Empire of Mowen

A vast land of trade and cunning. The largest of the three Trinity Kingdoms. Also called the Inlands. Their territory also borders the Quiet Lands where the exiled and Dread Hounds roam.

Mowenites are obsessed with status, incredibly cunning, and strive to find potential and opportunity in everything. They tend to believe that the strong are meant to survive and rule, and their subjects should be grateful for the wisdom. Loyalty is not a tenant mentioned of Mowen, but passion and drive to become the strongest and best of one self is inherent in society.

Mowen is ruled by twins, the Empress and Emperor, known collectively as The Twins.

# Territories

## Boarderlands

### Description

The easternmost territory of Mowen, consisting of the Trinity Lakes region.

In 1214 A.S., the Trinity Lakes region was decimated in an event known as the Glassing.

Before the Glassing, Several dozens home and farmsteads lined the area around Trinity Lakes. Five larger settlements were seen along the hamlets, ruled by a council of three lords.

After the Glassing, a new city known as Inzet was built.

Trinity Lakes provides much trade from the summer river, and they harvest lake coral regularly. They are often visited by the Vanguard due to being so close to the eastern borders. They have been exposed to raids from either the exiled in the Quiet Lands or from Dread Hounds. Due to these attacks, there is a large garrison of Mowen Guards normally. Entertainment-wise, the region is known for its fantastic puppeteers and the hunting of lake sharks for sport. The farmland is rough for crops, but ideal for vine crops like ivette, grapes, and olives.

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Inzet

Other
* Somin's Thicket
* Trinity Lakes

## Central Mowen

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Aural

Other
* Kamet Forest
* Tel'Hor's Peak
* Bluwood

## Northlands

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Valica
* Gelid
* Bridgevow

Other
* North Wilds
* The Hollow Peaks

## Western Territories

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Aven
* Iron Bridge

## Coastlands

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Abishot
* Ivaio

## Southern Mowen

### Description

Known colloquially as Sorrowood. The folks who reside there are protected by a vicious military that is constantly dealing with threats from the Sorrow Woods. They have poor grain crops, but ample livestock and vegetables. They have an impressive trade route secured with Kregia. Most of their focus is on their tolls through the wood that they oversee for caravan safety, as three out of every ten caravans usually face some sort of danger.

The area is currently held by a tenant lord, Sire Greson Kulvik, a noble and Threadtouched. His land has prospered due to trade with Kregia and his tolls.

### Notable Locations

Cities
* Rekal

Other
* Sorrowoods

# Mowen Conduct of War

Mowen stands as a strong kingdom, and the Dushahs rule over the regions for their Twin Leaders. Each region has Cojas that operate under a Dushah that lord over lesser lands within their region, also known as a province. A Cojas does not have the rights to lead an attack on other lands, although they may defend as needed.

A Dushah may attack a province. To do so, they must first in turn make it known to the Dushah they are invading of their intentions. The recipient must either agree to the war or waive their rights to the land and surrender within ten days after being challenged.

The Twins allow this in-fighting if the invading Dushah pays the fee of 1000 ounces of gold. If the invading Dushah wins the war, they then have 100 days after the end of battle to improve upon their conquered lands and elevate it above what it had been prior to war. To then acquire the land under their own province or leadership, the Dushah must in turn pay an additional 1000 ounces of gold.

The Mowen Conduct of War also follows in all of the laws established in the Trinity Accord.

# Mercenary Companies of Mowen

## The Stray Knights

A group of mercenaries who excel in mounted combat. They pursue coin relentlessly, and often take up the most vicious tasks to prove their merit. Comprised out of those who have lost their families, they leverage their lust for revenge or abandonment to fuel their crusade wherever the gold points.

## The Brutal Few

A group of mercenaries who excel at destruction. Sometimes hired to deal with Spawnings. They are known to leave behind nothing of value and nothing alive. It is fabled one of their leaders carries an Iron Storm weapon. Their presence is always known when you hear their wolves howl alongside them.

## Vurik's Retrieving and Discovery Co.

Irene Vurik, the daughter of a wealthy nobleman, is well known for her ability to find and uncover anything. Often hired by the Mowen Guard in times where the problem needs an outside perspective. She is always joined by her partner in business and love, Tiana Gency, who also translates for the mute Vurik.

## Grimhearth & Sons

A family of Threadtouched, comprised of Grimhearth senior and his five sons. The crew have a less than reputable name, having worked for money lenders and questionable organizations. They have a history of under-reporting the spoils of their work. Each of the sons specializes in a particular fighting style taught to them by Grimhearth senior.

## The Hammered Legion

A group comprised of retired guards, soldiers, and a handful of Threadtouched. Considered the most renowned and professional mercenary company in Mowen. Led by Ren Lockstad, also known as the Unkillable Bastard. They have often been hired by provinces as a proxy army against other regions.

# Known Criminal Organizations of Mowen

## Sisterhood of the Blade

A highly organized group of assassins. They were responsible for the death of the last Dushah of the Northern province.

## Southern Wind

A mysterious intelligence organization. They are said to know the curtains of every noble in Mowen, and the vices of every foreign noble.

## Second Moon

Not much is known about this group of mystics, but rumors include everything from assassinations, forgeries, , prophecy, demon summoning, necromancy, psychomancy, and other dark magics.

## Brokers of the Golden River

From the rare items of the old age, exotic animals and alchemical compounds, to the secrets of A'lune. The Brokers of the Golden River are known far and wide to be the largest black and grey market.