Khand (Newer)

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## The Variags of Khand

> Khand is a PvP/Build based evil faction located south-east of mordor. It's capital, Khandwater Ford, is considered to be one of the finest cities in Middle-Earth.
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## **History**

The faction of Khand started when in July 2019 Luqz\_ had the idea to build the city that is now Khandwater Ford. He was aided by his friends and veteran Morwaith members PafKabouter, Auke123 and lolyourebad, but Luqz\_ was banned on September 25th 2019 and Auke123 became their effective leader. The region of Khand had been effectively under the control of Near Harad ever since the collapse of the original Khand faction, and Near Harad, who had close friendships with the Khand founders, agreed to grant them the region.

Shortly after the reset Khand grew in size due to JuraekuGami and The\_Knife\_Pie joining. On September 27th 2019, Khand began to take shape when Auke123 became Khan of the Variags. Shortly afterwards they received permission to build at Khandwater Ford. The faction received worldwide recognition on February 20th 2020, and became a founding member of the Alliance of the East in March 2020.

In April 2020 tensions began to break out due to Wind Dwarven ownership of North Khand Road and the nearby territory. This caused Khand and the Alliance of the East to declare war on April 11th and they prepared to invade the Wind Mountains. This invasion was called off, however, when the Dwarves surrendered prior to the battle.

On the June 28th 2020, Auke123 resigned from his post temporarily and appointed ArtPas as the Khan of the Variags. During his rule Khand encouraged the recruiting of players for high reward and recruited many new players. On the 20th of July, Artpas resigned from his post and Auke123 was again appointed as Khan of the Variags. Auke soon began negotiating for control of North Khand road and the following treaty was negotiated with the Wind-Dwarves:

Winds Received:

1. Permanent recruit camp under their banners, to be constructed by Khand.
2. Permanent regional NAP for both sides
3. Control of the nether road.
4. Build rights in a EE controlled area north of the Winds.
5. Rights to keep TRaulston's base near NKR as a faction build.
6. Couple sets of gear back, some weapons, and a few athelas barrels.
7. Confirmed as the ruler of the eastern half of the Dwarven province of Khand.
8. Return of the northern wind mountains to the Winds.

Khand Received:

1. Ownership of North Khand Road
2. End of Wind Dwarven harassment of Khand recruits.
3. Confirmed as ruler of the western half of the Dwarven province of Khand.

On January 8th 2021 Khand and Rhudel merged together to form the Eastern Empire with Auke as a co-ruler. On June 18th 2021, however, GeraltOfLyria reported himself and the majority of Khand's leadership to the admins for duplication, and the faction was decimated. RaymondWang took over the faction but abdicated for LordKatMan on July 6th 2021. LordKatMan then fully merged it with Rhudel on July 15th 2021.

## **Builds**

Khandwater Ford: The Capital and first city of the Variags, the city stands at the Khandwater Ford waypoint and is ruled by Auke123. The Magnificent capital of the nation, well guarded, contains several traders.

Southern Marches: Built in an area of land seceded by their ally of Rhudel, the fort stands at the Southern Marches waypoint and is ruled by PafKabouter. Smaller, but nonetheless important city of Khand, has several smiths, many traders that purchase gold for optimal prices and an Easterling captain.

## Notable Former Players

* Auke123 (banned)
* PafKabouter (banned)
* Lolyourebad (banned)
* GeraltOfLyria (banned)
* Arrex93 (Luqz alt, banned)
* GuardianSlime (banned)
* Rnegade (banned)
* Izanami (banned)
* Adamoy (banned)
* TheKnifePie
* Pontifexmax
* TheRealZahero
* LordKatMan
* RaymondWang
* ArtPas
* JuraekuGami
* xValerian
* Supperwarriorz
* LordKatMan