Orstad
The largest and most powerful empire since The Tear, the Orstad shaped much of the modern world and should they have their way, they will shape the future of Vesax aswell.
Structure
At the centre of Orstad is the Emperor, during the early empire the Emperor was decided by the senate but this was later lost to simply blood right.
While the Senate still exists, its power is mostly ceremonial as any vote they make can be overruled by the emperor.
While the Senate still exists, its power is mostly ceremonial as any vote they make can be overruled by the emperor.
Public Agenda
The goal of Orstad is to return to the state it was in prior to the liberation war.
History
The history of Orstad extends back more than 7000 years. While the small monarchy of Sylleaf line was once considered peaceful and lived by the mentality of never being the initial aggressor in conflicts. This changed after a senate was introduced into the kingdom and voted in the New king, Aeceran Orstad.
The new king immediately began to make the army prepare for what he called pre-emptive defence missions. These conflicts resulted in the rapid expansion of what would soon become the Orstad empire.
While the empire lasted around 5000 years and encompassed most of Vesax, it eventually fell due to resistance from outer territories, spreading itself too thin, a slave rebellion, and as many claim, it's own hubris. For the next thousand years, its minimal power continued to diminish, at least until the current emperor began to prepare for a new expansion war.
The new king immediately began to make the army prepare for what he called pre-emptive defence missions. These conflicts resulted in the rapid expansion of what would soon become the Orstad empire.
While the empire lasted around 5000 years and encompassed most of Vesax, it eventually fell due to resistance from outer territories, spreading itself too thin, a slave rebellion, and as many claim, it's own hubris. For the next thousand years, its minimal power continued to diminish, at least until the current emperor began to prepare for a new expansion war.
Demography and Population
The Orstad nobility is purely high-elf, however, some peasant races may be raised up to a pseudo noble level putting them above other peasants but below High-Elves.
While the population used to be around 74% slaves with the rest being citizens, however in the last 700 years this number has dropped as automatons take the place of "flesh" slaves.
While the population used to be around 74% slaves with the rest being citizens, however in the last 700 years this number has dropped as automatons take the place of "flesh" slaves.
Territories
The last portion of Orstad land is the land originally under control of the first Orstad kingdom.
Military
While the legions of Orstad are feared for superior training versus most armies, however, the numbers are notoriously low. This means they are currently being used sparingly, the majority of combat is currently being fought with Fire Giant mercenaries from bolder in the west and Ichan Yuan-Ti and lizardmen in the east. The casters of the Legion are matched only by the magic of Ennesland.
Technological Level
Orstad retained much of the incredible science and magic it had while controlling the empire. They have incredible magical abilities honed by vicious experiments that have no issue with using live test subjects, this lack of ethics allows them to progress faster than most other groups.
Additionally to their magical prowess, Orstad has technology referred to as magi-tech that comes in the form of large numbers of automatons that fill a variety of functions. The best example of this is War-Maidens.
Additionally to their magical prowess, Orstad has technology referred to as magi-tech that comes in the form of large numbers of automatons that fill a variety of functions. The best example of this is War-Maidens.
Foreign Relations
In an effort to regain power the Orstad empire has begun to trade with groups that would normally be left out by the other races, including the Giants, Yuan-Ti, and the Tiamat dragons. This has afforded them to gain rare resources and access to mercenaries from other factions.
Other than this, relations tend to be poor, especially with Sykengland and Ennesland.
Other than this, relations tend to be poor, especially with Sykengland and Ennesland.
Education
The nobility has access to advanced schooling while peasants and slaves are actively discouraged from learning to read or learn about the outside world.
Ta naa lye nosta right, ar' lye will sana ta ed' naur ar' runya
Founding Date
5000 B.F.O.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Orstad
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
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Notable Members
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