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	The deserts of western [[Pteris]] hold many mysteries due to their unexplored nature, but perhaps the biggest mystery revolved around who, or rather what, is the Swikedom Kingdom.		The deserts of western [[Pteris]] hold many mysteries due to their unexplored nature, but perhaps the biggest mystery revolved around who, or rather what, is the Swikedom Kingdom.

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	=== House Tazrikarn – The Veiled Pyre ===		=== House Tazrikarn – The Veiled Pyre ===
	''Bloodline:'' Red ~~Dragonborn~~		''Bloodline:'' Red and Amethyst intermingled

	''Known For:'' Wealth, commerce, and conjuration		''Known For:'' Wealth, commerce, and conjuration

	House Tazrikarn controls vital trade routes connecting Swikedom to the outside world. Their alliance with [[the Shend]], a network of hobgoblin warlords and crime lords, gives them access to rare goods and covert influence. Though some disdain their dealings, few can match their wealth or the reach of their spies and merchants. Powerful sorcerers in House Tazrikarn have mastered the arts of Conjuration magic in order to expedite the transportation and shipment of goods. While they are ruled openly by a Vaero’Skarth, some rumors claim that their operations are actually managed by a shadowy guild of Vutha’Thurirl merchants.		With lands extending across the northwest border region of Swikedom, House Tazrikarn controls vital trade routes connecting Swikedom to the outside world. Their alliance with [[the Shend]], a network of hobgoblin warlords and crime lords, gives them access to rare goods and covert influence. Though some disdain their dealings, few can match their wealth or the reach of their spies and merchants. Powerful sorcerers in House Tazrikarn have mastered the arts of Conjuration magic in order to expedite the transportation and shipment of goods. While they are ruled openly by a Vaero’Skarth, some rumors claim that their operations are actually managed by a shadowy guild of Vutha’Thurirl merchants. Though gem dragonborn are not common during Quelmar's early-PR period, amethyst gem dragonborn rank among the Shehad and are particularly well respected in Tazrikarn lands, as they are part of the bloodline of the ruling house.

	=== House Vel’Jhazir – The Mirror-Blooded ===		=== House Vel’Jhazir – The Mirror-Blooded ===

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	== [[Snobbite]] ==		== [[Snobbite]] ==
	The Snobbite’s and Swikedom’s hatred of each other goes all the way back to the first Realm War and the Amputer Front, where the Snobbites sent hundreds of invading dragonkin to the ocean floor. While the Snobbites have moved on, the people of Swikedom will never forget the sailing kingdom’s transgressions.		The Snobbite’s and Swikedom’s hatred of each other goes all the way back to the first Realm War and the Amputer Front, where the Snobbites sent hundreds of invading dragonkin to the ocean floor. While the Snobbites have moved on, the people of Swikedom will never forget the sailing kingdom’s transgressions.


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	== Religion and Worship ==		== Religion and Worship ==
	=== [[Quelmar Deities\|The Four Dragons]] ===		=== [[Quelmar Deities\|The Four Dragons]] ===
			[[File:Tiamat rising.png\|thumb\|The Dragon Goddess Tiamat]]
	In Swikedom, the dragonkin worship the four primordial dragons, Tiamat, Sardior, Bahamut, and Kingu. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that they are the chosen people of the dragons. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that the four original dragon gods are the ones who shaped the land, the blood, and the law, and that the caste system is not just tradition, but divine order, handed down by the gods themselves.		In Swikedom, the dragonkin worship the four primordial dragons, Tiamat, Sardior, Bahamut, and Kingu. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that they are the chosen people of the dragons. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that the four original dragon gods are the ones who shaped the land, the blood, and the law, and that the caste system is not just tradition, but divine order, handed down by the gods themselves.

	At the center of worship is [[Tiamat]], the great five-headed mother of chromatic dragons. She is seen as the architect of the dragonkind and the rightful ruler of all realms, and her dream of restoring dragonkind to dominance is treated not just as prophecy, but as purpose. Temples are built in her image, sermons are spoken in Draconic, and no law passes without some invocation of her name. The people of Swikedom mourn her banishment during the first dragon war, and prepare for her return.~~[[File:Golden Shehad.jpg\|right\|frameless\|Arcath Priest]]~~		At the center of worship is [[Tiamat]], the great five-headed mother of chromatic dragons. She is seen as the architect of the dragonkind and the rightful ruler of all realms, and her dream of restoring dragonkind to dominance is treated not just as prophecy, but as purpose. Temples are built in her image, sermons are spoken in Draconic, and no law passes without some invocation of her name. The people of Swikedom mourn her banishment during the first dragon war, and prepare for her return.

	[[Bahamut]] is acknowledged but rarely worshipped. Though he too shaped dragonkind, his opposition to Tiamat has made devotion to him a quiet taboo. A few whisper prayers to him in private, especially among the metallic born, but public reverence is rare and dangerous.		[[Bahamut]] is acknowledged but rarely worshipped. Though he too shaped dragonkind, his opposition to Tiamat has made devotion to him a quiet taboo. A few whisper prayers to him in private, especially among the metallic born, but public reverence is rare and dangerous.
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	Then there’s [[Sardior]]: dead since the world began, his name survives in old rituals and esoteric texts, mostly among the Arcath and scholars of the Vutha’Thurirl caste. And finally, [[Chronepsis\|Kingu]], the dreaming dragon of fate, is half myth and half memory, who vanished after creation, but was never fully forgotten. Some say they watch the world through shifting forms and secret voices.		Then there’s [[Sardior]]: dead since the world began, his name survives in old rituals and esoteric texts, mostly among the Arcath and scholars of the Vutha’Thurirl caste. And finally, [[Chronepsis\|Kingu]], the dreaming dragon of fate, is half myth and half memory, who vanished after creation, but was never fully forgotten. Some say they watch the world through shifting forms and secret voices.

	Clerics, in the traditional sense, don’t exist here. With Tiamat and Bahamut both banished to distant planes, their followers can’t call on divine magic. Instead, the Arcath serve as keepers of the faith. They lead ceremonies, interpret omens, and channel arcane magic through blood rites and dragonborn sorcery. It’s not the same as divine blessing, but for most in Swikedom, it’s close enough.		Clerics, in the traditional sense, don’t exist here. With Tiamat and Bahamut both banished to distant planes, their followers can’t call on divine magic. Instead, the Arcath serve as keepers of the faith. They lead ceremonies, interpret omens, and channel arcane magic through blood rites and dragonborn sorcery. It’s not the same as divine blessing, but for most in Swikedom, it’s close enough.[[File:Golden Shehad.jpg\|Arcath Priest\|alt=Arcath Priest\|thumb]]

	Outside of the Four Dragons and other dragon-adjacent divinity, worship of any other gods or goddesses is strictly forbidden. While worship of any of the lesser gods or Exarchs may simply be punished with banishment to harsh labor camps, worship of the six creator deities results in a violent public execution, since they are perceived by Swikedom as Tiamat's greatest enemies. The people of Swikedom see the creator deities as the great enemy to Tiamat, and an antithesis to all they stand for.		Outside of the Four Dragons and other dragon-adjacent divinity, worship of any other gods or goddesses is strictly forbidden. While worship of any of the lesser gods or Exarchs may simply be punished with banishment to harsh labor camps, worship of the six creator deities results in a violent public execution, since they are perceived by Swikedom as Tiamat's greatest enemies. The people of Swikedom see the creator deities as the great enemy to Tiamat, and an antithesis to all they stand for.

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	== Religion and Worship ==		== Religion and Worship ==
	=== [[Quelmar Deities\|The Four Dragons]] ===		=== [[Quelmar Deities\|The Four Dragons]] ===
	In Swikedom, the dragonkin worship the four primordial dragons, Tiamat, Sardior, Bahamut, and Kingu. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that they are the chosen people of the dragons. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that the four original dragon gods are the ones who shaped the land, the blood, and the law, and that the caste system is not just tradition, but divine order, handed down by the gods themselves.		In Swikedom, the dragonkin worship the four primordial dragons, Tiamat, Sardior, Bahamut, and Kingu. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that they are the chosen people of the dragons. The dragonkin of Swikedom believe that the four original dragon gods are the ones who shaped the land, the blood, and the law, and that the caste system is not just tradition, but divine order, handed down by the gods themselves.

	At the center of worship is [[Tiamat]], the great five-headed mother of chromatic dragons. She is seen as the architect of the dragonkind and the rightful ruler of all realms, and her dream of restoring dragonkind to dominance is treated not just as prophecy, but as purpose. Temples are built in her image, sermons are spoken in Draconic, and no law passes without some invocation of her name. The people of Swikedom mourn her banishment during the first dragon war, and prepare for her return.		At the center of worship is [[Tiamat]], the great five-headed mother of chromatic dragons. She is seen as the architect of the dragonkind and the rightful ruler of all realms, and her dream of restoring dragonkind to dominance is treated not just as prophecy, but as purpose. Temples are built in her image, sermons are spoken in Draconic, and no law passes without some invocation of her name. The people of Swikedom mourn her banishment during the first dragon war, and prepare for her return.[[File:Golden Shehad.jpg\|right\|frameless\|Arcath Priest]]

	[[Bahamut]] is acknowledged but rarely worshipped. Though he too shaped dragonkind, his opposition to Tiamat has made devotion to him a quiet taboo. A few whisper prayers to him in private, especially among the metallic born, but public reverence is rare and dangerous.		[[Bahamut]] is acknowledged but rarely worshipped. Though he too shaped dragonkind, his opposition to Tiamat has made devotion to him a quiet taboo. A few whisper prayers to him in private, especially among the metallic born, but public reverence is rare and dangerous.
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	==== Cults of [[Devil\|Devils]] ====		==== Cults of [[Devil\|Devils]] ====
	In a society that values power, it is not surprising that some turn to cutting corners by making a deal with a Devil. Some Kepesk nobles may try to make deals with [[Mammon]], the devil lord of greed, in return for bountiful wealth, while some lowly Arcath may turn to [[Mephistophales\|Mephistopheles]], the archwizard of the Hells, to improve their arcane craft in hopes of gaining a promotion. A dragonkin selling their soul is seen by most as an affront to Tiamat, for many believe as her spawn, all their souls belong to her by divine right.		In a society that values power, it is not surprising that some turn to cutting corners by making a deal with a Devil. Some Kepesk nobles may try to make deals with [[Mammon]], the devil lord of greed, in return for bountiful wealth, while some lowly Arcath may turn to [[Mephistophales\|Mephistopheles]], the archwizard of the Hells, to improve their arcane craft in hopes of gaining a promotion. A dragonkin selling their soul is seen by most as an affront to Tiamat, for many believe as her spawn, all their souls belong to her by divine right.
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	==== Cults of [[Demon\|Demons]] ====		==== Cults of [[Demon\|Demons]] ====
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	The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.		The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.
	[[File:Golden general.jpg\|right\|frameless]]

	== Military Structure ==		== Military Structure ==
	Swikedom’s military is built on caste hierarchy. At the top are the Vargach battleborn, trained from a young age in war and discipline. Below them are Faestir conscripts and Emberless levies. The officers, almost exclusively Kepesk or Shehad, are chosen for their blood, not their valor.		Swikedom’s military is built on caste hierarchy. At the top are the Vargach battleborn, trained from a young age in war and discipline. Below them are Faestir conscripts and Emberless levies. The officers, almost exclusively Kepesk or Shehad, are chosen for their blood, not their valor.
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	== Law & Justice ==		== Law & Justice ==
	Justice in Swikedom is absolute, rigid, and caste-bound. The legal system is built entirely upon the Vassirak, the divine blood law that dictates not only criminal and civil codes, but also spiritual alignment and one’s role in society. It is not concerned with fairness, but with order, bloodline, and obedience.		[[File:Golden general.jpg\|right\|frameless]]Justice in Swikedom is absolute, rigid, and caste-bound. The legal system is built entirely upon the Vassirak, the divine blood law that dictates not only criminal and civil codes, but also spiritual alignment and one’s role in society. It is not concerned with fairness, but with order, bloodline, and obedience.

	The severity of punishment is directly proportional to one’s caste: the lower the caste and the higher the violation, the greater the consequence. A minor disrespect from a Petisse to a Shehad may result in execution, while a similar offense between equals might warrant only ritual penance.		The severity of punishment is directly proportional to one’s caste: the lower the caste and the higher the violation, the greater the consequence. A minor disrespect from a Petisse to a Shehad may result in execution, while a similar offense between equals might warrant only ritual penance.

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	But even above the Shehad are those of red or gold scale born with sorceress abilities. These sorcerer kings and queens rule their houses with absolute authority and command all of Swikedom and are known as the Vaero’Skarth. Their bloodlines are obsessively guarded, with magical breeding programs and political marriages carefully arranged to preserve sorcerous purity.		But even above the Shehad are those of red or gold scale born with sorceress abilities. These sorcerer kings and queens rule their houses with absolute authority and command all of Swikedom and are known as the Vaero’Skarth. Their bloodlines are obsessively guarded, with magical breeding programs and political marriages carefully arranged to preserve sorcerous purity.
			[[File:Blue Kepesk General.jpg\|thumb\|Blue Kepesk General]]

	=== Kepesk - Stormbearers - The Noble Caste ===		=== Kepesk - Stormbearers - The Noble Caste ===
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	Similarly to the Shehad, the Kepesk are organized into distinct clans, each vying for the Shehad’s approval. This leads to infighting amongst the Kepesk clans, something that the Shehad houses will sometimes encourage when certain Kepesk clans may be growing too powerful.		Similarly to the Shehad, the Kepesk are organized into distinct clans, each vying for the Shehad’s approval. This leads to infighting amongst the Kepesk clans, something that the Shehad houses will sometimes encourage when certain Kepesk clans may be growing too powerful.
			[[File:Green Scholar.jpg\|thumb\|Elderly Vutha'Thurirl Scholar]]

	=== Vutha’Thurirl - The Mindful Ones - Scholar Caste ===		=== Vutha’Thurirl - The Mindful Ones - Scholar Caste ===
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	=== Petisse - The Emberless - The Thrall Caste ===		=== Petisse - The Emberless - The Thrall Caste ===
			[[File:Kobold Servent.jpg\|thumb\|Kobold Servent]]
	The Petisse, called The Emberless, are the lowest caste of true dragonkin. The Kobolds of this caste are thralls, bound to labor and obedience, their lives shaped by the harsh will of those above.		The Petisse, called The Emberless, are the lowest caste of true dragonkin. The Kobolds of this caste are thralls, bound to labor and obedience, their lives shaped by the harsh will of those above.

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	Most castes are organized into clanlines. While the Shehad maintain their grip through divine blood and sorcerous lineages, even kobold clans of the Petisse compete for favor by serving with relentless loyalty or exceptional cunning. Recognition by a Shehad House can elevate a humble clan across generations, but just as swiftly, a single act of disgrace can see an entire lineage branded, exiled, or shattered in name. Clan members are taught from hatching that their actions reflect not only on themselves, but on all who share their blood.		Most castes are organized into clanlines. While the Shehad maintain their grip through divine blood and sorcerous lineages, even kobold clans of the Petisse compete for favor by serving with relentless loyalty or exceptional cunning. Recognition by a Shehad House can elevate a humble clan across generations, but just as swiftly, a single act of disgrace can see an entire lineage branded, exiled, or shattered in name. Clan members are taught from hatching that their actions reflect not only on themselves, but on all who share their blood.
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	=== Marriage, Family, and Kinship ===		=== Marriage, Family, and Kinship ===
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	== Religion and Worship ==		== Religion and Worship ==
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	=== Vargach'Darss - Bleeding Embers ===		=== Vargach'Darss - Bleeding Embers ===
	The Vargach’Darss, also known as Ashborn Acolytes, are the lowest rung of the Arcath, a mixture of chosen children, failed aspirants, and hopeful bloodliners. Those who survive years of harsh service and trial may be elevated to the Verthiss’Sanhalar. Most do not survive long enough to earn a name.		The Vargach’Darss, also known as Ashborn Acolytes, are the lowest rung of the Arcath, a mixture of chosen children, failed aspirants, and hopeful bloodliners. Those who survive years of harsh service and trial may be elevated to the Verthiss’Sanhalar. Most do not survive long enough to earn a name.
			[[File:Changling Spy.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Changeling Spy]]

	== The Sjach & The Ministry of the Veil ==		== The Sjach & The Ministry of the Veil ==
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	The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.		The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.
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	== Military Structure ==		== Military Structure ==

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	{{Worldbuilders}}{{Kingdom Template\|title1 = The Swikedom Kingdom\|years_active = 2 PR-???\|type_of_govt = Oligarchy\|allies = [[The Shend]]\|enemies = [[Trudger]], [[Snobbite]], [[Clowre]]\|primary_races = [[Dragonborn]], [[Kobold]], [[Lizardfolk]], [[Changeling]], [[Hobgoblin]]}}		{{Worldbuilders}}{{Kingdom Template\|title1 = The Swikedom Kingdom\|years_active = 2 PR-???\|type_of_govt = Oligarchy\|allies = [[The Shend]]\|enemies = [[Trudger]], [[Snobbite]], [[Clowre]]\|primary_races = [[Dragonborn]], [[Kobold]], [[Lizardfolk]], [[Changeling]], [[Hobgoblin]]\|image1=Swikedom City.jpg}}

	The deserts of western [[Pteris]] hold many mysteries due to their unexplored nature, but perhaps the biggest mystery revolved around who, or rather what, is the Swikedom Kingdom.		The deserts of western [[Pteris]] hold many mysteries due to their unexplored nature, but perhaps the biggest mystery revolved around who, or rather what, is the Swikedom Kingdom.
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	== Swikedom Caste System ==		== Swikedom Caste System ==
			[[File:Shehad Noble.jpg\|thumb\|Red-Scaled Shehad Noble]]

	=== Shehad - The Sovereigns - The High Caste ===		=== Shehad - The Sovereigns - The High Caste ===
	The Shehad, known as The Sovereigns, are the unquestioned rulers of Swikedom and the pinnacle of the Vassirak caste system. Composed solely of Red and Gold Dragonborn, they are considered the most divine of the dragonkin. To defy a Shehad is not only a crime against the state, but a heresy against the natural order defined by the Vassirak.		The Shehad, known as The Sovereigns, are the unquestioned rulers of Swikedom and the pinnacle of the Vassirak caste system. Composed solely of Red and Gold Dragonborn, they are considered the most divine of the dragonkin. To defy a Shehad is not only a crime against the state, but a heresy against the natural order defined by the Vassirak.
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	Still, no amount of talent or wealth can lift a Dorith out of their place in the Vassirak. They may be respected, even courted by nobles for their skills, but they are not permitted to rule.		Still, no amount of talent or wealth can lift a Dorith out of their place in the Vassirak. They may be respected, even courted by nobles for their skills, but they are not permitted to rule.
			[[File:White Warrior.jpg\|thumb\|A Vargach Bleeder]]

	=== Vargach - The Bleeders - Warrior Caste ===		=== Vargach - The Bleeders - Warrior Caste ===
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	=== Faestir - The Scaleward - The Servitor Caste ===		=== Faestir - The Scaleward - The Servitor Caste ===
	The Faestir, or Scaleward, make up the vast body of Swikedom’s labor force. Drawn from [[Lizardfolk]] and [[Wyvernborn]], the Faestir are expected to serve obediently, tirelessly, and without question.		The Faestir, or Scaleward, make up the vast body of Swikedom’s labor force. Drawn from [[Lizardfolk]] and [[Wyvernborn]], the Faestir are expected to serve obediently, tirelessly, and without question.
			[[File:Lizardfolk Worker.jpg\|thumb\|Faestir Lizardfolk Laborer]]

	Unlike the dragonborn castes above them, the Faestir are not considered "true kin" of the dragons, but distant echoes. They are scaled and strong, but lacking the bloodline that defines the higher castes. They are still honored as part of the great scaled order, but only just. Their purpose is to support the kingdom with muscle and endurance, not thought or ambition.		Unlike the dragonborn castes above them, the Faestir are not considered "true kin" of the dragons, but distant echoes. They are scaled and strong, but lacking the bloodline that defines the higher castes. They are still honored as part of the great scaled order, but only just. Their purpose is to support the kingdom with muscle and endurance, not thought or ambition.

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	Yet, their liberties come with clear boundaries. The Sjach must obey the laws laid down by the Shehad and their ruling houses without question. Most critically, they are forbidden from impersonating members of the highest dragonborn castes, the Red, Gold, Blue, or Silver dragonborn for such acts are considered the gravest offenses to the Vassirak. For all their freedoms, the Sjach know that their fate is bound to the dragons’ will, and that their greatest strength is often their greatest vulnerability.		Yet, their liberties come with clear boundaries. The Sjach must obey the laws laid down by the Shehad and their ruling houses without question. Most critically, they are forbidden from impersonating members of the highest dragonborn castes, the Red, Gold, Blue, or Silver dragonborn for such acts are considered the gravest offenses to the Vassirak. For all their freedoms, the Sjach know that their fate is bound to the dragons’ will, and that their greatest strength is often their greatest vulnerability.
			[[File:Silver Arcath.jpg\|thumb\|Silver-Scaled Arcath Sorcerer]]

	=== Arcath - Spell Scales - The Sorcerer Priest Caste ===		=== Arcath - Spell Scales - The Sorcerer Priest Caste ===
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	House Aurynthal values grace, law, and vision. Their lands are the wealthiest in Swikedom, lined with arcane towers and sunlit vineyards. They are scholars and orators, often hosting conclaves and arcane symposiums under the guise of unity, but always with a political edge. The Aurynthal bloodline is obsessively guarded through magical unions and eugenic spellwork. Their current queen is said to be more magic than flesh, having ruled longer than a dragonborn’s natural lifespan should allow, and some of the other houses fear what arcane abominations they may be crafting behind closed doors. While they have the power to challenge House Rhazmyr in arcane might, they have instead forged tight bonds with their rival house, making House Aurynthal one of House Rhazmyr’s most ardent allies.		House Aurynthal values grace, law, and vision. Their lands are the wealthiest in Swikedom, lined with arcane towers and sunlit vineyards. They are scholars and orators, often hosting conclaves and arcane symposiums under the guise of unity, but always with a political edge. The Aurynthal bloodline is obsessively guarded through magical unions and eugenic spellwork. Their current queen is said to be more magic than flesh, having ruled longer than a dragonborn’s natural lifespan should allow, and some of the other houses fear what arcane abominations they may be crafting behind closed doors. While they have the power to challenge House Rhazmyr in arcane might, they have instead forged tight bonds with their rival house, making House Aurynthal one of House Rhazmyr’s most ardent allies.
			[[File:Strict Red General.jpg\|left\|thumb\|House Tharxival General]]

	=== House Tharxival – The Scaled Fang ===		=== House Tharxival – The Scaled Fang ===
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	The most openly militant of the houses, Tharxival trains its youth in blood and fire. Their Vaero’Skarths are rarely seen off the battlefield. They dominate the outer frontiers and frequently clash with [[Thri-Kreen]] tribes beyond the dunes. Tharxival’s warriors are drilled from birth to see war as holy, and they often challenge House Rhazmyr in the Ashen Table for military supremacy. Situated near the borders of the giantkin nation of [[Trudger]] and the desert lands of the [[Clowre]], House Tharxival has seen the most battles out of any of the Seven Houses.		The most openly militant of the houses, Tharxival trains its youth in blood and fire. Their Vaero’Skarths are rarely seen off the battlefield. They dominate the outer frontiers and frequently clash with [[Thri-Kreen]] tribes beyond the dunes. Tharxival’s warriors are drilled from birth to see war as holy, and they often challenge House Rhazmyr in the Ashen Table for military supremacy. Situated near the borders of the giantkin nation of [[Trudger]] and the desert lands of the [[Clowre]], House Tharxival has seen the most battles out of any of the Seven Houses.
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	=== House Skalanor – The Ash-Sworn Pact ===		=== House Skalanor – The Ash-Sworn Pact ===
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	== The Ashen Table ==		== The Ashen Table ==
	The Ashen Table is the most powerful political body in Swikedom. Held within a black basalt chamber beneath the city of Zar’Thuun known as the Vyrmhold, it is where the seven Varo’Skarth gather to deliberate on matters that threaten the kingdom as a whole. Despite their divine standing, no single monarch rules Swikedom entirely. Each Shehad ruler governs their province independently, but at the Ashen Table, they meet as equals. Wars between houses have been ended, castes reassigned, and clans erased at the command of this circle. Each house wields a single vote, but power is rarely decided by numbers alone. Arcath envoys, changeling whispers, veiled threats, and ancient favors often dictate how votes are cast.		The Ashen Table is the most powerful political body in Swikedom. Held within a black basalt chamber beneath the city of Zar’Thuun known as the Vyrmhold, it is where the seven Varo’Skarth gather to deliberate on matters that threaten the kingdom as a whole. Despite their divine standing, no single monarch rules Swikedom entirely. Each Shehad ruler governs their province independently, but at the Ashen Table, they meet as equals. Wars between houses have been ended, castes reassigned, and clans erased at the command of this circle. Each house wields a single vote, but power is rarely decided by numbers alone. Arcath envoys, changeling whispers, veiled threats, and ancient favors often dictate how votes are cast.
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	=== Warfare Between Houses ===		=== Warfare Between Houses ===
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	== The Arcath Order ==		== The Arcath Order ==
	The Arcath, Swikedom’s sorcerer-priest caste, function both as a state religion and an arcane enforcement body. Their temples are not only centers of worship but also repositories of magical knowledge, military academies, and ideological courts. When a child of Swikedom is born with the potential for draconic sorcery, they are taken from their parents and immediately begin their training in the order.		The Arcath, Swikedom’s sorcerer-priest caste, function both as a state religion and an arcane enforcement body. Their temples are not only centers of worship but also repositories of magical knowledge, military academies, and ideological courts. When a child of Swikedom is born with the potential for draconic sorcery, they are taken from their parents and immediately begin their training in the order.
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	The internal order of the Arcath is mostly exempt from the binds of the Vassirak. In the order, your position is determined by strength, for members believe when practicing sorcery, your draconic spirit outweighs the importance of your scales. But while this is true for most of the dragonborn, it is not so much so for any lesser dragonkin. While there may have been powerful Lizardfolk or Kobold members of the Arcath in the past, none have ever graduated to the rank of Lejir’Turace. But their fates are exceptionally better than that of any non-dragonkin exemplifying draconic sorcery, for they are instead experimented on to dissect their powers and abilities for the order’s intellectual amusement. Arcath do not inherit their titles. Instead they are tested, chosen, and bound by oath. Bloodlines are respected, but never enough without magical merit. In addition, Arcath may not marry freely. Reproduction is arranged to preserve or cultivate sorcerous potential, with some unions dictated by prophetic visions.		The internal order of the Arcath is mostly exempt from the binds of the Vassirak. In the order, your position is determined by strength, for members believe when practicing sorcery, your draconic spirit outweighs the importance of your scales. But while this is true for most of the dragonborn, it is not so much so for any lesser dragonkin. While there may have been powerful Lizardfolk or Kobold members of the Arcath in the past, none have ever graduated to the rank of Lejir’Turace. But their fates are exceptionally better than that of any non-dragonkin exemplifying draconic sorcery, for they are instead experimented on to dissect their powers and abilities for the order’s intellectual amusement. Arcath do not inherit their titles. Instead they are tested, chosen, and bound by oath. Bloodlines are respected, but never enough without magical merit. In addition, Arcath may not marry freely. Reproduction is arranged to preserve or cultivate sorcerous potential, with some unions dictated by prophetic visions.

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	== [[The Shend]] ==		== [[The Shend]] ==
	Amongst all of their enemies, it cannot be said that Swikedom was without its allies, or well, ally. The only nation Swikedom aligned itself with during the years of the first realm war was the Hobgoblin nation of the Shend to their north. Their bonds were formed through a mutual hatred of Trudger and a shared appreciation of order through strict rule. The Shend’s worship of the god of tyranny Bane, and their beliefs that it was the duty of the strong to rule over the weak closely aligned with parts of the Vassirak. During the Realm War, Swikedom would send the Shend arms and arcane materials to help in their fight against Trudger in the north. Their relationship was so good that other nations would go to the Shend if they wanted something from Swikedom, treating the Shend as the public face of the secretive desert kingdom.		Amongst all of their enemies, it cannot be said that Swikedom was without its allies, or well, ally. The only nation Swikedom aligned itself with during the years of the [[Realm War I\|first realm war]] was the Hobgoblin nation of the Shend to their north. Their bonds were formed through a mutual hatred of the nation of Trudger and a shared appreciation of order through strict rule. The Shend’s worship of the god of tyranny Bane, and their beliefs that it was the duty of the strong to rule over the weak closely aligned with parts of the Vassirak. During the Realm War, Swikedom would send the Shend arms and arcane materials to help in their fight against Trudger in the north. Their relationship was so good that other nations would go to the Shend if they wanted something from Swikedom, treating the Shend as the public face of the secretive desert kingdom.

	After the Shend’s collapse as a kingdom, the criminal organizations that arose from its ashes continued to be close partners of Swikedom. They remained Swikedoms only trading partner in the selling of weapons, rare materials, and slaves. Swikedom would liberally employ Shend mercenaries to assist in accomplishing goals abroad as well as to serve as the primary military force on the border separating Swikedom and Trudger.		After the Shend’s collapse as a kingdom, the criminal organizations that arose from its ashes continued to be close partners of Swikedom. They remained Swikedoms only trading partner in the selling of weapons, rare materials, and slaves. Swikedom would liberally employ Shend mercenaries to assist in accomplishing goals abroad as well as to serve as the primary military force on the border separating Swikedom and Trudger.
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	== [[Clowre]] ==		== [[Clowre]] ==
	While not necessarily a nation, Clowre was a collection of Kreen tribes that many surrounding kingdoms treated as a singular force. While Trudger was Swikedom’s greatest enemy, throughout the years they would see most combat against the Kreenfolk as Swikedom’s borders would clash with traveling Kreen tribes. The dragonkin of Swikedom’s higher castes considered the Kreenfolk as creatures even lower than the warmbloods, not even worthy enough to be taken as prisoners.		While not necessarily a nation, Clowre was a collection of Thri-Kreen tribes that many surrounding kingdoms treated as a singular force. While Trudger was Swikedom’s greatest enemy, throughout the years they would see most combat against the Kreenfolk as Swikedom’s borders would clash with traveling Kreen tribes. The dragonkin of Swikedom’s higher castes considered the Kreenfolk as creatures even lower than the warmbloods, not even worthy enough to be taken as prisoners.

	== [[Snobbite]] ==		== [[Snobbite]] ==

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	All members of the order are trained in a variety of weapon disciplines and are taught how to incorporate their tools into their spellwork. These weapons are enchanted with powerful spellwork and are designed to enhance the Arcath’s combat capability. Though some members of the order forsworn weapons, believing that they are only crutches, inhibiting one’s true magical and destructive potential.		All members of the order are trained in a variety of weapon disciplines and are taught how to incorporate their tools into their spellwork. These weapons are enchanted with powerful spellwork and are designed to enhance the Arcath’s combat capability. Though some members of the order forsworn weapons, believing that they are only crutches, inhibiting one’s true magical and destructive potential.

	=== ~~Vaeroskarth~~ - The Burning Crowns ===		=== Vaero'Skarth - The Burning Crowns ===
	The pinnacle of both the Shehad and Arcath orders. These rulers are more than monarchs, they are considered living vessels of the draconic might. Their word shapes policy, law, and faith. Though they rarely convene as Arcath, their power defines the order's direction.		The pinnacle of both the Shehad and Arcath orders. These rulers are more than monarchs, they are considered living vessels of the draconic might. Their word shapes policy, law, and faith. Though they rarely convene as Arcath, their power defines the order's direction.

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	=== Lejir'Turace - Flamebinders ===		=== Lejir'Turace - Flamebinders ===
	The Lejir’Turace, otherwise referred to as direct the day-to-day operations of temples, oversee magical academies, and lead ~~flame~~ legions into battle when called. Each is considered a master of both sorcery and scripture. Many sit as advisors on provincial courts or lead major purges of magical dissent.		The Lejir’Turace, otherwise referred to as Flamebinders direct the day-to-day operations of temples, oversee magical academies, and lead draconic legions into battle when called. Each is considered a master of both sorcery and scripture. Many sit as advisors on provincial courts or lead major purges of magical dissent.

	=== Verthiss'Sanhalar - Burning Voice ===		=== Verthiss'Sanhalar - Burning Voice ===
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	== The Sjach & The Ministry of the Veil ==		== The Sjach & The Ministry of the Veil ==
	Swikedom’s spy network is formally managed by the Ministry of the Veil, an intelligence organization operated almost entirely by Sjach changelings. Based in the domain of House Vel’Jhazir, the Ministry is vast and decentralized, with agents placed in nearly every kingdom on the continent of Pteris, and whispers even stretching as far as Osugbo.		Swikedom’s spy network is formally managed by the Ministry of the Veil, an intelligence organization operated almost entirely by Sjach changelings. Based in the domain of House Vel’Jhazir, the Ministry is vast and decentralized, with agents placed in nearly every kingdom on the continent of Pteris, and whispers even stretching as far as the far eastern continent of [[Osugbo]].

	The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.		The Ministry is responsible for rooting out rebellion, tracking foreign threats, disrupting external alliances, and eliminating internal dissent. Its agents are highly trained in subterfuge, mimicry, and misdirection. The Ministry answers only to the Ashen Table, though it is said that Vel’Jhazir holds the true keys to its vaults.