Survizzat

**Primary Race** Humans, Tiefling minority

**Economic Power** Weak

Renowned for summoning demons onto the battlefield to fight for them.

Zealous faith in *Ralishaz*.

History is tarnished by internal conflicts battling demonic invasions.

## Governance

Ruled by a small elected council of three elders with equal authority. The council is elected by a majority vote from a noble class. The current council consists of: *Arkmeros Vazikt* (Male Human), *Ozlech Daethron* (Male Tiefling) and *Salith Aghala* (Female Human).

Survizzat's capital is Illmorath's Gate, located in the north-west area of the state surrounded by mountains and the ocean. It is known to have been the centerpiece for three demonic invasions in the state's history. The name *Illmorath* is referring to a powerful demon lord of the abyss.

## Culture

**Cabalistic** Most of Survizzat dedicates themselves to cabal groups who worship a greater power typically demonic in nature. They're often formed with good intent for the prosperity of Survizzat, but some turn evil because of the nature of demonic influence.

**Mythical** Most activities and history involve abhorrent and terrifying creatures such as vampires and faeries. You can find many of these creatures roaming the lands of Survizzat. The land was formerly corrupted by demonic and vampiric influences resulting in unique, exotic trade good exports.

**Prideful** Commonfolk and authorities have an exaggerated amount of pride in their heritage being stemmed from demonhood. They often ignore their pitfalls and zealously focus on the positive effects of their rituals.

**Skulldugerous** Most citizenry of Survizzat are inherently rogue-ish in the sense that many are shifty, scheming and backstabbing. Most folk cast suspicion on each other during exchanges of goods and information.

## History

Survizzat was founded in 1213 by a monarchy, the Daethron family, who liberated its citizens during the 2nd demonic invasion of Survizzat. After the 2nd demonic invasion, the monarchy was unseated from power due to the populace believing they caused it and was replaced by a autocratic council.

**Demonic Invasions** There have been three demonic invasions throughout Survizzat's history which each caused rippling strife across Ebonen. Survizzat wasn't officially recognized as a state during the 1st demonic invasion due to their new presence to the region. Most of the cultists, slaves and demonic worshipers of the 1st demonic invasion were left as remnants to populate the region which later formed the state.

* **1st Demonic Invasion (1180-1182)** Not much is known on the origins of the first demonic invasion other than it was lead by the demon lord, *Illmorath*. He used planar teleportation to bring a legion of demonic forces into the *Material Plane*. The invasion lasted for roughly two years before being quelled by Unduan and the budding population of dwarves that would later become the state of Aekoth. While Illmorath and much of his legion was defeated, many remnants of the invasion remained including demonic relics, worshippers of the abyss and fledgling demons that pillaged the land over the next several years.
* **2nd Demonic Invasion (1213-1214)** Illmorath returned once more to take revenge against those that defeated him and stake a new place in the Material Plane. Illmorath utilized several groups of cultists that harbored themselves within the populace of several warring states across Ebonen that made it difficult to quell. Much devastation followed, but Illmorath's forces proved no match for the combined forces of Ebonen's warring states. After his defeat, the states communed with the "faithful" that were left behind, often slaves of the demons now liberated which they founded the state of Survizzat. They were tasked to hold back the demonic forces that appeared to favor the land they now find themselves in.
* **3rd Demonic Invasion (1379-1384)** A group of lesser demon lords were summoned into the Material Plane by a corrupted Survizzat council that initially were summoned to aid the state in times of strife. The invasion did not start as a bloody massacre during its first year, but inevitably turned into one due to demonic thirst for blood. Unduan intervened with Survizzat forces and seized several Survizzat assets after the invasion ended as an act to punish their hubris. This sparked war between the states.

## War Status

* Agmul Vardis: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Oakenville: At War
* Bellminster: Neutral (Hostile)
* Unduan: At War
* Streindresh: Neutral (Hostile)
* Desetu Ereshnul: At War
* Bravekthrum: Neutral (Friendly)
* Rustburgh: Neutral (Indifferent)
* Barest Dimden: Neutral (Hostile)
* Hazelford: At War
* Aekoth: At War

## Military

### Units

**Demonspawn** Infantry wielding natural weapons with no armor deployed in sizes of 120. This unit is considered the vanguard of Survizzat as they're meek and expendable. It's common for cultists to summon this unit to battlefields to protect more valuable units.

**Tiefling Cultists** Infantry wielding light crossbows, scimitars and hide armor deployed in sizes of 30. The unit is considered elite for their moderate armor, incredible bravery due to long exposure to terrors and high flexibility in ranged and melee fighting. This unit is commonly seen performing rituals on the battlefield to bring forth Demonspawn units to protect them.

**Armanite Hellriders** Cavalry wielding natural weapons and leather armor deployed in sizes of 60. This unit is considered fast attack as they're very fast for charging their foes, are fearless against all horrors and are nimble skirmishers that dervish through enemy formations.

**Glabrezu Fearstrikers** Monstrous infantry wielding natural weapons and scale mail armor deployed in sizes of 12. This unit is an excellent shocktroop for their moderate armor, armor piercing fists, they're tireless and nightmarish to instill fear in their enemies by their very presence.