The Xankree Empire

The Xankree Empire

# Government

* Stratocracy led by The Khaldori, a council of Warlord peers
	+ There is not a singular ruler of the Empire
	+ There are not noble or royal bloodlines
	+ Everyone is born an equal

* Warlords, chosen by the people, rule over their own autonomous province which includes:

	+ A Great Hall

		- Located in the primary city of the province
		- Where the Warlord administers his province from
		- Contains a barracks where all the warriors and the Warlord sleep
	+ A cohort of warriors
	+ Any forts they create
	+ Any outpost they create
	+ Any Foki – the name given to anyone who is not a citizen of the Empire
* Warriors are the citizens of the Empire.

	+ No warrior is greater than another
	+ All warriors have the same rights and privileges
	+ Those who will not fight lose their citizenship
* Emissary

	+ On rare occasions an Emissary is chosen by The Khaldori to be sent to speak on the Empire's behalf

# Land

## Provinces

Contains all cities, forts, and outposts controlled by a single Warlord

## Cities

* Begin with the prefix of Eb-
* Stone walls fortify the Great Hall
* Has a behemoth gate
* Contains housing for beasts
* Contains various buildings in and outside the walls
* Contains lodgings for diplomats, traders, and travelers
* Where quests are given and completed

## Forts

* Begin with the prefix of Kol-
* Placed in strategic locations
* Has fortified walls
* Contains a gate and housing for beasts
* Likely made of wood and stone
* Has dedicated warriors who live here

## Outposts

* Begin with the prefix of Nar-
* Placed at the fringes of the province
* Likely only a single building
* Likely does not contain housing for beasts
* Only light fortifications
* Likely made of wood and thatch
* Likely not manned 100% of the time

# Culture

## Hunts

* Hunting powerful beasts is a popular activity in the Empire
* Warlords organize hunts
* Occasionally hunts are open to those outside the Empire
* The title “Hunt Master” passes from winner to winner, even to a Foki if they win

## Honor for your Ancestors & Glory for the Empire

* Each action or decision made is done to bring honor or glory to ones ancestors and the Empire
* Actions or decisions that have the opposite effect bring great shame but can also result in imprisonment or temporary to permanent exile.
* While generally competitive, warriors and Warlords alike celebrate one another’s accomplishments

## War beasts

* The culture within the Empire places high financial and social value on raising and owning powerful war beasts
* Insulting a warrior’s war beast is a greater offence than insulting the warrior

## Brewing

* Warriors of the Empire not only enjoy a well-crafted brew but they also take great pride in brewing their own.

Important places in the Empire

# Eb-Burdrashar

The primary city of Warlord Valfather’s province located in the Redwood Forest on the coast near the Red Obelisk.

* A remnant city of the fallen Falkreath kingdom built into the tiered cliffs overlooking the Red Obelisk
* Home to the only major port on the East coast of Ragnarok
* The human population was decimated with the fall of the previous kingdom

	+ Is actively trying to fill its warrior ranks
* Where the best Thylacoleo and Megatherium are bred throughout the realm
* The sound of hammers, forges, war beasts, and drums can be heard emanating from here all day long