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 ====== Indus ====== ====== Indus ======
  
-Located on the southwest shore of the [[caragan_sea|Caragan Sea]] in what is now part of the [[three_kingdoms|Three Kingdoms]] and [[selcaria|Selcaria]], the Indus was a human nation that thrived before rise of the First [[irill|Irillian Empire]]. Still astride the major east-west trade route as well as controlling the best ports on the western shore of the Caragan gave the Indus control over the price of many goods. This made the Indus people very wealthy and the envy of their neighbors.+Located on the southwest shore of the [[atlas:Caragan Sea]] in what is now part of the [[atlas:Three Kingdoms]] and [[atlas:Selcaria]], the Indus was a human nation that thrived before rise of the First [[atlas:Irillian Empire]]. Still astride the major east-west trade route as well as controlling the best ports on the western shore of the Caragan gave the Indus control over the price of many goods. This made the Indus people very wealthy and the envy of their neighbors.
  
  
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 ===== Downfall ===== ===== Downfall =====
  
-As the Irillian port city of [[valparia|Valparia]] grew, the fortunes of the Indus waned. The people had grown wealthy from controlling the largest ports on the Caragan and the southern trade routes. The large trade ships of the Irillians were able to sail the entire breadth of the Caragan safely in all but the worst storms. Because of this they no longer needed to use the southern overland route. Villages that grew wealthy along this trade route suffered.+As the Irillian port city of [[atlas:Valparia]] grew, the fortunes of the Indus waned. The people had grown wealthy from controlling the largest ports on the Caragan and the southern trade routes. The large trade ships of the Irillians were able to sail the entire breadth of the Caragan safely in all but the worst storms. Because of this they no longer needed to use the southern overland route. Villages that grew wealthy along this trade route suffered.
  
-Atahscar, the god-king at the time, heard the plight of his people and vowed to destroy the city of Valparia and push the Irillians from the western shore. With his people in control of the port, the Irillians would have to capitulate or suffer a complete cessation of all trade. Furthermore his advisers assured him that the [[lore:bzynathim|Bzynathims]] would surely support such a move as they had also suffered as the Irillians tightened their control.+[[people:Atahscar]], the god-king at the time, heard the plight of his people and vowed to destroy the city of Valparia and push the Irillians from the western shore. With his people in control of the port, the Irillians would have to capitulate or suffer a complete cessation of all trade. Furthermore his advisers assured him that [[atlas:Bzynathim]] would surely support such a move as they had also suffered as the Irillians tightened their control.
  
-The Irillian army was strong and in order to ensure victory Atahscar bargained with Nokhask, the leader of a tribe of orcs driven further north by the Irillians. The orcs were promised gold and a large number of Irillians as their prizes. In the end the Indus, supported by a large number of orcs and Bzynathim mercenaries attacked Valparia. The Governor of Valparia was foolish and had most of his army scattered over his lands, thus the city fell with little resistance. Its wealth was plundered and its populace given over to Nokhask'​s tribesmen.+The Irillian army was strong and in order to ensure victory Atahscar bargained with [[people:Nokhask]], the leader of a tribe of orcs driven further north by the Irillians. The orcs were promised gold and a large number of Irillians as their prizes. In the end the Indus, supported by a large number of orcs and Bzynathim mercenaries attacked Valparia. The Governor of Valparia was foolish and had most of his army scattered over his lands, thus the city fell with little resistance. Its wealth was plundered and many of its free populace given over to Nokhask'​s tribesmen.
  
-Unthos Maximus, the Irillian Emperor, was incensed at this betrayal, but it was the turning over of Irillian citizens to the orcs that fueled his rage. In response to the attack, Unthos had the entire household of the Indus consul hung and their bodies left to rot. The consul was gelded and had his eyes plucked out before being allowed to return home. Three legions where raised (II, III, and IV Valparia) and immediately marched on Indus.+[[people:Unthos Maximus]], the Irillian Emperor, was incensed at this betrayal, but it was the turning over of Irillian citizens to the orcs that fueled his rage. In response to the attack, Unthos had the entire household of the Indus consul hung and their bodies left to rot. The consul was gelded and had his eyes plucked out before being allowed to return home. Three [[orgs:​Irillian Legion|legions]] where raised ([[orgs:II Valparia]], [[orgs:III Valparia]], and [[orgs:IV Valparia]]) and immediately marched on Indus.
  
-The Irillian Army took no prisoners as each village they passed through was put to the sword. Crops were burned and livestock killed and left rotting in the sun. The Indus received no help as the Irillian Navy landed north of Valparia cutting them off from both Nokhask'​s ​tribes as well as the Bzynathims. Surrounded and with no hope of defeating the Irillian Army, Atahscar tried to end the war on peaceful terms - but it was far too late for negotiation.+The Irillian Army took no prisoners as each village they passed through was put to the sword. Crops were burned and livestock killed and left rotting in the sun. The Indus received no help as the Irillian Navy landed north of Valparia cutting them off from Nokhask'​s ​tribesmen. Surrounded and with no hope of defeating the Irillian Army, Atahscar tried to end the war on peaceful terms - but it was far too late for negotiation.
  
-With the sacking of Ind-yauri, the Indus capitol, and slaying of Atahscar the destruction of the Indus was complete. The smaller villages that escaped the wrath of the Irillian Army was all that remained of an entire civilization. The II and III Valparia were immediately dispatched to regain full control over the Denarius providence. The IV was divided into its centuries and given the task of hunting down any stragglers until nothing remained of the Indus. This took three years, but in the end the entire civilization was destroyed.+With the sacking of [[atlas:Ind-yauri]], the Indus capitol, and slaying of Atahscar the destruction of the Indus was complete. The smaller villages that escaped the wrath of the Irillian Army was all that remained of an entire civilization. The II and III Valparia were immediately dispatched to regain full control over the Denarius providence. The IV was divided into its centuries and given the task of hunting down any stragglers until nothing remained of the Indus. This took three years, but in the end the entire civilization was destroyed.
  
  
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 ====== Economy ====== ====== Economy ======
  
-The Indus economy relied on three large factors. The first was its trade in sheep and grains, the second was as the largest marketplace around the [[Caragan Sea]], finally it enjoyed a monopoly on much of the trade of [[bestiary:​dwarf|dwarven]] goods. Given that the land was self-sufficient in most raw materials it was able to trade most any good in demand.+The Indus economy relied on three large factors. The first was its trade in sheep and grains, the second was as the largest marketplace around the [[atlas:Caragan Sea]], finally it enjoyed a monopoly on much of the trade of [[creatures:​dwarf|dwarven]] goods. Given that the land was self-sufficient in most raw materials it was able to trade most any good in demand.
  
 The monopoly on dwarven goods is of particular interest in that it was sponsored by a single clan. The [[lore:​Hammerzeit Clan]] was not the largest dwarven clan, but they were successful merchants for many generations. They entered into contracts with many of the larger clans to sell their goods in lands far from their dwarven homes. This clan favored the Indus because their god-king at the time offered them the best deal. They paid far less of a business and hawking fee in exchange for the exclusive ability to sell dwarven goods. While it is true that the Hammerzeit clan sold exceptionally expensive goods elsewhere they kept to the deal enough that the Indus thrived. The monopoly on dwarven goods is of particular interest in that it was sponsored by a single clan. The [[lore:​Hammerzeit Clan]] was not the largest dwarven clan, but they were successful merchants for many generations. They entered into contracts with many of the larger clans to sell their goods in lands far from their dwarven homes. This clan favored the Indus because their god-king at the time offered them the best deal. They paid far less of a business and hawking fee in exchange for the exclusive ability to sell dwarven goods. While it is true that the Hammerzeit clan sold exceptionally expensive goods elsewhere they kept to the deal enough that the Indus thrived.
  
-Known as the Indian Road, this major east-west trade route connected [[Irill]], [[Pah'Shar]], Indus and [[Bzynathim]];​ allowing trade to flow quickly. As most of the road traveled through Indus and that it was centrally located the Indus markets became a central point where western traders and eastern traders met. The god-king wisely understood the benefit of trade and thus was loathe to do anything to disrupt it. He would interfere when the merchants grew too complacent, but he would let his children deal with the daily affairs.+Known as the Indian Road, this major east-west trade route connected [[atlas:​Irillian Empire]], [[atlas:Pah]], Indus and [[atlas:Bzynathim]];​ allowing trade to flow quickly. As most of the road traveled through Indus and that it was centrally located the Indus markets became a central point where western traders and eastern traders met. The god-king wisely understood the benefit of trade and thus was loathe to do anything to disrupt it. He would interfere when the merchants grew too complacent, but he would let his children deal with the daily affairs.