Ischarra
Kingdom of Ischarra
Overview
The Kingdom of Ischarra (Or Ischurrai, Itscharyen, English name being Atscharia or Ascharia) is a nation located on the northeastern coast of Nieden. It is renowned for it's warriors who excel in all of the traditional arts such as the bow, spear, and sword. In particular, the Ischarri are renowned for their horsemen. The country is divided up into several regions, these regions are Atsuryen, Hijtarn, Nidara, and Tsarin. The symbol of the Ischarri is that of the wolf, a creature native to the plains and forests of the landscape there.Etymology
Ischarra is one of the most debated countries when it comes to names due to the fact it has several accepted origins. It could either mean land of the horsemen, land of the lancers, or land of the poets. This is in part due to the fact it has many pronunciations as it can also go by Asharia, Ischarra, Itschurrai, Ischurrai, Itscharyen, Atschariyen, and many others.History
The lands of the Ischarri used to be that of the plains northeast of Mount Ishkerr, however the Ischarri invaded southwards and have gradually displaced the peoples of the mountains. In the southern regions that now make up the kingdom, it is said that necromancers ruled while the north was held by magic-wielding warriors who rejected and fought the necromancers. Eventually, Aremi and his main enforcer Liiaraki would invade from the south and subjugate much of the region. After this, the region faced periods of rebellion for some time, however they would soon be pacified. The Ischarri would migrate into the southern region at this time, eventually they would split into the Serrenese and the Ischarri proper.During the Empire, the Ischarri would gain a reputation as master horsemen and excellent loyal warriors across the continent. They would however, undergo their own problems as other groups would migrate into the north and their home was pushed farther south. In this era, some important cities were founded that became important imperial centers of power such as Misur. Many Ingharan refugees would flood the region and intermingle with the Ischurri, leading to some cultural changes.
Eventually, the empire would fall and in the town of Anniste, the Imperial family would flee into hiding. The realms would shatter into warring clans and tribes once more until the birth of one Atshara (Also called Abarann) would change the continent forever. Atshara united his town and the surrounding villages under his rule; however, a great coalition formed to oppose his rise. At the battle of the river Nais, he would defeat his opponents and proclaim himself as King of the Ischarri. At the site of the battle, the city of Lile'anen would be built. Lileanen was set to become the new capital of the realm as he led his armies south to intervene in the great rebellion in Soranna. This raid would sack Ornemere and retake the city of Soranna from the blight. It is here that the Kirrentai would be established to regulate the faith all over the continent.
In his campaigns, Atshara would fall at the hands of an Ogre when he was campaigning in Alsivai. His retainers would build a crypt for him on the site of former monastery. This monastery would grow into one of the most renowned on the continent as it slowly accumulated the bodies of many of the former emperors and kings of the Ilsairi.
Atshara's son Ditrai Sinso was dedicated to the cultivation of a stable realm; Ditrai's efforts would see castle Saikirisht (Valkeste) become the new seat of authority in the north. He would develop the country's laws and made a stable land. In recent years, the realm has been shattered by the Northern League, who rebelled in favor of more rights to traders and nobles.
Government and Society
The government of Ischarra is one which held various different positions and posts, all of which were subservient to the king. The posts in the year 1568 were as follows,King: the ruler of the entire realm. Prince: the heir apparent to the king, or a ruler of more than a duchy.
Great Commander: commander of the armies of the realm. Typically was the head of the military orders in the country.
Duke: ruler of a duchy, of which it was a ceremonial post given to the lords of each of the regional rulers..
Margrave: ruler of a march, Western Lords towards the border with the tribes.
Magister: a ruler of a major city, such as Lileanen.
Count: a ruler of a county or a small region consisting of a few towns..
High Lord: those appointed lords who own property and considerable wealth. This class has often been lords for generations and are recognized for it.
Low Lord: those appointed lords who own little property nor much wealth. These are often new upstart lords.
Class Lords: Anyone who has been born into a noble family.
Baron: a citizen who owns an estate or considerable property but is not of a lord class.
Magnate: an influential or powerful citizen.
Mayor: a governor of a town.
Judge: an appointed citizen who wields power for a lord.
Free Citizen:a citizen subject to no lord, who is afforded full rights.
Citizen: a citizen subject to a lord, who is afforded some rights.
Slave: a person belonging to another who is afforded no rights.
The Organization of Societal Classes was as Follows:
Monarch
Great General
High Nobility (Warriors)
High Nobility (Priests)
Low Nobility (Warriors)
Low Nobility (Priests)
Craftsmen
Peasants
Merchants
Slaves
Culture
Ischarri Culture is one that has various different influences, originally starting off as one related to the peninsular peoples like the Alsivai. Eventually, there was influence from Ingharans that strongly effected the peoples before a final wave from Soranni and Gentari sources.Cities
Ischarra is known to host several notable cities on the continent of Nieden such as Lileanen, Miszur, Miavia, Zatremri (also known as Zannemri), Sarrator, and Loset (Also known as Luset).
ILSA - Ileauri Sa'ane (Divine and Long Lived)
Founding Date
1300s
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Alternative Names
Asharia, Ischurrai, Asharrai, Eszarrai
Demonym
Ischurri, Ashari, Eszarin, Asharin, Ischurrin
Leader
Notable Members
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