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Izloria​

Izloria is a vast world that has six major regions.

The Reman Republic

The largest and often cited as the most powerful of the major world powers the Reman Republic is a centuries-old institution founded on the ideals of equality and prosperity for all. The reality of that is hardly the case. A crumbling infrustruce and government many are more willing to place their faith in a criminal clandestine organization known as the 'The Eye' than cooperate with anything tied to the government. Rife with corruption the nations around the Reman Republic look with hungry eyes, wanting to cleave up and shatter the Empire into the hundred of smaller nations it once used to be.
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The Neheb Empire

The Neheb Empire is a ruthless Imperial government built almost exclusively by the serpentine race, the Neheb. The cruelty of the Neheb empire is well known, although with this cruelty comes a twisted stability those that do live there are typically better educated, better fed and have longer life spans than their Reman counterparts. The Neheb Empire and Reman Republic have historically been adverseies the last major conflict occuring some five hundred years ago.​

The Vasilian Kingdoms

The Vasilian Kingdoms are not anyone singular entity or group as the Reman Republic, Conclave, and Neheb Empire are, but rather a loose coalition of disparate Kingdoms ruled by Vasilians. There was at a time something of a 'King of Kings' among the Vasilians but such a title has not been held for centuries and thus they remain in relative disarray. They often have frequent and consistent trade with the Reman Republic and the Neheb Empire​

The Conclave

The Conclave is an exceptionally private, closed-off nation. What little is known about it is that it seems to be a theocracy with a ruling council of twelve members called 'Archs' and one head Arch named 'The Grand Arch'. There is a single city between the border of the Conclave and the Reman Republic where trade is conducted between the two nations and where any and all offical communications take place. It is not even known if the 'The Grand Arch' is human, vasilian, mirian, neheb or skoros.​

The religion of the Conclave is known as 'Dualism' and focuses on two supreme spirits in a constant struggle of chaos and order. More details can be found in the 'Religions of Izloria' section​

The Isle of Skoros

The Isle of Skoros is the bubbling, peaceful nation that is the ancestral home of the Skoros. It is one of the few places that remain relatively undisturbed by the constant machinery and noise of the larger nations, much of its natural scenery still preserved.​

There is not a national government but rather a scattering of small villages and towns that run themselves independently and trade with one another. Though there have been recent efforts of various business from both the Neheb Empire and the Reman Republic seeking to expand into the tranquil isle.​

The Unknowns

As indicated by the name almost nothing is known about the 'Unknowns'. Thus far any expeditions that have taken palce there have led to nothing, never to be seen again.​

Though there are rumors of an expedition setting sail to investigate once more.​

Aspects

The Aspect is a power that manifests itself in the form of an inanimate object that the user can call upon.

Every Aspect has a unique ability tied to the object, what that power is varies greatly.

Once an Aspect manifests itself in a person it does not change, they are locked to that ability and that object.

It is exceedingly rare for an Aspect user to share the details of what their Aspect does. For to do so is to reveal their weakness and be open to attack.

The Aspect most of the time is dematerialized, not existing on the user. To materialize the Aspect one must speak its name. (Hence a common policy, when Aspect users are arrested, is to gag their mouths.) The name of the Aspect comes into the mind of the User as an intuition during adolescence.

To dematerialize the Aspect the user wills it away with just a thought. Repeating the Aspect's name after it is summoned has no effect.

It is impossible to tell who is an Aspect user unless they summon or use their Aspect or unless someone has an Aspect that allows them to detect other Aspect Users.

If an Aspect breaks the user can dematerialize the broken pieces, when they next summon the Aspect it will appear unbroken

Religions of Izloria

Dualism

The state religion of the Conclave, Dualism focuses on the struggle of two supreme gods that reflect the conflict within each person. They can be thought of as 'Order' and 'Chaos' though one such note it should not be compared to 'Good' and 'Evil' and many would take offense to this. The god of Order is called 'Seira' and the god of Chaos is called 'Kako'. Depictions of either of these deities is strictly forbidden and against doctrine although symbols representing these beings are acceptable and common practice. A feather is often associated with Seira and a horn or claw is associated with Kako.

A piece of the two beings are often said to live within the soul of every being and wrestling and understand these two beings, these two pulling forces is the spiritual journey that Dualists hope to achieve and work on throughout their lives.

Luxism

Unlike Dualism which is wide, open, and accepting of all races and peoples Luxism is exclusively for Skoros. Though this is not born out of any disdain just a result of the nature of the religion. The god 'Lux' is said to have created the Skoros and those that follow this path do not proclaim other religions to be false, just different avenues to the same goal. Luxism's core belief is that what will be will be, a constant statement that fate cannot be changed and one must learn to live within one's reality and standing. That to accept one's fate is to accept reality and be at fate.

The Horned God

A mostly defunct religion that a few Vasilians still worship that provides an explanation as to how they came to be. As it is so uncommon its practices and beliefs are relatively unknown other than it relates to Vasilians. It is also not an organized faith like Dualism, Luxism and Triarcism

Triarcism

Triarcism is the largest and most widespread religion within Izloria. Focusing on the belief of a singular Supreme Creator on which all things flow Triarcism teaches three-part being of the person focusing on lessons for the Mind, Body, and Soul of an individual and how those relate to each other. The Supreme Creator of Triarcism does not have a name and is simply referred to as 'God'. The Aspect is a particularly important part of Triarcism and is seen as a blessing from God unto those fortunate enough to be bestowed on them. It is also from Triarcism that the phrase 'The Aspect is the manifestation of the Soul' comes from and is one of their core beliefs.

While the Reman Republic has no official state religion Triarcism is by far the most common religion and in many respects by default the unofficial state religion of the Reman Republic. Though the degree on which those that practice the religion varies greatly.

Important Organizations


The Reman Senate

A body of two hundred and fifty Senators each elected by a different sector in the Reman Republic. Together they form the ruling body of the Reman Republic and are, technically, the ruling authority of it all. This is not untrue but the Senate is filled with much corruption from not only the criminal organization known as 'The Eye' but also from large business that are more interested in the manufacture of their goods and selling of them than in the good of the people. How each Senator is elected varies from province to province but almost all are a first past the post system. Though it is dubious if many or even any of the Senator elections can be described as 'free, fair and open'.

Each sector comprises about 1.4 million people. Five sectors are formed into a region and each region has a magistrate that looks over it. Thus each region looks over about 7 million people. The entire city of Reme is one region over seen by the Magistrate Aamir Bile.

The Neheb Empire

The Neheb Empire is centered around the Emperor of Neheb, a Neheb of great and unrivaled power surrounded by a team of advisors, generals, and bureaucrats that he appoints as he sees fit. The name of the Emperor is Srasa Unja Ipasra II and as the supreme ruler of the Neheb Empire his authority is absolute.

The Eye

The Eye is a clandestine, criminal organization that many claim are the true rulers of the Reman Republic. Though whether this is true or not is another question altogether. What is true is that many citizens when they have an issue will meet a member of the Eye to resolve their problem rather than the police as there is a greater level of trust toward the Eye resolving the issue than the police of Reme.

Joining the Eye is not a straightforward process and is often understood that you need to know someone already in the organization to vouch for you. What tests and tribulations are done to indoctrinate a member in is unknown to outsiders. It is generally assumed that many members of the organization, particularly those of the upper tiers of leadership have aspects. Even that of the mysterious Leader of the Eye that is rumored that even members do not know their identity.

Races of Izloria

Race Name: Human

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The most populous race in all of Izloria, though they mainly exist in the Reman Republic and the Conclave, some humans do live in the Neheb Empire but those that do are at best second class subjects. Humans are known for being the most 'ingenious' race and along with the Neheb the primary driver of much of modern technology in Izloria. Only about one in six humans have an aspect compared to all Mirians and all Vasilians having them. Their dominance in the world has come as the result of their adaptability and some would argue their short lifespans which gives them a greater drive to accomplish more in their lifetime. Though this point is debated.

Defining Features: None
Average Height: Male: 5' 6" Female: 5' 3"
Life Expectancy: 70 years


Race Name: Mirian

Male Mirian​

Female Mirian​

Sometimes referred to as the Elder race, much to the annoyance of many a Vasilian, Mirians are tall, beautiful, and strong. They all have pale skin and long flowing silver hair. They are biologically immortal, that is to say, they do not age physically beyond what a human would call twenty-three or so, and they are incapable of catching disease. They can however be killed, and why they require little food can and will starve if deprived of food for too long.

Due, in part, to their long age and life span, Mirians rarely reproduce, in fact, while it is not uncommon for Mirians to have children, many Mirians do not. This is due in large part to a Mirian's viewing love as an intense and passionate subject, a thing given only to a partner they truly, deeply care for. Mirians do not 'lust' in the same way many humans do, their relationships based far more on romanticism and what they would call 'the entwining of two souls'. Many Mirians fail to recognize that, while not true for all or even many humans, the same relationships do develop between humans. This failure to see this, coupled with their own lustless nature has led Mirians to view humans as 'sexually obsessed' and their short lives making them 'incapable of forming true bonds'. Another result of this 'prudishness' is that very few Mirians still exist and are by far have the lowest population in all of Izloria. Despite this, it would be a mistake to assume Mirians do not feel emotions. They do, far more intensely than humans, but far more infrequently.

Mirians are capable of surviving in extreme cold, their blood and circulation greatly different to humans, and as a result are 'cold blooded'. Mirians have superhuman reflexes and are very agile being typically the 'fastest' race on average and are physically more durable than humans. All Mirians have Aspects.

They exist mainly in the Reman Republic, the Conclave, and the Skoros Isle.

Defining Features: Long flowing silver hair, pale skin, pointed ears
Average Height: Male: 6' 2" Female: 5' 10"
Life Expectancy: Immortal but not invulnerable


Race Name: Vasilian

Male Vasilian

Female Vasilian​

Vasilians are often compared as the opposite to Mirians. This while not inaccurate is not the whole story. Vasilians and Mirians have historically been enemies, rarely if ever working together. A deep mistrust running between the two races. While Mirians are very homogenous, with their pale skin and silver hair, Vasilians are far more varied in appearance. There are a few defining features, the main being two horns that protrude from the head. However, the exact location on the head and the size of the horns vary greatly. Some Vasilians do not even have horns, although this is exceptionally rare and many say, that they are a myth or that hornless Vasilians died out long ago. It is said that the most powerful ruler of the Vasilian Kingdoms is a Vasilian with six eyes and no horns.

Vasilians are essentially fireproof and have even been now to bathe in waters heated directly by lava. (Bathing in lave itself while possible for a Vasilian is extremely impractical) Their bodies are more durable than humans and even more so than Mirians. Their horns however are very sensitive and for them to be sliced causes immense, paralyzing pain. Like Mirians all Vasilians have Aspects.

Vasilians exist mainly in the Vasilian Kingdoms and the Reman Republic.

Defining Features: Horns on head, very few hornless Vasilians exist, snake-like eyes
Average Height: Male: 5' 11" Female: 5' 7"
Life Expectancy: 1000 years but are able to maintain an appearance of youth throughout their lives

Race Name: Skoros

Male Skoros

Female Skoros​

An extremely peaceful race the Skoros are known for their tranquil almost passive demeanor. They seem, on average, to have little interest in interacting with other races and the larger nations though some do live elsewhere other than the Isle of Skoros. Those that do live and are born outside the Isle of Skoros feel a compulsion, a need to visit the Isle at least once in their lifetime. This pilgrimage is sacred to the Skoros that is tied greatly to their worship of the god Lux.

Not all Skoros have Aspects but many do. The only race that the Skoros are not relatively neutral towards is the Neheb. Though this is out of a quiet fear due to reputation the Neheb Empire has earnt for itself and the distant but still remembered memory of the extermination of the Orcs by the Neheb.

Defining Features: Moth-like appearance. All have wings and can fly
Average Height: Male: 5' 3" Female: 4' 11"
Life Expectancy: 575 years

Race Name: Neheb

Male Neheb


Female Neheb​

To find a Neheb that is not at least cunning is to not find water in the ocean. The Neheb are often seen as ruthless and brutal willing to do whatever it takes to further their own personal goals. This while not completely fair has elements of truth to it. The Neheb Empire is a brutal regime with much blood on its hands but many Neheb have fled to the Reman Republic to escape such a system and are often viewed with much scorn and disdain.

The Neheb are also cold-blooded, and rarely if ever feel flecks of emotion. As a result, they are often cold, and calculating and have often been compared to the vicious machinery the Neheb Empire has created in recent memory.

Defining Features: Snake-like appearance. Some have two legs, some have a tail.
Average Height: Male: 5' 7" Female: 5' 3"
Life Expectancy: 120 years

 

The Cast of Izloria
Xenevera Vheseth - @darthbernael
Prard Skivali - @Mitth_Fisto
Noct - @Sinrebirth
Aron Grant - @HanSolo29
Isabella Wessex - @Lady Belligerent
S'wander Giftoyo - @The Jedi in the Pumas
Pesma - @darthhelinith
Lennox Jerod - @Jerjerrod-Lennox

Table of Contents
Chapter I: Separate Threads

Separate Treads
Unexpected Developments
The Arrival of Our Friend in Yellow
The Steps to the Shattering
The Reman Liberation Force
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Character Sheet: GM Approved
Name: Prard Skivali
Race: Vasilian
Age: 36
Appearance:

Personal Effects: Clothes, odd items, and bag of marbles.
Aspect Name: Satchel of Enamel
Aspect Appearance:

Aspect Ability: [GMs eyes only]

Bio: Born to simple laborers he had a rough childhood all things be told. A situation made all the worse as a steam powered mill accident made him have to be raised by a single working parent. Being one of five children 'tight' was not even a proper word for their situation.

He did his best not to let that get him down though. Growing up largely in the streets and pulling petty crimes before he had even lost his last baby tooth. Not that he didn't try to do honest jobs when he could, but when ends didn't meet the older children all made sure it did. One way or another. Of course that only became easier after his Aspect came in.

Many years have passed since those fateful days and now he is finally out on his own. His siblings are grown enough and his ties to keep him on the petty side of crime and menial business are past. For once he can look forward to his own future and desires, of course government work and most legal jobs won't touch him with a ten foot pole. That leaves the other government and secure jobs to look into. With that goal in mind he plans his course into the future.

 

GM Approved

Name: Lennox Jerod

Race: Human

Age: 32

Appearance:


Personal Effects: Whatever he needs to wear and carry on missions including weapons, but he does always carry his trusty twin batons.

Aspect Name: Fireflash

Aspect Appearance:


Aspect Ability: For me to know and for you to find out

Bio:
The younger life of Lennox Jerod does not amount to anything special. Middle class family, nothing particularly noteworthy.

But during his school and university years his intelligence and physical skills managed to garner attention from some very high ups in the Reman Republic. And Lennox felt himself that there was something inside him waiting to be unleashed. So did they.

Over the next few years he was trained to become a spy for the Reman Republic improving his intelligence, martial arts and spy skills. And his Aspect manifested thanks to his skills with tein batons. They became an extension of him.

Lennox became a reliable agent, never failing a mission. But now his skills will be put to the test. Enemies are plotting to overthrow or destroy the Republic. And it's up to Lennox and those like him to analyse the enemy's next moves and perhaps to prevent war.

One can only hope.