Human Empire
Empire of the Great Plains
Demography and Population
Territories
Military
Night Guard
The Night Guard is the primary town guard for not only the capital but for any large city. This is the largest branch of the Empire's military, knights that wear black armor and specialize in wielding both conventional weaponry and rudimentary combat magic. While not outright Wizards or Sorcerers, members of this branch are trained to be proficient in low-level magic with a focus on offensive and elemental spells. Common appearance to identify a member of the Night Guard includes black, full-plate armor and an enclosed helmet with the Nightbreeze flower etched into the front of the helm and the left shoulder of the armor. The Night Guard is broken down into various levels based upon their combat proficiency and the level of equipment that they carry.- Level 1 are generally on par with most town guard and militia but with quality equipment.
- Level 2 are generally on par with most captains of the guard from normal towns and they are usually accomplished Eldritch Knights with standard-issue magic items.
- Level 3 are used primarily as escorts for nobles or in times of open conflict to defend the capital. These are generally Eldritch Knights with several magic items and access to a variety of magical disciplines that have the judicial ability to pass judgment on dangerous criminals.
- Level 4 are used primarily as elite soldiers that will be dispatched to combat terrorism, largescale public threats or emergency situations dealing with monsters that have special abilities. These are generally Eldritch Knights that are completely outfitted with magical equipment, weapons, and armor to give them a significant advantage over any enemy that they face.
- Level 5 are seen as heroes that can single-handedly face down dangerous monsters like Trolls, Giants or even young Dragons without much trouble. They often have numerous special abilities but their specialties are as diverse as adventurers. This level of the Night Guard has great significance in recommending public law and they act as guards for Castle Nightbreeze.
Black Grass
The Black Grass are stationed in the largest cities and at regional fortresses because they specialize in ranged combat. This branch of the Empire's military are Rangers and archers that wear black armor and specialize in bows, crossbows, siege machines, ballista. While not trained in magic they are extremely effective at engaging enemies with indirect combat and creating defenses for the walls that surround cities. Common appearance to identify a member of the Black Grass includes black, studded leather armor and a black hood with the Nightbreeze flower sown into the back of it with silver thread. The Black Grass is broken down into various levels based upon their combat proficiency and the level of equipment that they carry.- Level 1 are generally on par with most town guard and militia but with quality equipment.
- Level 2 are generally on par with elite snipers and experienced veterans. They are usually accomplished Rangers or Scouts with standard-issue magic items.
- Level 3 are used primarily as guardians for sacred areas or tacticians for large cities. These are generally Rangers or Scouts with several magic items and many years of experience that give them the ability to create defense plans and strategies for cities.
- Level 4 are used primarily as deadly assassins or hunters that will be dispatched to high-class threats or take out dangerous enemy leaders, they also are stationed as experts for creating defense plans for castles, fortresses and the largest cities in the Empire. These are generally Rangers that are completely outfitted with magical equipment, weapons, and armor to give them a significant advantage over any enemy that they face.
- Level 5 are seen as heroes that can single-handedly face down dangerous monsters like Trolls, Giants or even young Dragons without much trouble. They often have numerous special abilities but their specialties are as diverse as adventurers. This level of the Black Grass has great significance in new advancements for scouting procedures and wall defenses.
Nightshades
The Nightshades are stationed in the largest cities and at regional fortresses because they specialize in arcane magic with many of them being graduates of Starlit Tower. This branch of the Empire's military are Wizards and Sorcerers that wear black robes and specialize in arcane magic with a variety of offensive and defensive uses. While not trained in martial weaponry they are extremely effective at supporting large groups of Soldiers or neutralizing opposing magic users. Common appearance to identify a member of the Nightshades includes black, enchanted robes and a black hood with the Nightbreeze flower sown into the back of it with silver thread. The Nightshades are broken down into various levels based upon their combat proficiency and the level of equipment that they carry.- Level 1 are generally on par with a local Wizard or enchanter but with quality training.
- Level 2 are generally on par with experienced casters or enchanters. They are usually accomplished Wizards or Sorcerers with standard-issue magic items.
- Level 3 are used primarily as investigators or magical tacticians for large cities during peacetime. These are generally Wizards or Sorcerers with several magic items and specialized spells that allow them to utilize widespread destruction or defensive magic.
- Level 4 are used primarily as investigators or magical tacticians that will be stationed at fortresses and the largest cities in the Empire during peacetime. These are generally Wizards or Sorcerers that are completely outfitted with magical equipment and specialized spells to give them a significant advantage over any enemy that they face.
- Level 5 are seen as heroes that can single-handedly face down dangerous monsters like Trolls, Giants or even young Dragons without much trouble. They often have numerous special abilities but their specialties are as diverse as adventurers. This level of the Nightshades often act as instructors at Starlit Academy or headmasters of smaller centers for caster education during times of peace.
Newmoon
The Nightshades are stationed in the largest cities and at regional fortresses because they specialize in divine magic though they come from a variety of beliefs and backgrounds. This branch of the Empire's military are Clerics and Paladins that wear black sashes and specialize in divine magic with a variety of offensive and defensive uses. This branch of the military balances training between martial and magical disciplines with a focus on harnessing the might of the Pantheons of Isekai and the various gods that reside within it. Common appearance to identify a member of the Nightshades includes black sashes as an addition to standard armor or religious garb with the Nightbreeze flower sown into it with silver thread. The Newmoon is broken down into various levels based upon their proficiency and the level of equipment that they carry.- Level 1 are generally on par with a local Cleric or a town's Paladin but with quality training.
- Level 2 are generally on par with experienced healers or veteran adventurers. They are usually accomplished Clerics or Paladins with standard-issue magic items.
- Level 3 are used primarily as religious leaders, healers and put in charge of hospitals for large cities during peacetime. These are generally Clerics or Paladins with several magic items and specialized spells that allow them to combat a variety of demonic entities, curses, and dark threats.
- Level 4 are used primarily as healers of the highest class and divine tacticians that will be stationed at fortresses and the largest cities in the Empire during peace time. These are generally Clerics or Paladins that are completely outfitted with magical equipment and specialized spells to give them a significant advantage over any enemy that they face as well as the abilities to cast powerful healing, restorative and resurrection magic.
- Level 5 are seen as heroes that can single-handedly face down dangerous monsters like Trolls, Giants or even young Dragons without much trouble. They often have numerous special abilities but their specialties are as diverse as adventurers. This level of the Newmoon often act as religious leaders of significant accomplishment for the specific Pantheon or domain that they belong to, their opinion for training methods of new divine support holds significant value to the empire.
Dusk Winds
The Dusk Winds are stationed in the largest cities and at regional fortresses, because they specialize in cavalry combat with many of them being trained in basic arcane magic. This branch of the Empire's military are knights and cavaliers that wear black armor and specialize in mounted combat. The training for this group centers around the use of Dinosaurs in combat as mounts and combat beasts. Common appearance to identify a member of the Nightshades includes black scale mail and an enclosed helmet with the Nightbreeze flower etched into the front of the helm and into the left shoulder of the armor. The Dusk Winds is broken down into various levels based upon their combat proficiency and the level of equipment that they carry and the type of mount they deal with.- Level 1 are generally on par with most town guard and militia but with quality equipment and moderately trained Raptor mounts.
- Level 2 are generally on par with most captains of the guard from normal towns and they are usually accomplished Eldritch Knights with standard-issue magic items and Raptor mounts that are specially trained for combat.
- Level 3 are used primarily as escorts for nobles or in times of open conflict to defend the capital. These are generally Eldritch Knights with several magic items and access to a variety of magical disciplines that have the judicial ability to halt or redirect trade routes, close roads, and direct civilian travel. These knights will ride specially trained and outfitted Dinosaurs to include Raptors, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Ankylosaurus.
- Level 4 are used primarily as elite soldiers that will be dispatched to combat terrorism, largescale threats to trade routes or emergency situations dealing with monsters that have special abilities. These are generally Eldritch Knights that are completely outfitted with magical equipment, weapons, and armor to give them a significant advantage over any enemy that they face. These knights will ride specially trained and outfitted Dinosaurs with magic equipment to include Raptors, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Pterodactyl, and Allosaurus.
- Level 5 are seen as heroes that can single-handedly face down dangerous monsters like Trolls, Giants or even young Dragons without much trouble. They often have numerous special abilities but their specialties are as diverse as adventurers. This level of the Dusk Winds has great significance in deciding new trade routes, roadways, the placement of fortresses and training requirements for their branch. These knights will ride specially trained and outfitted Dinosaurs with magic equipment that can include any type without reservation, Tyrannosaurus has been noted as the most desirable mount.
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Currency
The specific currency used within the standard metal value system for the Human Empire is called Arms, they have a simplistic design with a sharp imprint based upon the value of the metal that they are made of. These coins are widely used and have no language or other distinguishing marks to denote a time period, ruler or point of origin so they are favored widely throughout the Human Empire, the Goliath's Cradle and the Little Greenwood. They have little value to collectors regardless of age because they are considered a plain coin, purely functional in nature. * Copper Coins are imprinted with a Dagger* Silver Coins are imprinted with a Spear
* Gold Coins are imprinted with a Sword
* Platinum Coins are imprinted with a Halberd
* Mythril Coins are imprinted with a Great Axe
* Adamantite Coins are imprinted with a Maul

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