Ascor (Ass-core)
"Greed shall fall to Fidelity's grace!" -Head Chief Hjik Fewl
A nation born out of war, Ascor eventually made itself one of the largest and most important countries in Dasani, a mass exporter of medicine and a powerful ally any nation wishes to have.
Structure
Head Chieftain:
The head chief of Ascor, reserved for the wisest and oldest of the lizardmen
Tribal Chief: The title given to the chief of any tribe that makes up Ascor. While each tribe may have different requirements for how their chief is chosen, all chiefs share the same level of power in Ascor's overall affairs.
Tribal Chief: The title given to the chief of any tribe that makes up Ascor. While each tribe may have different requirements for how their chief is chosen, all chiefs share the same level of power in Ascor's overall affairs.
Culture
Old Ways Die Hard:
Ascor is a cultural oddity in Dasani. While the technology and medicine Ascorans use is advanced, the culture is still deeply intertwined with the culture of centuries ago. Ascoran's are a bigoted, sexist people who believe that women are to be seen and not heard and that those different from them are wrong. However, Ascorans are not a stupid people, they are more than capable of putting aside petty squabbles in order to get the job done.
Religious Intolerance: The Ascorans are deeply religious, with many tribes enforcing mandatory worship of their respective gods. While this is little issue for Ascorans, outsiders may be shocked to see the near cult like practices be common place. However, if one is to open their mouth against these practices, they will be swiftly ejected by the Ascorans, who believe that any who do not follow heir beliefs are incorrect and a danger.
Tribal: While most Ascoran tribes share similarities, they also differ greatly from one another. Due to this vast and diverse difference in tribes, it is difficult to pin down exactly what Ascor as a whole is.
Religious Intolerance: The Ascorans are deeply religious, with many tribes enforcing mandatory worship of their respective gods. While this is little issue for Ascorans, outsiders may be shocked to see the near cult like practices be common place. However, if one is to open their mouth against these practices, they will be swiftly ejected by the Ascorans, who believe that any who do not follow heir beliefs are incorrect and a danger.
Tribal: While most Ascoran tribes share similarities, they also differ greatly from one another. Due to this vast and diverse difference in tribes, it is difficult to pin down exactly what Ascor as a whole is.
Public Agenda
Give, not Receive:
Ascora is a country defined on giving to the world, instead of taking away. Inspired by the Serpent of the Sundial, Ascor's hatred for greed pushes them to give all they do not need to the world, including medicine, food, wood, and even labor.
Assets
Wealth:
Ascor is a very poor country. Due to many tribes refusing payment and instead basing their economy on trade, the country has a very low currency wealth.
Troops and Weapons: What Ascor misses in wealth, it heavily makes up in strength. Every male Ascoran is taught from a young age how to fight while the women are taught healing magic and herbal medicine. This, added with the Ascorans unique homes, makes fighting the country a serious threat.
Troops and Weapons: What Ascor misses in wealth, it heavily makes up in strength. Every male Ascoran is taught from a young age how to fight while the women are taught healing magic and herbal medicine. This, added with the Ascorans unique homes, makes fighting the country a serious threat.
History
The War of Scales and Breath:
Ascor itself did not come into existence until 3 ME. Before this, the tribes lived separately, occasionally warring with each other. However, when the dragonborn of Bachela began encroaching on the land of the Ascoran's they joined forces to drive them back. The war lasted for years, however in the end Ascor was victorious and kept their land, however not without offering a sizeable chunk to their enemies due to their daring battles.
The Alliance of Hrundar: After the war, Bachela and Ascor formed a shaky alliance. The two nations both respected each other, but the war left skirmishes still unsettled. This alliance lasted for nearly 150 years, before it was broken when the then head Chief of the Lizard men attempted to take over Bachela in a sudden surprise attack in 142.
The Battles of Greed and Fidelity: Ascor once again broke out in war, this time a civil. The two major powers during this time was the Tribe of Greed and Tribe of Fidelity. These tribes fought it out and a bloody war was made. Bachela backed the Tribe of Fidelity while the Tribe of Greed was backed by a small number of Chromatic Dragonborn. This war lasted for nearly a century, before it was finally ended during the raid of the Serpent
The Raid of the Serpent: On July 21st, 239, the Tribe of Greed was suddenly ambushed by the Tribe of Fidelity, a small army from Bachela, and an unnamed Metallic Dragon. This war brought upon the downfall of the Tribe of Fidelity, leaving thousands dead but allowing a new dawn to rise.
The Reptilians of Hrundar: As the Tribe of Greed was defeated, the Tribe of Fidelity took over the country. Due to their close relationship with Bachela during the war, the two countries decided to make an official and firm alliance with one another, agreeing to help one another in any conflict they find themselves in. This alliance was officially formed on July 21st, 240, exactly one year after the Raid of the Serpent. Soon after, on August 3rd, 240, the nation of Ruitis acknowledged the country as an independent nation, with Bachela's word of assurance.
The Giant Skirmishes of 243: On January 3rd, 243, a small force of Giants landed on Ascor and began to cut down trees, kill creatures, and mine minerals on the shore of the nation. The then head chief of Ascor, Liptid Ert, approached the giants and requested they abandon the expedition. A fight broke out soon after, and Liptid Ert was killed. This send shockwaves through Bachela and Ascor, culminating in a coordinated joint strike against the force on January 19th, 243. This strike nearly wiped out the force before they retreated back to Disbord. The giants later made a formal apology to the nations, citing the force as working off "incorrect orders." To this day the giants have not spoken of the incident since
The Serpent's Way: Between 365 and 425 Ascor experienced a sudden and extreme change in technology. Dubbed the "Serpent's Way" by a Bachela scholar, the nation rapidly increased their medicinal and travel assets, creating a small legion of 24 ships that were order to sail the sea and help as many as possible. Because of this, the nation received knowledge in ship building, construction, weapons, and farming, increasing their technology astronomically.
The Serpent's Spread: On December 29th, 743, Desvla official recognizes followers of the Serpent of the Sundial as a protected religion, increasing Ascor's interest in the nation. Ascor supplies Desvla with an abundance of medicine in return for further protection from the Holy Church of the Gods.
The Alliance of Hrundar: After the war, Bachela and Ascor formed a shaky alliance. The two nations both respected each other, but the war left skirmishes still unsettled. This alliance lasted for nearly 150 years, before it was broken when the then head Chief of the Lizard men attempted to take over Bachela in a sudden surprise attack in 142.
The Battles of Greed and Fidelity: Ascor once again broke out in war, this time a civil. The two major powers during this time was the Tribe of Greed and Tribe of Fidelity. These tribes fought it out and a bloody war was made. Bachela backed the Tribe of Fidelity while the Tribe of Greed was backed by a small number of Chromatic Dragonborn. This war lasted for nearly a century, before it was finally ended during the raid of the Serpent
The Raid of the Serpent: On July 21st, 239, the Tribe of Greed was suddenly ambushed by the Tribe of Fidelity, a small army from Bachela, and an unnamed Metallic Dragon. This war brought upon the downfall of the Tribe of Fidelity, leaving thousands dead but allowing a new dawn to rise.
The Reptilians of Hrundar: As the Tribe of Greed was defeated, the Tribe of Fidelity took over the country. Due to their close relationship with Bachela during the war, the two countries decided to make an official and firm alliance with one another, agreeing to help one another in any conflict they find themselves in. This alliance was officially formed on July 21st, 240, exactly one year after the Raid of the Serpent. Soon after, on August 3rd, 240, the nation of Ruitis acknowledged the country as an independent nation, with Bachela's word of assurance.
The Giant Skirmishes of 243: On January 3rd, 243, a small force of Giants landed on Ascor and began to cut down trees, kill creatures, and mine minerals on the shore of the nation. The then head chief of Ascor, Liptid Ert, approached the giants and requested they abandon the expedition. A fight broke out soon after, and Liptid Ert was killed. This send shockwaves through Bachela and Ascor, culminating in a coordinated joint strike against the force on January 19th, 243. This strike nearly wiped out the force before they retreated back to Disbord. The giants later made a formal apology to the nations, citing the force as working off "incorrect orders." To this day the giants have not spoken of the incident since
The Serpent's Way: Between 365 and 425 Ascor experienced a sudden and extreme change in technology. Dubbed the "Serpent's Way" by a Bachela scholar, the nation rapidly increased their medicinal and travel assets, creating a small legion of 24 ships that were order to sail the sea and help as many as possible. Because of this, the nation received knowledge in ship building, construction, weapons, and farming, increasing their technology astronomically.
The Serpent's Spread: On December 29th, 743, Desvla official recognizes followers of the Serpent of the Sundial as a protected religion, increasing Ascor's interest in the nation. Ascor supplies Desvla with an abundance of medicine in return for further protection from the Holy Church of the Gods.
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