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2018 Checotah, Oklahoma Tornado

**2018 Checotah, Oklahoma Tornado**

The ***2018 Checotah, Oklahoma Tornado*** was a deadly and violent, rated-EF4 tornado that struck Checotah, Oklahoma on May 31, 2018. In all, 12 people were killed, along with 171 more being injured, and $1.01 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

Apart of the Tornado Outbreak of May 30-31, 2018, the Checotah EF4 first touched down as a very weak EF0 in an open field southwest of Crowder at 3:26 PM CDT. Causing EF0 to EF1 damage, multiple homes suffered minor to moderate damage. In addition, some cars were moved slightly and weakly-anchored wooden fences were pushed over, with some of them being tossed up to 10 yards away.

Beginning to strengthen gradually, mid-range to high-end EF1 damage occurred to multiple homes that suffered severe roof damage. The tornado strengthened to an EF2 stovepipe tornado north of Canadian as it tracked a path around both Crowder and Canadian. As it was tracking north-northeast, the town of Eufala was barely missed, where 2 were injured as their mobile home was destroyed. The tornado then picked up speed and strength, becoming a low-end EF3 with a forward speed of up to 75 mph (120 km/h).

The tornado reached EF4 strength just south of Interstate 40 as a tornado emergency was issued for Checotah at 3:45 PM CDT. 3 were killed and 19 were injured on Interstate 40 as multiple cars were thrown up to 100 yards away. Southern Checotah was devastated at high-end EF4 strength, where 9 were killed and 150 were injured as many mobile homes were destroyed. A factory that was vacant at the time was nearly destroyed.

Beginning to weaken, the tornado tracked east of Checotah as a high-end EF2 as the tornado emergency was lifted. Weakening continued as the tornado began causing just EF0 damage northeast of Checotah. At 4:09 PM CDT, the tornado dissipated northeast of Checotah after killing 12, injuring 171, and causing $1.01 billion (2018 USD) in damages. The Checotah EF4 ranks as the 161st costliest tornado ever.

## Gallery

The Checotah, Oklahoma EF4 right after touchdown.High-end EF4 damage in Checotah.May 31, 2018 Tornado Outbreak Outlook (Hitman).pngThe tornado convective outlook for May 31, 2018.
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Cosmology

## Dimensions

There are two dimension which are Dimensions spatial and temporal, when counting the dimional of a object or place you add op the spatial

## Universe

Are infinite 4 dimensional space three spatial and one temporal.

## Multiverse

The Multiverse is a infinite collection of parilar universe.

## Nulla

The Nulla is 11 dimensional structure that holds all of the multiverse plus higher dimensional structures

### High-Dimensional Structures

The are structures between 5-11 dimensional which is always only 1 temporal

## The Wall

The Wall is a 20th dimensional object the surrounds the nulla and protect it form the upper structures

## The Sphere

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Lilith (True Form)

Body Life Span: Infinite

Alignment: True Natural

Attitude: This form of Lilith does care about anything or anyone.

Physical Appearance: She is one of the bigger elder god by at least 3 universe in size. She is the living void being made of nothing and will destroy anything that enters it body,

Abilities:

* Pure Realty Warp: She can change pretty much anything.

Weaknesses:

* Unknown
Grell

Nearly extinct, the **Grell** are horrors like no other on Pamant in appearance and abilities. Most would describe them as floating skulls with entrials eminating from beanth them, and they wouldn't be wrong. The Jaegers who have succeeded in killing them have tried to study their corpses only to find out they are exactly as they seem: skulls with entrails. Sometimes the skulss and entrails are human, sometimes they are not. Some Heilen Priests has theorized that these horrors are so rare and seemingly ont he brink of extinction because they are created by a confluence of events like moon phases and magical influence rather than by any known method of procreation.

## Biology & Appearance

No two Grell are exactly alike. Some Grell Skulls are fully formed, other times they can be broken or missing pieces. The entrails also differ in length, kind, and volume. Sometimes the skulls are picked clean, and other times, they seem to have portions of flesh still attached.

## Behaviors

Grell are seclusive horrors but occational congregate for reasons no one can't decifer. Grell seem to float and use their entrials to stand at the same time and can move incredibly fast when provoked. Grell are typically docile when viewed from afar, but become progressively agitated by the presence of others within 100 ft of them. Onece anyhting is within 10 feet, the Grell will become wild, flailing it's entrails wildly and letting out a terrifying whispered scream that can be heard from nearly a mile away.

## Weaknesses

* **Moly Flower Pollen**: Grell become dormant when within 25 feet feet of Moly Flower pollen.
* **Sigil of St. Gregory**: a Grell will instinctivly avoid St. Gregory's Sigil. Jaegers have used the sigil to box Grell in so they can get an easier kill.
* **Valencian Steel**: While it isn't effective against the skull, Valencian Steel melts the entrails like butter.
* **Entrail removal**: If the entrails are pulled from the skull completely, the Grell will die.
2019 Silver Creek, Mississippi Tornado

**2019 Silver Creek, Mississippi Tornado**

The ***2019 Silver Creek, Mississippi Tornado*** was a destructive and violent, rated EF5 tornado that struck Silver Creek, Mississippi in the early morning hours of March 31, 2019. In all, 7 deaths occurred, along with 93 injuries, and $2 billion (2019 USD) in damages.
The Holy Valencian Empire

**The Holy Valencian Empire** is built on Three Powers: **The Church**, **the Government,** and **the Military**. The Church provides direction, the government provides structure, and the Military provides order. **The Brotherhood of Jaegers**, while not part of the Imperial heirarchy, are vital to the stability of the Empire and therefore called the Fourth Power. The Empire rules nearly the entire continent of Pamant, except the **Valief Runda** and the **Thardhir Territory**.

## The Holy Church of Valencia

The Holy Church of Valencia provides the vision for the empire to move forward. They worship a triad of gods: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Mother, Valencia. The head of the Church, the Pope, provides leadership

## The Government

Without a good structure, empires tend to fall under the strain of their own weight. That's not to say that the Valencian Government structure is actually a good one. For the most part, the government is concerned with economic and political stability (usually only for the elite). The common people do not deal much with the actual empire, so long as they tithe and pay taxes, the empire is content to allow towns and most cities exist without much interference.

## The Military

Any good Empire needs a strong, disciplined military. Valencia has managed to develop an incredibly powerful military force which has a presence in every corner of the continent. The Military is divided into two Branches: The Army and the Navy. The Army is spread throughout the continent, having one main base in each province except Ifritous.

## Brotherhood of Jaegers

Jaegers arose when the Paladins proved too straightforward in their methods against the horrors of Pamant.
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1978 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia Tornado

**1978 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia Tornado**

The ***1978 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia Tornado*** was a destructive and costly, F4-rated tornado that struck Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia in the late evening hours of June 12, 1978. In all, 73 people died, along with 887 injuries, and $8.8 billion (2222 USD) in damages.
Horrors

**Horrors** are creatures in **Pamant** that defy the good, created order of the **Father**. Horrors are distinguished from the **Lesser Inhabitants** of Pamant, who are not excluded from Valencia's grace.

#### Monstrous Beasts

Some horrors are aberrations of the natural order.

* Alkonost
* Cikavac
* Gagaana
* Gremlin
* Hitermare
* Kalkintzras
* Nachtrapp
* Palkhanmare

#### Unnatural Entities

Horrors that deviated not only from the natural order, but pervert it.

* Boggurd
* Blight
* Grell
* Ifrit
* Kremplain
* Poppin
* Nymph
* Syrin

#### Cursed Abominations

Horrors that were once part of the natural order (either as a humans or other natural beings) but have endured some sort of curse.

* Vampires
* Werewolves
* Spirits
* Undead
The Four Worlds

### History:

For the purposes of this text, we will begin our history with the famed admission of the last of the true Magi -- Magic has Reached its Limit. Everything that can be accomplished with magic is known, and no amount of understanding will progress our knowledge any further. It was so revealed that all arcane research in the 50 years before the final closure of the National Magical Academy of Valentine had been a sham to continue receiving funding from the state. The centuries that followed have been troubled -- replete with war, famine, mistrust, and segregation of society like was never seen before the Dissolution of Academia. A current trend in historical thinking breaks these centuries down into periods, though each of these eras is nuanced and each moment is as much a result of the minutes before it as it is of the years, decades, and centuries that led to it. For simplification of understanding, I will use the popular nomenclature, here briefly describing what is supposedly implied by this categorization.
The Occult

All supernatural and magical beliefs that fall outside of the normal religious or scientific beliefs found within the Empire.

## Thule

There is one thing that united all the disperate members of Thule: Worship of the Vladacians. Although, their beliefs are varried on what that exactly means. For some, it means prayers and sacrifices to Vladacian Spirits that they believe still roam the continent. For others, it means hastening their return. And still others believe it is their duty to become like the Gods-Who-Drink. There are three main **Sekte** (groups of Thule).

1. **Thanatos**: Thanatosian occultists practice necromancy through dark rituals and bizare experimentations.
2. **Nostoi**: Nostoi occultists desire more than anything that the Vladacians would return and take their "rightful" place as divine rulers. They are interested in structures, texts, and other artifacts that are connected to the Vladacians.
3. **Apothesis:** Apothesian occultists are obsessed with becoming Vladacians themselves. Many settle for ritualistic Vampirism (becoming Strigoi), but most will settle for no less than achieving "true divinity."

## Kthanidites

Kthanidites believe that the Vladacians are not the original gods, but older and more eldrich gods once roamed the cosmos including Pamant. These gods have no writings, no words, since they existed before such human concepts, therefore the Kthanidites seek to leave their humanity behind through spiritual communion with their ancient gods using ancient artifacts, rituals, and meditations.
Striking Strength

## Introduction

**Striking Strength** is the amount of physical force an individual can deal out in a single strike. In other words, it is the physical Attack Potency of an individual. It may or may not depend on **Lifting Strength**.

Striking strength describes the power behind the character’s physical blows. Generally, anything that has to do with the character’s actions instead of passively holding up weights is about this category. While lifting strength is a static value which can be measured in units of weight or mass, striking strength is different. It relies more on “action” which is a combination of speed and mass. As such, striking strength requires a whole different classification system.

For more specific information regarding the meaning of the terms, see our Attack Potency and Tiering System pages.

Following the same convention as Attack Potency, a "+" sign is used as "Mountain Class+", not "Mountain+ Class".

## Striking Strength levels

**Below Average Class**

**Human Class**

**Athlete Class**

**Street Class**

**Wall Class**

**Small Building Class**

**Building Class**

**Large Building Class**

**City Block Class**

**Multi-City Block Class**

**Small Town Class**

**Town Class**

**Large Town Class**

**Small City Class**

**City Class**

**Mountain Class**

**Large Mountain Class**

**Island Class**

**Large Island Class**

**Small Country Class**

**Country Class**

**Large Country Class**

**Continent Class**

**Multi-Continent Class**

**Moon Class**

**Small Planet Class**

**Planet Class**

**Large Planet Class**

**Dwarf Star Class**

**Small Star Class**

**Star Class**

**Large Star Class**

**Solar System Class**

**Multi-Solar System Class**

**Galactic**

**Multi-Galactic**

**Universal**

**High Universal**

**Universal+**

**Low Multiversal**

**Multiversal**

**Multiversal+**

**Low Complex Multiversal**

**Complex Multiversal**

**High Complex Multiversal**

**Low Hyperversal**

**Hyperversal**

**High Hyperversal**

**Low Outerversal**

**Outerversal**

**Outerversal+**

**High Outerversal**

**Boundless**

## Other statistics

* Attack Potency
* Speed
* Lifting Strength
* Durability
* Range
* Intelligence
2018 Kiowa, Oklahoma Tornado

**2018 Kiowa, Oklahoma Tornado**

The ***2018 Kiowa, Oklahoma Tornado*** was a violent and catastrophic, EF5-rated tornado that struck Kiowa, Oklahoma on May 31, 2018. In all, 77 people died, along with 422 injuries, and $2.2 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

Apart of the Tornado Outbreak of May 30-31, 2018, the Kiowa EF5 touched down at 9:38 AM CDT southwest of Atoka. The tornado became a weak EF0 right after touchdown before strengthening slightly. The tornado then became a waterspout after tracking onto the Atoka Reservoir.

Downtown Stringtown was struck at high-end EF1 strength, causing moderate damage to dozens of mobile homes. Many homes also suffered major roof damage, with some homes having parts of their roofs removed.

Intensifying even further, low-end EF3 damage occurred to multiple homes southwest of Kiowa. The tornado then became a large wedge, producing extreme ground scouring as it reached EF5 strength. A factory was completely leveled, leaving only mangled beams left at this location.

The tornado weakened to low-end EF4 strength, causing minor ground scouring and EF4 damage to 2 farmhouses. As the tornado approached Kiowa, it grew to peak strength and a tornado emergency was issued for Kiowa.

The tornado entered Kiowa city limits at 11:30 AM CDT, causing EF5 damage at hundreds of locations. Severe ground and asphalt scouring occurred, along with hundreds of well-built homes being swept away. In this area, 69 people were killed, along with 386 injuries. The high school, the police station, the post office, and many stores and gas stations were all completely leveled.

Loosing strength, the tornado caused EF4 damage to multiple homes, injuring 6. The tornado then turned southeast, heading towards Pittsburg. High-end EF4 damage occurred in Pittsburg, killing 8 and injuring 27. Weakening further, low-end EF3 damage occurred to multiple farmhouses. At 12:00 PM CDT, the tornado weakened to an EF0 rope tornado west of Blanco. 4 minutes later at 12:04 PM CDT, the tornado dissipated 7 miles northwest of Blanco after killing 77, injuring 422, and causing $2.2 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

The Kiowa EF5 ranks as the 87th deadliest tornado in U.S. history and the 65th costliest tornado ever.

## Gallery

The Kiowa, Oklahoma EF5 near peak strength.220px-2019-05-17 Minneola tornado.jpgThe Kiowa EF5 as a low-end EF2.May 31, 2018 Tornado Outbreak Outlook (Hitman).pngThe tornado convective outlook for May 31, 2018.EF5 damage in Kiowa.A mangled car in Kiowa.290px-Chaparral Supercell 2.jpgThe supercell that would produce the Kiowa EF5.
Humans

Humans are the most common and widespread beings on Pamant. It is officially stated that humans did not arrive on Pamant until the Valencians in the year 1 AV, but some fringe scholars believe there was a type of human population on Pamant before Valencians.

Humans refer to themselves generally as "Valencians," but there are certain physical variety within this generalized group:

* **Westens** - Typically redish-brown hair, stocky build, and fair skinned.
* **Sudes** - Typically dark colored hair, slender build, and honey colored skin.
* **Halensters** - Typically lighter colored hair, a head taller than most, and very fair skinned.
* **Jaleners** - Typically golden haired (sometimes so light it appears white), striking blue eyes, and ivory colored skin.
* **Ildrians** - Typically jet black hair, smaller than most other Valencians by a head, and chestnut colored skin.
Saint Freida

The first offically recognized Saint in the Valencian Church. St. Freida was offically recognized by Pope Micah when she healed Kardinal Jan Jung from a moral wound to his chest. She prayed for 3 hours after which he was completely healed. Pope Micah declared that, "Freida has been blessed by Valencia herself." The church offically states that St Frieda died peacefully in her sleep at age 87, but legends circulate that she never died and instead wandered into the mountains. Her feast day is February 17th.
Imperial Military

Any good Empire needs a strong, disciplined military. Valencia has managed to develop an incredibly powerful military force which has a presence in every corner of the continent. The Military is divided into two Branches: The Army and the Navy. The Army is spread throughout the continent, having one main base in each province except Ifritous.

## Hierarchy

* **Lord Grand Marshal** - Leader of the Military - 1 Army/Navy
* **Grand General / Grand Admiral** - Leader of 3 Divisions / Fleets
* **High General / High Admiral**  - Leader of a Division / Fleet (3 Brigades)
* **Commander / Admiral** -  Leader of a Brigade (3 Battalions)
* **Captain-Major / High Rear Admiral** - Leader of Battalion (6 Major Companies)
* **Major / Rear Admiral** - Leader of a Major Company (3 Companies)
* **Captain** - Leader of a Company / Ship (6 Platoons)
* **1st Lieutenant** - Leader of one Platoon / 2nd in command on Ship (3 Squads)
* **2nd Lieutenant** - Leader of one Squad / 3rd in command on Ship (3 Fireteams)
* **Unteroffizer / Seesoldat** - Leader of a fire team (3 Soldat)
* **Soldat / Sailor** - lowest ranked grunts
2018 Houston-Pasadena, Texas Tornado

**2018 Houston-Pasadena, Texas Tornado**

The ***2018 Houston-Pasadena, Texas Tornado***was a destructive, deadly, and catastrophic, EF5-rated tornado that struck the Houston and Pasadena areas in the morning hours of May 3, 2018. In all, 4,035 people were killed, along with over 200,000 injuries, and over $18 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

The tornado first touched down at 5:03 AM CDT in downtown Houston. Due to it's location, a tornado emergency was issued for Houston. A few skyscrapers suffered minor damage in Houston fore the tornado started tracking southeast into more populated areas. High-end EF1 to low-end EF2 damage occurred to multiple homes, killing 8 and injuring 49. Between southeast Houston and northwestern Pasadena, the tornado attained EF4 strength, sweeping away hundreds of poorly-built homes and causing 678 deaths and 4,897 injuries.

EF5 damage was sustained to tens of thousands of homes, killing another 1,895 and injuring 84,987 more people. Even more EF5 damage occurred to dozens of hundreds of more homes, killing another 1,323 and injuring 115,123 people.

After this point, the tornado began to weaken, causing high-end EF4 damage to multiple homes, killing another 121 and injuring 3,809 people. More EF4 damage occurred to many homes as the tornado approached Galveston Bay. Another 10 were killed and 238 were injured as multiple poorly-built homes were destroyed at high-end EF3 strength.

The tornado continued to track southeast, becoming a waterspout after tracking onto Galveston Bay. An estimated 5 tons of water was thrown onto shore, causing flooding. Tracking back onto land at EF1 strength, dozens of homes suffered major roof damage before the tornado weakened to EF0 strength.

EF0 damage was recorded to multiple homes. At 7:19 AM CDT, the tornado dissipated in southeastern Pasadena after killing 4,035, injuring more than 200,000, and causing over $18 billion (2018 USD) in damages. The following day, the National Weather Service (NWS) sent dozens of survey teams to survey the damage. At a preliminary high-end EF4, it took the NWS multiple days to survey all points of damage along the track. The final rating was an EF5.

The Houston-Pasadena EF5 is the deadliest tornado in Texas state history, the 5th deadliest tornado in U.S. history, the 5th deadliest tornado in world history, and the 5th costliest tornado ever. The estimated damage path length was 45.96 miles long and 1.1 miles long.

## Gallery

The Houston-Pasadena, Texas EF5 near peak strength.Bridge Creek, OK tornado 1999-05-03.pngThe EF5 tornado in Pasadena.Jarrell, TX F6 05-27-1997.pngThe tornado gaining strength.Spencer EF4 damage.jpgHigh-end EF4 damage in Pasadena.220px-Phil Campbell tornado damage2.jpgEF5 damage in Pasadena.220px-Cordovafromwest.jpgAerial view of damage in Pasadena.
Popes of Valencia

The Pope is the head of the Valencian Empire, it's supreme Priest and military commander.

## Chronological Popes

### Pope Micah I the Merciful (54 BVE - 43 VE)

Micah was the only Pope who's name was not changed upon his election. He was elected because the people believed he represented the will of Valencia herself: his humble attitude, incredible faith, and unwavering mercy being the chief attributes he is remembered for. An early mutiny could have ended in utter disaster without the intervention of Micah, showing grace and mercy to the mutiny leader rather than throwing him to the abyss which allowed for the eventual reconciliation of the factions.

Micah lead the Empire through the seas and established the Order of the Father, Justice of the Son, and Peace of Valencia upon the shores of Pamant. Declaring the Hand of Righteousness to rid the land of all creatures tainted by evil. He reign 98 years as Pope and died laying upon bed, a peaceful look upon his face.

Like many from the first generation who awoke from the Great Lapse, his age was indeterminate, but he appeared to be a man in his 50s or 60s for most of his known life. His body was laid to rest in what eventually became the First Church of Valencia in the capitol city of Valencia.
Weapons

## Blasters

#### Pistols

DH-17 Blaster Pistol

Defender Sporting Blaster Pistol

DL-21 Blaster Pistol

DL-44 Heavy Blaster Pistol

DT-12 Heavy Blaster Pistol

SE-14C Blaster Pistol

#### Rifles

E-11 Blaster Rifle

DLT-19 Heavy Blaster Rifle

RT-97C Heavy Blaster Rifle

## Lightsaber

Darth Vader's Lightsaber

Obi-Wan Kenobi's Lightsaber

Skywalker Lightsaber

## Melee

Gaderffii Stick

Electropole
The World Summit

Every peace talk of any meaning or merit since the Great War has taken place at the World Summit. Nestled deep in the demilitarized zone, in the shadow of The World Tooth and on the coast of Leadlight Lake, The World Summit is a small city, but a critically important political hub. Most residences in The Summit are temporary, since meetings between world leaders need to happen only rarely, but the city is replete with majestic architecture in a classical style. The crowning achievement is the Summit Building, where the great leaders of the Four Worlds meet to decide the future of the planet. It was in the Summit building that the final Armistice of the Great War was signed, and here that new leaders come to become officially recognized as their respective nation's head of state.
Order of Hightower

## Hightower Paladins

The most ancient order of Paladin’s named after the legendary slayer of Stheno. They refuse modern weaponry in favor of blessed swords, axes, and hammers. Headed by the **Kardinal Paladin**.

The most ancient order of Paladins named after the legendary slayer of Stheno. They refuse modern weaponry like guns and tanks in favor of blessed swords, axes, hammers, and armored animal mounts. Hightower Paladins are headed by the **Kardinal Paladin**.

A prerequisite to joining the Order of Hightower is the ability to forge Valencian-Steel, as Roland Hightower himself did at the beginning of the Hand of Righteousness. Unfortunately, this is not a skill that can be simply learned, as it is considered a blessing from Valencia Herself.
Sybil

The six of hearts...

After leaving her calling card at the scene of the Duchess's murder - Newspapers in Berkanin have dubbed her the "Changeling Witch of the Erasers", although not actually a witch at all. It is in fact much worse than that, it is a changeling naturalist - a most reviled thing of the four worlds. Hated by both the Exiled and the extremist naturalists the changelings of their kind have forsaken all religion and use their gifts only to pursue fame, wealth and power.
2013 St. Paul, Minnesota Tornado

**2013 St. Paul, Minnesota Tornado**

The ***2013 St. Paul, Minnesota Tornado*** was a destructive and powerful, EF3-rated tornado that struck St. Paul, Minnesota in the very late morning hours of July 2, 2013. In all, 18 deaths occurred, along with 316 injuries, and $240 million (2013 USD) in damages.
2018 Jacksonville, Florida Tornado

**2018 Jacksonville, Florida Tornado**

The ***2018 Jacksonville, Florida Tornado*** was a deadly and costly, high-end EF3-rated tornado that struck northern Jacksonville, Florida in the late-evening hours of July 21, 2018. In all, 17 deaths occurred, along with 642 injuries, and $1.65 billion (2018 USD) in damages.
Government

Without a good structure, empires tend to fall under the strain of their own weight. That's not to say that the Valencian Government structure is actually a good one. For the most part, the government is concerned with economic and political stability (usually only for the elite). The common people do not deal much with the actual empire, so long as they tithe and pay taxes, the empire is content to allow towns and most cities exist without much interference.

## Heirarchy

* **Nomarche**- *Governor of a Province*. This is a title affirmed by the Arch-Bishop. While not a hereditary title, it is not unusual for children of Nomarches to become Nomarches.
* **Arl** - *City/towne/village governor.* Installed by the local Landowners.
* **Magistrate** - *Local/regional Judges.*
* **Reeve** - *Head of the local law enforcers*. They are in charge of prisons and arrests for lawbreakers. These enforcers can be called up to military service during times of war, typically given the rank of 1st Lt - Captain.
* Marischal - Lower local law enforcement officer. When called to serve in the Military, they can be granted rank fomr **Unteroffizer ro 2nd Lt.**

## Law Enforcement

While the Military provides ultimate order in the Empire, The **Reeves** (Chief Law Enforcement Officer) and **Constables** (lower officers) provide local order.

## Courts

Magistrates preside over all criminal and civil cases, unless a high church officer such as a Bishop, Kardinal, or the Pope declares the case under Church jurisdiction.

## Taxes

The Empire, through the government, imposes taxes upon the people in order to fund it's functions. Historically, citizen would pay upwards of 7-8% of whatever they produce, but as the empire exapnded and it's needs grew taxation increased to 10-12%.
2018 Fray Marcos, Uruguay Tornado

**2018 Fray Marcos, Uruguay Tornado**

The ***2018 Fray Marcos, Uruguay Tornado*** was a destructive and violent, rated high-end F4 tornado that struck Fray Marcos, Uruguay in the mid hours of June 24, 2018. In all, 702 deaths occurred, along with 16,793 injuries, and $1 billion (2018 USD) in damages.
Zentrum

A scientifically minded, progress oriented, Tri-Province supported group of individuals whose stated goal is to "accelerate the Valencian people's progress and secure a brighter future for our decedents." They are financially and ideologically supported by three provinces (Cantari, Fredure, and Marris). The Empire itself is willing to avail itself of whatever advancements they are able to make, but keeps them at an arms length and won't support them financially.
Nymph

**Nymphs** are nature spirits hell bent on protecting their realm of nature: woodlands, rivers/lakes/ponds, mountains, plains, swamps, desserts, etc. while most Nymphs appear to be carefree and mischievous when first encountered, if one repeatedly disregards their realm or requests, their anger will begin to manifest is more and more frightening ways until their victim is “no longer a threat.”

## BIology & Appearance

Nymphs reflect the terrain the are native to.
Pamant (The Continent)

*Pamant* was the name the Vladacians had given the continent upon which they lived, the Elves called it *F'öld*, and the Dwaves called it simply, *The Continent*. It is unknown if any of the other horrors that lived on the continent had other names for it.

### Tempus

Calling this period a "rainy season" doesn't begin to cover it. The rains begins as light showers for 10 hours per day for the first 3 weeks then transitions to heavy rain for 20 hours for the next 3 weeks, finishing with raised water levels (around 3-5 feet) around the central river lands. The Valencians have adapted to this by making their towns and cities in this region completely raised (this has also created thriving Undercities below these areas).

The rain during this season is not just simply water, but filled with nutrients that actually provide what the flora of Pamant need. Although rain clouds fill the sky during this season, the Sun does come out from behind the deluge a few times per week.

### Spring

The flooding recedes for 4 weeks and gives way to exponential floral growth over the next 10 weeks. Days begin to be longer.

### Summer

The sun evaporates the remaining Tempus waters from the land for 15 weeks.

### Mors

Sudden death of many flora on Pamant over 6 weeks.

### Winter

The continent is cold and desolate for 12 weeks.

## Inhabitants

When the Valencians first arrived on the **Continent**, there was already great civilizations (some ancient and in ruins, others thriving throughout) and numerous indigenous people.

### Elves

A very tribal and seclusive people, the **Elves** preferred to live near wooded areas and especially near the Valief Runda in the center of the continent used to number in the millions throughout **Pamant**, but once the Valencians arrived their numbers began to dwindle until only 10,000 exist in *Valief Runda* today.

Learn more about Elves **here**.

### Dwarves

Dwarves were mostly seclusive and resided on top of mountain and other heights.

Learn more about Dwarves **here**.

### Horrors

All manner of bestial monster and ghastly terror which the Empire declares are "unredeemable."

Learn more about Horrors **here**.
Nuns

Holy women who dedicate their lives to caring for the people of Valencia through various means.

## Orders

* **Handen**: trained in holy magics
	+ The Sisters of the Perpetual Watch
	+ The Daughters of Valencia
* **Voeten**: healers and cultivators of life
	+ The Order of St. Freida
* **Geest**: Teachers of children
Thule

**Thule** can refer to several sects (or Sekte) of secretive, occultist groups. Thye are typically identified by their iconography and Vladacian worship. The Empire, while aware of their existence, has been unsuccessful in stamping out their existence for hundreds of years and some even whisper that is on purpose.

## Vladacian Worship

The one thing that unites all the disperate members of Thule: Worship of the Vladacians. Granted, their beliefs are quite varried on what that exactly means. For some, it means prayers and sacrifices to Vladacian Spirits that they believe still roam the continent. For others, it means hastening their return. And still others believe it is their duty to become like the Gods-Who-Drink.

## Sekte

There are three main **Sekte** (sects of Thule).

1. **Thanatos**: Thanatosian occultists practice necromancy through dark rituals and bizare experimentations.
2. **Nostoi**: Nostoi occultists desire more than anything that the Vladacians would return and take their "rightful" place as divine rulers. They are interested in structures, texts, and other artifacts that are connected to the Vladacians.
3. **Apothesis:** Apothesian occultists are obsessed with becoming Vladacians themselves. Many settle for ritualistic Vampirism (becoming Strigoi), but most will settle for no less than achieving "true divinity."

## Structure

Minor differences exist in different Sekte, but the basic heirachy typically remains in each.

### Titles & Ranks

1. **Supreme Grand Dragon**: The unquestioned, supereme priest of an Sekte. Only one Supreme Grand Dragon has ever been recorded by the Empire, and no name was ever attributed to her, but many believe she still exercises influence over Thule
2. **High Drake**:
3. **Hydra**: Leaders of localized Thule groups.
4. **Serpent**: The 2nd in command or any local group.
5. **Caveo**: A member of Thule

## Magics

Aside from their worship practices, Thule is feared for their magical aptitude. It seems that Thule tends to recruit individuals who have a natural affinity for magic and spend most of their time either studying it or consuming forms or Lucid Magics therefore their use of magics typical confound even the most knowledgable on the subject.
Hand of Righteousness

In 20 VE, **Pope Micah the Merciful** declared the need for the Valencian's to claim their new found home away from the non-human inhabitants. It is recorded in **The Merciful Words** that he said,

> "*This land is in dire need of a righteous hand to wipe away the sin and decay that so easily takes our attention away from the worship of our Holy Triad*."
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Inspired by his words, several Holy Kights rose up in support of Pope Micah's call for a "righteous hand," and formed the first **Holy Order of Paladins**: **The Hightower Paladins**. For the next 60 years, the Valencians began to aggressively exterminate **Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Giants, Faye, Ogres, Dryads**, and any other non-humans they were able to find. While never an officially recognized as a war, this period is recognized by most historians under an umbrella term, "The Hand of Righteousness."

## Fall of Stheno

while technically before the Merciful Words, the Fall of Stheno is often marked as past of the Hand of Righteousness.

Stheno, the Beholder, was both revered and feared by the original inhabitants. After the Valencians arrived, Stheno's presence was well known in the Foothills of Euryale and beyond. For 12 years, the Valencian priests, warriors, and knight all tried and failed to fell the creature. Roland Hightower had made several atempts to destroy it, but lost dozens of his fellow knights in the process.

## Formation of the Paladin Order

After the Inspiration of the Merciful Words, and beginning with Roland Hightower, different Orders of Paladin Knights were formed to combat the "sin and decay" of the continent.

#### Order of Hightower

The original Paladins of the Empire, the Order of Hightower (named after their founder, Roland Hightower) would become renown for their exploits.
The Priest

Once a faithful Priest of the Valencian Church, a horrific incident with an unknown entity left him a walking skeletal abomination: a horrific sight and completely unable to die. Since that fateful day, the Priest has wandered the lands of the Empire using his inability to die to kill all that goes bump in the night...for a price.
Valencian Priests

**Priests** serve the Church as ministers of Valencian grace to the people and they have the authority to preform rites and administer sacraments. Priests make up the most senior leadership of the empire including the head of the Empire, the Pope.

## History

When the Valencians awoke, there were no priests. Micah the Merciful was in fact the very first priest that the Valencians had amongst them.

## Theology of the Priesthood

> "*Priests stand between men and the Triad, pleading on behalf of each group: to men, the priest exclaims 'worship!', and to the Triad, 'Mercy!' Without the priesthood, neither would be given.*" - Pope Peter the Just
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## Ordination

In order to be officially recognized as a priest of Valencia, individuals must complete at least 4 years of service and education in their local **assenbly** (community of faith or congregation) as a deacon to the Ordinar Priest there, after which the deacon must be recommended by both the Ordinar and the Bishop for ordination.

## Priestly Branches

Priests are ordained into one of four branches of the priesthood. Each branch serves in an intercessory role between the people of Valencia and the Father. All priests are able to administer sacraments, hear confessions, and preform rites. Priestly branches are lead by a singular head, equal to a Kardinal in rank: ***Seine Eminenz*** .

#### **Ordinar**

These priests are mainly focused on preaching and shepherding and separated into two main

* ***Humilis***: Priest who have just joined the priesthood or having served less than 5 years.
* ***Spectatus***: Priest who have proven themselves in their function for 5 or more years.
	+ *Order of St. Eckhart*: A special Order of Priests who are identified and trained for the office of Bishop.

#### **Heilig**

Priests who are specially trained in miraculous power and typically work as exorcists.

* ***Schwert***: These priests learn to use the miraculous gifts in offensive ways against Horrors.
	+ *Jughesites*
	+ *Hallurians*
* ***Schild***: These priest learn to use miraculous gifts in defensive ways against Horrors.
	+ *Sigardian*
	+ *Order of St. Baldung*

#### **Heilen**

Priests specially trained in natural and miraculous medicines as doctors

* ***Hausarzt***: general medical practitioners
* ***Besonders***: specialized medical practitioners

#### **Gelehrte**

Priest who are trained in theology, history, literature, maths, and other scholarly endeavors.

## Higher Priests

### Pope

The Supreme Leader of the Valencian Empire. All other officials answer to him.

### Kardinal

Kardinals are a small council elected from the ranks of the Archbishops to manage church doctrine, disseminate theological information to the Bishops, council the Pope, and head different religious orders.

### Archbishop

A bishop of the highest rank, heading an archdiocese or province

### Bishop

A Bishop leads a small region of assemblies, typically about 8-10 congregations. Up to 10 Bishops are lead by one of their province's Archbishops .
Eulric Danvers

The **Zweite** (or Erste, depending on who you ask) **Jaeger,** Eulric Danvers, is feared in more ways than one. Wheather it's his superb hunting skills or his unpredictable personality, Eulric keeps many people on their toes.

## Early Life

An orphan from Halenburg, Fredure. Eulric was never sure of his birthday and decided he would use April 9 as his birthday, since everyone was celebrating Adpulsus already and he wouldn't feel so alone.

## A Drifter's Life

For five years, Eulric made his way drinking, swindling, and being an utter drain on society. During this time, he made far more enemies than friends.
Vampires

**Vampires** are creatures that subsist on blood, although some species survive on other "life essesnces" like thoughts and will. Most vampires reproduce through an act called **siring**, where the vampire drains it's victim of all blood to the point of death and proceeds to feed it's own blood to it's victim. Vladacians are unique in that they are able to reproduce by both siring and sexual reproduction.

## Classifications

### Higher Vampires

The most feared and powerful vampires in Pamant. These Vampires can possess levels of strength, speed, and magical abilities that vastly outclass nearly all other types of creatures known to the Empire.

1. **Vladacian**: The original Vampires of Pamant who trace their linage to the Great Ancient, **Vladislav**.
2. **Nosferati**: seclusive vampires who are only known to the Empire primarily through the first hand account of Roland Hightower, legends, and archeological finds.
3. **Kitsune**:
4. **Dhampir**: a half-vampire offspring of a human mother and Vladacian father.

### Lower Vampires

1. **Strigoi**: living vampires who look human until they feed, after which their faces contort into a monsterous visage.
2. **Moroi**: undead vampires that are made such through archic rituals

### Inferior Vampires

1. **Fledgling**: a vampire who survived a vampiric feeding.
2. **Ghouls**: mindless, undead vampiric beings made from an un-sired and completely drained victim of either higher or lower vampires

## Powers & Abilities

1. Immortality
2. Strength
3. Speed
4. Life Draining

## Weaknesses

1. Sunlight
2. Blessed Objects
3. Silver
2018 Lawton, Oklahoma Tornado

**2018 Lawton, Oklahoma Tornado**

The ***2018 Lawton, Oklahoma Tornado*** was a violent and costly, rated-EF4 tornado that struck Lawton, Oklahoma on May 31, 2018. In all, 17 deaths occurred, along with 102 injuries, and $1.2 billion (2018 USD) in damages.

Apart of the Apart of the Tornado Outbreak of May 30-31, 2018, the Lawton EF4 touched down as a very weak EF0 rope tornado in an open field 3 miles southwest of Cookietown at 4:44 PM CDT, the tornado nearly dissipated numerous times, but managed to stay on the ground. Causing low-end EF0 damage, the tornado began to strengthen, causing mid-range to high-end EF0 damage.

Tracking north-northeast, low-end to mid-range EF1 damage occurred to multiple properties. 2 were injured as the high-end EF1 overturned a mobile home. Strengthening further, the tornado became a stovepipe EF2.

The tornado paralleled Interstate 44 as an EF2 before it tracked more to the west, causing significant damage west of Geronimo. Strengthening continued even further, where EF3 damage was observed at multiple homes that had all walls knocked down. A poorly-anchored home was blown away and 4 people were killed.

A tornado emergency was then issued as the tornado became a high-end EF3 wedge tornado tracking towards Lawton. The tornado then underwent another stage of intensification, becoming a wedge EF4 tornado. A well-built home was leveled, with some of the home's basement being exposed. 3 were injured at this location. The tornado struck western Lawton, where 13 were killed and 95 were injured as dozens of homes were completely leveled.

A Goodyear plant was leveled in extreme western Lawton were 2 were injured. The tornado then began to weaken, causing high-end EF3 to low-end EF4 damage northwest of Lawton. Weakening continued to occur, with the tornado tracking onto mountainous terrain. Western Medicine Park was struck at low-end EF1 damage before the tornado tracked out onto Lake Lawtonka and dissipated at 6:02 PM CDT after killing 17, injuring 102, and causing $1.2 billion (2018 USD) in damages. The Lawton EF4 ranks as the 141st costliest tornado ever.

## Gallery

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Roland Hightower

**Roland Hightower** is the most famous and capable Paladin from the early history of Valencia. He is renowned for his prowess in battle, bravery, virtue, and devotion to Valencia. Nearly all Paladin's since his era, even those outside of his order, look to him as the standard of what it means to be a Paladin.

## Early Life on the Sea

Roland was one of two generations born at sea upon one of the great Valencia ships.

## From a Knight to a Paladin

After arriving on the newfound continent, Valencians soon realized that it would take more than mere might to vanquish the Horrors found in Pamant. For three years, the Valencian Knights (including a young Roland) battled the unholy monsters and natural inhabitants of the new land. Upon Pope Micah's declaration of the Hand of Righteousness, Roland forged the first Valencian-Steel blade in existance and thus became the very first Paladin.

## Becoming a father

While it is not forbidden for Paladins to marry, most simply do not in order to devote more energy towards the Holy Triad, but Roland did fall in love with a woman named Katarina,