Clan Vermillion
Claiming the central great mountains of Ioban as their domain, Clan Vermillion is one of the most powerful clans on the Continent. Often compelling its neighboring Chromatic Clans to act as Vassal states, Vermillion finds itself in constant conflict with nearby Gold Dragons. Vermillion sees itself as the bravest of the Red Dragons due to taking on their rivals in such proximity. Named for the rare Cinnibar crystals found within their mountain hold, they also have some of the largest Mercury (Djezet) mines in all of Eraneth. They have been reluctant participants of the Council but like most of the Red Clans, have accused it of attempting to enslave them.
Structure
Strength is power within Clan Vermillion. Lord of the Clan is selected thru a trial of combat, any wishing to supplant the clans leader may do so thru feat of arms. This favors older Dragon Kind, but on occasion the young and cunning have achieved victory, these battles are always to the death, making them a rarity. Vassals of the clan are all considered chattel of the specific dragon who owns them. The strongest, most skilled, or most valuable have comfortable lives looking little different from other dragon clans. For the commoner, their life is a hard toil, but with always opportunity, for if they prove strong, skilled, or otherwise valuable to their lords, they too can find positions of comfort and power.
Culture
Vermillion is a clan beset by enemies and been in constant conflicts for the majority of its existance, before and after each great Dragon War. This has lead them to having many casualties, where death for the clan is viewed as the highest honor one can give. It has also built a culture where accomplishing the most with the least resources is valued in commanders for conflict, but also for quartermasters for supply. There are strict laws and ritualized methods of challenge and resolution, the lowest of slave may claim the highest of powers if their arm and mind are up to the task.
Public Agenda
Vermillion was rocked by an internal power struggles when the dragons slumbered. While the internal civil war was brutal it was swift with a singular leader emerging, galvanizing those who remained and speaking of a glorious future ahead for when their masters awake, they will be rewarded beyond their wildest dreams. This has pushed Vermillion to attempt to secure cooperation, though some would say subjugation of the neighboring Chromatic Clans in a bid for dominance of the central Island.
Assets
The mountain is rich with Cinnebar and thru a careful process of extraction Mercury. This liquid metal, often called quicksilver has proven an apt magical component, a useful tool in the extraction of rare metals from less then ideal veins, and an alchemical reagent. Vermillions elite warrior culture has also allowed them to have better military results with fewer soldier on the field.
History
Vermillion lead the vanguard in the first Dragon War in an attempt to destroy the Ary. They were responsible of Qindirs ascension and have been vocal opponents of near everything the council has done. They have had less influence across Eraneth then other reds, being focused at home and the fight at hand.
Demography and Population
Vermillion favored the industry of Dwarves(15%), the skill of elves(20%), the ferocity of orcs(20%), the ingenuity of gnomes(10%), and have seen great promise in half dragons(15%). They also have a vast network of enslaved Kobolds(20%).
Technological Level
Vermillion have some of the most skilled alchemists in the region, setting them ahead of most in terms of chemical sciences and alchemical enhanced magic.
Agriculture & Industry
Vermillion has many mountain valleys set aside for the agricultural needs of their people, each square inch of ariable land used to its maximum potential. They also have many subteranian fungal and algae fields. Their primary industry comes from the refining of Cinnebar to creat Mercury. Secondary is using this Mercury to extrat fine metals from lower quality ores of the mountain.
Infrastructure
Vermillions territoy is a network of mountain roads and tunnels connecting from lower hilltop cities to the dragon fortresses high above.
None so Ferocious
- Alchemical Masterminds: Being well versed and studied in alchemy, these members of the clain always treat Craft Alchemy as a Class Skill, and gain a +3 racial bonus. In addition they may use 25% less materials when creating or using any alchemical reagents.
- Always Outnumbered: Occustom to fighting numerically superior forces, members of the clan do not suffer any negative penalties for using the Cleave Feats
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