The walled polis of Thrakis stands defiantly atop a precipitous cliff. The unforgiving mountains around it serve as a shield between its holdings and the rest of
Korris. Few have ever dared to attack its famed fortress, the Kolophon, and no attack has ever breached its walls. To the residents of Korris, the Thrakians hold near-mythical status: feared warriors produced by a culture that centers around perfecting the mind and body for war. Their armies have rarely tasted defeat as they expand the borders of Thrakis, seizing new lands and bounty.
The term “Thrakian” evokes legendary warriors, trained from birth in every martial discipline known to humankind. It brings to mind songs of tight-knit martial bands, holding strong in the face of unbeatable odds. The majority of Thrakis's inhabitants, though, aren’t members of its martial elite. The famed warriors of Thrakis have the means to devote their lives to studying and training in the ways of war because they rest atop a rigid social structure of serfs and servants that largely dwell beyond the Kolophon's walls.
Rule
Thrakis is ruled by a monarch drawn from the lineage of warrior nobles. The monarchy passes from parent to eldest child, but any sibling or first cousin of the heir can challenge this succession and claim the throne by besting the heir in single combat.
Military
Alamon. Rugged forces of wanderers patrol Thrakis's borders, defending against invasion or attack by monsters that dwell in the mountains, foothills, and badlands around Thrakian territory. They are armed and armored for speed and agility, allowing them to move stealthily and strike unexpectedly.
Lukos. The most elite forces among the Thrakian military, the so-called wolves contend with threats that the Alamon can’t handle alone. After the guerrilla tactics of the Alamon have softened up a target, the heavily armored Lukos march to finish the task.
Oromai. The watchers are the guardians of the Kolophon who protect the fortress from invaders and maintain order within its walls.
Flamespeakers
Prominent spellcasters, the flamespeakers are reclusive priests of
Qa who revere nature spirits and who inhabit fiery rifts in the mountains. The ancient practice is viewed as primitive but powerful, and Thrakians of any background might risk making a pilgrimage into the mountains to hear a flamespeaker’s prophecies.
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