The Great Empire of the Southern Continent remained a peaceful and multicultural haven for several years. However, as the Emperor Ljuban III died, his son Borislav of Lavigrad took over and ruled over his subjects with an iron fist. The Elven Kingdoms and the people of Govina felt more and more discontent with Borislav's rule and decided to break up. A war between the free people and the Loyalists of Lavigrad broke out, which turned the evergreen plains of Govina into barren wastelands, where its survivors are struggling for survival. The remains of the Southern Empire did not manage to gain any land from it's former subjects and had to retreat, giving the Elves a brief period of relief. For how long, though?
The Human Empire of Lavigrad
The Human Empire of Lavigrad emerged from the remains of the Great Southern Empire and seeks to expand it's influence over it's neighbouring realms.
King Despot Borislav of Lavigrad is the ruthless leader of the Human Empire. No one dares to question his authority or motives, out of fear of torture or execution. He has no spouse, as he feasts on his female subordinates. However, he is no coward at all and is ready to make his hands dirty, if odds demand it. Refined skills in sword fighting make him a deadly opponent in battle.
The unwashed peasantry, that just wants to earn a cheap buck, enlists for the army and become the Spearmen, that take on guard duties or act as cannon fodder on the battlefield.
The Swordsmen are composed of the slightly less unwashed peasantry and form the actual mainstay of the Human army. Having shields and swords, they are slightly less likely to die a miserable death on the battlefield.
The Hordes of the Govina Plains
The people of the former Kingdom of Govina are now scattered across the wasteland, that used to be their homeland. Before the Great War, they were considered as second class citizens by the people of Lavigrad, now as mere barbarians. Under Mirsad the Strong, the warrior clans, that emerged from the ruins reunited to fight of the threats of the wasteland and defend themselves from Imperial forces.
Berzerkers have little to no armour, yet are extremely deadly in close quarter, as they chop you into several bloody pieces in no time.
The Huntresses are deadly and agile warriors, that prefer to fight on horseback. These all-female raiders are usually sent to intercept lost caravans for supplies or to scout the area.
Shamans are spiritual leaders with an extent knowledge of ancient history and herbalism. Some claim to have a spiritual link to ancient spirits, which is still disputed.
The unmatched Warmaster Mirsad the Strong leads his hordes to victory against the Imperial armies of Lavigrad. Both a ferocious warrior and a cunning tactician, he is feared by most Imperials and loathed by the King Despot.
Unified Elven Kingdoms
The Unified Elven Kingdoms were formed from the High Elf Kingdom, the Wood Elf Tribes and the Realm of Dark Elves to fight against the Human armies of Lavigrad, who are hellbent for oppressing the Elven population. These Elven peoples have yet to overcome their own differences, however.
Unlike their kin, the Dark Elves have pale flesh-like skin, which is considered ugly by most humans, while most non-humans won't even bat an eye. Another unique trait of the Dark Elves is their grotesque weaponry, with the war scythes of the Guards being a prime example. Their range is incredible for melee weaponry and offers the wielder enough distance from the enemy.
Dammit man! You've done it again with your well done armies! I look forward to seeing more of your stuff. Also the king of Lavigrad kinda looks like the burger king
