Kingdom of Trisdane, the Grey Lands

Being on the south side of the Ankor Dragon Peaks, the Tiamat Crisis hit fairly hard against Trisdane. Much of the peasants population were conscripted into service to defend their homes against the Dragons. With the discipline and quick training of their military they managed to hold their own against the assault on them. But when they were pushed back to their cities, they barricaded up and valiantly defended them. The siege engines they had built in preparation for an invasion into Bordeaux were instead used to fend of the dragons. These engines included things such as ballista, repeating ballista, trap mines, early stage cannons and even a small fleet of armed airships. While much of these weapons were destroyed it was enough to hold out until Tiamat was defeated. After which they had to postpone their invasion until they could rebuild their forces.

## Overview

Regardless of such setbacks the Tristans have held their own in the new climate of the world. Their goals and ideals remain the same. Human supremacy. They have rebuilt what they can in addition to constructing large forts and castles along their borders of the new Ombrellia and Bordeaux. The Kingdom is ruled by an iron fist and have adopted some aspects of the Khazans after the first war where Khazanov swept the north.. As similar to its Bordelais roots Trisdane used to be a feudal society. Now instead all is ruled by the state, the King themselves. Trisdane take great pride in protecting whats theirs and have a strong backbone and high standard for its basic industries and policies it sets out.

***Nonhumans and Trespassers:*** The borders of the realm are often patrolled for trespassers and nonhumans. Usually they are captured and held on trial in the nearest settlement which ends more often than not in execution. Should the trespassers prove to be some use, instead they are taken as slaves to be shackled in chains or sold across the sea to Nehekhara. Most common folk steer clear of their borders though, as its mostly bandits or other criminals that try their luck. The king has many transports of precious cargo and treasure going from place to place.

## Economy and Culture

There is tax for everything you do in Trisdane, all going to the state's treasury which is used primarily for military or civil service usage. They're largely self-sufficient with a lot of its population being typical farmers living in small villages. Its industry is supported by its hard-working citizens that are held up to a high standard in terms of their quality of work and quantity. But they aren't treated like dirt or slaves by any means. The kingdom takes care of its own people that put in the hard work and effort. The Tristans also herald some of the world's greatest engineers in siege technology. Taking the concepts of the cannon first introduced by the Khazans to whole new levels that was shown at the Ruin of Marburg.

***The Grey Fields:*** Mainly plains, hills, forests and muddy bogs, Trisdane is no realm of sunshine and rainbows like its Bordelais and Ombrellian neighbours. Plenty of rain and fog makes its way here, similar to the Coalition lands. However, the Grey Fields is a particularly interesting landmark in this region. Whether its summer or winter, the grass there always remains grey brownish, but is some of the most nutritious veg around. Making their farm animals big and healthy. Its people are hardy because of this and are not starved for quality food. Its because of this prime resource they poses that their neighbours would incite conflict and attempt a grab for land.

***Lack of Faith:*** Its not known for your average Tristan to prey or worship any of the divine gods. As its seen to be taboo or dishonourable towards the king. Propaganda is spread around to influence the thoughts of the people. To make them believe that the only true divine sources that bless their lives is the royal family and grace of the king. Paying extra tribute to tax collectors labelled for the king personally is a common practice, believing to bring them good luck.

## Politics, Perception and Magic

Within the kingdom, the law and king is never questioned. The king is the one that makes all the decisions and refuses to hold a council by their side. Except for one in which they hold great faith in. Their Spymaster. Since the conclusion of the Third Khazan War the Tristans have taken to honing their skills at sky craft. And have become quite good at it in recent years. The famous Jäger Commandos are not only trained in covert military combat missions anymore. Now they are trained to assimilate into other cultures, learn the language and customs. Managing ways to weasel into ruling courts to learn all they can, or put a knife in an important diplomat and put the blame on another.