Chronicles of Eleria (Online Game)

[Dimentio]

This is a role-playing game occurring in a fictional world. The players play within an iron age civilisation, and consist of politicians, generals, noblemen, priests and whatever they want to be.

To start the game, I would need to have six players to fill up for the popular leader and the five large noble houses in this state.

You begin in the red team which consist of 2 districts and a very bad budget. The situation when you begin is that you are in a state of liberation war against the blue eight district team. The other teams are neutral city-states or barbarian tribes. All other teams except your own are Non-player Controlled Teams. Turns are every second or third day.

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ELERIAN REBELS
==
Year: 2575 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
==
Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (0% War Attrition), not recognised
==
History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith (Burgher, Age 36)
Popularity: 80%
==
Total incomes: +5 gold/turn
Taxes: +0 gold (0/10)
Tolls: +5 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -5 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -1 gold
==
Total budget: 0 gold
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Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith (Burgher, Age 36)
Armed forces: 2000 Infantry (1500 in Gonn/500 in Alazur)
1200 Spearmen
600 Swordsmen
200 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 45)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 22)
Fortune: 1 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
==
House of Virmine (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid (Nobleman, Age 39)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
300 Spear Cavalry
100 Archer Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Xanthare (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid (Nobleman, Age 53)
Fortune: 1 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
75 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
Sefs: 10 000
==
House of Zerra (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid (Nobleman, Age 32)
Fortune: 3 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)
Stability: 60%
Governor: Mannastus the Blacksmith (Burgher, Age 36)
City Population: 6000
Ethnicity: Elerian 99%, Inoeian 1%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 5%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 60%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
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District of Alazur
Stability: 40%
Governor: none
City Population: 2000
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
==
Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
==
Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry = 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Livid]

Chillias Virminid plox

[Dimentio]

Signed up.

[Dimentio]

concernedstudent is playing as the House of Zerra

[Dimentio]

Alright, we need four more players.

[Morgenstern]

House of Xanthare please. Is there anything I need to be filled in on before I can send my moves for this turn?

[Dimentio]

You're on. We need someone who could play the popular revolutionary leader.

[Morgenstern]

So when it says neutral next to my house name does that mean my house is currently neutral in the whole rebellion?

[Dimentio]

Exactly

Allied means supportive

Hostile means allied with the enemy

The rebellion as of now is an urban occurrence.

[RedStarOverChina]

Link?

[Dimentio]

The game is played on this thread.

[RedStarOverChina]

Huh? Maybe I'm getting old.

[Bright Banana Beard]

Gosh, stop flirting with medieval kingdom, these kings' decree is so boring...

[Dimentio]

You could make it into a republic if you get power. And no, it isn't medieval. More like an iron age culture.

[Raúl Duke]

I want to be the rebel leader

[Dimentio]

You are.

And I think we are ready.

[Dimentio]

GAME START (TURN COMMENCING SUNDAY THE 5TH OF DECEMBER)

NEWS FOR YEAR 2574 PA

* Mekhol III, King of Great Inoe, issues an order to empty houses in the towns of Gonn and Alazur for Inoeian citizens and priests, to spread the seeds of Inoe far and wide.

* Anti-Inoeian riots are commencing in Alazur, and the Inoeian garrison is driven away from the town by an angry crowd.

* A blacksmith named Mannastus is told that he needs to be forcefully removed from his home and if he resists, he would be killed. He and his kinsmen are killing the Inoeian bailiff telling them so, and rousing the blacksmith community against the oppression.

* The Rebels are storming the local government headquarters in Gonn and killing the governor, establishing a rebel government.

* The King of Inoe is announcing in the name of Palastarus Himself that the rebels should be meeting a fate more gruesome than death.

* The Elerians of Mogu are fighting off raids from the Duminians, who are searching for new lands to settle.


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ELERIAN REBELS
==
Year: 2575 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
==
Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (0% War Attrition), not recognised
==
History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
==
Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 36)
Popularity: 80%
==
Total incomes: +5 gold/turn
Taxes: +0 gold (0/10)
Tolls: +5 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -5 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -1 gold
==
Total budget: 0 gold
==
Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 36)
Armed forces: 2000 Infantry (1500 in Gonn/500 in Alazur)
1200 Spearmen
600 Swordsmen
200 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 45)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
==
House of Umglo (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 22)
Fortune: 1 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
==
House of Virmine (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 39)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
300 Spear Cavalry
100 Archer Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Xanthare (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 53)
Fortune: 1 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
75 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
Sefs: 10 000
==
House of Zerra (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 32)
Fortune: 3 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
District of Gonn (Capitol)
Stability: 60%
Governor: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 36)
City Population: 6000
Ethnicity: Elerian 99%, Inoeian 1%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 5%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 60%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
==
District of Alazur
Stability: 40%
Governor: none
City Population: 2000
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
==
Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
==
Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
==
Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
==
Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
==
Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
==
Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
==
Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
==
General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
==
Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
==
Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
==
Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
==
Technology level: Early Iron Age
==
Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
==
History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry = 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Livid]

I support this shrugging of Inoeian tyranny, I urge all Aristocrats to go forth and lead Eleria into independance.

[Raúl Duke]

Elerians! Now is our time to rise up and fight for our freedom!!!!

I ask of all the noble houses in Eleria to consider joining us in our fight to free our lands from the Ioneian tyranny!

[Morgenstern]

The House of Xanthare is among the weaker military wise. Before we commit to either side we wish to see the movement of our fellow houses. For now we must commit to neutrality and protecting our own land from any spill over battles.

[Livid]

Surely the killing of Elerians is motivation enough, you and your family could be among the dead if you don't support our cause!

[Dimentio]

TURN II COMMENCING ON TUESDAY THE 7TH OF DECEMBER

NEWS FOR YEAR 2575 PA

* Mannastus is ordering the confiscation of Inoeian property in Gonn, which soon results in widespread looting of the central segments of the town, as both guardians and ordinary citizens are following the orders of the rebel leader.

* Several Inoeians are forcefully grabbed by the people and murdered on the streets of Gonn, thrown into a pile of waste and then set ablaze.

* The confiscated gold and silver is divided equally between the local government and the people of Gonn, which increases Mannastus' popularity amongst the ordinary people.

* Within the landed nobility and the trader community, the sentiments are less positive.

* The Kingdom of Inoe has declared that the "blood of the murdered Inoeians should be avenged by the head of Mannastus".

* The House of Virmine openly allies itself with the Rebellion, bringing in a much needed cavalry segment.

* The House of Xanthare declares neutrality.

* Mannastus is declaring Chillias Virminid the Governor of Alazur, and the nobleman brings order to the unruly town by placing troops inside of it, though the local population are less than enthusiastic, given that Chillias is a landed nobleman and on top of everything from Gonn.

* Agents are sent to the Elerian-majority town of Chroma to rouse up the population against the Inoeians. They are caught by the local authorities, mutilated and hung up on the city walls upside down.

* Chillias invades the district of Chroma with a large segment of the forces in Alazur, but lack of support from the local noblemen and townspeople leads to his attack against the town to be repelled, with some losses.

* Mekhol III, King of Inoe, sends a force of 1200 to 1500 men to Chroma to fight the rebels. A part of those forces are used to replenish the garrison of Chroma, while most of them are placing themselves between the Deluvia River and the rebel forces, effectively cutting their retreat passage.

* The Inoeians are recruiting two new units of infantry, one in Kalah and one in their capitol Angan.

* A large group of Duminians are crossing Western Deluvia and starting to plunder the countryside, demanding 1 pieces of gold and land to settle.

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Change to the stats: Troop costs are now accounted for.



ELERIAN REBELS
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Year: 2576 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
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Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (0% War Attrition), not recognised
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History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 37)
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Total incomes: +5 gold/turn
Taxes: +0 gold (0/10)
Tolls: +5 gold (5/10)
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Total expenses: -5 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -1 gold
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Total budget: 1 gold
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Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 37)
Armed forces: 2000 Infantry (1500 in Gonn/200 in Alazur/200 in Chroma)
1180 Spearmen
590 Swordsmen
180 Archers
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House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 46)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 23)
Fortune: 1 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 40)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
295 Spear Cavalry
100 Archer Cavalry
400 Infantry
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Xanthare (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 54)
Fortune: 2 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
75 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Zerra (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 33)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)
Stability: 60%
Governor: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 37)
City Population: 6014
Ethnicity: Elerian 99,5%, Inoeian 0,5%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 5%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 60%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 90%
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District of Alazur
Stability: 60%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 40)
City Population: 2014
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 35%
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
==
Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Raúl Duke]

People of Eleria!!!!


Inoeian property
Several Inoeians are forcefully grabbed by the people and murdered on the streets of Gonn, thrown into a pile of waste and then set ablaze.Personally, when I gave the order for the confiscation of Inoeian property, I specified only the property of the Inoeian nobility which are not tangibly part of our cause.

This is not a war against the Inoeian people, but a war for our freedom. I'm deeply sorrowed that innocent blood has been shed, we are not barbarians but the most civilized people in this world and we should act like it.


Within the landed nobility and the trader community, the sentiments are less positive. I myself am a burgher, just like most of you esteemed merchants or Eleria, and will never forget your concerns. I promise that in the end our future Eleria will be a more prospering environment for bussiness than it ever was under Inonein tyranny.

Elerian noblemen, do not fear! I do not seek to dispossess Elerian nobility, the backbone of our future nation. We can work together to secure a better future away from the tyrannies of the absolutist Inonein monarch.

I also declare that noblemen and houses of nobility that join our cause militarily will be given assurance that they will be allowed to keep re-conquered lands and serfs.

I also call upon our noble brothers in the occupied provinces that this option is also available to them and to fight to liberate their province, they will be allowed to keep their spoils of wars and captured lands/serfs (from Inonein enemies and Elerian traitors). Eleria needs you!

People of Eleria, our treasury only makes even. I ask of you to commit to a small sacrifice for the future of our nation. I'm increasing taxes (by 1), hopefully temporarily, so to slowly develop an income needed to support an army to fight.

[Morgenstern]

A Decree from the House of Xanthare:
We must stand together to fight the Inoeian threat. The people of Eleria will be free and House Xanthare will join the fight to ensure this. May our foe remember they are only mortal and our swords will remind them exactly of this. We will triumph!

From this moment forward the House of Xanthare is allying itself with the new nation of Eleria.

[Dimentio]

TURN III COMMENCING ON THURSDAY THE 9TH OF DECEMBER

News for year 2576

* Mannastus is putting a tax on the people and raising one extra unit with it. While it improves the defensive position, government popularity is decreasing.

* Gonn is sending out emissaries to the neighbouring towns to rally them against Inoe, especially for volunteers. The Republic of Rox Uc is banning it's citizens from partaking in the rebellion and the reception from the other towns is cool.

* Chillias Virminid is reaching Pethukar and returning through Inar and Anbal. He is assaulted and almost killed in Inar by the Inarian forces.

* The Republic of Rox Uc is sending dignitaries to Angan to try to gain Inoeian support for a border settlement with Alagoru, and the Inoeian King calls for mitigation with Alagoru.

* The House of Xanthare join the rebellion and starts to seek out supporters of the Inoeian cause on the Alazurian countryside to extort tribute from them. They find none.

* The government of Shagor is overthrown by a popular revolution.

* The government of Mogu pay the barbarians 1 gold to be left in peace, and the barbarians march through to Gorana, where they demand gold or to settle.

* The Inoeians, under the commanding general Charaxes, are invading the District of Alazur with a force of 2550 men. They are establishing their base outside of the town walls and are preparing a siege.

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ELERIAN REBELS
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Year: 2577 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
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Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (2,5% War Attrition), not recognised
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History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 38)
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Total incomes: +7 gold/turn
Taxes: +2 gold (1/10)
Tolls: +5 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -6 gold/turn
Army: -3 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -1 gold
==
Total budget: 1 gold
==
Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 38)
Armed forces: 3000 Infantry (2000 in Gonn/1000 in Alazur)
1800 Spearmen
800 Swordsmen
400 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 47)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 24)
Fortune: 1 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 41)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
300 Spear Cavalry
100 Archer Cavalry
1000 Infantry
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Xanthare (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 55)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
75 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Zerra (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 34)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
District of Gonn (Capitol)
Stability: 60%
Governor: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 38)
City Population: 6048
Ethnicity: Elerian 99,5%, Inoeian 0,5%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 5%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 60%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 80%
==
District of Alazur
Stability: 60%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 41)
City Population: 2058
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 40%
Enemy forces: 2200 infantry/300 cavalry/50 chariots
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
==
Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
==
Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
==
Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
==
Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
==
Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
==
History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
==
Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
==
The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
==
Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
==
Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
==
Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
==
Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
==
Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
==
Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
==
Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
==
Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
==
Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
==
Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
==
Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
==
Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
==
Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
==
Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
==
Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
==
Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[deadmeat1471]

Gimme someone, doit :D

[Dimentio]

You are the house of Umlo.

[Morgenstern]

OOC: I wasn't trying to get support from Inoeians. I was forcing the pro-Inoeians to pay tribute.

[Dimentio]

OOC: Sorry, meant that you did what you meant that you did.

[Dimentio]

As of yet, I need the actions of the House of Virmine.

[ConcernedStudent]

The House of Zerra would like to declare it's allegiance to the Rebel cause and myself and all of my spear cavalry will ride to where our fellow Elerian kinsmen are camped. I will also donate 2 gold to the Rebel treasury and grant the right to any of my serfs to join the Rebel army.

To victory comrades!

[Raúl Duke]

We are greatly honored by the allegiance of the House of Zerra to its nation of Eleria.

To victory!

[Morgenstern]

(OOC: I will move soon, I'm just going to PM Raul on the plan.)

[Rafiq]

You guys make RevLeft look lame :thumbdown:

[Raúl Duke]

You guys make RevLeft look lame :thumbdown:

either which way, forums are lame.

[Dimentio]

TURN IV COMMENCING ON SATURDAY, THE 11TH OF DECEMBER

News for year 2577

* A storming attempt of Alazur is made by the Inoeians, but their forces are repelled.

* Chillias Virminid raises two new units and receives reinforcements from Gonn.

* The reinforced Elerian army attacks the Inoeians at Alazur, forcing them to retreat with heavy losses. The first Rebel Victory during the war, despite heavier Elerian losses.

* Rox Uc, a vassal of the Inoeian Monarchy, attacks Alagoru, another vassal, on border violation issues. The Republic invades Gorunean territory and defeats their army in battle.

* The Inoeians are calling for Rox Uc to withdraw it's forces from the neighbouring town, while the inhabitants of Alagoru are sending emissaries to Angan to find reconciliation.

* The Duminians are defeated by the Goranans, after a bloody battle.

* The Ezarians are moving into the borders of Chariza with a superior force, defeats the armies of the Elerian city-state and takes their city by treason. All of Chariza is plundered and a large part of the population are fleeing eastward, before the advancing Ezarians. The leaders of Chariza are massacred, and the Elerian world calls for a war against the Ezarians.

* Mekhol III himself embarks from Kalah, and is joined by hosts from Umale and Angan. The three Inoeian armies shatter the Elerian defence and puts Gonn itself under siege.

* Many refugees from the country-side are coming to Gonn, swelling up the population of the besieged town.

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ELERIAN REBELS
==
Year: 2578 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
==
Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (5% War Attrition), not recognised
==
History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
==
Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 39)
==
Total incomes: +7 gold/turn
Taxes: +2 gold (1/10)
Tolls: +5 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -6 gold/turn
Army: -3 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -1 gold
==
Total budget: 2 gold
==
Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 39)
Armed forces: 3400 Infantry (900 in Gonn/2500 in Alazur)
2250 Spearmen
700 Swordsmen
550 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 48)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
==
House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 25)
Fortune: 1 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 42)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-4 gold)
300 Spear Cavalry
100 Archer Cavalry
2500 Infantry
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Xanthare (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 56)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Zerra (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 35)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
District of Gonn (Capitol)
Stability: 60%
Governor: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 39)
City Population: 6336
Ethnicity: Elerian 99,5%, Inoeian 0,5%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 80%
Enemy forces: 4500 infantry, 700 cavalry, 100 chariots
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District of Alazur
Stability: 60%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 42)
City Population: 2096
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 40%
Enemy forces: 1950 infantry/200 cavalry/40 chariots
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Livid]

The Innoeians have tasted defeat, Zemnor my ancestor will bring me and Eleria to freedom

[ConcernedStudent]

Up and at 'em comrades!

[Dimentio]

TURN V COMMENCING ON SUNDAY THE 12TH OF DECEMBER

News for year 2578

* Starvation and dysentery hits Gonn as the wells dries up during the summer.

* Chillias Virminid declares himself the descendant of Zemnor, the God of Heaven and propagandise about his victory in and around Alazur, which moderately increases his popularity.

* Mannastus calls for reinforcements from the north to challenge the numerically and technologically superior Inoeian Army, and attacks them at the village called Chepas, with disastruous results.

* Half of the Elerian army is mowed down by the Inoeian cavalry and chariots, and the entire army is scattered and defeated, most of it reaching Alazur safely while scattered bands remain behind enemy lines.

* Gonn is stormed by the Inoeians, who fight the militias of the people street by street. Someone throws a torch, and most of the housing in the town burns down, leaving only the walls and some of the stone shrines dedicated to Palastarus.

* Davol Palastarid, a cousin of King Mekhol III, is declared governor over the District of Gonn.

* Chillias Virminid is leading his cavalry forces and the majority of the forces in Alazur against the Inoeians at the banks of the Deluva river, charging at their flanks and breaking them. Over three hundred Inoeians are killed and their army retreats over to Chroma.

* Several prisoners are taken. The commanding general of the Inoeian Army in Alazur, Calliol Achnanid is taken captured, as well as Jerod Sakharid, a wealthy Inoeian nobleman. The son and heir of the King, Akhol Palastarid, is also captured.

* The Republic of Rox Uc is storming and occupying Alagoru, demanding their annexation. The rulers of the town flee to Inoe. The Inoeian vassal state of Eudare invades Alagoru to start to fight the Ucean forces.

* The Kingdom of Inoe demands that Rox Uc ends their occupation of Alagoru, unless they are going to plunder the towns of the Republic.

* Ximare and Arros invade Shagor to reinstate the previous, Pro-Inoeian leadership.

* The Ezarians institute a King over Chariza, ending their occupation. They storm and take Kezha by treachery, though they have lost many men.

* King Mekhol III demands that his son and his commanding generals are released from Virminid captivity. If they are hurt, the lands of Virmine will be devastated to nothing else than ashes, and all the serfs and livestock slaughtered.

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ELERIAN REBELS
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Year: 2579 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Goal: Independence from Inoe
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Status: In rebellion against the Kingdom of Inoe (Blue)
Foreign relations: War against Inoe (25% War Attrition), not recognised
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History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Ad Hoc
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 40)
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Total incomes: +3 gold/turn
Taxes: +1 gold (1/10)
Tolls: +2 gold (5/10)
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Total expenses: -3 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
City Walls: -1 gold
Public order: -0 gold
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Total budget: 3 gold
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Head of the Armed Forces: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 40)
Armed forces: 2200 Infantry (0 in Gonn/2200 in Alazur)
1300 Spearmen
500 Swordsmen
400 Archers
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House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid (Nobleman, Age 49)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 26)
Fortune: 1 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 43)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
250 Spear Cavalry
50 Archer Cavalry
1800 Infantry
Serfs: 10 000
Prisoners: Akhol Palastarid (age 17), Calliol Achnanid (age 56), Jerod Sakharid (age 37)
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House of Xanthare (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 57)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Zerra (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 36)
Fortune: 4 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)/Occupied by the Inoeians
Stability: 10%
Governor: Davol Palastarid/NPC
City Population: 4877
Ethnicity: Elerian 98,5%, Inoeian 1,5%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 10%
Enemy forces: 3900 infantry, 650 cavalry, 90 chariots
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District of Alazur
Stability: 60%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 43)
City Population: 2096
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 75%
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
==
Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A grand chieftain is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Raúl Duke]

This game or dice is rigged.

Guerrilla warfare time

[Livid]

Due to the blundering of Mannastus, Gonn has fallen, but the rebellion is not over. I am willing to start negotiating with the Innoeians for the release of Gonn, Alazur and perhaps Chroma.

[deadmeat1471]

The House of Umglo is adopting the most fit 10% of its serfs into a new Warrior class. These thanes will form the bulk of its army in the future as
professionals. They will also have the opportunity to gain land and fortune in war, should it arise.
*They will be freedmen
*They will pay no taxes
*They however cannot leave the military class

[Adopt 10% of serfs (1000) into the expanded warrior class]

[Livid]

With the house of Umglo preparing for my new laws, I am creating a warrior class, (between burgher and priest), however they will have to pay for their own weapons and upkeep when off duty. Serfs if proficient can join this caste, society is now fairer allowing all of my citizens to rise to the highest echelons of society. Also with the disappearence of mannastus and the fall of gonn, I am forced to declare myself leader of the state and the army. My first action is to raise taxes by 2 so we are able to pay for our army and freedoms, this will be temporary.




[Recruit 3000 infantry from my serfs, pass the Edict, and recruit warriors from other nobles, raise taxes to 3]

[deadmeat1471]

We are also committed to defending the Elerian people from any brutality by the king. If such action should be attempted, we would resist it with all our might.
To this end we are accepting Virminid as leader of this rebellion.

[Panda Tse Tung]

I would like to play as the house of Salare

[Dimentio]

Your in

[ConcernedStudent]

The Spear Cavalry of the House of Zerra along with the Patriarch of the household will skirmish and harrass the Inoneian troops in the district of Gonn. I also would like to raise 1000 infantry spearmen from my population of Serfs.

[Livid]

My friends! Alazur and Gonn are now at peace with the Innoeians. We are free, Victory has been won. I am now Prince of our mighty state. Manastus would have driven us to destruction, but my victories have made Innoeians see the light. For 2 gold a year we get their protection and blessing, no more crippling taxes or tolls, we can now wage war against the evil Republic and the Barbarians.

[deadmeat1471]

The cavalry of House Umglo will hunt for Manastras. He must be found.

[Send all cavalry to search for Manastras, dead or alive.]

[Dimentio]

Next turn we're getting a new player slot open, for one "Oscus the Bandit".

[ConcernedStudent]

My friends! Alazur and Gonn are now at peace with the Innoeians. We are free, Victory has been won. I am now Prince of our mighty state. Manastus would have driven us to destruction, but my victories have made Innoeians see the light. For 2 gold a year we get their protection and blessing, no more crippling taxes or tolls, we can now wage war against the evil Republic and the Barbarians.

The House of Zerra pledges its alligence to the Prince.

[Dimentio]

TURN VI COMMENCING ON TUESDAY THE 14TH OF DECEMBER

News for year 2579

* With the support of the Houses of Virminid and Umglo, Chillias Virminid assumes control over the rebellion, citing Mannastus' inability to lead as a reason for the power transfer.

* Followers of Mannastus make an attempt on the lives of the Inoeian prisoners, and are caught and crucified for the attempt of shedding the blood of noblemen.

* The prisoners are returned back to Chroma, and the House of Virminid receives 10 gold in ransom.

* Mekhol III is expressing his gratefulness to Chillias Virminid, and recognises him as prince Chillias I of Gonn, establishing the Principality of Gonn as a Vassal of the Kingdom of Inoe.

* To ensure stability, the Inoeian forces are continuing the occupation of the District of Gonn until Mannastus is captured and killed.

* Prince Chillias is returning to Alazur where he is marrying his son Acheas to a local noblewoman. He starts a purge against the followers of Mannastus, leading to several hundred killed on the countryside.

* The survivors flee and are reorganising themselves under Oscus, a worthless fugitive and chief of a band of thugs pestering the countryside.

* A new caste of professional warriors are created out of freed serfs, who are indentured to their lords to serve as a military force to them, with Zemnor as their protective god.

* The House of Zerra swears loyalty to Prince Chillias I

* Mannastus regroups his forces and starts a Guerilla war.[/URL]

* Alagoru is annexed into the Republic of Rox Uc. The people of Alagoru are rising against their oppressors.

* The old rulers of Shagor are reinstated.

* The leaders of Archan are calling for a West Elerian Alliance against the barbarians.

* Mogu is invaded again, this time by a larger force.

* The Kingdom of Inoe invades the District of Danai and declares war against the Republic of Rox Uc. Most of the Inoeian forces are leaving Gonn, and are partially replaced by forces loyal to Chillias I.

* Chaiza invades Makhala.

* Gher is occupied by Kalera.

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PRINCIPALITY OF GONN
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Year: 2580 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Founded: 2579 PA
Goal: Defeat of Mannastus
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Status: Vassal State
Foreign relations: Ceasefire with Inoe
Domestic Stability: Low
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History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Ad Hoc
Capitol: Gonn
Prince: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 44)
Primary Heir: Acheas Virminid (Nobleman, Age 23)
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Total incomes: +8 gold/turn
Taxes: +6 gold (3/10)
Tolls: +2 gold (5/10)
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Total expenses: -5 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
Tribute (to Inoe): -2 gold
City Walls: -1 gold
Public order: -0 gold
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Total budget: 4 gold
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Head of the Armed Forces: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 44)
Armed forces: 3200 Infantry (1000 in Gonn/2200 in Alazur)
1900 Spearmen
800 Swordsmen
500 Archers
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House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid/Panda Tse Tung (Nobleman, Age 50)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 27)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
500 Spear Infantry
500 Sword Infantry
Serfs: 9000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 44)
Fortune: 10 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
250 Spear Cavalry
50 Archer Cavalry
1800 Infantry
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Xanthare (Neutral, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 58)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Zerra (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 37)
Fortune: 6 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)/Occupied by the Inoeians
Stability: 5%
Governor: Davol Palastarid/NPC (Priest, Age 47)
City Population: 5037
Ethnicity: Elerian 98,5%, Inoeian 1,5%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 10%
Inoeian forces: 900 infantry, 100 cavalry
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 41)
Spear Infantry: 500
Sword Infantry: 100
Improvised Infantry: 400
Archers: 100
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District of Alazur
Stability: 40%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 44)
City Population: 1983
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 50%
Rebel Leader: Oscus the One-Eyed Outlaw (Serf, Age 33)
Spear Infantry: 50
Improvised Infantry: 200
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Warriors: Freemen who are professional soldiers, exempt from taxes and have the duty to fight for the state or for the House to which they owe allegiance, an institution created by the House of Umglo in 2579 and devoted to Zemnor as their protective good.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 2% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A king is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Livid]

The first bit of business, I call for a meeting of all of the nobility to discuss the future of our state next year. Any discussion of reforms should be held to then. Now we must talk about our military action. Firstly I wish the house of Umglo to hunt down the bandit around Alazur.

I will send my best men with my son to hunt down Manastus. Whilst I will lead my men with the Innoeians to attack the land grabbing republic to the west.

May Zemnor guide us!

[Livid]

Actions of the Principality
-10 Gold from the Virminid treasury should transfer the state to a Monarchy, where nobles can vote and propose law under me.
-The Virminid Private army should go to Gonn, searching for Manastus and being extra garrison whilst they are not
-I with 100 Spear cavalry from my army, 500 archers and 500 spear men will invade Rox Uc as per agreement with Mekhol.

[Raúl Duke]

You're nothing but a traitor, Virmind. A ball-less patsy for the Inonien king

[Livid]

My negotiation and military victories saved Alazur, Gonn is a shadow of its former self due to your military incompetence and ideological blindness.

[deadmeat1471]

Orders from the House of Umglo to its military leaders:
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I. Recall cavalry forces from searching for Manastus

II. Send cavalry and all infantry to find and capture or kill Oscus, fugitive chief in Alazur.

IIb. 'If Oscus' men feel he has betrayed their interests in risking their lives for his own selfish wants and they remove him; they will be granted entrance into my army as free men with no punishment and all rights and status as befitting the position.'

[deadmeat1471]

The Umglo Shield Tax
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'Times are tough, times are hard, times are dangerous.
Because of this we are forces to exact a tax on the serfs under the House of Umglo's protection, in order to ensure their safety and prosperity.
This tax will be in the form of a quota of men in the lands entering the army for the duration necessary.
Lands unable to provide this quota may pay the equivilent in food or other wealths they are endowed with. To be negotiated based on need and requirements of the House.

This Tax is immediate.'

[Enact the 'Shield Tax'. Serfs provide a quota of their men into the army to maintain a constant supply of fit men, or they pay in kind such as food or other wealth.]

[Livid]

To stop the shortage of weaponry another law is enacted. Blacksmiths that produce weapons for the army will not be taxed.

[Raúl Duke]

Serfs!

Why fight for men who care naught for your well-being? Resist their unjust conscription and join our cause. Our Republic will be just for all peoples.

[Livid]

Manastus tyrant of all!, he would bring instability and evil to our lands. My ruling allows people, even serfs to work into better positions of society.

[Raúl Duke]

What value and truth do the words of a traitorous "monarch" hold?

None at all

[deadmeat1471]

Actions speak louder than words, and new reforming laws have already given the serfs more power and status in society. What have you done for them?

[Raúl Duke]

You call forcing serfs to fight for the nobleman's wars a reform?

I think the events and circumstances speak for themselves.

Never mind

[Dimentio]

TURN VII COMMENCING ON THURSDAY THE 16th OF DECEMBER

News for year 2580

* Chillias I is instituting a monarchical system, even though the legal ramifications and details haven't been worked out yet.

* Acheas is sent to the countryside of Gonn to find Mannastus.

* The Principality of Gonn declares war on the Republic of Rox Uc and invades the district of Rox Uc itself under the leadership of Chillias personally.

* Mannastus issues a decree to free the serfs, leading to the rebel forces growing in strength.

*The rebels in Alazur also grows in strength.

* Dalai is falling to the Inoeian forces.

* The Inoeians strengthen their garrison in Gonn to fend the town from the increased rebel threat.

* The House of Xanthare are declaring allegiance with the Republic of Rox Uc and declaring war against the House of Virminid.

* The Inoeians are putting Alagoru under siege, but some strategists warn that the Inoeian lines are too exposed.

* Mogu is sacked by the barbarian hordes, who proceed to invade Gorana and Xanthium respectively.

* Makhala is occupied by Chaiza.

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PRINCIPALITY OF GONN
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Year: 2581 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Founded: 2579 PA
Goal: Defeat of Mannastus
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Status: Vassal State
Foreign relations: Vassal of the Kingdom of Inoe, War With Rox Uc (War Attrition 10%)
Domestic Stability: Low
==
History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Tribal Monarchy
Capitol: Gonn
Prince: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 45)
Primary Heir: Acheas Virminid (Nobleman, Age 24)
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Total incomes: +8 gold/turn
Taxes: +6 gold (3/10)
Tolls: +2 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -6 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
Tribute (to Inoe): -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -0 gold
==
Total budget: 7 gold
==
Head of the Armed Forces: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 45)
Armed forces: 3200 Infantry (1000 in Gonn/1200 in Alazur/1000 in Rox Uc)
1900 Spearmen
800 Swordsmen
500 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid/Panda Tse Tung (Nobleman, Age 51)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 28)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
300 Spear Infantry
300 Sword Infantry
Serfs: 9000
==
House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 45)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
250 Spear Cavalry
50 Archer Cavalry
1800 Infantry
Serfs: 9000
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House of Xanthare (Enemy, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 59)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
==
House of Zerra (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 38)
Fortune: 7 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
==
District of Gonn (Capitol)/Occupied by the Inoeians
Stability: 5%
Governor: Davol Palastarid/NPC (Priest, Age 48)
City Population: 5188
Ethnicity: Elerian 98%, Inoeian 2%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 10%
Inoeian forces: 1200 infantry, 200 cavalry
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 41)
Spear Infantry: 600
Sword Infantry: 200
Improvised Infantry: 1200
Archers: 200
==
District of Alazur
Stability: 30%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 45)
City Population: 2004
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 35%
Rebel Leader: Oscus the One-Eyed Outlaw (Serf, Age 33)
Spear Infantry: 100
Improvised Infantry: 600
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Warriors: Freemen who are professional soldiers, exempt from taxes and have the duty to fight for the state or for the House to which they owe allegiance, an institution created by the House of Umglo in 2579 and devoted to Zemnor as their protective good.
==
Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
==
Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
==
Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
==
Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
==
Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
==
Technology level: Early Iron Age
==
Literacy: 1,5% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
==
History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
==
Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
==
The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
==
Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
==
Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
==
Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
==
Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
==
Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
==
Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
==
Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
==
Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
==
Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
==
Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
==
Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
==
Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
==
Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
==
Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A king is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
==
Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
==
Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
==
Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Raúl Duke]

OOC: IF I free the serfs, thus alienating the nobles (which I didn't want to in the beginning, but whatever), yet I'm a Burgher and support a republic; it's almost like a proto-bourgeoisie revolution like the English Civil War or something. Viva la revolucion!

[Dimentio]

Alright. Turn tomorrow as usual.

[ConcernedStudent]

The house of Zerra will be spending:
3 gold on improving the farming in its dominon; by purchasing new tools, more efficent distribution of land, etc.
1 gold on more serfs and land.
3 gold on a small fort to be manned by a 50 man bodyguard. This fort will serve as the administrative and military hub of the House of Zerra and will have stables and housing for the 100 Spear Cavalry at my disposal.

[Morgenstern]

OOC: Who do I contact for the Republic Rox Uc? Also I meant Mannastus's rebellion republic not Rox uc.

[Dimentio]

OOC: Write Mannastus then in the PM's, not "the republic", since Rox Uc is a republic

[Raúl Duke]

OOC: Actually, this House of Virmind-Rox Uc war can make for an interesting diversion and a future helpful ally.

[Dimentio]

OOC: I am prolonging this turn to Friday. I need Raúl Duke and Livid to post their actions.

[Dimentio]

TURN VIII COMMENCING TOMORROW SUNDAY THE 19TH OF DECEMBER

News for year 2581

* Following increased rebel activities in the Gonn District, the Inoeians evacuate Danai to strengthen their defence of the District.

* Two of the Virmine hill-top castles are attacked by rebels and burnt, liberating more areas from the control of the Principality. Freed serfs are flocking to Mannastus' banner.

* A battle in the District of Rox Uc ends without any clear winner, as both sides attack one another's weakened flanks. Prince Chillias Virminid is wounded with an arrow in his left arm, but the Ucians retreat from the river.

* The Republic of Rox Uc proclaims Chillias Virminid as an enemy and vows to overthrow him.

* The rebels in Alagoru seize control over the District.

* Chaiza puts a new, Pro-Chaizean government in power in Makhala.

* Gorana and Xanthium are overrun by the vast barbarian hordes under command of Zimor, son of Belgor. The barbarians have sent emissaries to all West-Elerian towns, demanding land to settle on and gold to appease them.

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PRINCIPALITY OF GONN
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Year: 2582 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Founded: 2579 PA
Goal: Defeat of Mannastus
==
Status: Vassal State
Foreign relations: Vassal of the Kingdom of Inoe, War With Rox Uc (War Attrition 20%)
Domestic Stability: Low
==
History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
==
Government: Tribal Monarchy
Capitol: Gonn
Prince: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 46)
Primary Heir: Acheas Virminid (Nobleman, Age 25)
==
Total incomes: +8 gold/turn
Taxes: +6 gold (3/10)
Tolls: +2 gold (5/10)
==
Total expenses: -6 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
Tribute (to Inoe): -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -0 gold
==
Total budget: 9 gold
==
Head of the Armed Forces: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 46)
Armed forces: 3200 Infantry (900 in Gonn/1100 in Alazur/700 in Rox Uc)
1900 Spearmen
800 Swordsmen
500 Archers
==
House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid/Panda Tse Tung (Nobleman, Age 52)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 29)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
300 Spear Infantry
300 Sword Infantry
Serfs: 9000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 46)
Fortune: 0 gold (+1 gold/-2 gold)
250 Spear Cavalry
50 Archer Cavalry
1800 Infantry
Serfs: 7000
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House of Xanthare (Enemy, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 60)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Zerra (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 39)
Fortune: 8 gold (+2 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)/Occupied by the Inoeians
Stability: 5%
Governor: Davol Palastarid/NPC (Priest, Age 49)
City Population: 5239
Ethnicity: Elerian 98%, Inoeian 2%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 10%
Inoeian forces: 2000 infantry, 400 cavalry
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 42)
Spear Infantry: 700
Sword Infantry: 300
Improvised Infantry: 1500
Archers: 200
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District of Alazur
Stability: 30%
Governor: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 46)
City Population: 2028
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 30%
Rebel Leader: Oscus the One-Eyed Outlaw (Serf, Age 32)
Spear Infantry: 100
Improvised Infantry: 700
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Warriors: Freemen who are professional soldiers, exempt from taxes and have the duty to fight for the state or for the House to which they owe allegiance, an institution created by the House of Umglo in 2579 and devoted to Zemnor as their protective good.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 1,5% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A king is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.

[Raúl Duke]

* The Republic of Rox Uc proclaims Chillias Virminid as an enemy and vows to overthrow him.

Republican brothers of Rox Uc!

Together we can free this land and protect your land form the tyranny of kings.

[ConcernedStudent]

OOC: What happened to my expenditure for the last turn?

[Dimentio]

OOC: Lots of things right now (for obvious reasons)

Livid hasn't made any moves.

[Morgenstern]

OOC: Livid is clearly trembling ;)

[Dimentio]

Next Turn is processed on the 27th of December

News for year 2582

* The Ucians are retaking Alagoru and reestablishing their own governor over the District. There is continued unrest on the countryside.

* Akhol of Inoe has a son born, who is named Xalleas. All of Angan is celebrating the glorious birth.

* Bailas Xantharid mobilises his forces, and with the aid of Ucian and rebel troops, he manages to conquer Alazur. The town is officially aligning itself with the Republic of Rox Uc.

* Followers of Chillias I are driven out or killed by the mob.

* Several Districts in the West are falling for the Barbarians. Archan is establishing an alliance with several West Elerian towns, and they are electing Therias Alaxarid as the supreme commander of the allied army.

* The House of Zerra is expanding it's armed forces.

* Continued plunder of Virminid farms leads to robber bands pillaging the District of Gonn.

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PRINCIPALITY OF GONN
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Year: 2583 Palastarian Age
Colour: Red
Founded: 2579 PA
Goal: Defeat of Mannastus
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Status: Vassal State
Foreign relations: Vassal of the Kingdom of Inoe, War With Rox Uc (War Attrition 20%)
Domestic Stability: Low
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History: For generations, the Elerian people have been oppressed by the King of the Inoeians, who has controlled the Deluva River and put crippling tolls and taxes on the people. At the end of the year 2974 of Palastarus' Reign over the sky, a terrible flood struck the southern Elerian Plains, and the town of Gonn rebelled against the King of Inoe. Are the Elerian people finally able to be free after two hundred years of submission?
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Government: Tribal Monarchy
Capitol: Gonn
Prince: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 47)
Primary Heir: Acheas Virminid (Nobleman, Age 26)
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Total incomes: +6 gold/turn
Taxes: +4 gold (3/10)
Tolls: +2 gold (5/10)
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Total expenses: -6 gold/turn
Army: -2 gold
Tribute (to Inoe): -2 gold
City Walls: -2 gold
Public order: -0 gold
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Total budget: 9 gold
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Head of the Armed Forces: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 47)
Armed forces: 2100 Infantry (900 in Gonn/1400 in Alazur)
1000 Spearmen
800 Swordsmen
300 Archers
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House of Salare (Neutral, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Dane Salareid/Panda Tse Tung (Nobleman, Age 53)
Fortune: 2 gold (+1 gold/-1 gold)
100 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 5000
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House of Umglo/deadmeat1471 (Allied, Alazur)
Symbol: Bull
Leader: Rogo Umglaid (Nobleman, Age 30)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
300 Spear Infantry
300 Sword Infantry
Serfs: 9000
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House of Virmine (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Horse
Leader: Chillias Virminid/Livid (Nobleman, Age 47)
Fortune: 0 gold (+1 gold/-2 gold)
250 Spear Cavalry
50 Archer Cavalry
1800 Infantry
Serfs: 7000
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House of Xanthare (Enemy, Alazur)
Symbol: Eagle
Leader: Bailas Xantharid/Morgenstern (Nobleman, Age 61)
Fortune: 0 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
25 Spear Cavalry
25 Archer Cavalry
600 Spear Infantry
250 Sword Infantry
150 Archers
Serfs: 10 000
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House of Zerra (Allied, Gonn)
Symbol: Wolf
Leader: Anthras Zerranid/concernedstudent (Nobleman, Age 40)
Fortune: 6 gold (+2 gold/-2 gold)
200 Spear Cavalry
Serfs: 10 000
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District of Gonn (Capitol)/Occupied by the Inoeians
Stability: 5%
Governor: Davol Palastarid/NPC (Priest, Age 50)
City Population: 5239
Ethnicity: Elerian 98%, Inoeian 2%
Social Class: Noblemen 1%, Clergy 4%, Burgers 6%, Free Farmers 30%, Serfs 59%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 50%
Popularity: 10%
Inoeian forces: 2500 infantry, 500 cavalry
Rebel Leader: Mannastus the Blacksmith/Raúl Duke (Burgher, Age 43)
Spear Infantry: 800
Sword Infantry: 350
Improvised Infantry: 1400
Archers: 250
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District of Alazur
Stability: 5%
Governor: Bailas Xantharid (Nobleman, Age 61)
City Population: 1719
Ethnicity: Elerian 100%
Social Class: Noblemen 2%, Clergy 1%, Burgers 2%, Free Farmers 25%, Serfs 70%
Geography: Lowlands, humid, high productivity, swamplands, city wall (+1 Defence)
Civilisation: 45%
Popularity: 5%
Ucian forces: 1000 infantry, 300 cavalry
Rebel Leader: Oscus the One-Eyed Outlaw (Serf, Age 33)
Spear Infantry: 300
Improvised Infantry: 900
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Elerian Society: The Elerian Society is a society divided into five castes.
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Noblemen: This caste are basically landed aristocrats who are descendants of professional warriors. They do not only own land, but are owning serfs as well. They have indiscriminate power within their holdings, and are allowed to do whatever they like with their serfs apart from selling them. The noblemen have a code of chivalry. Conflicts between noblemen should be solved by mitigation between equals or by a duel. No one else than a nobleman has the right to kill a nobleman during warfare. Riding, hunting and arching are popular sports. It is popular to read poetry and religious works as well. A nobleman might have several wives and concubines.
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Clergy: The Clergy are not organised but connected to their individual temples. In general, they are acting as doctors, counsellors and spiritual advisors. Most of them are living as beggars, but have a high social position nevertheless since they are literate and could speak Inoeian.
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Warriors: Freemen who are professional soldiers, exempt from taxes and have the duty to fight for the state or for the House to which they owe allegiance, an institution created by the House of Umglo in 2579 and devoted to Zemnor as their protective good.
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Burghers: Free citizens who are living in urban areas. Usually working as traders or craftsmen within different areas. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial.
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Free Farmers: Free citizens who are living in rural areas. Usually working as farmers or craftsmen in villages. Cannot be killed or have their property deprived of them without a popular trial. Land is not privately owned but under the ownership of clans which are parts of extended tribal federations which are having their own courts, customs and shrines. Some of the wealthier communities are owning serfs.
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Serfs: Are perpetually indebted to the Aristocracy and literally owned by their masters. Their labour and their bodies belong entirely to their masters. They could be killed for any reason at all – or without any reason. They may not carry arms. They may not marry without the permission of their masters and with a spouse chosen by their masters. They may not be sold, as slavery is banned. Serfs are mainly used for farm labour, household duties and sexual gratification.
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Females: While not a caste in themselves, women in general have a low position in Elerian (and Inoeian) society. Women have legal rights as long as they have a male custodian, whether a father, a brother, a husband or a grown-up son. They may not conduct business or own property. Outside of their homes, females are dressed in colourful all-enveloping cloaks, while at home they are often entirely naked, apart from their make-up. Wealthier males are adorning their wives with jewellery, of which the most popular piece tend to be a collar worn around the neck which is chained to the door of the house, preventing females from escaping during the absence of their masters or husbands. If a wife is hurt or killed by the husband, the father and brothers of the wife could call him for a trial to pay a fine (if the woman have not been unfaithful). If a male kills his female concubine, he is not indebted to anyone.
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General appearance: The Elerians have olive-toned skin, red-to-black hair and are generally slender and attractive. They have straight noses, elongated faces, colourful lips and blue to green eyes. Both free men and women are using make-up.
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Culture: Elerian society is originally clan-based and each clan is led by a patriarchal figure, though that patriarchal figure does not wield unlimited power over the clan and needs to be able to mediate between the males of the clan to keep peace. In general, the clan is seen as an economic survival unit, and clan members are helping one another economically. No adult male within a clan, no matter the status, might acquire the weapons, women and servants from another adult male member of the clan without permission. The Elerians are proud, both of themselves individually, their clanhood and their race, and according to a pervasive myth, the children of Elerius are superior to all other races and are destined to rule the world. The Elerians view all other peoples, except the Inoeians, as savages.
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Clothing: Elerian males are wearing colourful cotton tunics without sleeves. Wealthier males are wearing robes with differing patterns. “Free” women are wearing cloaks when outside, while female servants and concubines are naked. Male serfs and servants are dressed in colourless tunics. Soldiers and aristocrats are wearing leather chest armour in scalemail shape.
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Sexuality: The intercourse is seen as a natural act, and no man is ashamed for nakedness. It is usual that a wealthy adult male could start to have sex with a concubine while dining or having a conversation with guests. Female concubines could be offered to guests to share with during the night. Male bisexuality is accepted, as long as the two partners are from the same social class and the older one is dominant while the junior one is submissive.
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Technology level: Early Iron Age
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Literacy: 1,5% (There is no Elerian alphabet so Inoeian is used as the main writing language)
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History: The first Elerian was a fisherman named Elerius who had seven sons and daughters, who all married with one another to form the original seven Elerian Tribes, the Anballians, Garrians, Kalans, Makhalans, Palastarians, Onorians and Aragians. This is the beginning of the accounting of time. The Elerians colonised the lower streams of the River Deluva and became a wealthy and bountiful people who attacked and destroyed several dozens of native tribes. Then, in year 1993 PA, the Inoeians stormed down from the north-east on their chariots, and established several cities on the lowland, forcing the Elerian people living there to pay tribute and do work for them. The Inoeians besieged the city of Elerion in year 2115 PA and burnt it to the ground, and built their own city of Angan east of it's ruins. The unity of the Elerians fell apart, and they started to fight bitter wars between one another, leading to many city-states being established. At the same point, the Inoeians also started to fight between one another, eventually leading to the Priest King of Angan suppressing the other Inoeian kingdoms and unifying the Inoeians in year 2348 PA. The Kingdom of Inoe conquered Kalah in year 2377 PA and Gonn in year 2389 PA, oppressing the Elerians living there. The Inoeians continued to harass and force the Elerians to pay taxes. In year 2571 PA, a new King rose in Angan, Mekhol III, who in 2572 paid a visit to the city of Kalah and ordered every single Elerian killed. Two years later, he gave the same orders for Gonn and Alazur, the two other Elerian-majority cities in his realm, which led to a rebellion amongst the people, who stoned the Inoeian dignitaries and threw them out of the city walls.
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Architecture: Walls and public buildings are made of stone blocks carved out from quarries. Private residencies are made of wood and in the villages placed on pillars, due to regular flooding every spring. The style is reminiscent of the Javanese one.
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The Palastarian Pantheon: The Inoeians and Elerians are both sharing the same religion, the so-called Palastarian Pantheon, which has eleven Deities. The Elerians call the Gods for “The Young Gods”, which are seen as rebels against an older Pantheon of “Old Gods”. The Palastarian Deities have no uniform moral system but could listen to prayers and intervene in human affairs. Often, the Deities are driven by petty motivations like jealousy, lust and greed. In nature, there are several local spirits of particular trees, brooks, hills, animals and emotions which are seen as affecting humans in their daily affairs.
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Palastarus: The King of the Gods and the Sea God. Is bringing the monsoon rains but could also punish the people by floods. Overthrew and slew his father and re-ordered the Universe according to myth. Is seen as tall man with piercing blue eyes and black, curly hair. Is renowned for being lustful. According to a myth, the foam of the Sea is his semen. Many Kings have traced their heritage back to him through illicit affairs of their foremothers. The Palastarian Age came after Palastarus arrived in the shape of a mighty wave which rose several thousand feet above the air and rolled all over the lands of Eleria. The largest temple in the region dedicated to Palastarus is the Temple in Angan, the Royal city for the Inoeian Kings, who are tracing their ancestry back to Palastarus.
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Nithane: The daughter and spouse of Palastarus and the Rainbow Goddess. Was born out of the sea and nurtured by Palastarus on the ruby island to the far east, where he fed her his milk and then – overpowered by his lust – raped her and made her his wife. Is the protective goddess of virgins and of family. Has no own cult.
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Zemnor: God of the Sky, brother of Palastarus. Is keeping the vault of heaven raised over the world, and is a fearsome warrior who is guarding the border of Cosmos, fighting off the forces of Chaos. Is also the God of War, and is known to be pious and truth-loving, but at the same time jealous and power-hungry. Has white skin, blonde hair and beard, is tall and muscular and is responsible for thunder. The eagle is Zemnor's bird.
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Agene: Goddess of the Island with the same name. Agene was a bountiful island far to the south-west, where the sun was never setting and the land was filled with golden grain fields and rivers of wine. She was the wife of Zemnor, and the most beautiful of the Goddesses. But her unfaithfulness with Yala – the God of Fire – caused her husband to turn against her. She fled to her main temple at the land of Agene and locked herself behind nine gates. To punish her unfaithfulness, the Gods amassed a host and attacked the land of Agene, killing all of her people and bringing terrible slaughter on them all. All but Elerius the fisherman were killed. The Island was cast down the sea, and Agene was brought before the Gods to be stripped off her flesh and roasted over a slow fire for her crimes, and now she is the Goddess of Death and Decay, destined to be tormented in the underworld forever until the end of the Age, when she would be called up to rebel in the Great Cataclysm to be defeated, tried for her crimes and destroyed.
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Yala: God of Fire, brother of Palastarus. Following his intercourse with Agene, he was fought by Zemnor who cut off one of his legs and proceeded to kill him. Zemnor threatened to castrate him, but Yala promised a gift in return to Zemnor's warriors to make him defeat Agene at the end of the War of the Younger Gods. Yala worked for seven years, and came with the metals – gold, copper, tin and silver, to build the armour of the Host of the Gods, to defeat Agene's armies and destroy her people. As a punishment, he was forced to burn Agene's body with molten metal upon her capture. Is the God of blacksmiths. Has black hair, black beard and one leg.
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Vetharus: God of Plants, brother of Palastarus. The land was grey and infertile, but Vetharus turned his two sons into oxen and created the first plow out of his own flesh, to create stripes and sow all the trees and the fertile plants. He also taught man how to plow and sow the soil. Has a strong following on the countryside, amongst the serfs and free farmers. Has red hair, is chubby and have red skin, always laughing and a more gentle and peaceful Deity than most of the others.
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Calliene: Goddess of Love and Flowers, sister of Palastarus and spouse of Vetharus. Created the first flowers as a gift to Mankind. Also made the first mucial instrument, a flute made of a shell. She is the Goddess of Music, Arts and Poetry as well, and is both loved and despised for her beauty. Was raped by Zemnor as a punishment for declining him her love.
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Zolone: Goddess of the Sun, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the day. During the night, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given gold as a gift by Yala.
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Laille: Goddess of the Moon, daughter of Palastarus and spouse of Zemnor. Is chained to Zemnor's throne and dancing for him during the night. During the day, she must go to his bed to make love to him. Was given silver as a gift by Yala.
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Jashare: The Goddess worshipped by the Jasharin of the south. While they claim that she is the only deity there is, she is in fact a fire Goddess who is the daughter of Agene and Yala and has been adopted into the Palastarian Pantheon. Is ruling the desert winds of the south and the scorching red sand. The Jasharin are treating it as an insult that she is worshipped by the Elerians.
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Loverius: The God of Laws and Justice and the son of Palastarus. Is also the God of Light, and seen as fully righteous. Is destined to one day create a new Universe and father his own Pantheon.
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Buildings (Construction Level 1)
Barracks: Decreases the army upkeep cost with 50% (-2 gold/turn)
City Wall (10 gold): +2 Defence (-1 gold/turn)
Market (5 gold): +2 gold
Harbour (25 gold): Doubles trade income (-10 gold/turn)
Road (5 gold): Doubles trade income (-5 gold/turn)
Temple (50 gold): Effects dependent on Deity (-10 gold/turn)
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Civilisation Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Construction Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
Military Tech Level: 1 (0/20 gold)
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Available governments (Civilisation Level 1): All level 1 governments could only govern a maximum of 10 districts.
Tribal Aristocracy (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen is established as the government of the people.
Tribal Democracy (-10 gold): The citizens are voting for laws within the framework of local councils in accordance with their clan divisions.
Tribal Monarchy (-10 gold): A king is elected by the noblemen to lead the people.
Tribal Republic (-10 gold): A council of the strongest noblemen are coexisting with ethnic tribal divisions which are popularly elected.
Tribal Theocracy (-10 gold): The Priestly Caste is governing society
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Warfare:
City walls: +1 defensive bonus
Rivers: +1 defensive bonus
Mountains: +5 defensive bonus
1 unit of infantry (-2 gold) = 1000 soldiers
1 unit of cavalry (-2 gold)= 100 cavalrymen
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Colonisation: To colonise a tribal (grey) area, you need level 3 in Military Tech and a border with an adjacent tribal area. The tribal area must at most have one savage army standing inside it. Colonisation costs 25 gold and takes one turn to complete.
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Neighbouring cultures
Inoeians: A people of traders, fishermen and warriors who are more advanced than the Elerians. They generally use chariot archers in warfare. They have a highly sophisticated aristocracy which is more religiously organised, with a priesthood leaping through the government. Literature, music and arts are highly revered, but unlike the Elerians, the Inoeians are having regular human sacrifices. They trace their origin to Palastarus Himself. They are short, have copper-coloured skin and straight, black hair.
Yalerians: An advanced and peaceful civilisation on the other side of the Eastern Mountains. They are skilled metal workers and farmers, but are nevertheless barbarians as they allow women to marry freely and to own land. They have frequent diplomatic relations with Inoe through sea-routes. They look like the Inoeians.
Daivarians (Western Savages): The Daivarians are living in the forests and the hills to the west, south-west and north of Eleria, to the north of the Southern Mountains. They are fair-skinned, red-haired warriors who are honouring truth above everything and could flare up in rage without notice, though as soon to peace as to war. They are very fond of alcohol, and are treating their women as goddesses. Their tribes always have two leaders, one male warrior-king and a female priest-queen.
Jasharians (Southern Savages): A race of mysterious savages to the south, who are worshipping their Scorpion Goddess Jashare. They are extremely proud and warlike, though generally defensive. Both males and females are wearing all-encompassing cloaks over their faces, combined with black jackets and trousers. All adults are wearing bows. They are breeding camels and horses and are organising their society on a clan level, raiding neighbouring clans in the Deserts. Their most advanced kingdom is Rajiva, which is trading glass, spices and valuable minerals with Kalah, though there are rumoured to be an amazingly wealthy kingdom beyond the sands of the scorching desert. They have black skin and are very tall. Though fewer in numbers, they are the most terrible fighters in the known world.