The Daybreak Empire

Daybreak was an exclusively human kingdom that prided itself on its heritage, which dates back to an ancient era long ago where no magic or demihumans existed, and Daybreak strived to return to their roots, with harsh judgment being passed on any demihumans or those who dare practice magic. The national religion of Daybreak is the Sun Faith, worshipping Zenith, God of the Sun. The only use of magic allowed within Daybreak are those who do so through religious means, as those who practice it are seen as “Miracle-Callers”. The Sun Faith is effectively summarized by The Seven Truths, which govern most aspects of their beliefs.

The faction way completely destroyed in the year 1000 AG, when The Rainbow Raiders sieged Holy Eminence, destroying their military and assassinating the Sun King, leading to the dissolution of their empire. Since then, the flag is used as a symbol of hate, representing the superiority of the human race.

Daybreak soldiers had one primary method of executing captured enemies: they would force them to their knees and make them face toward the sun, then cutting their throat open. They do this in hopes that they soul finds salvation in the sun.

A frequent punishment for those to be executed who are not so dangerous that they death be monitored was to dress those to be executed in Daybreak standards and put onto the front lines unarmed.

## Military Units

### **The Dawnbringers**

The Dawnbringers were the highest ranking soldiers of the holy army, they were entrusted with the important tasks His Radiance, the Sun King would ask of them. Success was expected of them, and success was what they delivered. The Dawnbringers are an impressive sight on the battlefield, as they wear a set of metal wings as they charge into battle on horseback.

### **The Eclipse**

The Eclipse were the spies of Daybreak, planted deep undercover within many factions and organizations. Their name is a reminder that even in darkness, the sun is looming close behind. The Eclipse were most feared for their ability to permanently remove ones spellcasting ability. It is unknown how exactly they were able to do this, as the method was a kept highly secret, what is known is that it is quick and effective.

### **The Flare**

The only non-humans allowed into Daybreak’s ranks were the Flare, a military division which were treated harshly and used mostly for suicide missions as cannon fodder. Most of those that make up the Flare were not there by choice, having joined as slaves or prisoners, they were presented with a choice, join the Flare or be executed. But the Flare was a fate as bad if not worse than death, they were closely watched by a few residing officers, and they were rarely allowed to carry weapons, escape was nearly impossible and if someone were to escape, if any platoon shows even an inkling of rebellion or if they show cowardice in battle, their unit was decimated. Decimation means each member takes a random stone from a bag of white stones, 10% of the stones are black, if someone draws a black stone they were beaten to death by the remainder of their platoon. The Flare are numbered on their foreheads with deep marks that leave indents into their skulls, and they were often referred to by number rather than any name.