The Krynn Dynasty
The Kryn Dynasty is a political entity that dominates the northern reaches of Xhorhas. The lands of the Kryn Dynasty are covered in dark clouds that blot out the sun.
The Kryn Dynasty is led by Empress Leylas Kryn. Power in the Dynasty is concentrated in Dens, and the three most powerful Dens (Kryn, Mirimm, and Thelyss) control access to consecution. Certain people will occasionally be adopted into Dens for consecution, indicating a familial structure of some sort.
Ruling Dens
Den Kryn: The most powerful of the Dens, led by Leylas Kryn, includes Dusk Captain Quana Kryn and the Bright Child Caelestis Kryn.
Den Mirimm: In charge of law enforcement, led by Abrianna Mirimm, includes Taskhand Durth Mirimm.
Den Thelyss: led by Deirta Thelyss, includes her sons Shadowhand Essek Thelyss and Taskhand Verin Thelyss.
Military
-The Aurora Watch-
The regular forces of the Dynasty are called the Aurora Watch, and they perform the functions of both gendarmerie and regular army. Their current established strength is at least 21,600, divided as follows: 13,200 divided among the cities under Kryn protection, 3300 in the capital itself, 5100 stationed at various places in the Underdark and the rest stationed on the border with the Empire. The Aurora Watch seems to consist mostly of well-armed, well-equipped, and well-trained drow. Allied and/or subject peoples of the orcish, goblinoid, gnoll and other communities seem to provide many additional supplemental forces.[citation needed]
-Characteristic Armor/ Uniforms-
Soldiers and assassins from the Kryn Dynasty wear chitinous insect-like leather armor that protrudes in large sweeping hooks at the joints and the shoulders. Additionally they wear form-fitting helmets of similar black leather that has onyx studs wrapped around the head. The brow plate of these helmets have backwards facing horns, looking almost demonic. Kryn Dynasty soldiers additionally wear metal cups as part of their uniform
Laws
Sentencing for crimes is carried out by presiding officials entrusted with the wisdom of the Bright Queen. All fines and punishments for crimes against an Aurora Watch soldier or noble are doubled. All fines and punishments regarding crimes against a Den official or member of the Bright Queen's council are tripled.
Theft: 2-5 days incarceration and a fine equal to the worth stolen.
Slavery: 10-20 months incarceration and a fine of 1500 gp.
Trespassing: 5 days incarceration and a fine of 120 gp.
Damage to Private Property: 5-20 days incarceration and a fine of twice the worth of property destroyed.
Damage to Dynasty Property: 12-50 days incarceration and a fine of twice the worth of property destroyed.
Kidnapping: 60 days incarceration and/or fine of 800 gp.
Worship of Betrayer Gods: 150 days incarceration, or execution.
Assault with Intent to Injure: 12 days incarceration and a fine of 200 gp.
Assault with Intent to Kill: 200 days incarceration and a fine of 1200 gp, or execution.
Murder: 5-10 years incarceration and/or a fine of 4000 gp, or execution.
Treason: Execution.
Religion
The drow of the Kryn Dynasty worship an unfamiliar deity referred to by The Cobalt Soul as "The Luxon". The drow seek to bring all of Xhorhas under its "Burning Banner". Followers of the Luxon use the phrase "Light be with you" as a farewell. Despite the Kryn's overall devotion to the Luxon, they do not force anyone to follow their religion according to Wursh the blacksmith. Though not nearly as well tended as Luxon temples, small shrines to other deities can be found in the Dynasty.
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