Fiction:Skrulking Dominion

"We are superior, we are dominate. The world must know this for with metal and flesh we will bring them all to their knees and they will serve us or be destroyed."

- Turum

The Herjon City States is a large collection of City States conquered by the united forces of the and Roraxtus after they were driven from the Alastorian Valley by the  and Zeyk. They are highly religious on hold a brutal military regime over the other species they conquer turning them into serfs. They seek dominance over all Koldenwelt viewing themselves as the supreme species of the world and their was as superior.

Organization
Herjon is divided up into several city states ruled by a feudal system. At the highest is the King of Herja who rules over all city states from the capital city of Herja. Below him are the Lords of State who hold complete rule over a city state. Below them are Vassals who hold control over the City States armed forces. Then there are the Serfs who are divided into High and Low Serfs. High Serfs are allowed to own their own property and are given a basic form of civil rights. Low Serfs are little better then slaves unable to own their own property and with no civil rights.

Skrulking are allowed to become King, Lords, and Vassals as long as they are male. Females live in isolated colonies and rule themselves with disgraced males being sent to them as reproductive slaves with the male offspring who are born being sent to a chosen adoptive father to raise them. Roraxtus are allowed to become Vassals, but most are simple High Serfs. The various other species are only allowed to be Low Serfs though those who prove exceptional in military service may be allowed to become High Serfs, but no higher.

Culture
The Herjon city states are known for their brutal conformity ans strict adherence to the law. The culture of the other races they encounter are swiftly obliterated and the Herjons own culture is quickly forced upon them. To break the law in most cases carries harsh punishments of class demotion, beating, imprisonment, and even death. Ridged discipline is constantly enforced with failure being considered intolerable.

Skrulking and Roraxtus are viewed as supreme and dominant over all other races, though Skrulking are seen as the higher of the two, and are noticeably favored by the law.

Despite their brutality and oppression the Herjon City States show a surprising lack of corruptions within their ranks. This thanks to their strict refusal of sin so things like greedy, gluttonous, and lustful behavior are quickly rooted out and destroyed when ever they show up. In fact the ruling castes are subject to this more intensely the the lower ones as those kind of things are expected from Serfs even if it is prohibited. Also the City States are very prosperous with even Low Serfs being able to easily get enough food and even a education despite their oppression.

Religion
The Herjon City States hold an official sanctioned religion with all other religions being banned(though they will allow the worship of allied gods as long as the sanctioned gods are worshiped first). Their religion revolves around to main gods one of dominance and the other of supremacy.

Arher is the god of dominance and a brutal destroyer. He is described as a warrior covered in bloody armor with twin terrifying horns curving up from his head and eyes burning with fire. It is he who said to lead the armies of Herjon into battle to conquer and destroy their enemies. He is honored by bloodshed and conquest being a blood thirsty savage.

Kajon is the god of supremacy and strict ruler. He is described as a Lord wearing white robs with twin feathered wing and eyes frozen with ice. He is the one who the Herjon look to in times of peace in order to up hold law and order as well as the continued superiority of the Skrulking and Roraxtus over others. They believe he must be honored with their rigid social structure and harsh judgement of criminals.

Territory
Herjon's capital city state of Herja lies to the north of Koldenwelt at the base of a massive mountain. The rest of their city states are more spread out over a decent sized region the north some going up into the mountains while others go exist in more low land areas.

Technology
The technology of the Herjon City States is rather advanced and very potent. They are well known for their metallurgy being able to create armor and weapons made of very pure steel. They are also siege and static defense experts as well as being efficient ship builders. They also make use of black powder weaponry consisting of muskets and cannons along with incendiary flammers(Greek Fire). One of their more impressive inventions though is an understanding of clock work which they use to help propel some of their siege weapons though animal and/or man power are still needed.

Species
Skrulking=  are a tall, bipedal, warm blood reptilian species. They are covered in a hard mantel of black scales with veins of green or red clearly visible on the skin. On their shoulders grow a cluster of small spikes the same on their head. From the back of their head grows a large bladed crest. Males are much larger and more physically powerful than females who are more physically frail, but have potent psychic abilities that make them a threat all on their own

The Skrulking act as a rigid military and religious order, believing that strength and faith will lead them to victory. They believe in harsh discipline and refusal of sin. Skrulking believe in the spreading their religion through force, forcing those who do not accept it through force and executing repeated offenders. Most Skrulking do not have names, only those who have committed great acts in the names of their order are given names. There is very little to no interaction between male and female Skrulking, both living separately from each other due to the males vows of chastity and mistrust of the females psychic abilities. Males who fail the order are stripped of armor and weapons and given to the females as reproductive slaves so that the next generation can be born.

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Larnae=  are a group of limbed, brightly colored, snake like species known for their cunning and stealth abilities. They were deemed sinful by the Skrulking and Roraxtus and were harshly conquered and enslaved, though a good number escaped. They have scaly skin, with humanoid upper bodes, cobra like hoods, long, muscular serpent tails, powerful arms, cat-like ears, and can spit a potent hemotoxic from their unhinging jaws. Larnae also have a potent sense of smell, can feel vibrations, and see the body heat of other life forms.

They have difficulty controlling their urges and desires(particularly sexual ones) however many have learned to overcome this via meditation. Larnae can also be extremely vengeful and have intense sadistic urges towards their enemies. As they are cold blooded the vulnerable to cold and while very good swimmers, they find it hard to control their body temp in water(not much of a problem in the dessert), however when active they are lethal predators and are known for being exceptionally good climbers.

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Military
The military of the Herjon is composed of Knightly Orders who defend their respective city state and supply troops and weapons. These Knightly Orders are mostly composed of highly train, well equipped Skrulking and Roraxtus. In general Skrulking are more elite troops well Roraxtus are serve more grunt work. There are troops from conquered races, but these are more on the lines of special, independent penal legions generally sent on death missions.
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Individuals
Turum= "Skrulking always win, such it has always been and always will be."

An absolutely massive green and black Skrulking, Turum is the last Warcheif of his species the rest having been killed when the Voranax took over the orvis valley and through various other disasters that befell his people during their days of wandering before they formed the Herjon City States. Towering well over his other warriors Turum is heavily armored and wields a massive, serrated warchiefs sword in combat as well as a crossbow. Seeing himself as a born leader, Turum's goals of conquest are for the benefit of his people seeing leaders who act only for their own personal gain as scum, undeserving of leadership. Though seen by many as a brute he is actually quiet clever and a skilled tactician, however he is none the less very arrogant. Turum does have one major weakness, a back wound that was inflicted by a Voranax who managed to exploit a key weakness in all Skrulking armor in the area that covers the lower region of the back. Turum is highly suspicions of magic and similar abilities which led him to separate male and female Skrulking, fearing the female's psychic abilities.
 * Name - Turum
 * Role - Warchief
 * Gender - Male

Stronix= "Fight! I want a challenge, not just another easy victory!"

An elite warrior Stronix is one of the best fighters the Skrulking have to offer and the most powerful of their elite warriors and head of their special forces. Like all elites he is equipped with much heavier and stronger armor than the averaged warrior as well as a massive spike club and powerful crossbow. As the leader of Skrulking special forces he is a much quicker thinker than most of his kind, but no less arrogant. Against his foes he is absolutely brutal and extremely cruel being a total combat pragmatist, however he does care for the men under his command.
 * Name - Stronix
 * Role - Elite Warrior
 * Gender - Male

Bronor= "I am a named warrior, so I am no stranger to situations that require I get my hands dirty."

A named warrior Bronor is one who has proven his bravery and valor in combat gaining him the honor of a name. A fairly standard looking red and black Skrulking, Bronor is none the less a highly skilled warrior and powerful fighter. He wears basic Skrulking warrior armor and the sword and bladed shield of all Skrulking warriors. As the leader of his men Bronor cares deeply for them and even mourns their loss, he is also incredibly brave, willing to throw himself against even the most powerful foes without the slightest hesitation. While not particularly bright he well makes up for this with sheer raw power and skill
 * Name - Bronor
 * Role - Named Warrior
 * Gender - Male

[[File:Green face.png]] Allies
Together our dominance will show the world our supremacy.

[[File:Blue face.png]] Friends
you are worthy of standing beside us.

[[File:Yellow face.png]] Neutral
Get in line or get out of the way.

[[File:Orange face.png]] Hostile
Better check yourselves or you will all get slaughtered.

[[File:Red face.png]] Enemies
You will become just another conquest for us to record in our history books.

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Trivia

 * Theme - Vinci Theme
 * Based off the Skrall from Bionicle and Venucci from Rise of Legends.