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I'm in the process of writing a book, and had so much worldbuilding going on that won't be read, so... I'll just post it here. Hope you all enjoy!

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File#NR-4a

Classified - Class 2

Sentient species registry

Schola identicaida

Harrion culips

Schola iskariin

Yalt

Pronunciation

y-all-t

Appearance

Standing an average of twelve units in height they are mostly humanoid, though a desiccated husk of one. Their flesh is a mottled grey with massive chunks of it missing leaving a festering wound behind that does not bleed.

No yalt has been seen with eyes leaving a gaping hole where they once may have sat. When asked, the yalt known as Ever-wandering-crafter warned the official. "Never ask again child of the guardian for I shall not answer."

From their back juts out spires of bone that often become home to many birds which will remain at peace with one another in the presence of a yalt due to the excess food in the way of flies, maggots, and beetles.

It has been recorded during a discussion with star-bound-healer that the yalt in question broke up a dispute between a sparrow hawk and an aging owl for a spot among its back spikes before mediating them by growing silent, before after a moment of concentration another spire of bone grew for the hawk.

Their maw stretches their face when opened to full capacity showing off a throat filled with long fine teeth that shred anything that a yalt consumes.

Diet

Rarely eating, yalt are able to consume any meats that they can fit in their mouth often filling their mouth with the muulnir, cattle, and deer of Grania's plains.

Location

Yalt prefer solitude and often travel alone through the plains of Grania.

Reproduction

Classified - Class 1

Communication

Yalt are capable of communicating through mental and auditory stimuli, of which they are capable of initiating both in a way that is understandable by most recorded sentient species.

Diplomacy

Yalt do not often initiate any meetings as they do not require many things, but when recorders track down a yalt they are generally genial in conversation once they have determined that their is no threat.

Prauna capabilities

Capable of powerful illusions yalt have been recorded as only using the illusion branch, once recorded as even managing a projection some fourteen imperial dak.

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File#NR-1a

Classified - Class 4

Sentient species registry

Schola identicaida

Aquita Cularin

Iskariin identicaida

Mourgh

Pronunciation

M-or-g

Appearance

Mourgh are large bipedal creatures that can reach heights of thirteen to fifteen feet yet hunch to around two feet less then their max height. Their legs are digitrade taking up 1/3 of their height.

They have feet that posses three forward facing 'toes' that are wide as well as webbed with two spires of bone that act as the heel that they balance upon.

Their arms go 2/3 the length of their body. They are built with shoulder elbow and wrist joints and while their hands are humanoid they posses elongated fingers with webbing between them.

Their skin colors differ (males dark brown - light tan)(females light cerulean to midnight blue) with blue or white stripes coming from their eyes down to their tail to continue towards the end.

Their faces are smooth. Projecting forward from the neck with a psuedo hood. From the back of their head and lying on top of the upturned 'hood's comes a head tail that split into three manipulators with serrated tips for males. These headtails reach to the back of their knees and as they grow older can reach even further.

Communication

Mourgh are capable of human speech and though their own is quite complicated it can be taught. Their voices are made using thin vibrating plates that cause them to sound musical in their speaking and allowing a wider range of noises.

Location

They can be found anywhere warm where fish are found. They often move in groups as large as 30 members and though they prefer fresh pure water they can live in swamps and on the coast.

Reproduction

Mourgh breed during spring when fish are aplenty, and easier to catch due to them traveling in larger swarms.

When a female Mourgh is pregnant they are waited upon by the others in their pod for the seven months it takes for the newborn to be born.

Once the young mourgh is born it will be able to walk, though a bit wobbly. They will grow quickly over the next seven years until they have reached maturity.

Prauna capabilities

So far there have been two documented Mourgh showing magical abilities.

One by the name of Suuwo was the leader of a coastal pod, and used powerful magic to draw in shallow fish, rays, and sharks.

The second was a young Mourgh based in a river pod that died after using magic that caused his blood to turn acidic. It is unknown how he managed this which has baffled many scholarly mages over the years. His name was never given.

Additional

Their appetite is so large that when a pod is asked inland often large pots of fish stew is made by Granian chefs to keep them fed.

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File#H-M-274

Establishment of the crown

In 1784 DOH (Day Of the Hand) (2170 IC) during the fall of the Iskarin Empire, the continent of Gestade lost all contact with the outside world.

The Iskarin Empire that fell into Solshade, Gaun, and Minnan no longer supported the colonies which quickly fell into a depression. This was caused by a sudden lack of resources needed to sow fields, craft clothing, and produce goods.

The colony was dying slowly. After three years of decay, a Lord who had stayed loyal to the colony found a massive store of iron during the mountain surveys he ordered with his dwindling funds.

Once found he organized the people to start mining immediately. As they mined Lord Hunrack negotiated with Gaun, a newly formed isand-based nation, for a favorable deal. It was through these deals that it was finally decided that Minnan was to be the name of the nation continues.

Through these trade routes, the colony once more grew and continued to grow after more surveys revealed massive amounts of metal deposits.

By this time the people started to hail Lord Hunrack as the great savior of their time. It was through this that the newly created nation decided that he was to truly rule them. But it was not this that secured hereditary rule. That would be set by his son Lord Nedine.

As he grew he was taught by his father and his council how to rule, and he did it well when his time came with overwhelming support. He negotiated good deals, helped the people organize into proper cities, and ensured that their navy became feared throughout the world.

At the age of thirty-seven on the day of his son's birth, he revealed that he would be a Crown Prince, and the first Minnish King his son King Bernard I.

Amidst a sea of applause, there was not one person who dared oppose this act, but the beginnings of trouble had started to grow from this day on in the form of sequestered meetings and whispered plans.

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File#O-1

[CLASSIFIED-Class 3]

Lost Pariah Protocol

This protocol is only to be acted on in a titan level event.

This protocol allows for operatives to use area denial magic with no limitation.

Should this protocol be acted upon, the operatives shall be declared terrorists that sought the destruction of Granian resources and shall be declared killed in a reactionary assault.

The operatives shall now fall under the designation of the Braun clan and are to send a report through [======] to [====] dictating the use of the Lost Pariah Protocol.

Should use of the Lost Pariah Protocol be accepted affected operatives shall be granted a chest of whent, and given travel to a continent of their choosing within reason.

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Granian resource report: N-4-7a

Granian fermented Loira

As one of Grania's most expensive exports, only three hundred velts of it are sold, legally, a year.

Made from the fruit of a Yert tree, the fruit grows hanging in sets of three sky blue pods that are skinned before being pulped.

A series of heady spices are added to the mix then poured into a clay pot that is then sealed for the next sixteen years with workers checking the drink every four years to check look, smell, and taste.

Finally, after sixteen years of waiting the pots are checked one final time.

At this point, the drink is a midnight blue and smells of heady spice.

These pots can go for as much as twelve whent, for export. Within Grania, it would cost as little as one fifty for a lower grade pot of loira.

The reason loira is so expensive is due to Grania's fierce protection from the spreading of yert seeds and pirates and smugglers protect them from the black market buyers to keep the price high. The velt tree is also a very picky plant requiring massive amounts of water and only able to grow in mineral heavy soils. This means the few seeds that get through export fail to sprout.

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Granian information report: P-884-C-6

Granian reports

Grania possesses a massive log of information held within the Schola Operandis that holds a copy of every report ever made since it's creation in 104 AHL.

When the schola was first created reports on many things needed to be created in case of government death that another could rise in it's place to protect the people of Grania's territories.

To fix this instead of corporal punishment failing soldiers, scholars, and nobles would be forced to write, copy, and file reports on mundane things within the empire.

These are the main line of report classifications used in punishment.

C - Civilian

D - Daily

H - Historical

M - Military

N - National

O - Operational

P - Policy

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Granian settlement classifications

Community - A gathering of families that fall under Granian perview should they rest within its borders, should the needs be dire military personnel are allowed to request tythes from communities.

Req.

Territories must lie within Granian space.

Population must reach one hundred.

Village - The lowest taxed populace at two thousand cresc a year or it's value in supplies. They receive a small amount of protection through right of being Granian land, but few worry about such minor transgressions. The important part of claiming village rights is to be put on all gov't maps from that point on.

Req.

Territories must lie within Granian space.

Population must reach one thousand.

Town - With a reasonable tax at four thousand cresc, or it's equivalent in value, they must also provide a ready dasher of able-bodied men (Four groups of ten.) at all times, and should a military unit ever seek shelter it will be provided free of charge. In exchange they are granted a prauna enhanced weapon, (Though High Morrow was gifted with a chalice that, when holding water, would boil away wards from any object dipped into the water.) a town hall enhanced as to protect its citizens, and the right for an armed militia.

Req.

Must already be declared a village for one year.

Territories must lie within Granian space.

Population estimates must reach twenty thousand.

City - Three noble houses are founded and gifted with an enchanted set of armor. They are also provided with a trained force of justicars and Granian soldiers. Perhaps most importantly the silver road is extended to reach the new city providing new jobs and easier travel. In exchange for this they are saddled with a ten thousand cresc tax to be filled out every year, they are also to have a block of people (Ten teams of dashers.) ready at all times.

Req.

Must already be declared a town for one year.

Territories must lie within Granian space.

Population estimates must reach one hundred twenty thousand.

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Identification

As per Granian law, every soldier is given a small one unit in length medallion with their name on it for legal identification in their day to day lives, but it is also used for the Granian memorial in Grand harbor.

Hidden within the southern mountain range of Tylaria (A formal name has not been recognized due to the Imperial Council's lack of cohesion in choice.) is a large antechamber that contains a single hallway leading down.

At the end is a resplendent chamber made entirely of shades of marble shaped into figures of victory and conquest.

Split into four squares hang every reclaimed pendant of soldiers who've lost their lives in battle.

Following the gap between these monolithic monuments ends with a gerite statue carved with the words Lost and Searching in platinum on an opened book.

This is the chamber for those who have fallen in battle, if a soldier dies of natural causes the family is allowed to keep the medallion, but it is considered a great honor for one's medallion to hang among so many heroes of Granian history.

The chamber is known by the populace as the Hall of Heroes and while most would love to see it, searching for the location is considered taboo throughout Grania.

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Culling of the Populace

With a gasp Lord Davin throws himself back. "Demon!"

Turning around Lady Crofex screams in panic dropping her glass. "Run!"

"What are you doing?!" Shouting as he throws Sable aside Locken reaches the doors before realizing that they're locked from the outside.

Running forward swinging her zweihander Eirnet doesnt think. Once, cutting down the merchant guild head. Twice, removing the arm of a noblewoman. As Eirnet steps over a disarmed woman, she swings a final time disemboweling the woman's steward.

In the background, guards move only a step behind removing the rest of the filth from the room.

As she steps past a toppled dining table she hears the cracking of glass before turning to block the strike for her kidney.

"I will not die here!" Unable to study him before the charge she takes her stance.

She turns to parry the arming sword. Swing. Block. Backstep. Slash. Back and forth. Clearly a practiced swordsman he follows her blow for blow. Until. 'CRACK' His blade falls under her magically charged swing cleaving him shoulder to hip.

"You royalist whore."

"The words of a traitor may as well be the barking of a foaming mongrel." She calmly states not bothering to look back in the slightest.

The throne room was in chaos. Nobles running in terror. Their guards attempting and failing to put up a fight to the King's high guard.

Turning to the throne Eirnet saw a tall man sitting upon it, King Dan'tel II. With free-flowing grey hair reaching his waist, bright blue eyes, and a strong jaw he was a handsome man even into his mid-forties.

Turning to her. "Are you not going to continue removing this filth from my view?"

Staring ahead slowly mulling her words. "Do you use a warhammer to kill ants? It would be overkill."

Looking at her for a moment as the final nobles were killed he huffs. He then stands up seeing the last of the nobles fall. "You are right-" stretching his neck he continues. "-and you were the first to follow the command."

Raising his arms to address the room as he starts his way down the dias. "My loyal guards. You who have helped purge these false nobles who dared betray their oaths. Drug trade, rape, slavery. These are but a few of their proven crimes. Yet they controlled the courts. So I called forth my own jurors, and executioners with me as their judge. Let no man call you craven for you are heroes, and I shall ensure there are songs sung of this day. All except my current guards are to have the day off starting now."

Now at the bottom of the dias he smiles as his tone lowers. "Now that the speech is over I want to truly thank all of you."

Putting her hand behind her back taking a parade stance Eirnet states. "There is no need for thanks, Your Grace. We were merely doing our duty."

King Dan'tel puts his hand on her shoulder. "And yet, my thanks are given. So accept them when they are rightfully gained."

After thanking each guard by their name he leaves out the rear entrance to the throne room.

Separating, the high guard quickly leave the throne room in silence until only Eirnet remained. Standing before the throne as workers came in to clean the floor, she thinks onto what just occurred and recites a saying she remembers hearing from her mother years ago.

"For he is of the gods, throwing his crown to the sky, all below shall kneel."

After a few minutes of introspection, she leaves the room just as disappointed as she entered.

Yet as she leaves one of the workers look over and finish the rhyme. "For those who rebel, his wrath brings not but death, eternal shall he reign."

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Naramen Bestiary

[Classified - Class 5]

Schola Identicaida:

Iclanius Krandon

Iskariin Identicaida:

Howla

Pronunciation:

(How-la)

Appearance:

Height: 9 - 11 IU (Imperial unit) - 6" 9'

Weight: 70 - 80 IN (Imperial Nat) 700 pd

They stand heavily on four stocky limbs that end in four thick claws that are engineered to break through ice and hold a howla's weight.

Their long white fur is perfect to camouflage into their snow covered territories in northern Grania, and their coat is thick enough to keep them warm during even the worst blizzards of the area.

They possess two pairs of forward-facing eyes that range from slate grey to navy blue, that possess a thick clear layer to protect them while scanning for prey.

Their tail is long with thick strong muscles. Due to their thick fur insulating them enough from the cold they use their tail as a fat repository to survive times of low food, these fat repositories also represent males to females ready to mate. Rarely will a howla attack another's tail in an aggressive way.

Reproduction:

Once a female howla is impregnated she will be fed by a designated member of the congregation. She will slowly grow more encumbered over the proceeding eleven months needing help walking by the end of it.

When the birth is ready the pregnant howla will lay on her side before going into contractions. After an average of four to six hours, a young howla will be introduced to the new world.

Social:

Male howlas will either wait until they are mature before leaving their congregation, attempt to supplant the reigning alpha or be forced out by rival males.

Once a male howla leaves he will look for a territory to make his own, the average howla will govern a territory averaging six imperial dak.

Females rarely stay with a congregation for more than three pregnancies, traveling from congregation to congregation looking for better mates.

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Naramen Bestiary

[Classified - Class 4]

Schola Identicaida:

Eterna Unitae

Iskariin Identicaida:

Daunri

Pronunciation:

(Da-oon-ri)

Appearance:

Standing at a minimum height of forty feet at full size, these colossi are considered minor gods by many cultures due to their reality-warping nature.

Their "face" is a mass of feelers hiding the ocular lobes that line the face in three pairs. Once they have found a receptacle to hide in, their skull will start to deteriorate before, with a tremendous heave they will shatter their skulls filling the receptacle with their feelers, and pulling the organs of the skull into their new place, the feelers use their structure to provide a framework for the flesh to expand and hold.

Their ocula supranis are pitch black with their ocula centra coming in a variety of colors.

Their two arms end in three, wide claws that while sharp are meant for scything through the plant life, and scooping away the silt of marsh, and swamps.

Their bodies are hunched and their silhouette hidden by their massive coats of hair.

Their hair, though soft to the human eye is incredibly firm and ends in a sharp point. This is the most visual on its tail that collects in a wide fan of sharp bristles that can be flicked with enough force to fling these hairs at a threat.

Diet:

Their diet consists mostly of the plant matter, fish, and eels of their wetland environments.

Behavior:

Daunri are peaceful creatures to those who approach with respect.

Often dawning the face of dead creatures, there is even a report by Skilan scouts that claimed to have seen one wearing a rotted tree trunk to hide its face.

The oldest of the Daunri will often grow large trees upon their back, and through their "mask" to further protect their face.

Communication:

Daunri cannot vocalize the Iskariin language but are capable of communicating emotions and basic ideas through telepathic communication, though they are not capable of initiating this themselves.

Capable of Dormin vocalizations allows for the Dormin population within Ferend swamps to cohabitate

Reproduction:

Every Daunri is born capable of reproducing through a set of pods that sit upon their back, these pods in their dormant stage are on average four units in length and three-fourths of a unit-wide.

(According to the Ascended being known as "The Slothen King") - There are thirty-six Daunri at all times, when a Daunri dies it will immediately begin to grow in a pod upon another's back, the bearing Dauri will then plant the pod deep within appropriately mineralized soil and protect the pod until the new Dauri awakens. Once the pod grows to maximum capacity it will go into a form of petrification until the population of Dauri reaches twenty-nine where one shall awaken to keep the population at thirty. When asked why thirty is the limit if there are another six ready for a new life it simply smiled and replied. "It's not thirty that's important, it is twenty-seven. Thirty is just so there's no weakening during the intermittent months it takes for a Dauri to awaken.

Advantages:

Their thick coat is nearly impenetrable by any known material, though they are loose enough that a firm tug will cause them to be lost.

Daunri possess massive 'souls' that allow them to bare their will upon their environments most often slowing time to their perception. Though the Dauri of Larcken has been recorded as allowing prauna to be seen as waves of color through the air that produce sound.

Struggles:

Due to their small gait, they move slowly and are easy prey to pack predators. Though it is rare for a Dauri to travel when they so they will often seek a settlement for protection.

Masks are often fragile and a debilitating injury should it be broken. Due to this many Dauri (Those who reside away from a populace.) will not allow anyone to approach their head.

Additional:

It is an unsaid challenge to bring a Daunri a new mask that it will change out for. It is in stories of heroes and kings that bring a new mask to a Dauri in pursuit of their blessing.

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Levels of classification within the Granian government.

Class 1: Emperor, Imperial Council

For imperial state secrets that could endanger the empire simply by being discovered.

Class 2: 32 Clans

Information that is dangerous, but is necessary for the governance of Grania.

Class 3: Military command, Heavenly Council, Guild Council, Minor Nobility

Delicate information that must be relegated directly.

Class 4: Military personnel, Church Admin

The basic classification. Information that is to be hidden from foreigners. Not to be given to civilians.

Class 5: Civilians

The general classification of everyday information, accessible by anyone.

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Nations of Naramen: [Classified - Class 2]

Catching the crumbling ruins

Name:

Solshade

Location:

Iskariin continent

Gov't type:

Feudal Monarchy

Reign:

2175(IC)-2651(IC) (current day)

Current leader:

Crown prince Verein, Crown prince Jheris, Crown princess Mirrin.

History:

With the Iskariin empire crumbling around them the soldiers meant to guard the roads and towns were recalled to defend the cities, people outside of them took care of themselves any way they could.

Bandits, vigilantes, and rebellions grew rampant causing trade to dwindle, many crumbling cities fell into chaos within a year.

In the city of Skilan, the driggit known as Matches realized that for his city to survive that he needed to prepare while the loose ties of the Iskariin gov't were still protecting them from outright anarchy.

After he gathered the people of the city he spoke. "My people of Skilan, I stand before you as but one man claiming treason, I ask of you not to think of me as your driggit at this moment, but I ask that you listen for yourself so that you can make your own decision."

For many hours he spoke, with record keepers writing down every word, of economy and governance, the greater politics of Iskar, even on the world's true opinions of the empire, (Empire, a word that used to be shouted with pride now brought horror.) he then spoke of the future, of the needs of a city and how to procure them. He explained that they could handle all of these needs, that they could cut themselves from the gasping giant being crushed under its own weight.

After many hours of deliberation within a torchlit square, the people agreed to join the driggit, but they demanded that as he was the one asking for them to commit treason, that they would lead with him taking a mentorship role for the new leaders.

After two days of negotiations, it was agreed that the driggit would become a master to apprentice hereditary position that guided the rulers of Skilan.

Nowadays the driggit is still a highly coveted profession, it is a great honor for one to be picked from their lives to become the next Driggit.

Shockingly enough by the time Skilan was ready defensively to announce its sovereignty the capital city of Envela erupted into rebellion, with the sick citizens climbing over the fortified palace the guards fled through emergency passage after killing the Drigg who demanded they stay.

Governing system:

Each city has a prince/princess residing over it ensuring their territory's security. While the three princes/princesses of Skilan would be crowned as rulers overall.

Mandatory laws are passed by the crown princes/princesses, but every prince has the right to make laws as long as they do not break any standing law, but the crown princes/princesses may overturn any law they feel are not within acceptable standards.

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Nations of Naramen: [Classified - Class 2]

A people's rising

Name:

Gaun

Location:

Laumen Islands

Gov't type:

Democratic Republic

Reign:

2173(IC)-2651(IC) (current day)

Current leader:

Gathering of the People (GP)

History:

Many things led to the destruction of the Iskariin empire, but most historians agree that the people's rebellion of the Laumen islands was the beginning of the end for the 'Everlasting Empire'.

In 2712 (IC) the Iskariin empire was losing control of its borders, bandits were rampant, a plaque was sweeping the southern districts of the capital, and The Eternal Drigg of the Sauri (the title of the ruler of Iskar was changed by Drigg III when the question of eternal numbers came about.) had been forced to kill a large portion of his higher command due to evidence of sedition.

Rebellion struck the port haven of Whaler's Point without anyone hearing so much as a rumor, the rebels after twelve months of planning and preparation had in one night raided the harbor capturing all seventeen beachers and one hundred and four harricks, docked for upkeep after a rough storm, which do to a sudden rush of praising townspeople were full of drunk and tired soldiers.

From there it was a quick rout of the understaffed garrisons. With the islands secure all the newly established Gaun Republic had to do was defend as their only aggressor falls apart.

Years later, the GP signed a trade deal with the developing nation of Minnan that while lucrative, was clear they could have asked for more.

Governing system:

Every city is granted twelve seats and three votes, while the capital Whaler's point holds five votes.

Every ten years a city will go up for governance, a judging takes place where groups will apply their idea of a gov't system. If it is accepted then it will go to board, pinned to the boards of busy businesses and warehouses. After a month of this the entirety of the city will go to a center based on their district address, there they will decide on how they want their city government to go on.

Gaun sends for hundreds of mercenaries as well as their own forces to keep the peace while a vote is held.

By government policy every citizen of the city is given the right to ask for change during these votes, as is their right by decree of the sixth meeting of the GP.

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Nations of Naramen: [Classified - Class 4]

The beginning of a new age

Name:

Minnan

Location:

Gestade

Gov't type:

Absolute Monarchy

Reign:

2176(IC)-2651(IC)

Current leader:

King Darrin of the Cobalt dynasty

In 2169(IC) during the fall of the Iskarin Empire, the continent of Gestade lost all contact with the outside world. The Iskarin Empire that fell into Solshade, Gaun, and Minnan no longer supported the colonies which quickly fell into a depression.

This was caused by a sudden lack of resources needed to sow fields, craft clothing, and produce goods. The colony was dying slowly. After three years of decay, a Lord who had stayed loyal to the colony found a massive store of iron during the mountain surveys he ordered with his dwindling funds. Once found he organized the people to start mining immediately.

As they mined Lord Hunrack negotiated with Gaun, a newly formed island-based nation, for a favorable deal. Through this, the colony once more grew and continued to grow after more surveys revealed massive amounts of metal deposits.

By this time the people started to hail Lord Hunrack as the great savior of their time. It was through this that the newly created nation decided that he was to truly rule them. But it was not this that secured hereditary rule. That would be set by his son Nedine. As he grew he was taught by his father and his council how to rule, and he did it well. He negotiated good deals, helped the people organize into proper cities, and ensured that their navy became feared throughout the world. At the age of thirty-seven on the day of his son's birth, he revealed that he would be a Crown Prince, and his son the first Minnish King, King Bernard I.

Governing system:

All government policy must be passed through for the king's seal of approval, and though a council was formed in 2259(IC) and all nobles given a seat, it is the king who still must ultimately agree.

Generally, lawmaking happens due to a noble house pitching a tright based on the caste in question, a castrite as many call them. Depending on the king this will then turn into a debate where the king will preside over who speaks when.

A nobility lasts three generations not counting the generation which gained the nobility.

All citizens if Minnan are separated into [] castes.

Ruling: The caste of world leaders. These are the equals of the king.

Governance: Those keeping the peace of a set territory that possesses a population.

Nobility: For those who gain nobility, but have no people who depend on their input.

Military: Serving or those who have served in combat.

Citizen: It is meant to be the caste of all remaining citizens, but in recent times there has been increasing input to create a caste for the poor and homeless.

Lost: Albert Heddle (Circa 2647(IC) to the kings court.)

"Let this caste be for those who have lost their spirit. Let them be an example of what Minnish citizens are supposed to be."

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Nations of Naramen: [Classified - Class 5]

The beginning of a new age

Name:

Grania

Location:

Tylarian continent

Gov't type:

Imperial Parliamentary

Reign:

2492(IC)-2651(IC) (current day)

Current leader:

Emperor Salice

Raised from a Solian noble family, Emperor Karelia, though that would not be her title just yet, saw how those from other towns were forced to relocate after tribal raids and colony land disputes. By the age of twenty-five, she decided that law was needed in this Cycle of War. Along with sixteen other families, she began to unify neighboring towns that were angry to be governed by a foreign government that was not protecting them. By 37 AHL (2492 IC) Karelia had gathered the support of another thirteen noble families. With its allies, the Granian forces had gained control of the islands of Bracket Bay and her peninsula, it also controlled Eagle Cape and the lands stretching towards Lake Perenery. After another nine years of war, where Emperor Karelia managed to gain the support of the church of the Heavenly Family. Due to a now rearmed Grania peace was declared, and the Cycle of Recovery was declared by the Heavenly Families head priest, who chose three families to give up their name and become clans, granted a voice and vote in the Imperial Council. Emperor Karelia built infrastructure and defenses from bandits, tribals, and foreign nations until Grania became the most well-fed country of Tylaria, and one of the most secure. unfortunately, she grew sick in 48 AHL and passed shortly after where Emperor David was appointed as the new emperor at the age of thirty-five.

Governing system:

The Granian Empire is led by its emperor, chosen by the 32 clans, from the 32 clans. Each clan was once a critical supporter of the first emperor. As they joined Grania's council they were to give up their names and solidify their families as their new position so that their loyalty would be to Grania first. The emperor is usually chosen from the second born or lower, only in an emergency has an Emperor ever been the heir to their clan seat, this being Emperor Michael I.

Below the Imperial council, made up of the Emperor and the 32 clans, is the People's Pit.

Each town when granded a city charter is given one noble seat to fill within a year. They will be granted an estate along with the supplies and structures outlined in the charter. The noble would then become responsible for the city in it's dealings, should the city grow the government will divide up the city, and have nobles appointed to the new districts.

The Pit is where these nobles gather to discuss the Grania's policies, though do not be confused, though they are granted a voice in the Imperial Council, it is only a voice, they do not hold a vote in policy.

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Nations of Naramen: [Classified - Class 2]

The start of an Empire:

Name:

Iskar

Location:

Iskariin continent

Gov't type:

Imperial Driggit

Reign:

1(IC)-2174(IC)

Started by a man named Velt Berring after an unnamed cataclysm, once the dust had settled the remaining human population seemed to immediately turn to tribalism, many surviving cities dissipated within weeks, attacking each other for the nearest scraps. Velt disagreed, he named himself Drigg the first, shedding his old life just as Naramen had in the pursuit of bettering his people.

Over many months Drigg I went from developing tribe to established clans calling for humanity to reunite, that this was a punishment from the world that they were going about life wrong, that they needed to do better.

After seven years Drigg I had gathered a little over fifty-thousand people to his banner of a single raised fist.

Knowing that to truly govern his people he would need a seat of power he set about to create the city of Envela, created where two rivers meet, with its coastal view blocked by a colossal mountain range it was a defensive point to start his campaign.

At the age of thirty-six Drigg I established the new calendar that his empire would follow and created his governing body, the Imperial Calendar.

Once his city was built, his forces trained, and the people's absolute trust given, his plans were put on hold. He fell ill and grew critical from the shear after a week of fighting for life, surrounded by his counsel he commanded for a child to be brought to him, one of poverty, who had everything torn from them.

Doing as commanded his counsel scoured the city before they found a child that had been kidnapped and held within a cauldron during a gov't raid.

When brought to Drigg I he waved the child close before speaking. "For humanity to continue we must evolve, grow, and take. I am sorry, but it will all be better, you see you shall become something more," Grabbing her arm he seemed to transfer a grey wisp along his arm before they both collapsed.

After an hour of panic, the child's body shuddered before gasping into wakefulness, as the counsel reconvened per the child's request she spoke with wild glowing eyes.

"Driggits of the Iskariin Empire you stand before Drigg II, how do you lead."

It is here that the counsel once more chose to followed their Drigg into the future.

Governing system:

Every governed city is given an Ismar, a small metal medallion that would be held by a newly made seat who was to be the city administrator. They would collect taxes, organize militias, and they would be the voice of the people. These were to be known as Driggits. Each would be trained from birth of all studies including history, finances, philosophy, governing importance, and many more, these studies are to show humanity's knowledge, but it is the apprenticeship that is to give them the will.

At the age of twenty, an applicant will either be failed or will pass, where they will be given a Driggit to study under. After a minimum of six years, a Driggit is allowed to put up an apprentice for examination, an examination that only happens when a city requires a new Driggit.

Should they pass they will meet with the reigning Drigg just as all passing apprentices, after the meeting the Drigg will have one week to choose the new Driggit.

Each Driggit will be given one vote, but more importantly, will be granted a voice in The Core. The Core is the large circular room with seats facing inward. It is here that counsel is held for the reigning Drigg, and it is here that all Iskariin law was made.