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01-10-2006, 02:21
The Clockwork Empire
Population:65,450
Species Kobold(65%)Golems, Humans/Cyborg(35%)
Species Description:Golems from the Clockwork empire are artificial machines endowned with a certian amount of spirit from their creator; they are born warriors who fight for their masters. Cyborgs, as they are called, are the humans of the Empire who were willing to augment themselves with metal and machinery; they are both stronger and faster than normal humans.
History
Long ago, when both the world and the concept of Magic iteslf was young, a small group of mages started experimenting with rocks and simple tools; eventually, it was found that by inserting life essance into metals and stones, new lifeforms could be made and raised. Other mages branded them heritics; the group left the known world and found refuge on a large island, where they continued thier work.
Today, the population of the Clockwork Empire in burgoning; most humans go through a complex process of augmentation at birth, replacing many organic parts of their bodies with mechanical ones. A huge population of Kobolds were also found on the island; the mages enslaved the simple creatures, who now mine metals and stone for the island.
Military
Humans
Armed with swords, bolt-action rifles, and light armor, normal humans make up the light skermishers of the Clockwork army. Usually used as scouts and support groups, they are unable to wield the heavier weapons and armor of the Cyborg, but are useful soldiers nonetheless.
Cyborgs
The cream of the crop as far as the military goes. The Cyborg divisons are armed with heavy rifles and sometimes even light machineguns, as well as huge steel broadswords and large, thick suits of armor. Cyborgs often have weapons build inside them, such as primative flamethrowers, rockets, and a variety of blades. These soldiers are also capable of wielding huge, yet somewhat primative, rocket launchers and other large-scale weapons.
Golems
The best, but unfortunetly sparsest, soldiers in the army, Golems take quite a long time to kill. These huge creatures made of metal and stone vary widely according to creators, but all thier bodies contain large amounts of weapons and considerable streanth; normal rifles will usually not harm a Golem, unless hit in a weak point. Golems are often the first line of attack, smashing through enemy barricades and causing huge amounts of havoc. The creatures are often enchanted with dispels and counter-spells to prevent mages from destroying them.
Kobolds
Armed with primative rifles and a variety of swords, slave Kobalds make up the horde of shock-troops that is sometimes thrown at an enemy. These are not high-quiality soldiers, but their enslaved minds will fight to the death. Almost never successful, Kobalds often serve to soften up the enemy before hitting them with Golems.
Battle Mages
Mages in armor who have the ability to raise Golems quickly on the battlefield, as well as to combat other mages. These magicians are skilled, quick-witted, and hard to kill, considering the amount of magical protection around them.
Ornithopters
Large enchanted flying machines used to strafe enemy troops. Most ornithopters are light, fast, and deliver a deadly barrage; Bastilla, light cannons, and platforms of snipers are often placed on the machines. There are several, larger prototype models in production.
Terrain
Most of the island is surrounded by high cliffs, making it impossible for boats to land in all but a few heavily-guarded areas. Although still reasonably wooded, the island consists of only a single huge, constantly growing city, commonly called Clockwork City, as well as several small outposts and villages. The mines of the island are massive and deep, providing a considerable amount of stone and metal.
Government
The Clockwork Empire is ruled by a body of peoples known as the Council of 12, consisting of the 12 most influencial and powerful mages, generals, leaders, and even Golems, who rule the empire and direct it's armies.
Notable Peoples
Sailam Eulaeria:
Age: 44
Race: Human
Description:A tall, imposing man with a harsh stare. He is the Empire's greatest leader, known for giving inspiring speeches to galvanize his people. He is an excellant administrator as well.
Ialisti Iari:
Age: 39
Race: Cyborg
Description:A short Cyborg general, and one of the most talented hand-to-hand fighter in the nation. Commander of the Cyborg divisons as well as the overall army, he is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
Ryada Alodru
Age: Unkown. Extremely old.
Race: Human?
Description:The son of one of the original mages that founded the empire centuries ago, Ryada is the most powerful wizard in the land, and a very talented general.
Zyergi Zyerga:
Age:28
Race:Human
Description:The prodigial leader of the Battle Mages, Zyergi is a powerful, bandage wearing and saber weilding fighter known for his massive bursts of electricity on the battlefield. He is an unparralelled in the empire.
Oreus
Age:473
Race:Golem
Description:Leader of the Golem divisions. A hulking beast made of quicksilver and nearly indistructable(He was created by Ialisti Iari), Oreus will destroy anything that gets in his path.
Serunia Delosia
Age:27
Race:Human
Description:Female commander of the Ornithopter airships. A good fighter on land and an unparallelled one in the sky, she is the top pilot and one of the best snipers in the empire. A childhood friend of Zyergi Zyerga.
Population:65,450
Species Kobold(65%)Golems, Humans/Cyborg(35%)
Species Description:Golems from the Clockwork empire are artificial machines endowned with a certian amount of spirit from their creator; they are born warriors who fight for their masters. Cyborgs, as they are called, are the humans of the Empire who were willing to augment themselves with metal and machinery; they are both stronger and faster than normal humans.
History
Long ago, when both the world and the concept of Magic iteslf was young, a small group of mages started experimenting with rocks and simple tools; eventually, it was found that by inserting life essance into metals and stones, new lifeforms could be made and raised. Other mages branded them heritics; the group left the known world and found refuge on a large island, where they continued thier work.
Today, the population of the Clockwork Empire in burgoning; most humans go through a complex process of augmentation at birth, replacing many organic parts of their bodies with mechanical ones. A huge population of Kobolds were also found on the island; the mages enslaved the simple creatures, who now mine metals and stone for the island.
Military
Humans
Armed with swords, bolt-action rifles, and light armor, normal humans make up the light skermishers of the Clockwork army. Usually used as scouts and support groups, they are unable to wield the heavier weapons and armor of the Cyborg, but are useful soldiers nonetheless.
Cyborgs
The cream of the crop as far as the military goes. The Cyborg divisons are armed with heavy rifles and sometimes even light machineguns, as well as huge steel broadswords and large, thick suits of armor. Cyborgs often have weapons build inside them, such as primative flamethrowers, rockets, and a variety of blades. These soldiers are also capable of wielding huge, yet somewhat primative, rocket launchers and other large-scale weapons.
Golems
The best, but unfortunetly sparsest, soldiers in the army, Golems take quite a long time to kill. These huge creatures made of metal and stone vary widely according to creators, but all thier bodies contain large amounts of weapons and considerable streanth; normal rifles will usually not harm a Golem, unless hit in a weak point. Golems are often the first line of attack, smashing through enemy barricades and causing huge amounts of havoc. The creatures are often enchanted with dispels and counter-spells to prevent mages from destroying them.
Kobolds
Armed with primative rifles and a variety of swords, slave Kobalds make up the horde of shock-troops that is sometimes thrown at an enemy. These are not high-quiality soldiers, but their enslaved minds will fight to the death. Almost never successful, Kobalds often serve to soften up the enemy before hitting them with Golems.
Battle Mages
Mages in armor who have the ability to raise Golems quickly on the battlefield, as well as to combat other mages. These magicians are skilled, quick-witted, and hard to kill, considering the amount of magical protection around them.
Ornithopters
Large enchanted flying machines used to strafe enemy troops. Most ornithopters are light, fast, and deliver a deadly barrage; Bastilla, light cannons, and platforms of snipers are often placed on the machines. There are several, larger prototype models in production.
Terrain
Most of the island is surrounded by high cliffs, making it impossible for boats to land in all but a few heavily-guarded areas. Although still reasonably wooded, the island consists of only a single huge, constantly growing city, commonly called Clockwork City, as well as several small outposts and villages. The mines of the island are massive and deep, providing a considerable amount of stone and metal.
Government
The Clockwork Empire is ruled by a body of peoples known as the Council of 12, consisting of the 12 most influencial and powerful mages, generals, leaders, and even Golems, who rule the empire and direct it's armies.
Notable Peoples
Sailam Eulaeria:
Age: 44
Race: Human
Description:A tall, imposing man with a harsh stare. He is the Empire's greatest leader, known for giving inspiring speeches to galvanize his people. He is an excellant administrator as well.
Ialisti Iari:
Age: 39
Race: Cyborg
Description:A short Cyborg general, and one of the most talented hand-to-hand fighter in the nation. Commander of the Cyborg divisons as well as the overall army, he is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
Ryada Alodru
Age: Unkown. Extremely old.
Race: Human?
Description:The son of one of the original mages that founded the empire centuries ago, Ryada is the most powerful wizard in the land, and a very talented general.
Zyergi Zyerga:
Age:28
Race:Human
Description:The prodigial leader of the Battle Mages, Zyergi is a powerful, bandage wearing and saber weilding fighter known for his massive bursts of electricity on the battlefield. He is an unparralelled in the empire.
Oreus
Age:473
Race:Golem
Description:Leader of the Golem divisions. A hulking beast made of quicksilver and nearly indistructable(He was created by Ialisti Iari), Oreus will destroy anything that gets in his path.
Serunia Delosia
Age:27
Race:Human
Description:Female commander of the Ornithopter airships. A good fighter on land and an unparallelled one in the sky, she is the top pilot and one of the best snipers in the empire. A childhood friend of Zyergi Zyerga.