Fiction:Merovar Dynasty

"Gotta keep the gold flowing, from the deserts to the ocean."

- Merovar

The Merovar Dynasty is the empire of the and one of the most extensive empires of.

Formation
The Merovar Dynasty was formed around 13,500 years in the past in the east part of the Sea of Sand. Their major populated area, Sohitaria, was built around the ruins of a city which once existed in the region before it was destroyed by the now-gone Idkin. Living in a region with abundant resources such as water and gold, the Merovar developed a culture centered around trading. The first leader of the Merovar was Sultan Marigrax I, who led the empire for 600 years and is widely considered the greatest ruler of all Merovar history due to how much the empire expanded under him. Around this time, the Arkora also joined the Dynasty. Since their origins, the Merovar lived under constant threat of the.

Khep War and Expansion
Many hundreds of years later, the Merovar came into conflict with another species once watched over by the Sohet: the Anankhorus of the. The war was actually started by the Merovar, who wished to loot the Dominion to take control of its solar-powered equipment, their territory and to have complete ownership of the tunnels created by the Sohet, located underground. During this time, the Dynasty was led by the sultan who would later be called Karnak the Hedonist, famed for his extremely hedonistic view of life. The war against the Khep lasted about a decade before the Sand Colossus intervened and ordered both sides to stop causing damage to the Sea of Sand. Both sides suffered many losses and both kept some of the Sohet's tunnels in the end. Some Merovar were enslaved by the Khep Dominion, while the Dynasty obtained Khahurnim citizens saved from conquered Khep cities.

Following the end of the war, the Dynasty changed their plans and began expanding to outside the Sea of Sand, establishing cities strategically near other nations so they could trade with them. These cities were made places like Sprak Island, near the Southern Mountains, in the Western Mountains and in the Tropical Lands. This expansion also resulted in the Skeltasdraskeli race joining the Dynasty.

Society
The Dynasty's society is centered around capitalism in the form of barter. While it has been considered more than once, the Dynasty has discarded the concept of a coin, as it would have to be forced upon their "clients" and was seen as counter-productive. The Dynasty exchanges goods and services for other goods and services. When it comes to citizen classes and rights, the rich are considered to be above the poor. Only members with particularly large fortunes may have a say in politics, though the poor are not completely neglected. The Dynasty cares for its citizens, though this care may vary depending of the empire's current situation.

Religion
The Dynasty is a polytheist society, with its main deities being the Sand Colossus, who is referred to as then God of Sand, and the Sohet, who are referred to as Old Sand Sages. Other beings such as the Sun Colossus and the Water Colossus  are mentioned, though they are not as worshiped as Almonohuim. In Merovar religion, Almonohuim is said to have created the Sea of Sand by shedding his skin, and shaped the Merovar on his image. Meanwhile, the Sohet are said to have aided Almonohuim, teaching the first Merovar how to survive before ascending into the sky, becoming the stars.

Habitat
The Dynasty is present many parts of the planet, from the desert to the forests. However, the Dynasty has no territories in the Polar Lands, as the cold is nocive to the Merovar.

Individuals
Sultan Megrovaz II= "May the Dynasty live forever. Or at least, enough to outlive the Khep."


 * Name - Megrovaz II
 * Race - Merovar
 * Role - Sultan
 * Status - Active

Megrovaz II is the current sultan, and by extension, the supreme leader of the Merovar Dynasty. His ancestors fought and died during the Khep-Merovar War, and because of this, he holds a deep grudge for the Khep Dominion. Megrovaz II is deeply committed to gathering resources to beat the Khep, and is also a deeply religious man, believing that his family tree was destined to become rulers by Almonohuim.

Megrovaz II rules the capital region surrounding the city of Sohitalia, sending his children to rule the other regions where the Dynasty has influence.

General Alerad= "I will not tolerate failure on my army!"


 * Name - Alerad Jurrgha
 * Race - Merovar
 * Role - Highest military authority
 * Status - Active

General Alerad is the military leader of the Merovar Dynasty. A strict, hot-blooded and rigorous woman, Alerad is the highest authority in the Dynasty when it comes to war, after the Sultan himself. The daughter of an influential noble family, she joined the military at the age of 16 and rose through its ranks through severe training and determination. She obtained the title of General at the age of 30, and has been leading the Merovar's armies for three decades since.

Alerad is an exceptional scimitar user and has been in numerous battles, where she has fought up-close against Khep Dominion forces, Lympharians and even Sand Drakes. Her voice by itself sends chills down the spines of even the richest nobles of the Dynasty, as they are well aware of the consequences of irritating her.

Prince-Governor Khensu= "Does it look like I care for your opinion? Leave me be, I got more important things to do!"


 * Name - Khensu
 * Race - Merovar
 * Role - Governor of the Tropical Lands territory
 * Status - Active

Prince-Governor Khensu is one of Sultan Megrovaz II's sons and the political leader of the Merovar Dynasty's territories of the Tropical Lands and Sprak Island. A spoiled child since birth, Khensu has grown to be an unfriendly, bratty manchild who nonetheless was still given the power to do what he wishes with the Dynasty cities of the Tropical Lands.

Khensu has little empathy for his subjects and wishes for nothing but to make himself richer and more influent, even if it means blackmailing other nations or even his own brothers. His reputation and attitude have made him the most hated of the Dynasty's leaders, with some giving him the crude nickname of Karnak the Second. Mention of this nickname to Khensu is enough for him to cause a tantrum.

Arch-Mage Benares= "I'm in charge of magic around here, much to the Khep's dismay, and my humour."


 * Name - Benares
 * Race - Khahurnim
 * Role - Arch-Mage
 * Status - Active

Arch-Mage Benares is the current Arch-Mage of the Merovar Dynasty. One of the very few Khahurnim with Source powers, he was born during the Khep-Merovar War and his strange attributes caused him to be mistreated more than other Khahurnim during his childhood. During the war, the Merovar Dynasty conquered Benares' home city and freed the Khahurnim in it, and decided to employ the young Benares, making a better use of his powers. His magic allowed him to outlive the usual Khahurnim lifespan and with time, he was elevanted to the rank of Arch-Mage of the entire Dynasty.

Being the Arch-Mage, Benares is a close advisor to Sultan Megrovaz II and the highest authority regarding magic in the Dynasty after the Sultan himself. He is the oldest and most powerful wizard in the Dynasty, and wishes to spread his magical knowledge to his people and the rest of the empire's races, who are for the most part magically inept. Benares still holds a deep grudge toward the Khep Dominion and wishes to one day see all Khahurnim under the protection of the Merovar.



Allies
"We're on your side."


 * - We love your gems. But try to be less destructive, hm?
 * - Not so bad once you get used to them.
 * - Why can't all Deiwos be like them?

Trading Partners
"This is the beginning of a long friendship, we're sure of it."


 * Ar-Klith Sky Empire - Can we buy some of those flying machines?
 * - Why stay so far away from safe land?
 * - Sure we got deals with Deiwos, but we ourselves are no Deiwos.
 * s - Do you really serve the God of Sand?

Neutral
"We're listening..."


 * Draosolffnoggr - You guys need a home.
 * - Vampires. Could be a problem.
 * - Yick. You're awful at commerce.

Enemies
"Feel our blades in the name of the Sultan!"


 * - You bring shame to the desert regions.
 * - We'll made gems out of your bodies!
 * - How about no.
 * - You people are crazy!
 * - Get out of here, fascists.
 * - Undead. Bad.
 * - Your thick bones will make excellent tools.

Quotes
"How about trading? You got a lot of gold, we got a lot of precious wood."

- Unknown Chieftain of the Fernia Alliance of Tribes

"They could become an excellent dominion under our Empire..."

- Arken-Lak

"Aspice solitudines per ablui aqua vacuum. (Watch your deserts be washed away by the flood of the void.)"

- Legion of Shiarchon

"Your paddlers will always be welcome in Orocathrheim's halls, little snakes. Just make sure to use the deep roads."

- High Archon Morosius III

"WE. ARE. NOT. PINK!"