The Golden Marches
The sand-swept dunes and golden fields of Malajdrin el Vorath literally translated to The Golden Pride, We That Roar, are a loose grouping of clans and nomadic tribes that have come together as one through the spiritual guidance of their ancestors to march as one pride, under one banner. The peoples of Malajdrin, or commonly known to the neighboring countries as The Golden Marches due to the vast untamed land and golden fields that comprise it, are a deeply spiritual people, preserving the land that they stand on and seeding it with the bones of their prey. The people join as one, nomadic or otherwise within the grand pride-city of Vodrin Karath eth Julah, the spiritual home of the nation and the birthplace of their ancestors.
History
The united clans of Malajdrin were formed after the divergence in the smoldering ruins of the ashen lands, a barren landscape that was burnt to ash during the Fall of Lost Skies. It is said that during this period the people warred over what little land was still alive, that they fought for the scraps that remained, but one clan sought something else, they sought peace, they sought not to shed blood, but to grow and sow seeds of life. It is said that when the first of the Makasa climbed down from the burning treetops, she gave a roar, calling for the spirits aid, to save her people from the fire that raged and from their hatred that burned brighter. The spirits answered her call, sending rains that swept through the lands and from their life giving water the barren lands flourished with a sea of golden grass and a swath of glimmering trees the land was reborn. Within the spot where the first Makasa called, the mighty Baobab grew, and encased the tribes that answered the Makasa's roar, it grew and grew until all of the clans were protected by its boughs, at its heart a pool formed, crystal clear with a glimmering sheen the pearlescent waters a connection between the spiritual and the pride, it is here where Vodrin Karath eth Julah was formed, and the warring clans stood united as one people, finding peace with their new leader, the Makasa al Jarath, The One that Speaks for the Spirits.Geography
Malajdrin el Vorath is a land of sandy dunes, golden grasslands, rolling hills, glimmering forests, and towering peaks. The flora within the pridelands are a vibrant golden yellow, touched by the spirits, the realm is filled with spirits guardians of the land itself. The soil birthed from ash and restored by the spirits is fertile, caring for those that wander its plains, and though the land is home to vast stretches of farmable land the people upon, sworn to the spirits do not work it, instead they hunt, and take what is offered by the land. The natural resources of The Golden Marches include rare gems, fine meat and furs, as well precious metals. A treasure trove of natural fruits and vegetables are gifted from the land itself to those that walk with the spirits.Government
Malajdrin el Vorath is ruled by a spiritually elected ruler, known as the Makasa al Jarath, or simply Makasa. The current Makasa is a Vah-Shir shaman of clan Savandi, her name being Tsaraji Nu el-Savandi al Ramakasa. Marked by the spirits with the white mane of the Makasa, she has no children, as is tradition with the Makasa through their marriage to the spirits. The people of Malajdrin are ruled by a noble class, a wise elders and spiritual shamans that have been marked by destiny to serve the people. Much of the government is left to the individual clans, but when matters of the pride come in, all look to their Makasa.Structure
Royalty
The Malajdrin has a spiritually chosen ruler, marked by the gods with the white lion's mane, this chosen, known as the Makasa al Jarath, The One that Speaks for the Spirits. This title is singular, given to one amongst the pride, chosen by the spirits as their connection to the material from the spiritual, through this connection the Makasa marries themselves to the spirits, an oath of celibacy. The spiritual leader guides and governs from the heart of the capitol where the spiritual connection is strongest within the pearlescent waters, here the clans and tribes gather to heed the wisdom of their Makasa, and from there they spread the rule throughout the pride lands.Ranks and Privileges
The noble titles conferred upon Malaji citizenry maintain a specific function within the governance of the state. While the meanings and grandeur of these titles may change over generations, the current government recognizes the following noble titles in hierarchy from greatest to least.- Majadrin: A clans elder, ruler of an entire clan and the tribes that make up their clan within the realm. This title is given to once to each of the thirteen clans of the realm. The Majadrin govern the lands of their clan and thus the lands of each tribe within their clan, ensuring that all within the province are safe and well.
- Eljakasa: The clan shaman or spiritual connection for a clan. The Eljakasa serves under the Majadrin as their council and connection between the spirits, the Makasa, and the clan itself.
- Khaji: A Khaji is a tribal leader, ruling over the individual tribe they lead their tribe governing over the lands of holds of their people at the request of their clan Malajdrin, their lands are known as a Khay, which covers a sizable portion of land with numerous villages, or a large city. Khaji who do not govern over a Khay often serve as advisors to the Majadrin.
- Sulama: The Sulama is the ruler of a specific land or hold within a Khay, acting as spiritual leaders and elders their govern the individual needs of the nomadic band or of the stationary hold.
- Alhrathma: An Alhrathma is a representative of the Sulama, typically they serve as a justice for the community, chosen by their Sulama they serve to ensure the peace, and keep to the sacred traditions of their people.
Religion
The Golden Marches are connected to both the spiritual and the divine, a strange combination that calls strength of divinity and the life of spirits to guide them through the darkness. Through their divine guide, Desna acts as a bridge for the people of Malajdrin and the Spiritual realm, though the Malaji are spiritualists first they do share a connection and pay respect to the deities Gozreh, Irori and Alseta.
Overall though, the Malaji tend to pray to the spirits of the earth, sea, and sky; their hopes and their offerings sent to aid their land so that it may never be lost to the darkness again. This darkness is well known throughout the golden plains of Malajdrin, the rough beast, Rovagug destroyer of all is said to be the cause for the great fire his corruption contorting the views of pride, and sending the great fires during the divergence. His worship is banned and hunted down like a cat to a mouse.
The dark can never envelop the light of our pride!
Type
Geopolitical, Theocracy
Capital
Alternative Names
Malajdrin el Vorath
Training Level
Levy
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Malaji
Government System
Theocracy
Power Structure
Semi-autonomous area
Economic System
Barter system
Currency
The golden marches do not have an official currency, instead they barter, based upon the representative value of an item, this is often taken from the spiritual strength of an individual item, or simply how shiny an item is, thus, while they do not have an actual currency system, they will accept any coin from outside nations at face value. A copper piece is a copper piece, a silver piece is a silver piece, a gold a gold, and so on.
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations
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