Empire of Cretia (Creh-tee-uh)

In the Eastern side of Varsemia lies a power hungry empire. Naturally ambitious, these nation is almost always plotting expansions, trying to subjugate their enemies and making workforce of their fallen foes.
The Empire of Cretus, or simply cretians, are quite the nation. Diplomatically very agressive and with a strong urge for conquer. Their government is managed by an elite, called the Senate, and the Caesar, choosen by the elite to function as an emperor. The Senate controls the juridical power, while Caesar controls the military. The economy is free in Cretus. Because of that, the wealthier tend to control a big part of the economy, making alliances and building an intricate monopoly.
Justice in the human kingdoms originated here, in Cretus, and their juridical system is one of the most complete and advanced in the whole continent. The laws, lex in cretian, are kept behind the walls of huge buildings, called Curiae, where citizens are also judged (by jurisconsultus) for crimes inside the empire's territory. Justice is kept in the streets by the Pretoriani. Soldiers highly skilled and trained, that answer directly to the emperor and make sure that the Lex is respected. The highest punishment in the empire is death by crucification.
Religion is to the cretians a complicated matter. the Caesar decides which is the official religion of the empire, but since they are almost always trying to conquer territory, it leads to a lot of different religions inside their territory. This leads to a lot of quarrels by fanatics or xenophobes, which are quenched by mass crucifications. The cretians by default have their own pantheon and massive temples can be found throughout their territory.
Well known for their oppressive instincts, the cretians are famous for their harshness towards the conquered. From crucifications to imposing their beliefs and religion, they have become infamous for their xenophoby. Truth be told, they try to convince the conquered of the cultural and juridical advantages of the "cretianization", making those that adapt free citizens of the empire. With this method, they ensure the empire keeps itself culturally strong.
Diplomatically, Cretus has good relations with the Lampa states. They have healthy commercial ties with the Kaastians and they currently have an alliance through marriage with the Sephs. Their coat of arms is a golden eagle, itºs wings wide open, inside a white globe, with a red background.
Cretian citizens have controversial leisure habits. The abuse of slavery, not just for households, but also to fight in massive arenas is just the tip of the iceberg. Orgies are common throughout the rich and pedophilia is seen as an accepted practice. These make some nations see them as an excessive and corrupt way of living.
A typical cretian has between 1.60m and 1.80m of height. They usually have dark and short hair and clean shaved. Their eyes match their hair. A citizen in it's daily life does not wear much more than a toga and some sandals.

Main Hub

Unum

Unum is the birthplace of the cretian civilization. Once, the city was just the capital of a small republican nation, that started to expand and impose their ideals on the conquerors. Now, the city is a testament of cretian might, with large colosseums spread throughout the city, entertaining their citizen with daily shows.
Located in the Empire's region of Cretia Penitus, Unum is the capital and main hub of the Cretian Empire. One of the largest cities in the world, Unum is a landmark of the cretian architecture, filled with monumentality on every street.
The city is filled with monuments, from the religious district, where gigantic temples occupy it, to the senate, on top of the hill, to the hippodrome, where chariot races take place. The city has a bit of everything for everyone and as long as you have the coin to do it, Unum can be heaven for those looking to have fun.

Cretian Empire Traits

Cretian Ethnic Proficiencies

Characters with this trait are proficient with the following items: Pilum, Gladius, Pugio, Spatha, Lorica Armor, and all Shields,

Military Expertise

Combat Expertise as a bonus feat at level 1.

Hell's March

Endurance as a bonus feat at level 1.

Lorica Specialization

While wearing any armor of the Lorica type, it gives +1 to it's total Armor AC and the Armor Check Penalty is reduced by 1. This bonus increases by 1 every 7 levels.

Scutum & Parma

Heavy shields provide partial cover and give +1 their shield AC. This bonus increases by 1 every 7 levels.

Brothers in Arms

One extra teamwork feat at level 1.

Drill of the ...

choose one of the following below:

• Testudo Legionnaire : Armor Check Penalty with shields is reduced by 1 and +1 to attack rolls when using a light blade and a shield combination. This bonuses increases by 1 every 7 levels.
• Auxilia Velites : Javelins and Pilums have +5 feet range and deal +1 damage. This bonus increases by +5ft and +1 every 5 levels.
• Ludos et Munos : +1 to Intimidate checks and to combat maneuvers and to attack rolls with performance weapons. Piecemeal suits of armor give +1 Armor AC. This bonuses increase by 1 every 6 levels.

New Items

Name: Spatha

Description: The blade of these cretian broadswords is wider and thicker making it ideal to target against lighter weapons.

Cost: 10gp

Weight: 4lbs

Category: one handed exotic

Weapon Group: heavy blades

Damage: 2d4 Critical: 19-20 x2

Type: Piercing or Slashing

Qualities:

Sundering: +2 circumstance bonus on any Sunder attempts or against Sunder attempts even if he or she wields it with one hand.

Hardy: this blade is thicker than usual. it has 10 hp and 10 hardness.

Name: Pugio

Description: The blade of these cretian dagger is wider and thicker making it a weapon of choice for many cretians.

Cost: 5gp

Weight: 3lbs

Category: one handed exotic

Weapon Group: light blades, Thrown

Damage: 1d4 Critical: 19-20 x3

Type: Piercing or Slashing

Range: 10ft.

Qualities:

Hardy: this blade is thicker than usual. it has 5 hp and 10 hardness.

Name: Lorica, Hamata

Description: this sleeveless chainshirt has quilted cloth to protect the upper arms and a chain skirt to protect the upper legs.

Cost: 150gp

Weight: 24lbs

Category: Armor

Armor Type: medium

Armor Bonus: +6

Max Dex Bonus: +3

Armor Check Penalty: -2

Arcane Spell Failure: 20%

Speed: 20ft.

Name: Lorica, Segmentata

Description: this chest armor is made of interlocking pieces of metal and has quilted cloth to protect the upper arms and reinforced leather skirt to protect the upper legs. Due to it's nature, it makes it audibly perceptible to wear.

Cost: 45gp

Weight: 18lbs

Category: Armor

Armor Type: medium

Armor Bonus: +5

Max Dex Bonus: +3

Armor Check Penalty: -2

Arcane Spell Failure: 25%

Speed: 20ft.

Special: due to it's nature, it gives the wearer -2 to stealth checks.

Name: Lorica, Squamata

Description: this chest armor is made of interlocking pieces of scales made of metal and has quilted cloth to protect the upper arms and reinforced leather skirt to protect the upper legs.

Cost: 60gp

Weight: 18lbs

Category: Armor

Armor Type: medium

Armor Bonus: +5

Max Dex Bonus: +3

Armor Check Penalty: -2

Arcane Spell Failure: 25%

Speed: 20ft.