The Kingdom of Khar
Khar is the second largest kingdom on Vash. Recently reunited, it is currently ruled by the Red Queen. The kingdom is constantly beset by High storms from the sea and raids from the Norse to the south. Shinvar is the Queen's seat of power.
People from Khar are known as Kaldhari.
History:
Khar was founded as Kharthela, the Silver Kingdoms. It survived the Desolation, but at an unknown point was fractured into seven princedoms.
For centuries, Khar was divided into these self-governed princedoms until King Vilar Klin conquered and united them. He was crowned the first king since Stormbreaker, who cast down the Hierocracy.
Military:
The Kaldhari have a rich history of war and military service. Unlike their enemies to the north, the Kaldhari focus their military on ground units. Choosing to build a strong military backbone of infantry, archers, cavalry, and siege weapons.
Within Khar, military rank accounts for social standing almost as much as nobility. Anyone may achieve greatness through military service but the rank of officer and above requires adherence to a strict code of ethics.
The Code:
1. Readiness: The officer will be prepared at all times for battle. Never drunken on wine, never without his weapon.
2. Inspiration: The officer will wear his uniform when in public, to look ready for war and to give strength to his troops.
3. Restraint: The officer will refrain from needless duels, arguments, or squabbles with other officers in camp, to prevent injury to men who may be needed to command.
4. Leadership: The officer will require no action of his soldiers that he would not be willing to perform himself.
5. Honor: The officer will not abandon allies on the field, nor will he seek to profit from the loss of his allies.
While not necessarily unique to nobleman or high-ranking military officials, Remnant Blades are powerful weapons, often found possessed by them, used to devastating effect by the Kaldhari military.
Alternative Name(s)
Khar
Type
Highlands
Location under
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