Afrea Empire

A strictly race segregated state, with mandatory military service of a minimum of 4 years being the only equalizing factor. All ethnicities of elves, dwarves, and Beast kin make up the upper class of Afrea society. While the most fit for combat are sent to the Dead Lands or Pyre Glaa for their service, those less suited to the task are generally sent to protect the areas surrounding cities from the hostile varieties of local fauna. While the country is something of a meritocracy, local lords remain with generational power from previous regimes, and have a great deal of freedom over how they run their territories. Most of time this leads to slave labor being used for the majority of menial labor. This enslaved class is comprised mostly of Terrans and other humanoids, both of local and alien species, even if many of them are from families that have lived there for many generations, as well as the more animalistic beast kin, and any ratfolk that haven't been killed on sight. Usually they are enslaved after being found guilty of petty crimes, although generational slavery isn't uncommon. Using this vast pool of slave labor and peasant armies, the royal family and the more prominent lords have amassed immense wealth. This has allowed the royal family and major houses to employ heroes: highly trained combat veterans equipped with legendary gear and relics from the treasuries of the wealthiest Afreans. While demonstrating overwhelming power in near any conflict, since they represent such an extreme investment for the royal family and nobility, heroes are rarely seen on the front lines and are more likely to be attending galas and social gatherings with their patrons than in live combat, mostly used as props for speeches or in propaganda campaigns.

Type

Geopolitical, Country