Taurian Concordat
The Bull That Bows to None
To the distant powers of the Sphere, the Taurian Concordat is a stubborn remnant—a proud and heavily militarized realm that clings to its independence like a sacred rite. But to its people, the Concordat is more than a nation: it is a testament to defiance, self-reliance, and the unshakable belief that sovereignty is worth any price.
Founded generations ago by pioneers, dissidents, and former League of Stars officers who rejected the centralizing tyranny of the old regime, the Taurian Concordat grew not from conquest, but from a shared refusal to kneel. Settled along the outer fringes of the southern Sphere, its borders are wild and sprawling, covering rugged highlands, fortified canyons, and deeply fertile valleys protected by ancient mountain ranges and fierce local militias. The land is as unforgiving as its politics—and both have bred a people known for hardiness, grit, and suspicion of outsiders.
The capital city of Samantha’s Hold, carved into the red cliffs of a high desert mesa, serves as both fortress and forge—a crucible of industry and governance. Here, the ruling Protector of the Concordat oversees a council drawn from planetary nobility, merchant guilds, and defense legates. Though not technically a monarchy, the Protector wields near-regal authority, especially in times of war, and war, to the Taurians, is a constant possibility.
The Concordat maintains one of the most robust domestic militaries in the Sphere relative to its size, relying on local militias, heavily armored cavalry legions, and a specialized branch of arcane artillery engineers. Unlike the Great Houses, Taurian doctrine favors defense, entrenchment, and counter-siege tactics, as befitting a nation whose very soul is woven into the belief that no foreign ruler has a right to dictate Taurian destiny.
Culturally, the Concordat exalts personal freedom, ancestral duty, and the sanctity of land. Arcane education is widespread but practical, focused on craftsmanship and defensive magic. Few Taurians rise to the heights of courtly wizardry or divine the future in towers of starlight, but many wield earthshaping spells with legendary skill.
Relations with the Great Houses are strained at best. The Taurians view their powerful neighbors with deep mistrust, particularly House Davion, with whom they have clashed over border disputes and cultural encroachments for decades. Though small compared to a Great House, the Concordat is powerful for a Lesser House. It is an independent power, proud of its isolation, and fiercely protective of it.
The Taurian Concordat is not a kingdom of expansion.
It is a realm of endurance. And in every stone, every scar, and every oath,
the message is clear: the Bull does not bow.
“You can break our walls. You can bury our fields. But you will never command a Taurian to forget that he is free.” — Protector Thomas Calderon, during the Fourth Frontier Summit
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Ruling Organization
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
