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nations-ma [2021/10/17 20:52]
naaira Same story |
nations-ma [2023/04/19 02:22]
reinc Draugs are a regional summon, not national. Likho would fit better. |
| ====== Nations of the Middle Ages ====== | ====== Nations of the Middle Ages ====== |
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| **The Middle Ages** (also known as the Middle Age, or MA) is the Second of Three eras that one can set their Ascension War in. Most of the living legends of the previous Ages have passed, but their footprints on the world can still be seen. Civilization has refined as a whole, with most of the chaotic, disorganized nations of the past either assuming some structure or giving way to better-built realms. There are a couple exceptions to this orderly trend, of course, but most of the Ages' thirty-five nations have adopted better equipment and more-formal positions for their denizens. | **The Middle Ages** (also known as the Middle Age, or MA) is the Second of Three [[Ages|eras]] that one can set their Ascension War in. Most of the living legends of the previous Ages have passed, but their footprints on the world can still be seen. Civilization has refined as a whole, with most of the chaotic, disorganized nations of the past either assuming some structure or giving way to better-built realms. There are a couple exceptions to this orderly trend, of course, but most of the Ages' thirty-five nations have adopted better equipment and more-formal positions for their denizens. |
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| <WRAP column>[[sceleria-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_sceleria.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> | <WRAP column>[[sceleria-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_sceleria.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S3D3}}\\ {{path>A1W1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1S4D}}</WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S3D3}}\\ {{path>A1W1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1S4D}}</WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half>Sceleria is one of the many Human factions spun from the old Ermorian Empire, and it comes first in the list for a very important reason. Seeing where Ermor's dark stuff was headed, the Heavens warned various Mage-Priest groups about it, and one such group encouraged a civil war to try and prevent fate from playing out. Needless to say, it was a self-fulfilling prophecy, and Sceleria is the winning faction of the civil war. Viewing Ermor as their cross to bear, the Mage-Priests have established a Death Cult that uses the same stuff that ruined their former Empire in a more-disciplined manner, hoping to hold the Undead off with more Undead. The living have stayed true to the Ermorian Legions, though without cavalry. </WRAP><WRAP>{{:nations:ma:sceleria:velite.png?nolink}}{{:nations:ma:sceleria:principe.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:triarius.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:sceleria:scelerian_cultist.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:thaumaturg.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:grand_thaumaturg.png|Shh, nothing to see here}}\\ {{:nations:ma:sceleria:shadow_vestal.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:censor.png?nolink}}\\ {{:independents:longdead_horseman.png?nolink}} | <WRAP column half>Sceleria is one of the many Human factions spun from the old Ermorian Empire, and it comes first in the list for a very important reason. Seeing where Ermor's dark stuff was headed, the Heavens warned various Mage-Priest groups about it, and one such group encouraged a civil war to try and prevent fate from playing out. Needless to say, it was a self-fulfilling prophecy, and Sceleria is the winning faction of the civil war. Viewing Ermor as their cross to bear, the Mage-Priests have established a Death Cult that uses the same stuff that ruined their former Empire in a more-disciplined manner, hoping to hold the Undead off with more Undead. The living have stayed true to the Ermorian Legions, though without cavalry. </WRAP><WRAP>{{:nations:ma:sceleria:velite.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:principe.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:triarius.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:sceleria:scelerian_cultist.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:thaumaturg.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:grand_thaumaturg.png|Shh, nothing to see here}}\\ {{:nations:ma:sceleria:shadow_vestal.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:sceleria:censor.png?nolink}}\\ {{:independents:longdead_horseman.png?nolink}} |
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| <WRAP column>[[pythium-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_pythium.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> | <WRAP column>[[pythium-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_pythium.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S4A3}}\\ {{path>W2F1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>2A1W5S}}</WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S4A3}}\\ {{path>W2F1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>2A1W5S}}</WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half>Centered on a distant Ermorian province that once belonged to Sauromatian cannibals, Pythium is based on the Eastern Roman (and/or the Byzantine) Empire. Like how the eastern half of the Roman Empire cut itself off from the west to avoid western problems, Pythium separated itself from Ermor when the Heavens told the local Mage-Priests what was going on in the imperial capital. These Mage-Priests, known as Theurgs, have continued to follow the Heavens and are now some of the most-skilled Human wizards in the world, bolstering their power in battle with the help of interns. The Pythian Legion has been less successful, though it now uses the native serpents as beasts of war.</WRAP><WRAP>{{:nations:ma:pythium:velite.png?nolink}}{{:nations:ma:pythium:principe.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:triarius.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg_communicant.png?nolink}}{{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg_acolyte.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:arch_theurg.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:battle_vestal.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:angel_of_the_host.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:serpent_lord.png?nolink}} | <WRAP column half>Centered on a distant Ermorian province that once belonged to Sauromatian cannibals, Pythium is based on the Eastern Roman (and/or the Byzantine) Empire. Like how the eastern half of the Roman Empire cut itself off from the west to avoid western problems, Pythium separated itself from Ermor when the Heavens told the local Mage-Priests what was going on in the imperial capital. These Mage-Priests, known as Theurgs, have continued to follow the Heavens and are now some of the most-skilled Human wizards in the world, bolstering their power in battle with the help of interns. The Pythian Legion has been less successful, though it now uses the native serpents as beasts of war.</WRAP><WRAP>{{:nations:ma:pythium:velite.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:principe.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:triarius.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg_communicant.png?nolink}}{{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg_acolyte.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:theurg.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:arch_theurg.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:battle_vestal.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:pythium:angel_of_the_host.png?nolink}}\\ {{:nations:ma:pythium:serpent_lord.png?nolink}} |
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| <WRAP column>[[abysia-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_abysia.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> | <WRAP column>[[abysia-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_abysia.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>B4F3S3}}\\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>5F}} \\ {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Heat 3 \\ Blood Sacrifice </WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>B4F3S3}}\\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>5F}} \\ {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Heat 3 \\ Blood Sacrifice </WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half>Abysia has seemingly entered a golden age of sorts. Its Warlocks have finally perfected their craft, wielding some of the strongest Blood Magic in the world, and continuingly using it to try and "perfect" their race. While their Demonbred creations have gotten better and more useful, their magnum opus of the Middle Ages is the Humanbred, a subspecies of Abysian with Human blood. The Humanbred Abysians live ten years longer than traditional Abysians and breed like fleshy creatures, giving the nation relatively-cheap and plentiful manpower. On the other hand, the Warlocks have still doomed their own race and are still unaware of that fact, just as the Abyssal architects of their traditions intended. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:abysia:humanbred.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:humanbred_2.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:abysian_infantry.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:abysian_infantry_2.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:anathemant_salamander.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:anathemant_dragon.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlock_apprentice.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlock.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:demonbred.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlord.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:salamander.png?nolink}} | <WRAP column half>Abysia has seemingly entered a golden age of sorts. Its Warlocks have finally perfected their craft, wielding some of the strongest Blood Magic in the world, and continuously using it to try and "perfect" their race. While their Demonbred creations have gotten better and more useful, their magnum opus of the Middle Ages is the Humanbred, a subspecies of Abysian with Human blood. The Humanbred Abysians live ten years longer than traditional Abysians and breed like fleshy creatures, giving the nation relatively-cheap and plentiful manpower. On the other hand, the Warlocks have still doomed their own race and are still unaware of that fact, just as the Abyssal architects of their traditions intended. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:abysia:humanbred.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:humanbred_2.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:abysian_infantry.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:abysian_infantry_2.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:anathemant_salamander.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:anathemant_dragon.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlock_apprentice.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlock.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:demonbred.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:abysia:warlord.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:abysia:salamander.png?nolink}} |
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| <WRAP column>[[caelum-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_caelum.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> | <WRAP column>[[caelum-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_caelum.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>A4W3}}\\ {{path>F1S1D1}} \\ {{path>H1}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>3A2W}} \\ {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold 3 \\ Ice Castles </WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>A4W3}}\\ {{path>F1S1D1}} \\ {{path>H1}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>3A2W}} \\ {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold 3 \\ Ice Castles </WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half> Middle-Age Caelum is broken, practically shattered. Its Priesthood's sacred goal was ruined by the Harab Seraphs, the representatives of the Raptor bros in the magocracy, when they crossed Fire & Death out of curiosity. The Seraphs of the Airya Clan (whose sisters were the Priestesses) wanted blood for this forbidden and ruinous act, leading to a civil war that scattered the Raptor bros and scared the remaining Yazatas away. Now the Airya Seraphs rule unopposed, barely tolerating the Spire Horn bros (who remained neutral) and bitterly opposed to everyone else. Caelum's Dominion has gotten colder, along with the nation's mood, but the Airya Seraphs and their Iceclad soldiers couldn't be happier about that. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:caelum:iceclad.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:caelum:caelian_seraph.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:storm_guard.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:caelum:spire_horn_seraph.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:wingless.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:high_seraph.png?nolink}} | <WRAP column half> Middle-Age Caelum is sundered, having lost its guiding light and over a third of its people. The white-winged Airya Clan, entrusted with the sacred flames of its Yazad patrons, was devastated when the Fire crossed with Death. Only the black-winged Seraphs (mage-chiefs) knew Death Magic, so the Airya held them responsible, leading to a civil war. The Airya won, but they lost the Yazatas and the Harab Serpahs' followers in the process; they still live, but not in Caelum. Only the gray-winged Spire Horn Caelians remain with the Airya, having stayed neutral in the fighting. Caelum's dominion has since gotten colder, along with the nation's mood, but the Airya Seraphs and their Iceclad soldiers couldn't be happier about that. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:caelum:iceclad.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:caelum:caelian_seraph.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:storm_guard.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:caelum:spire_horn_seraph.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:wingless.png?nolink|Probably a Spire Horner, actually}} \\ {{:nations:ma:caelum:high_seraph.png?nolink}} |
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| <WRAP startpage_col_head>[[vanarus-ma|Vanarus, Land of the Chuds]]</WRAP> | <WRAP startpage_col_head>[[vanarus-ma|Vanarus, Land of the Chuds]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP column>[[vanarus-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_vanarus.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> | <WRAP column>[[vanarus-ma|{{:nations:flags:ma_vanarus.png?nolink}}]]</WRAP> |
| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>A3}}\\ {{path>F2W2D2N2B2}} \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>H2}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1F2A1D1N}} \\ {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold 2 </WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>A3}}\\ {{path>F2W2D2N2B2}} \\ {{path>E1}} \\ {{path>H2}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1F2A1D1N}} \\ {{:misc:scales:cold.png?15&nolink}} Cold 2 \\ Blood Sacrifice </WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half> Vanarus takes after the Kievan Rus', a Slavic state formed by Scandinavian adventurers. Its tale began when Vanir adventurers founded the city of Novgård around the Pine of Skulls, a holy site to the Rusian Humans and Chudes. The war practically started itself; unfortunately for the Chudes, their Human allies were easily swayed by the "glamour" of the Vanir, while the Chudes themselves could only claim their excellence through being stronger than the Humans. The conflict ended right when Ulm tried (and failed) to conquer the place, with the Vanir as the pyrrhic victors. The Vanir rule their Kingdom, and nobody denies it, but their numbers are limited. The Humans have been quick to try and learn their new, darker magic.</WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedma.png|Try and get some forests, by the way}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:chud_skinshifter.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedun.png|Lots and lots of forests}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_berserker.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:oath-bound.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_sage.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanabog.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:lady_midday.png|(One of your summons)}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:draug.png|(This one's a dead Vanir!)}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:simargl.png|(This one's a doggie!)}} | <WRAP column half> Vanarus takes after the Kievan Rus', a Slavic state formed by Scandinavian adventurers. Its tale began when Vanir adventurers founded the city of Novgård around the Pine of Skulls, a holy site to the Rusian Humans and Chudes. The war practically started itself; unfortunately for the Chudes, their Human allies were easily swayed by the "glamour" of the Vanir, while the Chudes themselves could only claim their excellence through being stronger than the Humans. The conflict ended right when Ulm tried (and failed) to conquer the place, with the Vanir as the pyrrhic victors. The Vanir rule their Kingdom, and nobody denies it, but their numbers are limited. The Humans have been quick to try and learn their new, darker magic.</WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedma.png|Try and get some forests, by the way}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:chud_skinshifter.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vyedun.png|Lots and lots of forests}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_berserker.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:oath-bound.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanarusian_sage.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:vanarus:vanabog.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:lady_midday.png|(One of your summons)}} {{:nations:ma:vanarus:simargl.png|(This one's a doggie!)}} |
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| <WRAP startpage_col_head>[[uruk-ma|Uruk, City-States]]</WRAP> | <WRAP startpage_col_head>[[uruk-ma|Uruk, City-States]]</WRAP> |
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| <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S4W3}}\\ {{path>N2A1E1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1W1E2S1N}} \\ {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Heat 2 \\ Costly Temples</WRAP></WRAP> | <WRAP>**Paths:**\\ {{path>S4W3}}\\ {{path>N2A1E1}} \\ {{path>H3}} \\ **Gems:** \\ {{gems>1W1E2S1N}} \\ {{:misc:scales:heat.png?15&nolink}} Heat 1 \\ Costly Temples</WRAP></WRAP> |
| <WRAP column half> There is now more than one city in the land of Ur. One of these was chosen by the Entu (Priestess-Queen) of the Moon, EnHedu'anna, to be the site of her Great Temple of the Moon, and the First City's influence was lost as a result. With the loss of centralized spiritual power, the Priest-Kingdom fragmented into several different city-states, now collectively known as Uruk; luckily, they all follow the same Pretender, since EnHedu'anna herself foresaw its arrival. Uruk's faith in its Gods is as strong as it was in the Early Ages, so its Pretender never loses Magic paths when returning from the Underworld. However, no expense is spared on Uruk's Temples, so they now cost 800 gold apiece -- at least they look nice. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:uruk:maiden_of_the_moon.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:gala.png|The Underworld-shamers}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:entu.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:uruk:ashipu.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:mashmashu.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:ensi.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:uruk:umu-apkallu.png|Research Incarnate}} | <WRAP column half> There is now more than one city in the land of Ur. One of these was chosen by the Entu (Priestess-Queen) of the Moon, EnHedu'anna, to be the site of her Great Temple of the Moon, and the First City's influence was lost as a result. With the loss of centralized spiritual power, the Priest-Kingdom fragmented into several different city-states, now collectively known as Uruk; luckily, they all follow the same Pretender, since EnHedu'anna herself foresaw its arrival. Uruk's faith in its Gods is as strong as it was in the Early Ages, so its Pretender never loses Magic paths when returning from the Underworld. However, no expense is spared on Uruk's Temples, so they now cost 600 gold apiece -- at least they look nice. </WRAP><WRAP> {{:nations:ma:uruk:maiden_of_the_moon.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:gala.png|The Underworld-shamers}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:entu.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:uruk:ashipu.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:mashmashu.png?nolink}} {{:nations:ma:uruk:ensi.png?nolink}} \\ {{:nations:ma:uruk:umu-apkallu.png|Research Incarnate}} |
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