Theryst

=Theryst=

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Contents
[hide] *1 History
 * 2 Geography
 * 3 Religion
 * 4 Government
 * 5 Groups/Societies
 * 6 Leaders and Figureheads
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History
Theryst originally started as a Raythian colony on fertile lands. The king saw a Mecca offering profit and food for the growing Raythian nation. Farmers, nobles and soldiers were sent to Theryst and formed the original farming communities there. As time wore on, the men and women who had been sent to work in Theryst grew angry with the rise in taxes and how the king asked them to give graciously and yet could not meet the requirements of the people who tilled Theryst’s lands.

Riots in Laroon, the first town of Theryst, saw soldiers of the king's guard attacked by outraged farmers. Theryst went as far as severing the hand of a general and sending a messenger with the hand to the king. The king in turn sent more men to Theryst to deal with the rioting farmers, calming them. However with time, some of these men turned their loyalties to Araush De-Vashj. Araush rallied the country and then it’s people refused the export of its grain until the kingdom became its own.

In this time the mages of Theryst were becoming more prominent and in an effort to prepare for what they believed might be an oncoming war they began production on a large floating platform of land known as The Darling Terrace. The terrace would provide protection for those training to protect it. The King of Raytha recognized that any efforts of war to reclaim the reigns of leadership might be fatal, as battle resources dwindled due to war efforts elsewhere. In an effort to remain peaceful with the ascending territory he struck a deal with Araush De-Vashj, who was named Theryst’s first king.

In the following era of peace, Construction of the Darling Terrace was completed and, following meetings with the bordering nation of Dharzad, Theryst’s engineers and architects took great interest in the Dwarven underground cities, creating their own capital, Undercroft, in the same manner for protection and to allow more land for farming.

The riots of Theryst did not go without casualty and many of the wounded or mentally scared paladins of Laroon were cast out, deemed useless within De-Sola-Laroon, or not passing acceptance to join the scholarships for the Twelve peers. These paladins were penniless and without families and were often outcast. The outcasts banded to create theSwifts over the years. Through various campaigns, The Swifts have built numbers with men primed for the art of war. The Swifts are still aggressive to this day and will often raid towns and villages and have twice laid siege to Undercroft. Their attack on the original township of Laroon decimated the area beyond repair. The Swift’s will appear in ventures such as highway robbery and often Theryst will have armed patrols along their major roads.

Another tragedy befell Theryst when it proclaimed it’s first queen. A young woman of sixteen years, Nuulah De-Vashjascended the throne after her father was assassinated by members of The Swifts. Relannas at this time showed great interest in Theryst’s economy and felt a relationship between both countries would be beneficial and offered a young prince to Theryst for marriage. Theryst declined the union and, the queen, outraged that her son was not good enough for Theryst’s queen, sent a witch to curse her. Since the curse, any woman who ascends to the throne does not reach a mature age. In past cases two of these young women have been murdered to prevent Theryst from having such vulnerable queens.

At current the child queen Drahlan rules Theryst, however keeping her alive to ascend was made possible by Theryst’s assassin, a man no one outside royalty knows the real identity of.

Geography
Theryst offers rolling hills and rich wheat plains. The soil, suitable for growing a wealth of produce, provides food for most of Theryst and its bordering nations. On the northern border with Dharzad, the Bryant River is fed fresh water from Dhrazad’s melting peaks. A dense forest known as the Dark Stretch runs along both sides, butting up against the border.

Undercroft, the Darling Terrace, and Laroon dominate the center of Theryst. The Terrace floats above Laroon, castingspectral light on Laroon beneath. At the mouth of Laroon are the gates to Undercroft, Theryst’s capital. Small sparse forests are scattered within the territory and Farm land is vastly utilized by villages and towns that work with the land rather than against it. Bryant river forks around Undercroft and dwindles toward the southwest region of Theryst.

Another striking feature of Theryst is the use of paved roads dotted with guard houses to provide the safe transport of various imports and exports. The harvest road is vast and leads toward the southern borders into Raytha.

Religion
Due to the paladins of Theryst, religion is vast and the people of Theryst are encouraged to be humble to all gods alike. It is common to have people show respect for more than one god. More than anything the people of this nation believe in balance above all else.

Government
While the queen is the final decision maker at the end of the day, Theryst often goes through complex processes within the government to make choices that they feel will most benefit the kingdom as a whole. The Twelve peers are essential as they are well studied in the areas that they represent. While having a sect the peers are often charged with a piece of land and its surrounding towns and villages it is their job to care for the people in the areas and point them in the right direction when dealing with certain conflicts. Often the peers will have underlings from these twelve different sects to help them and will hold an office. The peers meet regularly with the queen's advisers where matters are discussed and then a recollection of the meeting is passed on to the queen. Any further action will be taken as directed by the ruler.

Any issues deemed too small to be a bother to the queen will be dealt with by the peer representing the responsible district and his or her underlings.

Groups/Societies
De-Sola-Laroon

The Swifts

The House Prophets

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">The Twelve Peers

Leaders and Figureheads
<p style="line-height:1.5em;">Queen Drahlan De-Vashj -- Otherwise known as the child queen in appearance Drahlan is twelve years of age. In true age Drahlan is closer to forty eight years old. Drahlan suffers from a curse that affects any female heir of blood who ascends to the throne.

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">Advisor Arkan Du–Kanti -- The queens middle man between herself and the general public any public affairs are often brought to Du-Kanti before being sent on to Drahlan due the her fragile nature. If you have a venture or a problem you are best off getting into Du-Kanti’s favour before you win favour with the queen.

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">The Twelve Peers of Laroon -- These people make up the council and represent other groups. They are older folk and have served their younger years as paladins for Theryst. Each of these peers will also be charged with a region that consists of both land and towns or villages. The peers that have retired from the ranks of De-Sola-Laroon undergo extra education to meet the requirements of their sect

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''1. Law and Justice'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''2. Commerce imports and exports'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''3. Agriculture'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''4. Military''' -- Grand General Tusuna Du-Celeste

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''5. Treasury and Economy'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''6. Community Welfare'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''7. Education General'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''8. The Mage and Spectra Sect''' -- Grand Lord Agnee Du–Hallow

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''9. Arts, Literature and Culture''' -- Tanner Du-Hallow

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''10. The Healer Sect'''

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''11. De-Sola-Laroon''' Lord Penroth De-Ard

<p style="margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:1.5em;">'''12. Historical Sect'''