Chorusian Mandate

An influential state located at the northern frontier between Brecadh and Asjam, their existence is a closely guarded secret.

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## Information

### Capital

Virtitious

Inhabited by the Vampyyri, a race of pale humanoids which inhabited northern Korice prior to the Elvish colonisation, they endorse a policy of isolationism. It is believed that this policy stemmed from the ancient Vampyyrius Vertolt I, who, after witnessing decades of war and the near eradication of his people, took all his remaining followers deep into the mountains to form a new, refined society. Even after millenia, the founding principles of Vampyyri society remained as core values, having guided the nation to prosperity. The race has a peculiar relationship with Resolve, as those which possess it require the frequent consumption of human blood to survive. Furthermore, Resolve can only be passed down through family, making it a key indicator of social status. Thus, the nation signed secret arrangements with neighbouring states, agreeing to not interfere in their affairs should they provide a constant flow of suitable donors and workers. The Mandate is much more technologically advanced than its neighbours, having been able to quickly develop while the remainder of the continent bickered. However, they have resurfaced into continental politics in the last few decades, positioning themselves as a neutral, third party in disputes.

## Places

### Virtitious

The capital of the Mandate, it is famed for its magnificent apartments and large boulevards. Recent technological advancements such as motor-carriages or airships dot the city, with a new invention sprouting every day, At the center of the metropolis lies a grand, marble complex from which rules the Vampyyrius and his opulent court. Exhibition halls, libraries, theatres, teahouses… the entire city seems to be a testimony of Vampyyri culture, with statues of past leaders decorating every street corner. Yet apart from the few foreign creatures which dot the natural history museum and the specimens of the human zoo, one would struggle to find a single acknowledgment of the outside world, apart from that one article which boasted the prowess of Vampyyri diplomats in negotiating with the underdeveloped scum.

### The Great Walls

Surrounding the Mandate are 100 meter tall walls which seem to rise to the heavens. They are dotted with watchtowers, cannons and an ever present army of guards to ward off the curious. The walls complement the geographic reclusiveness of the state due to being located deep inside the Argisantic mountain range as well as the magical barrier which prevents entrance from the skies.

### Marr Disctrict

The only entrance to the nation, it is an outcropping in the wall where workers and their families live. The people inside are provided with all basic necessities, but have to remain inside the Mandate for their whole lives. Workers are routinely imported to replace those which died, part of agreements signed with neighbouring states. Many would denounce the system as inhumane (with foreigners seen as little better than animals), however, it provides a safe haven from war, as well as the needed workforce to keep the Vampyyri in utopian conditions. It was also the site of the decisive routing of the Theocracy’s army during the Vampyyri Campaign.

## Characters

### Royal

* Blanche des Byvelles ve Vempyr
* Dumas des Byvelles ve Vempyr