The Wraiths of Varla

= The Wraiths of Varla =
The Wraiths of Varla live on a secluded artificial island and are afraid of everything as they are small and scared by the numerous powers in this world, but they have decided to rebuild and attempt to start their own nation, hoping for allies and members of their cause, they seek to unite the weak and beat the strong, they are not villainous, not hostile, but they are aggressive and zealous in nature, living in the ruins of a kingdom and watching death and murder in the world around you does that to people. 
== Children of the Empress ==
"The smaller groups in this world have long been oppressed by the various empires and kingdoms that plague this land. Bandits raid and the soldiers fail to protect their people. We were brought into this world to correct this. Not to protect but to destroy the useless kingdoms and empires, or perhaps to simply leave them alone, we were brought into this world through the emotions of people, we found our calling in the crumbling ruins of Varla. We have no association with them but they have given us insight into what it is we must do. Unite the small, and bring them to grasp the chains and enslave the strong. Rise brothers and sisters, rise, Children of the Empress. We have work to do."
-Akurojin
=== The Founding ===
Though barren and unclaimed, an artificial island in the middle of nowhere, known to few and home to no more than around five at this current point in time, squatting in a dying kingdom are the Children of the Empress, a fanatical cult, though accepting of other religions, who seek to bring their dead empress back to life. They were founded by the player "LordYilen" who goes by "Akurojin" the leader of this small group of demons (oni). They made their pilgrimage to said artificial island and set up camp within the ruins, they are all quite old beings but have spent little time in the presence of mortals, but in the time they have now, they see that they, powerful demonic entities could be wiped off the map without allies and members to join, so they have begun to scheme on how to defend themselves. 
=== Demonic Origins ===
The "oni" as they call themselves are demons born from a different kind of thing. They did not come from any underworld or outside plane, they were instead born from the emotions of mortals. They still bared traits similar to that of normal demons in Rathnir, red skin, hulking bodies, glowing infernal eyes and a terrifying set of facial features. Though where they differ is personality, while just as varied as other races in terms of traits, they each have a key emotion they represent. Supposedly Akurojin was born of rage and others were born of envy or greed. Others have obsessions with things, such as "plagues" which may mean the emotion that generated them was caused by such thing. Though they are demonic and mighty creatures, they are often clad in ornate and scary armor that reflects their fleshy bodies below. Combining this with their tendency to be born from "cruel" or "vile" emotions, you would think they desire to slaughter other races, or believe themselves superior, however, they believe other races have their own traits and qualities, and that in the end, they all inhabit the same world. Though they seem more fond of humans and demons, they are kind to guests of all races, so long as those guests do not come to them calling them squatters (though they absolutely are) or attempting to take their ruined land. 
== The Religion of the Wraiths ==
"Our empress is mighty in power...excuse me, was, and will be once more, but as it stands, other gods do exist, and we must acknowledge this. Many may follow gods deemed "evil" by other nations, but we do not care for any of that. We will allow all exiles, all religions, and all races into our newborn country, and we will grow with them. Though one thing must be understood, while other religions are allowed, one must see what that religion truly is. Every god has their cruel sides, and we favor those, for those show the strength in the god, and do not blindly talk of "justice" or "protection" for the Empress and other gods care not for your safety, only for their amusement and drama, and they bless us for that. They are fun beings. Nevertheless, if someone worships a sea god, we will ask they follow more the violent storms that god creates rather than the peaceful calm waves and food those oceans provide. This rule will be known as the "Winds of Ruin". For the elements that brought the gods to life gave them chaotic traits. Those are the traits we, and our Empress favor."
-Akurojin 
=== The Empress ===
The oni follow a deceased goddess the call the "Empress" and aspects of her soul that they claim split apart when she died. 
=== Other Religions ===
The oni follow other gods besides their Empress, though, what they supposedly follow are more chaotic and primal versions of those gods. They see all religions as valid, and real, very real.
Category:Cultures
Category:Traveler's Era