Valonar
"Lo there the black banner flies o'er the fallen city, it's glory and honor on full display. Wielding the blades of righteous Tempus with the skill and precision of Bane, we have solidified our claim to this land for this year and all to come. Our children will want for nothing and the world will tremble at the might of the Myonar Empire. Be wary, Eldrin, for the Black Emperor comes."
Emperor Caius Myonar; First Emperor of Myonar, Conqueror of Conquerors
Demographics
All are welcome in the Empire's capital provided they are willing to work.
Government
Currently under martial law.
All citizens of the Empire are taxed at a set 25% of their monthly income. All employment must be approved through the local government for adequate tracking.
Anyone found to be working any unsanctioned jobs will be arrested and tried. Anyone found guilty of a crime will enter a period of public service, the details of that servitude fitting the individual's skills and the needs of the Empire; the strongest will be conscripted into Penal Platoons for the Imperial Army, the old or infirm will typically be given administrative or custodial duties. The goal of these periods of service isn't to work the offender to death but to re-instill a sense of cultural pride and reinforce the offender's desire to serve their fellow Imperial citizens and the Empire at large. Death sentences are reserved for the most heinous of crimes and are, therefore, rarely carried out but justice in the Empire is swift and merciless when need be.
Infrastructure
Well paved and maintained roads cross the Empire. A sophisticated sewer system can be found in any settlement above 'village' status.
Guilds and Factions
Myonar Military Branches:
The Shield - The main homeland defense force for the Empire. This is where the newest recruits, both enlisted and officers, start their service to the Empire. Their basic duties include guarding imperial settlements and providing safety and security on the roads. After proving merit through experience, a promotion may be granted which entails a transfer to guarding the imperial capital, Valonar. Insignia: White shield on a black tabard.
The Sword - The offensive arm of the Myonar military. Members of The Shield that have proven their mettle and loyalty to the Empire may be promoted to a member of The Sword. Elites among the ranks of The Sword may be given special assignment to the Emperor's palace guard detail. Insignia: A black hand holding an upright sword on a white shield.
The Black Hand - The Imperial secret service. Their existence has never been officially confirmed however imperial citizens discuss them in hushed whispers. They are rumored to be the reason for the drastic decline in criminal activity within the Empire. Insignia: Unknown.
The Stave - Cadre of mages in service to the Empire. Duties span from military to residential applications, depending on the talents of the individual mage. This branch of the military could be equally as useful assisting in the creation of irrigation systems for crops as they could be obliterating hostiles with the arcane forces at their disposal. This branch has the same rank structure as The Shield and The Sword however recruits with magical aptitude in the imperial military are automatically selected for Stave candidacy. Following years of rigorous magical study and practical tests, they attain full rank and privilege as members of the military and may, if they so choose, transfer to a Shield unit, Sword unit, or an assignment on an Imperial Navy ship as a Battlemage. Insignia: Black dragon head on a white shield.
The Imperial Navy - The seaworthy arm of the imperial military. Currently, the number of ships under the Empire's employ is not known but it is rumored to be over one-hundred. As the expansionist dreams of the Empire have been curtailed by peace, the main duty of the Navy is to secure trade routes over the sea from pirates and other aquatic threats. Insignia: Crossed black tridents on a white tabbard.
The Shield - The main homeland defense force for the Empire. This is where the newest recruits, both enlisted and officers, start their service to the Empire. Their basic duties include guarding imperial settlements and providing safety and security on the roads. After proving merit through experience, a promotion may be granted which entails a transfer to guarding the imperial capital, Valonar. Insignia: White shield on a black tabard.
The Sword - The offensive arm of the Myonar military. Members of The Shield that have proven their mettle and loyalty to the Empire may be promoted to a member of The Sword. Elites among the ranks of The Sword may be given special assignment to the Emperor's palace guard detail. Insignia: A black hand holding an upright sword on a white shield.
The Black Hand - The Imperial secret service. Their existence has never been officially confirmed however imperial citizens discuss them in hushed whispers. They are rumored to be the reason for the drastic decline in criminal activity within the Empire. Insignia: Unknown.
The Stave - Cadre of mages in service to the Empire. Duties span from military to residential applications, depending on the talents of the individual mage. This branch of the military could be equally as useful assisting in the creation of irrigation systems for crops as they could be obliterating hostiles with the arcane forces at their disposal. This branch has the same rank structure as The Shield and The Sword however recruits with magical aptitude in the imperial military are automatically selected for Stave candidacy. Following years of rigorous magical study and practical tests, they attain full rank and privilege as members of the military and may, if they so choose, transfer to a Shield unit, Sword unit, or an assignment on an Imperial Navy ship as a Battlemage. Insignia: Black dragon head on a white shield.
The Imperial Navy - The seaworthy arm of the imperial military. Currently, the number of ships under the Empire's employ is not known but it is rumored to be over one-hundred. As the expansionist dreams of the Empire have been curtailed by peace, the main duty of the Navy is to secure trade routes over the sea from pirates and other aquatic threats. Insignia: Crossed black tridents on a white tabbard.
History
Valonar has always been the seat of power in the Empire. In previous generations, the budding Empire only extended from the Dragon's Spine to the western borders of this city. Through many years of expansion, the Empire has expanded it's influence to encompass the entirety of the South Western quadrant of Eldrin, uniting a series of squabbling city-states under a single banner.
Founding Date
11th of Neth, Year 22
Alternative Name(s)
The Black City
Type
Capital
Population
Approximately 15,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Valonite
Owner/Ruler
Characters in Location
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