Praefectus

## General Information

**CURRENT OVERSEER: *n/a***

The Praefectus are a violent clan. They are known for their signature green eyes and black armor. The leader of the Praefectus is known as the Overseer. The Overseer is the supreme leader over the Praefectus, their armies, and outlying territories. In-order to become the Overseer, as Praefectus tradition states, you must kill the sovereign. This has led to many internal conflicts between warlords of the Praefectus. It is these conflicts that shaped the way the Clan exists today.

After the Valkan wars centuries ago, the Praefectus lost an outer colony in the Valklands. The Warlords were subservient to the Overseer throughout the War. The Reason these powerful generals would give allegiance to Overseer was his Clairvoyance and Prophesizing. He could tell near future. This gave the Praefectus the upper hand in the Conflict. However, after the loss of the outer colony, the warlord given authority over them rallied a few other warlords to his side and they attempted to kill the Overseer. The Instability led the once very prosperous Praefectus lands to be in the condition you see them today. Once a grand empire, now lost.

Most of the debris found throughout their territory will have inscriptions of favoring chaos rather than order. Those trying times led to the Fall of the Praefectus Empire. After the Overseer was killed, the Warlords refused to give the position to the one who killed him. The Assassin used the Power of the Overseer to foretell where the Warlords would try to attack. An ambush of the new Overseer's forces would lead to the capture, execution, and replacement of the Warlords. Under the new Overseer, the Praefectus were structured once more, but would never be restored to their full glory again.

Today, the Fortress of Eyes is considered the last Praefectus city. Today they have structure within them, only very competitive and violent. Within their expansive territory, many encampments of Praefectus warriors still remain to patrol it and all are loyal to the current Overseer. The Major General controls all Warlords and has a party of berserkers ready to fight at any moment. The Overseer and the Major General as well as the Court of the Praefectus want to seize the opportunity of a possible new war. Restoration of the Praefectus Empire is top priority. Wizards and Prophets have begun training to guide the future of the Praefectus. War is presumably the only thing that could hold them together for a lengthy period of time. The Overseer has discussed his plan to conquer the Aureus-occupied Stone ridge.

## Function

The Overseer exorcises full authority over the Praefectus. In ancient days of the Valklands, the Overseer was the role of Head clairvoyant. After leading the population to victory after warning the armies to prepare for a fight against an onslaught of invaders from a nation that no longer exists inside the Valklands, he was seen worthy to lead them. He was crowned as the first Overseer. The Major General is the Overseer right-hand military commander. The Major General appoints Warlords and gives them authorities over their armies and gives them territory to rule over under the Overseer. All young Praefectus must start as an Apprentice, led by a general. If they prove worthy in Combat, they become a minion. Minions are given the rookie jobs. If they continue to show loyalty and allegiance to the Overseer and the Clan of Praefectus, they become Berserkers, which is the role of a classical soldier. They are given the best armor and weapons at the disposal of the Praefectus. Leadership is a prominent skill in battle, if shown, they can become a Line leader, a Major, or even a General. If they prove useful in other fields, they came become a stealth fighter, or Guardia, to protect the Overseer.

All who are fit and healthy are expected to fight for the glory of the Praefectus, loyalty and allegiance are the highest values of this Clan.