The Grand Empire: Loriealas

[Sander Cohen92]

One of the Ancient Kingdoms of the world The Grand Empire: Loriealas stands as a great force, one few would reckon with. The culture of the empire is similar to that of Japan. As such it is divided in city states and shares many of their views. Many of their aspects are kept secret, especially their religious beliefs. Some believe it is mere superstition, others believe the hold great power and wealth.

Many eons ago great wall was built around the grand nation, none have entered or left since. Rumor has it that the gates to the empire will soon be reopening... for the first time in over thousands of years...

The Clans of Loriealas

Current Empire Population: 233,000

The Tsuchi Clan:
Location: Asawi Province
Population: 40,000
Religion: A belief that Ametsuchi will lead them to victory. Ametsuchi is lawful good. His domains are Earth, Plant, Animal, and Protection. Living Creature sacrifices are frowned upon, and seen as one of the greatest sins. Rather than sacrifice, they appease their god through offerings of revered items. His favored offerings are jade and oils.
Greatest Enemy: Yotogi Clan
As Characters: +2 dexterity / -2 Strength. Medium, base land speed of 30ft. Receives +2 skill points per level. +1 hit and damage on every roll with any weapons of Oriental Descent. +2 on diplomacy checks made against humans, elves, and half elves.

The Yotogi Clan:
Location: Hitage Province
Population: 32,000
Religion: A belief that a great being watches over all actions and assures to justify every force, in other words, for ever action their is an equal opposed force caused, either by human hand or divine intervention. Seidai is neutral. Seidai's domains are Trickery, Luck, Knowledge, and Travel. Offerings and sacrifices are both accepted, their god's (Seidai) favorite offerings are cloth and wool, his favorite sacrifice is a dragon.
Greatest Enemy: Tsuchi Clan
As Characters: +2 Wisdom / -2 Dexterity. Medium, base land speed of 30ft. +2 on spot and search checks, and +1 on listen checks. +1 reflex. Special Ability: Eye of the Watcher: You can see through any physical, solid object, for 1d6+1 turns once per day.

The Mizushu Clan:
Location: Dirigi Province
Population: 34,000
Religion: Belief that water is the cleanser of all. Saikuran is neutral good. Her domains are Water, Strength, Healing, and Good. They believe in a system known as the Great Scheme. The Great Scheme is a belief that we are all part of something larger, from the lowliest peasant to a the grand emperor. Saikuran, their god, enjoys sacrifice if prepared correctly. Her favored offerings are laurels and holy water.
Greatest Enemy: The Kasai Clan
As Characters: +2 Wisdom / -2 Constitution. Medium, base land speed of 30ft. +5 on swim checks, -1 on use rope checks. Special Ability: Turning Tide: If an enemy in front of you has more health, add both of your current health's together. You both receive half of that number, the end result can not exceed your max health. Touch Spell. Can be used once a day.

the Kasai Clan
Location: Sekizen Province
Population: 43,000
Religion: Belief that fire is the cleanser of all. Atagi is neutral evil. His domains are Destruction, Evil, Strength, and War. Without fire none can exist, nor cease to exist. Sacrifices are preferred over offerings. Atagi, the fire god, favors offerings of volcanic rocks and rubies.
Greatest Enemy: The Mizushu Clan
As Characters: +2 Constitution / -2 Wisdom. Medium, base land speed of 30ft. -2 damage taken from fire magic, and +2 damage dealt from fire magic. Fire magic dealt and taken increases by +/-2 every 3 levels, 1st-4th-7th-10th-13th-16th-19th. At 19th level it is equal to +/-15. +8 skill points to spend at lvl 1.

The Taimu Clan
Location: Bolantar Province
Population: 39,000
Religion: Belief that all men are created with a set number of days, when the time is up they must go. Searu is chaotic neutral. His domains are Sun, Magic, Death, and Luck.They believe that if a man succumbs to a lethal sickness they should go on a final pilgrimage to repent for their sins, and they leave the world. Searu, the god of time, favors offerings of sand and gold.
Greatest Enemy: Meikagai Clan
As Characters: +2 Charisma / -2 Constitution. Medium, base land speed of 30ft. +1 natural AC when not flat footed. +2 diplomacy and bluff against humans, elves, and half-elves. +1 starting feat.


The Meikagai Clan
Location: Kuroi Province
Population: 45,000
Religion: None
Greatest Enemy: Taimu Clan  

[Sander Cohen92]

The Map of Loriealas

Key:
The big lightish-gray areas surrounded by walls: Capital Cities
The small brown houses: Villages
The Green-Brown vertical patterns: Farmland
Brown Triangles: Mountains
Dark Green Areas: Forests
Gold Lines: Roads
Dark Blue Lines: Rivers
Whitish Areas: Snow covered
Dark Gray Line around Loriealas: The Grand Wall
Black marks on the walls: Gates

Side Note:
If the map's are too small and you have a mid scrolly button on your mouse, hold ctrl+move the scrolly thing forward. It zooms in and out on the browser.

Politcal:

Green: Tsuchi Clan
Red: Kasai Clan
Yellow: Taimu Clan
Black: Meikagai Clan
Blue: Mizushu Clan
Pink/Purple: Yotogi Clan

Standard:


Population-based:

Dark Red: Heavily Populated ((250+ people per square mile))
Pink-Red: Medium Populated ((30-250 people per square mile))
White: Sparsely populated ((Less than 30 people per square mile))

Note: Kuroi Province is heavily covered in snow which is white, the red does not appear as dark as it should for the amount of population. The same thing applies to cities, they were light gray so red appears lighter on them. Actual population of both areas are higher than they may look.