Faction Name: Ra’Gada do ugo-no-Yokuda
(Imperialized into ‘the Forebear Republic of Sentinel’, though the direct translation would be ‘The Warrior Wave of Far-Away-From-Yokuda’, with ‘far away’ implying both the literal distance and the difference in rulership)

Occupied Land: The mighty Forebear city of Sentinel and its environs; stretching east to the township of Lainlyn, south to the dreaded Vulnim Gate and the fringes of the Alik’r, and west to the township of Chasetown.

Government Structure: The Ra’Gada do ugo-no-Yokuda has no single ruler; instead, it is governed by the Ra’Gada, the assembly of the Forebears of Sentinel. The ‘councillors’ of the Ra’Gada are referred to simply as ‘warriors’. ‘Chaos’ is an apt word to describe this assembly's usual proceedings, which does little to help the various ministries (relics from Remanite days, the Empire’s apparatus of state twisted and adapted to suit the needs of the local Redguards) concerned with the everyday running of the Republic - dependent as they are upon the Ra’Gada and its decisions in all matters of greater import.

Membership in the Ra’Gada is a complicated business, with no single reliable way to get into it. A joke claims that the only prerequisite for membership is just bothering to show up for the assembly’s meeting – and this is not so far from the truth. Positions can be inherited, won through strength of arms (either granted as recognition for a warrior’s deeds on the field of battle or wrested from an established warrior in a duel); one may also pushed into the Ra’Gada by the people (which some might consider a form of election) or let into it with the agreement of warriors already within.

Despite the chaotic nature of the Ra’Gada, several figures of importance have emerged – as was bound to happen – and it is in their hands that most of the power in Sentinel lies.

High Priest Arslan do Ruptga can be said to represent the city’s priesthood, being as he is the tender of the temple of the chief of Yokudan spirits. It is to him that many commoners turn for guidance in difficult times, which, in the demagogy-fuelled governance of the Forebear Republic, can be a considerable advantage indeed.

Baibars Kyel No-Shira is a Forebear aristocrat belonging to one of those many bloodlines that arose during the prosperous times of the Remanite Empire – and one of the few who avoided a sharp decline in the dark days afterwards. A veteran of several wars, he has the ear of many of his fellow warriors, thanks in no small part to House Kyel’s prominent role in the overthrow of the High King – and his sizeable personal forces on whose spears and swords he can rely when his influence fails him.

Shia No-Shira has no real claims to nobility; the honorific often appended to her name is merely a show of respect rather than an indication of aristocratic descent. A self-made woman who fought as a mercenary in the Latartan Empire’s ill-fated invasion of Skyrim, she has the backing of many elements of Sentinel who would like to see a return of a Cyrodiilic Empire and the prosperity – and Forebear dominance - that the Remans brought to Hammerfell.

Military: It is difficult to make sense of the mess that is the Forebear Republic’s armed forces; with no single army the likes of the Empire’s Legions, Sentinel’s host consists instead of a varied and colourful assembly of local town militias, aristocratic retinues and ministry troops. About the only thing that unites these disparate forces is that they are Redguards – and thus possessed of a natural aptitude for the arts of war that goes unmatched among most of the rest of Tamriel’s races.

Ministry Soldiers are the closest thing to a formal standing military that exists in the Ra’Gada do ugo-no-Yokuda; however, more often than not, rather than being under the command of the ministries, they end up in the hands of individual ministers. As the name suggests, they are tied to the various ministries that exist beneath the Ra’Gada (such as the Ministry of Taxation, the Ministry of Records, etc.). Thanks to the ministries’ wealth, their troops are likely to be well-equipped, serving most often in the capacity of heavy infantry. In peacetime, they serve as guards and muscle for the various bureaucrats whenever they require; in war, they are an effective, disciplined (in comparison to their peers, at least) force whose greatest edge over their fellow soldiers is the unit cohesion drilled into them – something rarely encountered amongst Redguards, who make much better adventurers than soldiers.

Retainers are just that – the armed retinues of the various Forebear nobles that can be found in the Republic. They are a varied lot, just as their masters, ranging from professional mercenaries to landholding warriors somewhat similar in nature to the Bretic knight. War is their craft, and what they may lack in discipline (cohesion being something of an issue, since units are most often formed by lumping together the retinues of many different nobles – few have the wealth needed to raise an entire unit by themselves), they make up for in skill, being as they are the progenies of the Warrior Wave that washed over Hammerfell in a tide of blood in years long past. Their equipment depends on the wealth of their master, but it is mostly a safe presumption that, whether they be cavalry or infantry, they will be better armed than the common rabble, tending towards heavy-medium troops.

Militia Forces are the best representation of the vast majority of the Forebear Republic’s people in war. Usually fighting in massed infantry formations to inspire them with greater confidence, they are not soldiers by trade – but they are Redguards, and so somewhat more capable than you’d expect of a force of this nature, thanks to Hammerfell’s long tradition of internal violence, from fighting between rival city-states to nomad raids upon settled communities. Be that as it may, they are unlikely to be particularly well-equipped, skilled or disciplined.

Economic System: Drakes; adopted from the Remanite Empire and retained since then, replacing more traditional forms of currency. In Sentinel and other urban centres of the Republic, that is; among the simple commoners of the countryside villages and the nomads of the Alik’r, currency of any sort is largely unheard of and barter trade still dominates.

Date of Creation: The incorporation of Hammerfell into the Remanite Empire.
Reason for Creation: The Republic of Sentinel considers itself the direct continuation of the republican rule established during the times of the Reman Emperors, and thus it fights to end the perceived tyranny of the traditional Yokudan ruling class over the Ra’Gada – the Forebears.

Early Years: Though the Forebear republic fell with the Remanite Empire, the Ra’Gada of Hammerfell would not stay silent for long. The decision of the Na-Totambu High King to move his throne to the overwhelmingly Forebear city of Sentinel would prove the straw that broke the camel’s back – resulting in a violent revolt in which most of the Crowns in Sentinel (High King Azel included) were executed, mostly on the spot, without so much as a thought for any sort of formal trial. Chaos reigned for a brief while, until, with the settling of the dust, the most prominent of the local Forebears solidified their hold over the city and its surrounding lands, banding together in the traditional Ra’Gada assembly.
Recent Years: Of late, the Ra’Gada do ugo-no-Yokuda has existed much as it always has – with the chaotic flurry of Ra’Gada politics raging against the backdrop of the Republic’s commoners’ everyday life. With the Imperial Legions sweeping in from the south, however, that is doubtlessly about to change, and mutters have already begun to spread among the Ra’Gada, questioning what the Forebears’ approach to this newly resurgent Cyrodiil should be...

Faction Name: The Merchant City of Skaven
Occupied Land: The City of Skaven and reaches out towards the Dragontail Mountains, the Helkori Plains and the Alik’r Desert, the Hew’s Dominion is to the south.
Current Leader: The Merchant Prince
Government Structure:
The Merchant Prince

The Council of Merchants

Master of the Ansei


Military:
The Merchant Guard – An elite guard force that is responsible for the protection of the city and more importantly the Prince. They are outfitted in steel plate armour; they have halberds and a longsword with shield.
The Sword-Singers – These elite warriors are the most talented warriors in Hammerfell, they have a base of operations known as the Halls of Virtues of War, located just outside the walls of Skaven. They are masters of the sword and the finest protection Skaven has at hand.
The Brotherhood – This group of rangers are the scouts and spies of Skaven. They are dressed in robes that match the surrounding environment; they are masters of the bow.
City Militia – The common rank-and-file troops of Skaven, made up primarily by the citizens. They use chainmail armour, spears, bows and swords and shields.
Alik’r Warriors – These mercenaries hail from the Alik’r Desert, the Merchant Prince has hired them to defend his city but also to attack anything that may threaten the city. They mainly use bows and scimitars.
Orcish Mercenaries – The brutal Orcish warriors have been hired to fight for Skaven, they hail from the Dragontail Mountains and are outfitted in Orcish gear.

Economic System: The Merchant City of Skaven uses a wide variety of currency from all over Tamriel.
What my city looks like: http://static.desktopnexus.com/thumbnails/399097-bigthumbnail.jpg
Date of Creation: 2E 135
Reason for Creation: Expanding the wealth of an already wealthy prince with the other nations.
Early Years (or months): A powerful and wealthy prince of Sentinel abdicates the throne and removes himself and those loyal to him to the town of Skaven. Over the next few months the town grows and grows until it becomes a city. The prince sets trade agreements with the other cities and even other parts of Tamriel. The incoming flow of trade easily makes the city into a merchant capital to rival the might of Sentinel. Around this time the Prince improves relations with the fabled Sword-Singers and can count them among the defenders of the city.
Recent Years (or months dependent upon your faction): The past few years have been interesting for Skaven, while the Empire tore itself apart and then together again the city of Skaven prospered in wealth and trade. Every major city in Hammerfell now buys goods from Skaven, their rivals the city Sentinel slowly falling away. The current Merchant Prince however senses trouble stirring to the east, Cyrodiil now has a new Empire and soon they will start to slowly spread and try and engulf the rest of the continent once more. The Prince has boosted the already mighty forces of his city but has also hired sellswords, notably Alik’r Warriors and Orcs from the Dragontail Mountains. He isn’t keen on joining the Empire but neither is he for the other side.

Faction Name: The Hew’s Dominion
Occupied Land: Taneth (Capital City) and Gilane
Current Leader: (Put their CS on here as well in a spoiler tag)
Government Structure: Leader (the Magistrate) ,Leaders of the Military Trees, and a Council of Deacons
Magistrate:
Arch-Deacon of the Royal Guard
Grand Master of the Ranger's Coalition
Grandmaster of the Magister Core
Royale Commandant
Royale Captain of the Armada - Captainrex
Military:
Collectively referred to as the Armada or Legion (changes if they’re speaking of the navy) of the Bay.
The Armada: A flotilla consisting of Banes (Think Colonial British Warships without cannons) and Smaller Boats they call Trinities (smaller faster ships). The Banes carry vast amounts of troops and often carry key political figures, while the Trinities are used in greater number and escort these ships, often carrying small collectives of soldiers.
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The Legion of the Bay:
The Legion is split into three “trees”, each with their own ranking system.

The Conscripted: This branch of the military focuses on brute force and large numbers to annihilate enemy forces. Their troops consist of these types:
Conscript: Cheap militia units that fight in vast quantities with minimal training, their weapons consist only of what they paid for themselves or scavenged.
Commodore: The common soldier, they’ve been in training for two months in addition to the minimal combat experience, those who fail the training fight in the Hubris squads. They wear medium armor and posses swords and shields.
Reavers: The elite infantry trained by the Deacon of War himself, they lead the weaker troops and fight with no remorse. They are armed in heavy armor, shields, and longs words, though those that ride horses use shields instead. Their equipment is crafted individually to fit their weight to ensure high standards.
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The Ranger’s Coalition: These soldiers are high in number and focus on powerful ranged attacks, extreme speed, and a small amount of trickery to survive. They’re split into these categories:

Fleet Foots: Militia units that are equipped with leather armor, simple bows, and shortswords to coat enemies in large volleys of arrows or ambush enemies with large quantities.

Bloodletters: The advanced class of Fleet Foots, they lead the Fleet Foots into battle. They are equipped with crossbows, long swords, and light Chainmail armor. During open conflict they are led by the Rangers and are used as their primary ambush unit.

Rangers: Hew’s Dominion’s Secret weapon, they are agents of stealth and espionage; in times of battle they are rarely seen as they focus on assassination and deceit. Their weapons consist of whatever suits them for the situation, this can consist of everything from short swords to spears, however they always carry a bow, their armor looks similar to this but with a primary color of Dark Slate Grey, and a secondary color of Black (if they’re in their own nation), if they are out of their nation they wear an armor that is the exact same except that it has removed all of its seals and change its color to a solid grey (http://witcher.nexusmods.com/mods/images/90-1-1307313015.jpg)
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The Magister Core: They’re the healers and other forms of mages found in the nation, everything but the healers are treated with immense superstition, and often feared throughout the Dominion.

Revered: Healers, they offer healing to those who need it, in times of war they are medics and wear only a simple grey robe with no hood. When they’d normally be forced to fight (every combatant around them is eliminated) they will surrender, as they don’t believe in killing.

Magisters: Elite mages that wear a similar outfit to the Rangers, but the colors are reversed, and they don’t ever change their outfit. They’re trained to fight with shortswords in addition to their magic talents, but few choose to use it.
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The Royal Guard:
When you've reached the second highest rank in your branch you are offered to join the Royal Guard, their equipment is made, they wear different armor based on the tree they were in originally:

The Ranger’s Coalition: (http://images.wikia.com/witcher/images/3/3f/Tw2_full_Iorveth.png)
The Conscripted:
Plate styled like this but without the tube looking device, if anything’s unclear I’ll find an image of something similar: (http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w139/Cybran/knightpowerarmor.jpg)
The Magisters Core:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CImfaXgVH3s/TqTGCii-u2I/AAAAAAAAAO0/RuPl7ygPtPo/s1600/Champion+Mage+Armor+A.jpg)
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Military Ranks (Legion of the Bay)
The Conscripted
Royale Commandant
Commandant
Reaver
Grand Commodore
Commodore
Warrior
Conscript
The Ranger’s Coalition:
Grandmaster
Warden
Ranger
Eliminator
Lieutenant
Bloodletter
Fleet Foot
The Magisters Core:
Grandmaster
Magister
Warlock
Grand Cleric
Cleric
Evoker
Mage
The Royal Guard
Arch Deacon
Royal Protector
Royal Guard
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Military Ranks (Armada of the Bay):

Royal Captain
Royal Lieutenant
Helmsman
Captain
Lieutenant
Crewman

Economic System: Drakes, though they originally used Tanethics which are considered to be worth five Drakes and are used in conjunction to Drakes.

Date of Creation: 2E 150

What your city looks like:
Gilane: Think this but less tropical and more desert like (http://images.gamersyde.com/image_the_witcher_2_assassins_of_kings-13592-2006_0004.jpg)
Taneth:
(http://www.dailygame.net/wp-content/gallery/assassins-creed-revelations/acr_sp_ca_10_constantinople_imperialnorthport.jpg)

Reason for Creation: To overthrow the Warlord at the Time.

2E 150-200: The Hew’s Dominion originally started in Taneth when the current warlord of the city was overthrown after years of barbaric treatment of the citizens there. After this they began to form an adequate military focusing on the equivalent of the Conscripted. The leader of Gilane began to discuss an alliance, their original leader; Nazir Sareen assassinated the leader of the opposing nation and left the new found enemy in a bitter civil war between the nobles. Gilane was simply starved by both opposing conflict, and conflict of their own make. Sareen had only taken the cities, the forts and the surrounding area was occupied by mages and bandits, instead of killing them all he saw an opportunity. He decided that they could train his armies to make them even stronger, this began to convert the land near the cities into Hew's Dominion as more and more of these brigands became a part of the army. This cycle of events continued until 2E 200, when Nazir’s son came into power.

2E 200-270: From 2E 200-230 Nazir’s son, Kaleb ran the Dominion with a strict hand, eradicating citizens on his very whim, a bloody coup occurred, killing Kaleb. The new government quickly put into place the current government structure and formed the military core the Dominion uses to this day. However what became difficult was deciding a leader, and another civil war almost occurred, but a leader was chosen by the Deacons… though like all decisions it wouldn’t last, the Magistrate was killed during a speech by the Grandmaster of the Ranger’s Coalition at the time. The Royal Guard was formed to prevent this from occurring and the Grandmaster was charged with Regicide and executed. Now they’ve focused on discipline and order throughout their lands and have grown their reach significantly, claiming a vast expanse of land while remaining neutral during the Feud between Crowns and Forebears.

Faction Name: Bologra do Elinhir (The Temple of Elinhir)

Occupied Land: The crux of the princedom of Elinhir lies within the Nukri Tani (Pretty Valley in Cyrodiilic), a dry coniferous valley lying betwixt the Jerall, Druadach, and Colovian Highlands ranges. At the western edge of the Nukri Tani, perched on a rocky hill is Elinhir itself. Elinhir, by far the smallest provincial capital of Hammerfell, is dominated by the Temple and temple grounds. Around the temple sits a village which occupies itself by laboring for the Temple or accommodating the many pilgrims and merchants that pass through the region.

To the east lies Skyrim through the Sheer Rock Pass, and to the south lies Cyrodiil through the treacherous and underused Pass of Sancre Tor.

To the southwest, the Temple's authority reaches into the Colovian Highlands, Hammerfell-side, where many of Elinhir's citizens raise sheep and goats.

To the west, the Temple's authority only stretches to Fort Let to the south, which sits perched amidst the headwaters of the Brena River, overlooking the Brena canyon and Helkori plains.

To the north, however, the gradual slopes of the southern Druadach contains several notable holdings for the princedom, including the settlement of Belkarth and the vast Dwemer mine ruins of Fang Lair.

Current Leader: High Prophet Hazzan-si
Government Structure:
Elinhir is an Ecclesiocracy, where a religious leader rules and performs both religious and secular duties in the administration of the state. It differs from a theocracy in that the ruler makes no assumption of divine right or claims of divine revelation.

Elinhir is headed by the High Prophet Hazzan-si, whose office holds absolute power. Despite this, Hazzan-si prefers to delegate his responsibilities to subordinates in favor of meditation and writing. When he is called upon to make important decisions, the High Prophet prefers to consult Elinhir's council of elders before taking any action.

Next in line would be the Temple Quartermaster Taslan, who wields the organizational power in the Temple. He runs the Temple's daily non-military affairs, keeping the Temple's books in order and provisioning the Temple with its needed supplies. He also oversees tax collection and acts as high judge and arbiter for the townsfolk of Elinhir.

Elinhir's Governor / Captain of the Guard Lanold oversees Elinhir's military resources and is responsible for both defending the town and directing action in the field. In the past this formerly elected position has held supreme secular authority in Elinhir, but currently only exists as an appointed arm of the Temple's policy.

The Council of Elders is made up of Elinhir's most senior citizens, who generally meet to arbitrate disputes, pass judgement, organize and conduct ceremonies, and in general to look out for Elinhir's general welfare. While they have no real power over the Temple, tradition has long dictated that the High Prophet seek their approval on all important matters.

Military: In keeping with Elinhir's modest size, Elinhir's military is modest as well. It primarily consists of three groups: the disciples-at-arms under the direct authority of the Temple, hired mercenaries, and the local militia and town guard.

Diciples-at-arms: Lightly armored, these soldiers primarily use bows, quarterstaves, and clubs on the battlefield. Although normally such light troops are generally best used for support, the Disciples-at-arms stand above the rest for their discipline, training, and utter loyalty and devotion for the Temple; making them a valuable asset in any situation. Beyond simple warriors, they are devout practitioners, known for their charity and the skill and range of their choir.

Mercenary Men-at-arms: These soldiers generally range from heavy to medium armor, and are skilled and worldly with much experience in combat. Though their loyalty depends upon the coin of the Temple, they are the backbone of the Elinhir military. Wielding a variety of weapons, the mercenary corps contains Colovian archers and cavalry, Nordic two-handed heavy infantry, and the medium armored sword and spearmen of Hammerfell.

Local Guardsmen and Militia: Usually mustered for the towns defense, the militia is made up of local people in the province. Their military experience is mixed, and their equipment is non-standardized. They fight best when defending their homeland, but beyond that their effectiveness is negligible. They are more numerous than both the Temple's disciples and the men-at-arms combined.

Economic System: Drakes are the primary currency of the Temple's holdings, lying as it does at the crossroads between Skyrim, Cyrodiil, and Hammerfell. Its economy largely profits from servicing the many pilgrims and merchants and soldiers that pass through the region. Locally, its citizens depend upon herding and hunting as well as small-scale farming, although the latter was never particularly productive in this dry, nutrient-starved soil. Animal products are its major export, though lumber, iron ore, and Dwemer artifacts also both make their way out of Elinhir to neighboring provinces.

Date of Creation: The Temple (a Crown institution) first took supreme command of Elinhir following the dissolution of the Hammerfell Republic following the fall of the Empire in 2E 431, ousting Elinhir's corrupt governor.

Reason for Creation: Elinhir has long been divided between Crown and Forebear sympathies, and the two groups have long struggled for dominance. During the republic of the Potentate years, Forebear sympathies dominated Elinhir, with the local governor holding much of the power. Upon the dissolution of the Empire, however, the Crowns sensed a moment of weakness and upsurped the corrupt and idle Forebear governor. Led by the High Prophet of Elinhir's powerful temple, the coup established the Temple as the preeminent authority in Elinhir.

Recent Years: High Prophet Hazzan-si assumed his office only ten years ago, at age 58, succeeding his father's long reign. As such, he is the third High Prophet of Elinhir since the original coup following the Empire's dissolution. The Temple's lands have long seen peace, although trouble has always been broiling on the horizon. Recent summers have seen a series of wild fires, a common occurrence in the region, though recently they've been worse than normal. War in Skyrim has also put Hazzan-si on edge. But perhaps most of all the fractured state of Hammerfell is the greatest threat to both Elinhir and Hammerfell itself.

Faction Name: The Principality of Hegathe

Occupied Land: Hegathe and a roughly circle like spot of land reaching into the Alik'r desert

Current Leader, in actuality:
Government Structure:

Prince: The "puppet" ruler of the Principality, currently Charon Miral. Mostly just attends the council meetings and hears the pleas of important people. If the situation arises, oversees battlefields, but is not presumed to involve in the combat.

The Grand Councillor: The second-in-command of the court, the second most powerful member, or in the current situation, the most powerful member of the court. Currently Trivon Uvayn. The Grand Councillor acts as an ambassador, head of the council when in Hegathe and the advisor of the Prince.

Councillors: Lesser members of the court, Hegathean high ups who attend the city meetings, and depending on their other tasks, listen to the pleas of the people, handle troop recruiting, collect taxes of their respective districts and so on. (An open spot(s))

Defender of the City: The acting general and military leader, who handles war plans and has the high command of the battlefield, only topped by the Prince. Has a place in the city council, but is not required to attend unless an open war is on going. (An open spot)

Military:

Knights of the Court, the experienced and well armed soldiers, who are veterans of war, famed adventurers or some even fresh, well achieved freshly knighted men and women drawn from the common lines, and who haven't necessarily even seen a battle, but have shown great skill of combat. Even though their equipment varies, many favor heavy armor, and their armor shows the colors white and red.

Knights of the City, somewhat experienced soldiers who are rather numerous, and serve in high city guard positions. They are armed with two handed axes, maces and swords and armored in heavy plate. They serve as shock and assault troops in war.

Levy men: The soldiers drawn from the city and surrounding countryside to fight for the Principality for a small wage during war time, clad with a simple chainmail and striped red and white tabard, a kettle hat and armed with either a short spear and a short sword, or a crossbow and a short sword. They also carry a small oval shield. Most levy men haven't seen heavy combat before, and while they're numerous, they aren't too effiecient in the battlefield. The most experienced levy men are from the city guard ranks.

The Cult of the Grinning Skull: While this cult isn't an official part of the Principality, the Grinning Skull actively works towards its interests. They are necromancers, who work after the battle more than during it. They raise the left behind dead to trouble the nearby roads, and if a particulary brutal battle has occured and the whole cult is mobilized, might raise a battle worthy group of undead. They're clad in black robes and only carry ceremonial daggers with them alongside with their magic.

The Seadogs: The only official military vessels of the Principality, that mostly aid ridding the sea trade routes of pirates and other outlaws, but may be called out to serve in a war. Though the small and agile Seadog ships might not be very efficient against an actual war navy.

Economic System: The city accepts all manners of currency, and has no restrictions on import and export, but take a trade tax. The city and surrounding country must also pay taxes. Many traders also work directly for the goverment, with a regular, steady wage that is not affected by the profit they get out of selling and buying for the goverment.

Date of Creation: 2E 260

What the city looks like: http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090312015753/forgottenrealms/images/8/83/Athkatla_Waukeen_s_Promenade_by_ElmUnderleaf.jpg

Reason for Creation: The thirst for power and wealth of one Charon Miral

Early Years (or months): After being thrown in the cauldron of the war in Cyrodiil, Charon Miral sailed back to Hammerfell with his band of corsairs, with little gained from the journey to Cyrodiil. With the raising of moral in mind, Charon ordered the band to dock in Hegathe. Once there, Charon discovered that the city was fractured in a political way, and underguarded as a result of the lack of co-operation of the local nobles. Charon siezed the opportunity with his band, slaying influental nobles and crowning himself as a new city ruler during one bloody week when a small scale war flooded the streets as nobles fought each other and Charon fought all with his corsairs.

His "crowning" was not very well accepted by the people, even after Charon revealed his noble roots, and during the following weeks Charons crew members where slain in the night on the streets. During this time Charon was contacted by Trivon Uvayn, a dark elf who promised that he could secure Charon the leadership. Charon agreed to let Trivon try, promising a high position in the soon-to-be state if he succeeded. Trivon mobilized his cult, raising the bodies of the dead corsairs to kill those who opposed Charon openly, and when found, those who opposed him more subtly. Some locals refer to these days as Nights of Horror, as many reported the dead walking the city in the night. Soon any unrest was subdued by horror and threat, and Trivon got the position of power he was promised, but even Charon questioned his methods, though never openly accusing him of necromancy. Years rolled and Charon formed an actual, functioning city council.

Recent Years (or months dependent upon your faction): The four recent years Charon has ruled what he dubbed a Principality on paper, as Trivon Uvayn pulls the strings in the shadows, as he is far more competent politic than Charon'll ever be. Trivon has connected himself well to the court, and now aims to greaten the power of the Principality and the Cult of the Grinning skull. The Principality prosper as trade flows through it, something encouraged by the cult, as they raise the dead to plague the rivaling trade cities traderoutes. Trivons final goal however, is to create a state that allows necromancy and uses it in great extent. But in order to do that, the Principality is gathering wealth by trade and taxes, hoarding coin if a war breaks out, so that it can bribe and equip military.

Faction Name: The Nordic Alliance
Occupied Land: Skryim, the land approaching Dragonstar and some of The West Reach.
Current Leader: High King Hrolthan, Jarl of Windhel and Ysmir the Dragon of the North.
Government Structure: The High King, elected by the Moot, is the highest power in Skyrim. He leads the Nords as one with counsel from his eight Jarls. He also receives collected wisdom from the Militant Tongues in Solitude and the Greybeards of High Hrothgar
Military:

The Militant Tongues: a small group of Militant tongues follow the High King’s army to war. Skilled in the use of martial Thu’um these men can make the ground quake with the sheer power of their voices. Apprentices and Water Bearers follow the Masters wherever they go, the Apprentices to learn and the Water Bearers to aid.

The Jarls of Skyrim: Whilst in theory all the Jarls of Skyrim should travel with the High King to war at any one time he can expect to be accompanied by one or two .

The Hold’smen: The warriors of Skyrim’s holds are as ferocious as their reputation suggests. They are split into two groups mainly, heavy soldiers with two handed axes and swords or almost equally heavy men armed with swords and shields. The army of the Hold’smen is not lacking of armor and all of its members wear heavy armor, simple but effective. All carry their own Hold’s colours in some way alongside those of the High King.

The Mages of the College: A few members of the College of Winterhold accompany the High King’s army as it marches, mostly the younger nordic members as the College does its best to remain impartial in wars, claiming the neutrality of Magicka as an excuse.

The Outriders: The Outriders are the horseman of Skyrim and are all from the tundra steppes between Winterhold and Riften. Though a small force and somewhat unruly they serve the High King admirably riding out ahead of the army and providing a fast moving group of scouts.

The Five Hundred Companions: The Five Hundred Companions of Ysgramor the Returned have always formed a tight bond with the High King and have provided a small amount of their shild-brothers for the upcoming war. The Harbinger himself has not come with the force due to his advanced age but two members of the Circle are marching to oversee the rest of the Companions.

Economic System: Drakes
Date of Creation: When the Atmorans arrived in Tamriel.
Reason for Creation: Convenience
Early Years: See the People’s Guide to the Empire 1^st Edition for a basic view of their history and the timeline of Tamriel for a little more.
Recent Years : After the collapse and subsequent reformation of the Cyrodiilic Empire the Nords attempted to secede from the Empire. The Empire responded with war, a war that was bloody on both sides and left the Holds reeling from the loss of men and their High King at the time.

Now recovered and under the leadership of a new High King the Nords are marching to war for revenge against the Empire.

Faction Name:The Latartus Dynasty. (The Cyrodiilic Empire.)
Occupied Land: Rihad.
Current Leader: (Put their CS on here as well in a spoiler tag)
Government Structure: The Imperial Senate and the Emperor rules the Empire, but a governor is incharge of all Imperial territory in Hammerfell.
Military: There are two branches in the Imperial military, The Imperial Legion, and the Imperial Navy.
The Legion) There are several classes of soldiers in the Legion, all of which are professional, disciplined, and well trained soldiers.
Hastati: Light infantry, useally in the front lines during battles.
Principes: Heavy Infantry, Useally second in line, behind the Hastati.
Triarri: Spearmen, Third in line, behind the Principes
equites: Calvary
Velites: Skirmishers, equiped with several small, but throwable spears. They are Light armored. They useally head infront of the Hastati and snipe the enemy with their spears.
Archers: Equiped in Light armored like the Velites and Hastati, except they do not wear helmets. They are equiped with a long range, powerful, but slow to reload Imperial bow. They are rarely used except to cover retreats, weaken fortifications, and to merely provide assistance. They useally fire behind the Triarri for protection.
Battlemages: Equiped in heavy or light armor, they are trained in both magicka and combat. Their armor is normal Imperial armor except with a hood in place of a helmet. There are useally ten of them per Cohort but there are some Centuries containing entire Battlemages.

Legion Ranks are:
Auxillary: Recruits. Fresh from training and inexperienced at combat.
Decanus/Decurion: Commander of tent groups of eight. They are called Decurions when they are calvary and Decanuses when are infantry.
Centurion: Commander of a Century: (80 men)
Tribune: Commander of a Cohort. (460 to 480 men.)
Legate: Commander of a legion. (around 5,000 men.)
Consul: Commander of multiple Legions or all Legions within a region/province.

The Imperial Navy have a similar ranking structer as the Legion but not as sophisticated. They have two classes of men.
Sailors: Keep the ships nice and clean, fixes it, and overall stay in the ship.
Marines: They defend the ships from hostile boardings or attack enemy ships.

Economic System: The Latartus, sometimes called a drake, is similar to the previous Imperial currency, the Reman, except Emperor Flavius's face is imprinted in it.
Date of Creation:2E 472
Reason for Creation: It was formed after a brief but bloody war between the Cyrods, and The Empire had won the struggled, thus forming a new one.
Early Years (or months): It's first few years were mainly to stabalize Cyrodiil and earn the loyalty of the Lords there.
Recent Years (or months dependent upon your faction): After roughly ten years, Most of Cyrodiil is under the Empire's hand and has a strong military. The Legion marched into Skyrim to take control of the Province, but only a few holds have fallen and there is a massive Nordic revolt. They are also in a cold war with the Aldmeri Dominon and are expanding into Hammerfell. There are currently 4 Legions in the Province.

Faction Name: The Weaver Council

Occupied land: Klov'r, a fort in the Corten mountains, and a ten mile radius around it.

Current Leader: (Put their CS on here as well in a spoiler tag)

Government Structure:
Weaver- There are 12 Weavers in the Weaver Council (Including the Head Weaver). The Weavers control all aspects of the Council and work towards the same goal, "The Initiative". The Weavers take group votes on all decisions, majority rules. The Head Weaver, however, can Veto the decision of the Council, though this is considered rude and may lead to a Vote to kick the Head Weaver out of his position (which the Head Weaver cannot Veto). In the event of a tie the Head Weaver decides the outcome of a vote. Weavers are elected into the Council when one of the members die. The students of the Weavers are raked through until a worthy candidate is stumbled upon. The Council then takes a vote on whether the person should enter the council or not. The new initiate is then blessed by the other members and immediately taken into their ranks.

Head Weaver
Secondary Weaver
Military: (Include all troop types; anything not mentioned on here will not be included without permission from me and my CO-GM’s. Do not include population count yet, as me and my GM’s need to draw up the numbers for Hammerfell. Please include the ranks of your troops as well. Explain how they fight as well, your actions should always reflect this.) : Because of their non-violent manor the Weavers only keep a small, private-mercenary army. The Weavers themselves, however, can prove as a challenging enemy.

Weaver: Though the Weavers dislike violence they are not helpless. In fact the Weavers are anything but helpless. Being among the best Mages in all of Tamriel, second only to the Psijic Order, the Weavers are proficient in different schools of magic (though an individual Weaver usually decides to specialize in one school). One Weaver can potentially bring down a very large amount of enemy troops alone. The Weavers also act as "generals" in a sense to their private army, though their military experience is limited to history tomes. Weavers wear their signature paper-white robes with deep hoods and emerald-green accents.

Saplings: All students to the Weavers are referred to as "Saplings". Though the Saplings aren't exactly "Military" so to speak they are required to defend Klov'r (The fort that the Council resides in). The Saplings vary in specialization and experience, though most have never, and never will see combat. All Saplings are at least apprentices in one or more schools of magic. They lack any real combat organization and act more individually rather than as a unit. Saplings are also sent on expeditions or adventures when ordered by the Weavers, usually to gather tomes or talismans of power. Saplings only take orders from Weavers and are not associated in any way with the private army. Saplings dress in their signature emerald-green robes, though when called to combat some done armor they have bought privately.

Mist Walkers: The most elite of the Weaver's private army. The Mist Walkers are already capable Mages that are further trained by the Weavers. Only a handful of Mist Walkers exist and their purpose is to carry out secretive or difficult tasks such as item retrieval, spying, assassination, aiding of allies, defense, purging of unholy creatures, ruin exploring, and much more. The Mist Walkers main strong suit is Magic (mainly Destruction, Illusion, and Alteration) they also train a little in combat and stealth, though not nearly as much. The Mist Walkers only take personal orders from the Weavers, not other mercenaries, and don't command their own troops. Mist Walkers wear finely-made steel chain-male under a black travel coat or civilian clothes (when on more sensitive duties).

Alphas: The Alphas are the battlefield commanders of the Weaver private army. Though the Weavers have control of the army they are severely lacking in battlefield tactics. In sight of this there are 5 Alphas who direct troops on the battlefield. The Alphas are experts in siege-defense and ambush tactics. The Alphas are picked more for their ability to strategies rather than their military prowess and are appointed by a Weaver vote. The Alphas are dressed in steel plate-male (which is extremely expensive, I know. That's why there's only 5 suits in the whole military).

Hawks: The main body of the Weaver private army. Hawks are archers who are skilled in static defense and volley fire. The Hawks are usually posted on the Klov'r walls. Like all of the private army, the Hawks are trained mainly for defense of Klov'r, though if need be they can go on the attack. The standard weapons for the Hawks is a recurve bow, iron arrows, and a dirk or short-sword (depending on preference). The Hawks are clothed in thin leather armor under a coarse coat.

Bulls: The Bulls are a medium sized (for the private army, which is very small compared to other militaries) unit that specializes in melee combat. The Bulls handle "aggressive defense", or the task of taking out anyone within a few miles radius. The Bulls also defend again invaders under the covering fire of the Hawks until they are forced within the Klov'r walls, where they wait. The Bulls can also go on the attack, though this is rare because of the Council's non-hostile nature. The Bulls heavily utilize the phalanx shield wall tactic along with ambush and guerilla tactics. Standard weapons for the Bulls include; The Pilum javelin, the gladius, and a large, bronze, rounded shield. Bulls wear medium-weight iron armor over a green tunic and green trousers.

Foresters: Foresters work as the scouts and messengers for the private army. The Foresters constantly scout and chart the surrounding Dragontail mountains. When the private army is mobile the Foresters scout the path ahead and look for enemy forces. When a message needs to be sent the Foresters are always present and ready to take the job. The Foresters are equipped with recurve bows, wood axes, and short-swords and wear dark green attire (changes depending on region or job).

Economic System: Because of it's small size The Weaver Council has nearly no economy. The Council funds itself through donations, tuition (Paid by the Saplings), enchantments, and the selling of rare plant-life that they grow within the walls. The Weaver Council uses Drakes though they will occasionally deal in other currency.

Date of Creation: 1E 2890 (Making them 300 years old).

Reason for Creation: To pursue "The Initiative", and take a more active role in Nirn than the Psijic Order.

1E 2890 to 2E 50: The idea for the Weaver Council started among members of the great Psijic Order. These members, spear-headed by a High Elf named Aerith. Aerith and his follower's disliked the fact that the Psijics did not move to aid others and kept to themselves. So the handful of people (6 Psijics) left their brethren for mainland Tamriel. The small group landed on the Hammerfell shore and went inland, looking for a suitable place for a headquarters. The rogue Psijics found what they were looking for in the Corten mountains. The place they found was, in their words "serene". The subject area was a particular rocky, steep-faced granite cliff overlooking a stream. The nearest village was 20 miles away and hostile wildlife was rare. The Psijics went to this nearby village and started recruiting workers and doing magical deeds for the betterment of it. The Psijics repeated this at many villages in the Corten mountains until they had a sizable workforce. Then, slowly and meticulously, the group started to use their workforce to carve at the mountain. After years the fort was complete, a massive complex set into the sheer granite cliff overlooking the natural moat of the stream, complete with a drawbridge. The fort was formidable, if a bit bare, and the 6 ex-Psijics where satisfied. The fort was named Klov'r, meaning "Place of Serenity" in ancient Aylied. The Mages then offered to hire all of the workers to permanently inhabit the fort as either students, servants, or defenders. Though many did not really like magic they saw the opportunity for a secure job and a safe haven. Seven out of ten stayed for positions as servants and defenders while one of ten stayed as students.

Before long word spread of Klov'r and it's powerful inhabitants. People looking for work and students looking for teaching flocked to the Corten Mountains. While this was happening the Mages decided to finally get down to business. The six set up the "Weaver Council" and wrote their belief down onto a book called "The Initiative". The Initiative stated the Weaver's goals;

"The goals of the Weaver Council are now and forever into the future to work towards the betterment of all mortals. We will aid people in need whenever possible and search out ancient magic, talismans, and whatever other methods to further our goals. Under no circumstances will the Council commit unnecessary violence or cause strife towards others. The history of mortals is to be researched to help us learn from our mistakes and avoid them...."

The book continues, touching up on all of the Council's laws, customs, and goals. Eight more students, or "Saplings" with heightened intelligence and magical ability were also selected to become Weavers to bring the Council's numbers up permanently to 14. Before long the Weaver council started searching for ancient tomes and talismans all over Western Tamriel. They took great interest in the Dwemmer, whose ruins dotted Hammerfell, researching them extensively. Word was sent to nearby Hammerfell communities that the Council was looking for more, better trained mercenaries to build up a nice sized defensive private army.

With all of the fighting going on around Tamriel the deal was a lucrative one, a secure job, good protection, peaceful leaders, and a fair amount of coin. The Weavers payed for instructed to train their new fighting force and before long they were an effective, albeit small and inexperience, defensive force. From here on out the main element of the Weavers was research and item retrieval. The Council gathered a great deal of talismans (magical objects/enchanted objects), ancient tomes, Dwarven items, ancient art, and even a wide variety of rare plant life. Slowly, Klov'r started to expand further into the mountains with many secret passages, chambers, and exits. If requested the Weavers helped out when asked and worked to better the villages of the Corten Mountains, earning a little more trust and some good trade partners.

Though most were un-trusting or afraid of magic all mages of Western Tamriel knew that Klov'r was open to them.

2E 50 to 2E 270: Nothing much has changed in the Council. The Weavers continue to pursue new magic and aid those who are willing to except their help. With hostilities increasing daily, however, the Council has started cutting back a bit on exiting the Corten Mountains, their "Comfort Zone". Aerith still leads the Council and many of the original members are still alive (Because their Elven wizards, of course).

New students are becoming rarer and rarer as distrust of magic grows. The private army has even had to take action against a few angered groups from surrounding villages, saying that their magic is "Unnatural". Klov'r continues to expand though the Weaver Council still doesn't plan on taking more land, saying it's useless. The Council has yet to decide which side is better for mortals as a whole, the Empire or the resisters, though they are leaning towards the Empire. The Council has tried to contact the Psijics but are being ignored.

Faction Name: The Peoples Isle Of Stros Mkai

Occupied Land: Stros Mkai and all surronding islands (The Spine and the Cape of NGasta etc)
Current Leaders, in actuality:

Government Structure: Head of the People's Isle; The Captian of the People's Isle; The Representatives of the People.

Head of the People's Isle: Domasnn Weylas fills this position. He can pass laws, control taxes, and everything else in-between. He is expected to meet with foreign diplomats, and negotiate treatys. He has final say on all matters. Most people on the isle think of this role as a fake one, as the man with the real power is Trelas Hawker.

Captian of the Peoples Isle: Trelas Hawker takes this position as he likes to think of the isle as a ship he lords over. He controls the military aspect of the island and is exempt from all laws. Expected to join all battles. He is advisor to the head, but most people know he is the one calling the shots.

The Reprasentatives of the People: This is a council of ten people who are elected by the citizens of Stros MKai. Their main role is to propose laws and regulations for the isle, as well as voice the peoples concerns. They can accompany the Head of the People on his diplomatic missions if they so choose. Many people regard them as the only fair aspect of Stros MKai.

Military:
The Seamen of Stros M'Kai: This is the navy aspect of the military. It is comprised of pirates despite the title of
Seamen. The ships are mainly comprised of large warships, but there are a few smaller ships as well. Warships are divided into groups of three called Waves. Each Wave has one man called a Quarter-Master who oversees all actions within that wave. Below the Quarter-Master is Arms Commander who oversees all combat scenarios within that Wave. Below that the men are given the rank of Seaman, unless they have a specific role. All Waves are controlled by The Captian of the Peoples Isle, who has his own warship which is seperate from the main navy.

The Gaurds of the Isle: This is the footsoldier and gaurd section of the Military. Footsoldiers are dived into groups of 2 by 5, called an Island. Each Island is controlled by a General of the Isle, who oversees all operations within his Island. The soldiers in the Islands are all skilled with swords and shields. Any new recruits are placed in a group called a Rock, which usually keeps combat to a minimum. The gaurds are also part of this section however they are given no ranks except the Head of the Gaurdsmen.

The Magic of the Isle: This is a very small group of mages who are used for combat. They range from using destruction to restoration. Each school of magic has its own group within the section, which is overseen by a master in that school.

Arrows of The Isle: The ranged section of the military. These are comprised of groups of 4 that provid support during combat. If an archer is deemed good enough he is moved up into the rannks of the Bows of the Isle, which are an elite group of archers. Each group in the Bows is comprised of two men who can be used to scout, or get behind enemy lines.

Economic System: The isle accepts all manners of currency, and in certian areas is a barter economy. There is no taxes on pirates who are importing or exporting, however there is one on merchant ships. Any person wishing to use a boat for non-military purposes must also pay a tax, and any merchant wishing to sell wares in the market must pay a small fee.

Date of Creation: 2E 468

Reason for Creation: To allow pirates greater control over the Isle, and to allow Domasnn to follow his father.

Early Years (or months): During the early years many pirates flooded into Stros MKai hearing of its pirate ruler. This resulted in much unrest on the island as the people felt they were losing their rights and privelages, and their way of life. There were several uprisings on the island called the M'Kai Insurgencies but they did not last long. They were brutally put down by Trelas and his pirates, and they showed no mercy. They burned many homes and slaughtered all who stood in their way, to make an example for others. The people feared for their lives during this time, and their living conditions grew less and less pleasing. Gradually more pirates entered the waters of the island, and the navy and previous military was abolished at Trelas's request. It was a vunerable and uneasy time for everyone involved.

Recent Years (or months dependent upon your faction): In recent years things have improved. The people have come to accept the pirates and no longer treat them with as much hostility. The pirates to have come to regard the island and it's people as their own, and have become much more friendly towards the residents of Stros M'Kai. Many of them have even taken an oath to protect the land. Homes have been rebuilt and things are a lot less bleak for the people. The military has been reformed, and several new laws have been introduced to try and keep the peace. There is little unrest and many people are finding things better than ever before, as the pirates are bringing much gold and goods to the island. The market is booming and the economy has taken a turn for the better.

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