Tok Empire
"You call us tyrants. You call us evil, but our actions are for the safety and prosperity of our kin. We do this not out of hate, but out of our love for our people. We must unite under the banner of Hextor and smite all those who oppose us. Only then we will truly have peace on Oryth..."
Structure
The Tok Empire is an absolute monarchy ruled by Adinimus S'bna the High King of Tok who resides in Tok Proper. The Nation of Tok is divide into separate regions ruled by Kings and Queens of their respective areas. They all answer to the High King but are allowed to rule their regions as they see fit so long as it doesn't oppose the views of the High King. Under those monarchs, cities and towns are governed by Mayors that receive their orders from the Kings of the regions and are expected to take care of the monetary exchange and charters of their settlements.Culture
The culture of Tok is one of reverence and highly tied to its religion. Every year during the Blooding, every citizen in a Tok satrapy must lacerate themselves in the name of their god, Hextor. All men, women, and children are bound by this ritual and any that do not participate are branded as heretics and burned at the stake. Lords and Knights of Tok have express permission to take who they wish for companionship regardless of their marital status so long as they are of age. It is considered a great honor to be bedded by one of this status and a blessing from Hextor's will to be selected in this way. Many outsiders view the Tok Empire as cruel and sadistic, but most of the citizens have been conditioned to believe this is the way of things and that the empire is what keeps them safe and protected. Hextor's Will be Served...
Political Agenda
Through control, Tok is able to protect their citizens. Through obedience, they can make sure no one is left behind. Because of their taxation of those in power, they ensure that everyone has food and shelter in the largest cities of the nation. Through control of magic, they ensure that no one will be caught in the collateral damage of those untrained in the arcane arts. Through control of religion, they ensure that beliefs will not make war.Assets
Tok has many unique assets at its disposal, the greatest of which is the infamous Pacification Bracer which reacts to the spellcasting ability of those in possession by delivering a shock of arcane energy in response. Magic items are only permitted to be used by the Spellbreakers of Tok. They have excelled in devices that nullify or disperse magical energies and most large cities are equipped with gems that allow the guards to detect magical auras.History
The Tok Empire was forming known simply as the Nation of Tok, which some still refer to it as, on the 8th of Heirobis in the 333th Year of Ascension just a month after the tyrannical God of Oppression, Hextor was slain by The Ascended. A young Paladin of Heironeous by the name of D'maryp Evna united the tribes of the continent under one banner in harmonious unity and region as their king for 100 years until he died of old age, passing his title onto his son, Aluxion. The nation reigned over the continent for many years bringing prosperity and peace through the land well past the disappearance of The Ascended and far after the annihilation of the Gods.
On the 13th Day of Hexbis in the 100th Year of the Godless, several generations after its founding, King Emoenitus began to hear whispers from a celestial being from beyond the grave. With worship and prayer, it began to gain power. The Cult of the Ivalon began to spread which eventually lead to the being gaining enough power to become a fully manifested deity that soon revealed itself to be the reborn Hextor. Since then, the Nation of Tok has shifted gears and become the Tok Empire where the iron fist of the nation would rule for generations to come.
On the 13th Day of Hexbis in the 100th Year of the Godless, several generations after its founding, King Emoenitus began to hear whispers from a celestial being from beyond the grave. With worship and prayer, it began to gain power. The Cult of the Ivalon began to spread which eventually lead to the being gaining enough power to become a fully manifested deity that soon revealed itself to be the reborn Hextor. Since then, the Nation of Tok has shifted gears and become the Tok Empire where the iron fist of the nation would rule for generations to come.
Geography & Population
The Nation of Tok makes up 800 million people throughout the continent. 80% of the population is governed by the Tok Empire and the remaining 20% make up various tribes, villages, and thorps that the Empire has deemed inconsequential in their efforts. They prefer to stay within high-populated areas filled primarily with people of strong influence and physical prowess. Every elf, gnome, and tiefling is affixed with a Pacification Bracer due to innate casting abilities among a majority of their races. As such this populace is met with fear and prejudice often calling them derogatory names like knifers, glimmies, and hellspawn.Territories
Tok is broken up into several territories called Provinces all ruled by a separate king. Those territories are the northern B'adtzhia ruled over by King Archibault, the western Rudaria ruled by Queen Junast, the eastern Vlitzm'rch ruled by Queen Ulzia, the southern Zerimus ruled by King Quarius, and the Origarht Archipelago ruled by Monarch Everys.Military
The primary military of the Tok Empire is a force to be reckoned with. Every member of the Tok Military must undergo rigorous training and trials. Some never live to become full-fledged soldiers with their belief that only if they can survive the worst of hardships are they fit enough to serve Hextor worthily. The strongest of soldiers are those who pass the Spellbreaker Trials and ascend to be legal arcane masters in the Tok Empire. The best of the Spellbreakers live to become Harbingers and can enforce Hextor's will at their leisure, saying to be the closest to His majesty. They are granted immunity to the Laws of Tok and a free to pass judgment as they see fit.
"Control ensures peace..."
Art By: Wizards of the Coast
Founding Date
13th Day of Hexbis in the
100th Year of the Godless
100th Year of the Godless
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Capital
Alternative Names
Nation of Tok, Tok Officials, Tyrants of Tok
Training Level
Trained
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Tokian
Leader
Leader Title
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Tokian Coin
(Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper)
(Platinum, Gold, Silver, Copper)
Major Exports
Ale, Mead, Obsidian
Major Imports
Gold, Mithral, Iron, Wine
Legislative Body
Test
Judicial Body
Test
Official State Religion
Deities
Location
Official Languages
Related Traditions
Related Ranks & Titles
Related Professions
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Related Ethnicities
War of Attrition
Due to differences in religion, expression, and free-will, the Hroff Alliance and the Tok Empire have not seen eye-to-eye for many millennia. Though there is currently a loose treaty to protect the nations from collateral damage and encourage limited trade between the continents, scheduled wars and battles over dominion are still being waged.
Rebellious
Though the Tok Empire is currently unaware of MANTICORE as a whole, that doesn't stop MANTICORE from hating the Empire wholeheartedly. MANTICORE will stop at nothing to topple the Empire's tyrannical grip on the continent. They are willing to fight tooth and nail for as long as it takes, no matter the price.
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Very detailed! I particularly liked the description of how the empire controls its subjects, and the fact that they use technology because magic is forbidden. My one suggestion for change is the religion section, as it's very detailed, and there's a lot of things related to your world that as a casual reader I don't really understand or know. I would maybe suggest giving it its own article, and making the religion section here more of a synopsis.
Very valid point! I actually created a stub for the Hextorian faith and am considering just a copy/pasta and taking it out from this section. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for reading!
Annnd moved. Thanks again for the suggestion. I think it looks a lot better as a separate article.