regna ferox [east and west]

[sakalam]

Cut off from Plegia and Ylisse by a great wall at the southern border, Ferox is a harsh land where strength is king. Like Ylisse, their ruling khans have been killed, though since it happened long ago, the new khans have claimed their titles, though they still have pockets of rebellion within their regions. On the north of Ferox by its snowy mountains are tanguel rebels uniting to claim Regna Ferox for themselves.

EAST FEROX
A pool of fighters and warriors, East Ferox saw growth in diversity upon its acceptance of tanguel and horse-rearing tribes under Sakalam's rule. One of its greatest discovery was a small tribe of oracles and priestesses that employ dark magic for divination and hexes, essentially being Ferox's version of the dark mages Plegia has. Many foreigners had also settled down in East Ferox where, if they did not offer talent in the blade, then they offered goods and technology in exchange. East Ferox became more self-sufficient through the improvement of agriculture and trading.

Many were content with Sakalam's rule and there were equally those unhappy about it. Several self-proclaimed khans of the east are spreading rebellions on the mainland. They believe that Sakalam was leading Ferox to a lost of its culture and identity, degraded into a mere mercantile country for outsiders to rule with gold. There were strong warriors who were poorer than merchants, angering Feroxis accustomed to the tradition and hierarchy of power.

In response to the rebellions, Sakalam had laid down a law called "Spoils For The Fittest" where bullion would be rewarded to the winner between battles of opposing sides. Should the rebels win against Sakalam, then they would be rewarded. Rebels who fight against rebels would be given reward as well. So far, no rebels have won against Sakalam and they have not chosen to fight among themselves...yet.

Military
As a militant nation, Ferox has a very powerful military. Sakalam may be unconventional but she still follows the rule of the strong. To attain a position in the military, one must prove themselves with the blood they spill.

Chief Commander: sakalam
Lieutenant: Unnamed; tentatively ender but otherwise open. Message me if interested.
Adviser: OPEN - Sakalam is game for strategies. Preferably not a tactician.
Captain: Any captains go here.
Soldiers: Any soldiers go here.
Champion: OPEN

Government
Representatives: Anyone representing their tribes or, for the non-warriors of Ferox, their guilds.
Ambassadors: OPEN TO A MAX OF TWO. They must be able fighters who can help themselves.

Others

[Isabela]

(I hope you don't mind me using this format, sakalam)

WEST FEROX
West Ferox is, for the most part, traditional -- unlike East Ferox, which has moved in different directions as of late under its Khan, West Ferox remains a land where Stength Is Everything. Or, at least, that's what Isabela's trying to keep to. With the dissenters in Ferox and the civil war raging in Plegia, West Ferox has become slightly less friendly to outsiders.

Not that it was friendly to begin with, but y'know.

Isabela has no time or patience for rebellions -- especially if it's coupled with (in her opinion) conniving, underhanded tactics. True to Feroxi way, she issued a public challenge to any who were dissatisfied with her rule: challenge her. Take the position of Khan from under her.

While East and West Ferox get along fairly well at the moment, it's not exactly a union forged in iron and blood. Who knows what'll happen?

Military
The military is West Ferox's pride and joy.

Chief Commander: Isabela
Lieutenant: STILL NEED THEM
Adviser: NEED THEM TOO
Captain: also none.
Soldiers: nada
Champion: Payton

Government
Council Members: because even Isabela knows she can't run this thing on her own.

[Xanthe]

WESTERN FEROX
Tentatively known as the "New West" after the rise of the "Phantom Rider" Xanthe and the fall of Isabela. Western Ferox has undergone a heavy reworking since it's new leader came to power. While the previous Khan was a staunch traditionalist of "Might Makes Right", Xanthe sees use in even those would be deemed "weak" by her country's traditions. While still a proponent of the old adage herself, she stresses it primarily in matters of the military and will use those who prove themselves to be of high intelligence for new works both public and martial in nature.

A "Khan of the people" as some have taken to calling her, Xanthe puts an emphasis on advancement in all things for her "New West" and seeks ways to make sure that Ferox might prosper like never before. Beginning craft projects for new ships, as well as new forging practices, and even new farming methods, Xanthe has a hand in many different affairs. Her most noticeable contribution by far is the new breeding methods that she has developed to breed more Wyverns, Pegasi, and Griffons for her army. Some might say she is trying to overreach the power of her new government, but the Western Khan looks on with that same calm look and comments that one and all shall see what her Regnum is capable of.

While a few pockets of resistance yet remain after her campaign, Xanthe has surprisingly agreed to peaceful talks in dealing with them and slowly draws them into the fold of Western Ferox once more, avoiding more bloodshed and putting the returning warlords to use amongst her "New West". Still, there are a few that hold out and plot how to best sabotage the new Khan.

The primary symbol of the "New West" is a dual-headed raven, the personal crest of Xanthe's bloodline.

Military
Once called the "pride of Ferox" by the former Western Khan Isabela, Xanthe's lightning campaign and savage attacks upon key strategic points proved just how disjointed and ineffectual the old military of West Ferox actually was. Under Xanthe's guidance, the military has undergone a reformation in it's ranks, it's training methods, and an overall increase in discipline that the old army severely lacked.

The greatest change of all though comes from the key forces that prevailed in Xanthe's campaign to unseat Isabela. With a newly grown focus upon aerial combat and the vicious veterans who now hold command, the aerial cavalry of Western Ferox is capable of painting the skies a bloody red while their infantry paints the ground scarlet. Of particular note in the aerial forces is the "Raven Elite", a band of the most vicious and seasoned Griffon Riders, Wyvern Lords, and Falcon Knights. The Raven Elite are the personal guardians of Xanthe both during her campaign and in the "New West".

Chief Commander: Xanthe
Champion: Edana - A leftover of the "Old West". Xanthe has yet to decide what to do with her, but allows Edana her freedom nonetheless.
Head Strategist: OPEN - While Xanthe is quite confident in her own abilities, she knows the value of well placed advice as well.
Captain of The Raven Elite: OPEN - The Captain of The Raven Elite knows their General well. A premier warrior in the lightning campaign, they've earned the position through blood and skill. Their mount is said to be as fearsome as Xanthe's Bloodseeker.
Soldiers: OPEN.


Government
Many would call the new government of Western Ferox a dictatorship and in a sense, they are correct. While Xanthe is perfectly willing to heed the words of representatives from other Feroxi Clans and groups of foreigners, the true power belongs to Xanthe and no other may question her authority.

Representatives: Anyone representing their tribes or villages and appealing to Xanthe for new edicts.
Ambassadors: Xanthe has yet to bother with assigning any, instead focusing on internal changes before dealing with external politics.

[Freja]

Freja is currently not pledging dying allegiance to either East nor West Ferox, though she is a Western Feroxi native. Ideally she wants to become something of a household name in the entirety of Ferox, which means she has to ultimately get on the good side of either the Eastern or Western Khan, or if possible, both of them. How she manages to build up that kind of reputation is still up in the air for me but I'd like to discuss ways down the line of how Freja can curry up favour with either of the Khans, or if she has to do something spontaneous in order to build up that rep.

[sakalam]

Freja sorry for the late reply. In regards to East Ferox (since I figure being a household name in West Ferox, her native land, is easier), Freja might have lent a hand in an operation once. Her intention might not to help or to please Khan, just an opportunity to fight. I'm still considering doing that paralogue...once we have Feroxi to actually partake in it.

Sakalam is an opportunist so being a strong warrior is good enough for her to seek Freja if she's in the neighbourhood (though she might give it some time, wait to see what she does or if she makes the initiative to approach her.) She can easily gain Sakalam's favour but she'd have to be involved in something grand enough for her name to spread in the region. Or spend a lot of time in it, which could take years.

By the way Xanthe Did you have something particular in mind for West Ferox' economics? I know she's supposed to be encouraging trading as well. I wasn't able to explicitly write in anywhere since I was hoping a member would pick it up, but there's a merchant's guild in Ferox. I imagine it would be all throughout Ferox. Activity might be more condensed around the east since Sakalam had been working with them for years, while Isabela neglected them in favour of the traditional culture. Sakalam might have worked as mediator between the traders and Isabela in the past because of this.



And with that said and done, East Ferox needs it Champion or it doesn't who needs a Champion anyway

edit: I didn't mistake Freja as west champ what are you talking about

[Viscera]

Xanthe
I was actually imagining a Merchants' Guild eventually rising in the New West as well with the return to trading that Xanthe is promising and working towards. With the old Khan's fall and Xanthe's policies, I could certainly see the East's guild looking to make some new headway and establish themselves in the New West as well. It could also be good material for the two talking before any sort of big tourney or whatever occurs as well.


Lolita
While I'm thinking of Ferox stuff, I should also mention how Lolita has been screwing around in the East. She swooped down from outta the North and took out one of the "Khans" that have been pestering Sakalam, so she's probably at least slightly on Sakalam's map, even if it isn't anything more than "that slaver taguel".