Chronicles of Warring States of Ka'r Valley: the source of corruption of the Second Empire by the Grand Historian Waldemar Henlein Of the Third Dynasty of the Empire of Ka'r Foreword As a diligent student of history, I can't help but feel glad I was born during the Enlightenment era Dynasty of the Lü Empire. Due to the benevolence of the current ruling Empress Xi Lü the Magnificent, fourth of her name, I Waldemar Henlein, was granted the privilege of becoming grand historian Of the Lü Dynasty ruling the third Empire of Ka'r Valley. The third Empire to rule the Ka'r Valley, the Lü Empire, had humble beginnings. The members of the clan were known for their virtue and honour. Yet, as the the tyranny of the Second Empire (to rule the Ka'r Valley) grew the Lü clan could not stand idly any longer. The first the Great Matriah Lü raised in rebellion against the despotic Empress. The war was long and brutal, the Ka'r Valley was drowned in blood and fire... and after long years, the decisive battle of Great Plains, the clash of seven armies, marked the end of the tyranny of the Second Empire as the Great Matriah finally struck down the tyrannical Empress and captured the capital. Even now, two thousand years later, the skull of the tyrant Empress of the Second Dynasty decorates the gates of the capital as a warning. To understand how fortunate we are we have to understand the tyranny of Empires before, the brutality of the First Empire and especially the corruption of the Second Empire. The First Empire to unite the Ka'r Valley ruled for thousands of years. Four thousand years ago, the Empire of Ma'r conquered all of the tribes, barbarians, domains, kingdoms and savages in the Ka'r Valley. After the conquest, the Empire of Ma'r ruled the valley undisputed with an iron fist... and for some time, pace and order were established in the new Empire. The change was gladly accepted, as people were tired of constant wars. But it would not last and the Empire slowly declined. It took but a generation for the corruption, favouritism and neglect to start taking a prominent stage in the First Empire. However, the situation was still bearable for the people of the Empire. But then it started getting worse, as a string of incompetent, lazy and even mad Emperors and Empresses ruled the Empire. Seeing the weakness of the Empire, the invasions and raids from outside put a strain on the royal domain. Yet the people were still loyal. It was the rule of evil Empress Octavia that pushed the situation over the edge. Her dark deeds have made people recoiled with disgust, numerous rebellions erupted around the Empire. The imperial armies tired of constant battles against the rebels and barbarians were either defeated or switched sides. Eventually, the rebels burned down the capital and slain the evil Empress along with the entire royal family. That was the end, of the Empire of Ma'r. Then came thousands of years of warring states – small kingdoms constantly fighting each other for domination. It is from this chaos, that the Second Empire has raised to rule the Ka'r Valley for a thousand of years. To understand the corruption and depravity of the Second Empire, we have to understand the kingdoms from which it rose. It was a time of corruption, decadence, blood, demonic and barbaric intrusions, time of cults and rebellions, amazons and orcs, time of whore queens cruel warlords and their hedonistic acts that put the foundation to the decadence of the Second Empire. To understand how truly fortunate we are to live during the time of the Lü Empire, we have to understand the decay of the Second Empire... and the corruption of kingdoms that made it.
Chapter 1: Kingdom of Qastelia The Kingdom of Qastelia was a domain ruled by the Mystic Elves. But make no mistake, dear reader, the noble Mystic Elves you might know, are nothing like their vile, arrogant and decadent ancestors. The Mystic Elves of the Kingdom of Qastelia were followers of the dark goddess of Magic Qisana. The very same evil goddess that was defeated, captured and imprisoned by the Lü Empire's protector gods led by Eius, God Of Glory. It's said that the dark goddess is imprisoned in an ancient fortress in the Forest of Mists, where Dholous, God Of Judgement and his wife Kriuna, Goddess Of Torture slowly strip the evil goddess of her godhood as a punishment for her evils. Those who lose their way in the Forest of Mists speak of hearing the dark goddess's orgasmic screams, hungry moans and desperate pleas among the trees. The energy released by Qisana in her torment is said to fuel the engines of war that defend the Empire's northern border from the invaders. It's said that Qisana's punishment will last for ten thousand years before she loses her godhood and will be vanquished forever. A fitting end for such a depraved goddess. The Mystic Elves of the Kingdom of Qastelia were deeply depraved people. They spend their time on hedonistic orgies and parties. In their arrogance, the elves started dealing with the dark goddess of Magic Qisana. In her arrogance Queen Luina the second summoned an avatar of Qisana to become her consort. The evil deity easily tricked the arrogant Queen and as they copulated, the dark goddess used the Queen as a sacrifice to create a rift, to our plane of existence. The resulting demon invasion, known as 'Luina's folly' left the kingdom desolated, many of its lands cursed and destroyed. The demonic cults roamed the kingdom, seeking to call their dark Mistress to reality to bring forth the end of times. After the madness and extinction of the royal house, drowning in their depravity the Mystic elves accepted their new ruler was to be chosen by the dark goddess herself. Thousand of eager contenders took part in a dark tournament for the amusement of their dark goddess. It's said that the rivers of sex juices and blood filled the temple as the mystic elves engaged in sex and violence. The screams of depravity could be heard for days... until all fell silent. After a month, the last survivor emerged from the temple – the chosen of the dark goddess. Queen Q'alina is perhaps the most depraved ruler of Mystic Elves. Even in her times, the nicknamed 'Slut Queen of the Mist Forest' was known for her depravity. She is said to spend her time, walking around naked, copulating with anything she could gain pleasure from. It's said that she once mated with Hydra and gave birth to Dark Naga – the very same dark creatures that one thousand five hundred years later would be banished by the Empress Lü Shao the Silent during the Great Calamity of Northern Forests. It's said that she led the Mystic Elves into frantic orgies, before leading them to battle. So you see dear reader, even as the Kingdom of Mystic was reduced to a couple of villages, the Mystic Elves followed their dark goddess wishes in their madness... and that Madness would make it's way to the Second Empire. History: People of Note: Goddess of Magic Qisana - the dark goddess, depraved patron of the Kingdom of Qastelia. Queen Q'alina - hedonistic ruler of the Kingdom of Qastelia. Situation: Drought – the effect of Luina's folly resulted in a great drought in the Kingdom of Qastelia. Wild Fire – as another effect of Luina's folly, great fires ravaged the Kingdom of Qastelia. Cobalt Skulls – the criminal syndicate that worked in the Kingdom of Qastelia. The Brown – the criminal syndicate that worked in the Kingdom of Qastelia. Jade Bulls – the criminal syndicate that worked in the Kingdom of Qastelia. Cult of Lekriwas – a cult that worked in the Kingdom of Qastelia. Territory: Green Wood – a village destroyed as an effect of Luina's folly Viridian Forest – a village destroyed as an effect of Luina's folly Forest of Mists – Once lushed forest, was cursed by the actions of depraved Queen Luina and the act of fornication she committed with the dark goddess Qisana. Rosewood, a small village. Chief Trisrie Rirdendris Daggerhold, a small village. Chief Yllarel Drenos Moonsong, a small village. Chief Adrel Firvale Riverfield, a small village. Chief Cailee Stillheart Crownhaven, the kingdom's only town and its capital. Governed by Governor Carqen Xildar Qisana's Temple, a temple to Qisana, Elven Goddess of Magic, was built on top of a tall hill overlooking the capital of Crownhaven. Lead by High Priesstess Sylxina Xelo Greyrock, a small village that has been abandoned for some time. Thornwall, a small village that has been abandoned for some time. Healers' Guild, its members offer healing, both magical and non-magical. Guildmistress Olanala Delir Military: 1st Infantry Division (Veteran Infantry, 20 people) commanded by Eladan Lunarbrook 2nd Infantry Division (Veteran Infantry, 20 people) commanded by Venna Moonmind 3rd Infantry Division (Veteran Infantry, 20 people) commanded by Ronan Destraso Q'alina's Archers (Archers, 20 people, always named after the current ruler) commanded by Bilee Sparkfall Sharpshooters of Crownhaven (Archers, 20 people) commanded by Joralei Sparksense Trueshots of Twilight (Archers, 20 people) commanded by Nerisys Fallsong 1st Cavalry Division (Heavy Cavalry, 20 people) commanded by Crajor Miennent 2nd Cavalry Division (Light Cavalry, 20 people) commanded by Yllana Moldren The Arcane Circle (Magic users, 3 people, currently all women) commanded by Yllalee Summerhold
Chapter 2: Kingdom of Rising Sun The matriarchal desert Kingdom of Rising Sun was among one of the older kingdoms during the Warring States era. It was a powerful and popular kingdom with a large military. For hundreds of years, the dynasty ruled this kingdom with an Iron grip, with its Queens gaining almost religious devotion from their people. The founder of the Dynasty was a close adviser and lover to Mad Empress Octavia. Only when the defeat of the Mu'r Empire seemed inevitable, did the advisor betray the Empress and steal the treasures of the Empire. She travelled to the northern province, where she created the Queendom of Rising Sun. I am sure, you are familiar with the last and one of the most famous rulers of the Kingdom of Rising Sun, Queen Melisana III. Even among her contemporaries, she was known for her intrigues, depravity and viciousness. The earliest stories of her, tell a story of her mother, the Queen Neb, catching Melisana as she was fucking her own brother. Queen Neb had as a punishment, personally whipped her daughter, yet the wicked woman seemed to show no remorse. So the Queen had decided to administer the punishment every night since then. That made Melisana hold a grudge against her mother. In the coming years, Melisana and her brother plotted together against their mother. One night, Queen Neb was killed in her bed, after a night of debauchery her consorts. The men and women were quickly executed in retaliation by Melisana before they could be interrogated. Against tradition, instead of Melisana, it was Heristenes who took the throne. But the man did not enjoy his rule for long. A year after taking the throne, he died in an 'accident' during a hunting trip, from a small scratch. His wife, children, advisors and bodyguards were purged days after his death. In one sweep move, the newly crowned Queen Melisana III has removed the entire potential opposition to her throne and secured her rule for years to come. Yet she was not the cause, but a symptom of depravity, for the entire kingdom of Rising Sun, was a den of intrigue and depravity... The rot of which would spread to the second empire... Before it would be cut by our benevolent third empire... History: People of Note: Queen Melisana III Consort-general Cleitus Whitecrystal Serina - Heristenes's former Mistress, guardian of his bastard son Heristenes's bastard son Hierical and Heliosie - daughters of Queen's uncle High priestess Sebilia - Queen's advisor Situation: Cult of Patrirah Menenalos. Members of this cult claim to raise the role of men in society and humiliated women. Cultists often are terrorists who reach out to strip down women of high positions completely naked, to show dominance over female. At altars of their god, they burn down women clothes. Smugglers trade wheat and local products outside the borders, refusing to pay taxes. Amazon Raids Dark Elf Raids Ord invasion Priests of the temple hold much power, as religion is held in hight esteem among common folks and nobility. Slavery, the slavery is prominent in your kingdom. Deficit, the kingdom is spending more than it earns. It is quickly running out of gold. Religion ceremony demands often large sums of money and resources to show proper respect for gods. Movement of Warriors Ridders. Men, mostly coming from the army chariots and elephant, demands more their representatives in the ruling class, as they fight in wars, against raiderd and bandits, most off profits come to their females mayors, nobles and priestess. There are male nobles, but their only way to rise up is by military. Priesthood and government is locked for them. There are rumors that some members of cult is among military ranks. Territory: The cursed city - the cursed ruins of city that's name had been long forgotten, but the evils inside it are very much alive. Azgul Palace - Capital palace of the Kingdom of Rising Sun Kissa Village, a small village. Chief Amset Ansukha Village, a small village. Chief Hatasu Abnu Town - a large settlement. Leader Akela Anfun Town - a large settlement. Leader Pipui Deneiruna Town - a large settlement. Leader Akusaa Temple of Order of Lion - Paladins of Order of Lion guard this temple. Tower of Knowledge - mages study mistic arts here. Cave of Hydra - a lair of powerful monster, the Hydra Holy site (-3) Hayton Hold, base of house Hea-ei Hebsou Town, a large settlement. Leader Tale Asmatarta Aebarrow Stronghold, base of house Ta-khara Hetu Village, a small village. Chief Mer-tetes Qulzu Village, a small village. Chief Umm Aedon Keep, base of house Serk Quzunein Village, a small village. Chief Nub Cudje Village, a small village. Chief Ahmes Kusby - ruins of the city of Kusby, burned by the orc invasion. Ruins of an ancient human city, the name was long forgotten in time. Guild of Archaeologists - a guild that searches and preserves ancient histories and artefacts. Bullettooth Bandit's hideout Harpies Bandit's hideout Crypt of Anai - the hideout of Necromancer Ruins of Karak-Kazul, an ancient dwarven city. Military:
