Oolu

The Oolu Empire is comprised of three large kingdoms, each somewhat distinct from one another, but they all fall under the rule of the rokha (emperor).

Demonym: Oolua, Oolue

Population: 82,300,000

• Oolu Empire
  • Loorutj Kingdom
    • Sakhratja, imperial capital, 145,000
    • Kharbas, 72,000
    • Mikanro, 58,000
    • Lobon, 29,000
  • Mintar Kingdom
    • Urdhul, capital, 120,000
    • Bhumiqaso, 60,000
    • Refator, 48,000
  • Khayen Kingdom
    • Dhrewar, capital, 127,000
    • Mantjar, 63,000
    • Tjudin, 51,000

Empire History

The empire as a whole emerged around 650AL in Karber as the Derhnu Priestdom rapidly loses power to the new emperor. The empire invaded Batur in 800AL, reaching as far as Bandiao, but were forced to retreat in 850AL and lose all the ground they made due to invasions along the archroad from consolidating Batur clans.

Loorutj

Culture and Locations

The Loorutj Kingdom is wrapped around the Sea of Lions and is the largest of the three kingdoms. It has its own king and is considered a theocratic monarchy. The state religion is Sarrayun, which promotes a people to build both their power and their cunning. Its society is also divided into a caste system which is extremely set. Loorutje are seen as self-important and often readily exploit foreigners and even those from the other kingdoms. The capital and home of the emperor is Sakhratja.

Demonym: Loorutja, Loorutje

Population: 33,600,000

Relations

People from Loorutj are mostly from the Oolu ethnic group. They are distrusting toward Baturun and are within the same empire as Khayen and Mintar. They mainly export marble, oil, spice, glass, textiles, and Mintar Green pigment.

Military and Art

Loorutj utilises elephant archers in war as its most distinct force, focussing on keeping lines steady and well-supplied, and avoiding drastic risks while trying to predict enemy ambushes and maneuvers. Common architectural features include shallow domes, hexagonal structures, and fine masonry, and common artforms include mummification, gambling, and blood sports.

Mintar

Culture and Locations

The Mintar Kingdom lies at the eastern end of the Oolu Empire. It has its own king and is considered a theocratic monarchy. The state religion is Sarrayun, which promotes a people to build both their power and their cunning. Its society is also divided into a caste system which is extremely set. Mintare are generally passionate people, readily expressing how they feel about something with little consideration for how it will be received. The capital and home of the emperor is Sakhratja.

Demonym: Mintara, Mintare

Population: 25,800,000

Relations

People from Mintar are mostly from the Oolu ethnic group. They are friendly with Qusa, enslave Menlu, and distrust Khandar. They are in the same empire as Loorutj and Khayen. They mainly export oil, spice, glass, textiles, and slaves from the east.

Military and Art

The most distinct soldiers in Mintar are elite skirmishers, specialising in being light, mobile, versatile, and powerful. They are heavily trained and often travel long distances. Common architectural features include shallow domes, fine masonry, and relief sculptures, and common artforms include dramas, fire-breathers, and communal drug usage.

Khayen

Culture and Locations

The Khayen Kingdom lies at the western end of the Oolu Empire. It has its own king and is considered a theocratic monarchy. The state religion is Sarrayun, which promotes a people to build both their power and their cunning. Its society is also divided into a caste system which is extremely set. Khayene are seen as aggressive traders who would sooner make a good profit than leave a good impression on a customer. The capital and home of the emperor is Sakhratja.

Demonym: Khayena, Khayene

Population: 23,000,000

Relations

People from Khayen are a mix of Oolu and old Mintar ethnic groups. They are tense and uneasy toward Masakana and Kinars, and are friendly with Yaele. They are in the same empire as Loorutj and Mintar. They mostly trade grain, marble, oil, glass, textiles, and slaves.

Military and Art

The most distinct warrior in Khayen are the rhefusur, who are warrior merchants who travel in distinct caravans. They not only partake in local skirmishes and conflicts, but will support one another's clans but raiding those who do not purchase insurance from another rhefusur for the long trek across the archroad that crosses the Khayen Lowlands. Common architectural features include shallow domes, fountains, and hexagonal structures, and common artforms include a twilight lifestyle, drug usage, and exile.