Nationalist

The Nationalists believe in strict laws and policies and do not shy away from using the Shadow to achieve their goals. To them, the ends always justify the means. They are led by Sofiya Fairfax, who is the epitome of these values.

## Lore

During a time of great civil unrest in the First Age, a political group splintered off from the High Council. This group would become known as the Nationalists. The Nationalists felt Kohan society was sinking deeper into oblivion and only draconian laws and strict policies would save them from the Cataclysms. Nationalists are highly judgmental and rule with an iron fist. They utilize the Shadow to further their agenda, though they aren't considered to be loyal to the Dark Master. Their sole desire is to return the Kohan to their original glory. At one point, the Nationalist Kohan elected Sofiya Fairfax as their leader, being confident she would be able to lead them to victory over the Ceyah.

During the Second Cataclysm, the Ceyah Sijansur reportedly defeated Ghalen Mordecai's army.

During the Third Age, it became apparent to Gavin Bahhrum that the Ceyah were continuing to gain in strength and numbers. Being convinced that this would eventually lead to the downfall of the Kohan, he decided they needed the Mareten's assistance to effectively combat this threat. Knowing that many of the Mareten were revering the Kohan as deities, he commissioned the raising of new temples in many of their kingdoms. Within these temples, he began to indoctrinate them with an overwhelming hatred for the Ceyah and Shadow. His temples and their teachings spread across many lands, and a new order emerged, the Disciples. The Disciples were fanatic temple warriors, totally dedicated to the tenets of Gavin Bahhrum's religion. They are fearless and relentless when facing the Ceyah and Shadow forces.

## Settlement bonuses

* Settlements provide +1 component slot
* Upgrading settlements is 25% more expensive.
* Settlements' Supply Range is 20% larger.

## Components

In addition to the standard Components available to all Factions, Nationalists have access to the following unique Components:

* Armory Guild
* Factory
* Nightbringer

## Elements

Mareten Elements

Nationalist Elements (Unique)

## Trivia

* Sofiya Fairfax, Gavin Bahhrum and Ghalen Mordecai appear to be amongst the most influential Nationalist Kohan. Sofiya Fairfax was elected as their leader, Gavin Bahhrum founded the Order of the Disciples and Ghalen Mordecai is an army commander.
* The Nationalists have the highest number of Kohan with ties to the Haroun of all Factions: Balthasar Aswan, Ilyana Aswan and Seth Aswan.

## Quotes

**K:IS User Manual**

*"During a time of great civil conflict among the Kohan, a political group splintered off from the High Council. They became known as the Nationalists. This movement felt that Kohan society was sinking deeper into oblivion and would be destroyed by the Cataclysm if they did not institute strict laws and policiies aimed toward turning society around.*

Nationalist Kohan are quick to judge the actions of others, and they rule their own people with an iron fist. The end justifies the means. They are even willing to use the Shadow to further their agenda. Nothing matters to them except the return of the Kohan to their original glory."

**K:AG User Manual**

*"The Nationalist Kohan, believing that only draconian laws could save the immortals from the Cataclysms, splintered off from the High Council. They have been known to work with the Shadow, but their loyalty to the Lord of Darkness cannot be trusted. They will use whatever means necessary to keep their people in line, and are not truly interested in the grand designs of the Shadow. Their sole desire is to return the Kohan to their original glory."*