Shackled Kingdom

The Shackled Kingdom is a savage nation, loosely ruled by a single Unchained. The region is not for the faint of heart, its inhabitants, the Li'nki, constantly holding gladiatorial matches against each other and numerous beasts of the desert, in order to attune themselves.

## History

The Shackled Kingdom was once a lawless land, with individual clans of the Li'nki fighting amongst one another, over the harsh desert. That was until the time of Recerix, Breaker of Chains. Recerix claimed to have had a vision of Tiamat, a mighty god of the desert. Depicted in this dream, was an event taking place thousands of years ago, in which Tiamat issued a challenge to the proud Li'nki, to break free of their weaknesses and bonds, their "chains" as many devouts would go on to phrase it, and reach a state of purity, become "Unchained". Arrogantly, the Li'nki attempted to overcome this challenge, but were unable to meet it, falling to despair and ruin, they disjoined from each other into smaller clans.

Recerix sought to reunify the split tribes of his people. He believed in order to do this; he must meet Tiamat's challenge. First, Recerix killed his family, and severed any ties with his tribe and allies, believing them to be needless bonds. He banished himself to the desert, where he dwelled upon his many past sins and regrets, bared them before the might of the desert sun, until he believed he was absolved of them, through the sun burning them away. After ten years in that desert, he no longer was plagued by fatigue, hunger, or thirst, and no heat could scold him. He had become the legendary Unchained of legend. Then, he believed that there was only one thing for him to do. Slay Tiamat.

He searched the many dunes of his homeland for three years, before finding her in the Blistering Rocks, seemingly awaiting his arrival. Armed with only a blade of sharpened bone, he fought the deity in a great battle, ended by him piercing Tiamat's heart, ending the beast's life. Though Recerix believed that his life's goals had been achieved, he soon saw the folly in this. The divine quest had been offered to his people as a whole, not just one individual to represent them. All the Li'nki must reach his state of being. So, he spread the tale of his exploits, of his newly acquired status, and of Tiamat's challenge, inspiring the people to meet it as he did. Recerix helped construct the Iron Arena from the skull of Tiamat, as he believed that through battle could one burn away most, if not all, of their bonds, their chains. His final act would be the construction of The Marrow, the top of which would be reserved for any future Unchained, and their attendants. The Li'nki had finally been unified, becoming the Shackled Kingdom, but their struggles were far from over.

Since then, the Li'nki have fought against one another in savage gladiatorial battles, in order to purify themselves and wash away any weaknesses. Many have used the Shackled Kingdoms arena as a breeding ground for warriors of their own, or simply captured Li'nki to serve in their army. But still it remains unconquerable, its people too fierce to be overcome, too preoccupied with finishing the quest started by Recerix.

## Cities, Towns, and Landmarks

* Iron Arena
* The Coil
* The Marrow

## Notable Inhabitants

* Emphoarus, The Hunter
* Ferceri, The Fool
* Recerix, Breaker of Chains

## Notable Creatures

* Gilannt
* Scuttleshell