Dakzan
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| + | The Dakzan empire is the primary power of the south. It's a harsh, desert land, and the foremost concern of its population is survival; all other concerns are secondary. It's no surprise, then, that the empire has survived with relatively few major changes since Dakzan himself united the feuding goblin tribes almost three thousand years ago. As harsh as their home, the goblin citizens of the Empire are famous for unprovoked raids into more hospitable lands. They never stay long, merely taking what they need and leaving. Few of its enemies ever attack Dakzan: doing so requires moving an army over the northern or eastern mountain ranges, or a fleet of ships. Supply lines tend to falter even a short distance into the desert, and the goblins are more than happy to let thirst deal with their enemies for them. | ||
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==System of Government== | ==System of Government== | ||
| + | The empire is a theocracy ruled by Durzon, the current Emperor. He holds absolute power (at least in theory)over every aspect of life throughout the empire, even unto the southern islands. The Emperor is advised by the high clerics of each of [[Dezzik]]s two Aspects and by the two high clerics of [[Aki|Lord Aki]]. He has recently added a controversial fourth advisor: [[Kriklani]], the founder of the cult of [[Cactus Woman]]. | ||
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| + | Most of the Empire's power base lies in its western lands, where several major cities (including the capital) have sprung up on the banks of the [[Klazkru]] river. Each of these cities has a central temple or monastery whose leader has absolute power over the citizens. Rebellions are rare and almost always fail. | ||
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===Ruler=== | ===Ruler=== | ||
Revision as of 22:46, 18 February 2007
The Dakzan empire is the primary power of the south. It's a harsh, desert land, and the foremost concern of its population is survival; all other concerns are secondary. It's no surprise, then, that the empire has survived with relatively few major changes since Dakzan himself united the feuding goblin tribes almost three thousand years ago. As harsh as their home, the goblin citizens of the Empire are famous for unprovoked raids into more hospitable lands. They never stay long, merely taking what they need and leaving. Few of its enemies ever attack Dakzan: doing so requires moving an army over the northern or eastern mountain ranges, or a fleet of ships. Supply lines tend to falter even a short distance into the desert, and the goblins are more than happy to let thirst deal with their enemies for them.
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System of Government
The empire is a theocracy ruled by Durzon, the current Emperor. He holds absolute power (at least in theory)over every aspect of life throughout the empire, even unto the southern islands. The Emperor is advised by the high clerics of each of Dezziks two Aspects and by the two high clerics of Lord Aki. He has recently added a controversial fourth advisor: Kriklani, the founder of the cult of Cactus Woman.
Most of the Empire's power base lies in its western lands, where several major cities (including the capital) have sprung up on the banks of the Klazkru river. Each of these cities has a central temple or monastery whose leader has absolute power over the citizens. Rebellions are rare and almost always fail.
