Dacevi Kingdom

Kingdom of Eidel

*Originally one of many conquered peoples from the eastern steppes and marshlands, the Dacevi trace their origins from the first builders which helped bring about the Tomb of Giants and other ancient marvels. Nomadic and well traveled across Corona, they were conquered early on into the Socalic Hordes rise to power and lived primarily as slaves and builders who helped establish several prominent trade routes and roads in Coronan history. Able to retain their culture and identity throughout their servitude to the horde, the Dacevi displayed ample resistance to any attempts at assimilation and were one of the first tribes to form a Kingdom in awake of their masters collapse.*

*United by their heritage and able to remain cohesive throughout the Age of Anarchy, the Dacevi Kingdom became one of the most prosperous and expansive realms throughout the era. Claiming wide tracks of Central and Eastern Corona, they ruled in a syncretic manner by inducting foreign cultures into their society and faiths so as to keep the peace. While the Dacevi held priority over their conquered tribes, the other groups were treated as equals and given the opportunity for advancement within the Kingdoms society. This did not stop bias laws from existing however, Dacevi individuals having enjoyed an increased status of living compared to their subjects and favoritism within the courts. Slavery was widely employed and allowed for a stream of new bodies into the realm, Dacevi rulers having been known to adopt liberal policies towards slave freedom so as to populate its citizenry.*

*Having an elitist monarchy, the Kingdom was a primarily decentralized entity with tribes paying tribute to the main territories and receiving Dacevi goods for their loyalty. This allowed for gradual assimilation of populaces and less rebellions since most subjugated peoples were left to their own devices and only had the occasional visit from Kingdom officials. Warfare was used as a means to help unite the people and stimulate the economy, Dacevia fielding larger armies than most nations thanks to its population size. Rugged warfare was the nations main strong suit with forests and marshlands being left untouched to act as natural defensive positions against invading armies and ambush locations.*

*In its final two decades, a more centralized approach was taken by the rulers to help solidify their control over Central Corona. Settling nomadic peoples became a priority and the old ways of rulership were replaced by a new and improved system of government. Worship of Corona was rejected and the once syncretic nature of Dacevi gave way to the more authoritarian Empire of Oaldia which succeeded them. Forming a personal union with the Adranis people, the Dacevi helped form the Empire so as to unify most of Central Corona and combat the ever growing Kingdoms which surrounded them both. While no nation nor national movement exists into the present date, Dacevi customs and portions of the culture have persisted throughout the eastern and central settlements of Corona. Certainly a small minority in face of other groups, its survival continues on the memory of a bygone Kingdom of builders and statesmen.*