1395, Kingdom of Isaardlang. The new faith of Aatem Nal has spread like wildfire across the northern lands, with kings and commoners of the Sringi city-states and kingdoms converting to the new religion and sponsoring massive building projects to advance the tents contained in the Amershaman Medrahov. Every city and town in the north now has a library and a bustling crowd of scholars, every village and capital has a conclave of the faithful who argue over matters of faith. The cities of Dayan on the north bank of the mighty Saard river have only recently accepted the new faith of the Sringi, and there is great debate on the application of the teaching from the north. The mighty city of Great Tejaara sends a stream of
The aged but powerful King of Isaardlang, Wagasanali IV, son of the first major convert of the Great Teacher and one who heard his teachings personally, has called a great meeting of the scholars of the faith to meet in Tejaara and solidify the foundations of the order for the future. This Conclave at Tejaara is threatened, however, by the influence of a powerful ascetic, Savongla, from the northern reaches of Sring Issa; claiming to be the successor of the Great Teacher Khsayavang he asserts only he has the authority to decide matters of the faith. He is no mere wild ascetic— his adherents number in the thousands and he controls a network of mountain-castles from which to protect his power.
Wagasanali IV, approaching 85th birthday, is in no position to make war on ostensible members of the faith, but their threat to his personal power and the success of the unity of the Conclave at Tejaara cannot be undermined. The inquiries have been made; messengers sent up and down the river, to the deserts of Allasha, the forests of Neer Dal, to the great port city of Taxilha and the golden capital of Bae for mercenaries, warriors, and assassins to come to heed the call of the King of Isaardlang, the protector of the faithful and the Hearer of the Prophet.
Background, or "Why would someone from my nation be in yours?"
Medieval Snefaldia, just like the real world in 1395, does not exist in a bubble and has connections all over the world. Taxilha, the main port city in the south, is filled with foreign traders and all sorts of characters; the Saard river is always bustling with trade and transport, bringing the precious metals and coveted Velnar marbles from the city of Thiestilm down through Dayan and its lush and productive agricultural lands. It's very common for the rulers in the north to hire soldiers of fortune or other foreigners to supplement their forces, much like the Varangian or Swiss Guards. The powerful empire of Mavátêisnáya in the southern region of Neer Dal, although not figuring in my story, is a well-developed civilization just reaching its zenith with a strong urban and artistic culture that would attract foreigners and scholars to the court of the Great King.
I'm open to all kinds of condottieri, mercenaries, traveling charlatans, migrants, healers, and quasi-magical people (elves, even). They don't even have to be human, but I reserve the right to approve them.
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okay! This is a chance to get involved in Snefaldia history. In 1395, the hundreds of hierarchs of the new faith of Aatem Nal met in the city of Tejaara to solidify the growing faith, settle issues of theological difference, and unite to form a centralized system of governance in conjunction with secular authorities. The basic historical premise is not at stake here; what I'm looking for is an RP that helps flesh out Snefaldia history and build connections with other historical settings.
I'm looking for a small team to take up Wagasanali's call and attempt to eliminate Savongla. I'mm be acting as a moderator and coordinator to fill in details and move the story along.
Further information about Snefaldia can be found here. There may be some inconsistencies from page to page and I may change some information as the RP progresses.
Your character can be anyone you want; they do not have to be a Snefaldian ethnicity but the only requirement is that they speak at least one language common in northern and central Snefaldia. Sringi and Bagura are the major languages in the central and north. Tausite is the lingua franca, a blend of southern and northern tongues that is used by aristocrats, merchants, and scholars. Other languages are:
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