Su

If Yersi and Veilans are brothers, Su are their distant, wayward cousins. Mostly living in the Empire of Suon, they claim a great and militaristic legacy from their ancestors.

Language: Vallish (common)
Religion: Descendants of Batu 
Descriptors: Militaristic, equestrian, naval, down to earth
Favoured Attributes: Might, agility, presence

History

Pre-History (2000BC-1000BC)

The ancestors of the Su also originated from the Red Veil Mountains like the Veilans and Yersi but decided to migrate south into the beastfolk ran flatlands and savannas, instead of north in pre-history. The reason for this decision is debated; some say they were led by the best warriors of the mountain clans; others say these ancestors were actually exiled criminals.
Regardless of the truth, these ancestors formed societies led by Warlords who waged war on the beastfolk of the south and led to their annihilation. 

Antiquity (1000BC to 0AD)

During this time, the Warlords of Suon crossed the Red Veil Mountains and conquered the entire region that would come to be known as the Kingdom of Yersia. They also allied with the fragmented kingdoms and clans in the modern-day Kingdom of Red Veil to help drive out and exterminate the elves. 
200BC is the first recorded and official year in which a Su Emperor of Suon was crowned. It marks the movement away from nomadic warlord tribes to settlements; from purely reaving and warring to an understanding of the importance of trade and diplomacy with their new allies in the north. 

The Iron Age (0AD - 842AD)

The Iron Age saw the Su involved in many naval skirmishes and raids to the west with pirates and the nations of the Spine Kingdoms. This lost the Su people a lot of influence as their military might diminished, and errors in the governance of the Yersi territories led to several revolutions there. 
In exchange for a ten year tribute to Suon, The Su Emperor ratified Yersi independence in 225AD. Su people spent much of this era building infrastructure and replenishing their military might, as well as staving off pirates where they could.

Middle Ages (842AD-1060AD)

With the vassalization of their closest ally, the Kingdom of Ertland, at the end of the Iron Age, the Su people became afraid. The Emperors of Suon became increasingly militaristic, longing for the times gone-by of war, reaving and glory.
When the Milkwater weakened in 1010, the Su were slow to respond to colonial efforts in the Frontier. Instead they thought to bide their time as the northern kingdoms became weaker as they focused on the new world. Their plan failed however when the abundance of magical items and knowledge strengthened Red Veil and Yersia.
In 1040 the Su attempted to colonise the decimated colonies of Hula and Novi to gain a foothold in the Frontier, but their ships caught the Ripper Plague before they even landed. Other Su warships had to sink those infected with the plague as they tried to sail home.

Present Day (1060-)

The Su people are still largely focused in the Empire of Suon, though some do adventure forth to the Frontier. Khurazz Su, the current emperor of Suon, is increasingly jealous and irritated with the success of his northern neighbours.

Naming Traditions

Feminine names

-i, -ia, -urt, -azi

Masculine names

-uk, -ek, -az

Family names

Khu- / Kha- / Ken- / Kun-

Related Organizations

• Brides of Batu
• Descendants of Batu
• The Scions of the Seventh Sun