshipers. This is not to be confused with those most holy worshipers that call down the words of Eisha directly, this is still magic, just being drawn from a different source. |
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| The stronghold is always built from the lowest caves to the manor houses located at the peaks. As a woman moves up within the ranks of the sisterhood she will move from the simple cells near the caves to the larger rooms up the mountain. While it is true that any sister is free to visit any place in the stronghold, most tend to visit only those areas near where their rooms are located. | The stronghold is always built from the lowest caves to the manor houses located at the peaks. As a woman moves up within the ranks of the sisterhood she will move from the simple cells near the caves to the larger rooms up the mountain. While it is true that any sister is free to visit any place in the stronghold, most tend to visit only those areas near where their rooms are located. | ||
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| === Dragon's Mount === | === Dragon's Mount === | ||
| - | This is the name collectively given the to area of the stronghold that is built along the dragon's back. It is here that the [[organizations:Skyries]] live and tend their dragon mounts. Each [[bestiary:dragon]] has a large cave carved into the side of the cliff the the dragon snakes along, while the sisters have rooms on the platforms formed by the spines along the body. Aside from the Queen's chamber these rooms tend to be the most opulant with many furnished from the various spoils of their raids. | + | This is the name collectively given the to area of the stronghold that is built along the dragon's back. It is here that the [[lore:Eishen#Skyries]] live and tend their dragon mounts. Each [[creatures:dragon]] has a large cave carved into the side of the cliff the the dragon snakes along, while the sisters have rooms on the platforms formed by the spines along the body. Aside from the Queen's chamber these rooms tend to be the most opulent with many furnished from the various spoils of their raids. |
| === Shrine of Eisha === | === Shrine of Eisha === | ||
| - | Inside of its open mouth is the sacrifical alter, which only the Queen and Draga are allowed to visit. Anyone else entering this sacred ground will be utterly destroyed by the frozen breath of Eisha. The alter itself is in the shape of a sleeping dragon and the room has hundreds of niches filled with idols of the many spirits that inhabit the north. | + | Inside of its open mouth is the sacrificial alter, which only the Queen and Draga are allowed to visit. Anyone else entering this sacred ground will be utterly destroyed by the frozen breath of Eisha. The alter itself is in the shape of a sleeping dragon and the room has hundreds of niches filled with idols of the many spirits that inhabit the north. |
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| + | When a new queen is declared she will enter the shrine with the eldest Draga in attendance. Over the next week she will reaffirm her commitment to lead the Sisterhood and defend it against all enemies. If she falters in her strength during this week her body will be frozen solid - a permanent testament to those that did not have the strength to hold the position of Queen. | ||
| - | When a new queen is declared she will enter the shrine with the eldest Draga in attendence. Over the next week she will reaffirm her commitment to lead the Sisterhood and defend it against all enemies. If she falters in her strength during this week her body will be frozen solid — a permanent testament to those that did not have the strength to hold the position of Queen. | ||
| === Lower Caves === | === Lower Caves === | ||
| - | These caves are carved into the heart of the mountain and only accessible from the simple cells of the new initiates. The caves serve as storage areas for the bounty brought back from raids and cold storage for their wines and foodstuffs. Under the watchful eye of the Dra-sister the initiates tend to the caves and bring anything in or out as needed — or even expand the caves when the current rooms become filled. It is hard and labor-intensive work, but all within the stronghold must work to maintain the strength of the stronghold for the Sisterhood is only as strong as its weakest link. | + | These caves are carved into the heart of the mountain and only accessible from the simple cells of the new initiates. The caves serve as storage areas for the bounty brought back from raids and cold storage for their wines and foodstuffs. Under the watchful eye of the Dra-sister the initiates tend to the caves and bring anything in or out as needed - or even expand the caves when the current rooms become filled. It is hard and labor-intensive work, but all within the stronghold must work to maintain the strength of the stronghold for the Sisterhood is only as strong as its weakest link. |
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