Ikalak, the Land of Nergal, Her Instrument of Destruction

Disambiguation: this entry refers to Ikalak on the second incarnation of the South-West Island, created July '05

Eons ago, the seed of greatness was sown. The seed that would one day lead to the pre-eminence of Ikalak among the realms of the South-West.

From the ranks of the vast pantheon residing in the divine celestial abode, a ball of fire arced down in a blaze of light and embedded itself in the soil, on the self-same spot where the silvery spires of Ikalak now rise soaring into the sky.

Out of a crack in the now smouldering ball arose the avatar of Nergal, God of War and Pestilence. Rising to her full eight feet, She surveyed the countryside and saw that it was Good, with both swamps, mosquitoes and quicksand in abundance. Content with her chosen site, the avatar sat down and waited. And waited. And waited.

After a few millennia, the first vertebrate lifeforms appeared on the shores, only to promptly die from viral infections, sepsis, and internecine squabbles. It would take several millennia more before a life form evolved that was hardy and brutal enough to survive on Nergal's Chosen Site. These lifeforms became what today is known as the Nobles of Ikalak.

The avatar became the first ruler of Ikalak, and after She saw that we were bloodthirsty enough to hold our own, She left for other shores to spread the word and the plague. In Ikalak, the first Pontifex Maximus ascended the throne in the ceremonial bile-green robes as the terrestrial representative for Nergal. Through the Pontifex and his instrument of war, the Paladin Primus, Nergal seeks to spread strife and bloodshed to the world. We shall not disappoint her.

Regions

Ikalak

Ikalak is the most populated city in the south west. Its current duke is Paladin Primus Octimus, a very able and talented general as well as duke. The region of Ikalak has beautiful landscape and impressive buildings featured inside the actual city. A large monument to Nergal resides within the city. The city is wealthy to say the least , it is also strategically located to stopped the Sandalakatakians from ever enterring through that way into Nergals chosen lands.

Toren stronghold

Toren Stronghold is the current Capital of Ikalak, previously Ikalak city. though the mountains there are of note, much of the mountain range is dominated by the huge Stronghold. Directly to the east is the region of Bieth. Toren Strongholds current duke is Xaphan, formerly Fura. The regions makes it wealth through cutting valuable metals from the mountains based around the stronghold , The stronghold features large and efficient blacksmiths and armorers. Due to its stronghold design it always needs a garrison to man the walls , it currently has a strong and mighty garrison . Toren stronghold also produces some of the best archers around .

Bieth

Bieth is a townsland to the east of Toren Stronghold. The Marquis and former Paladin Primus, Diodorus, rules over this region with an iron rod, quelling any rebellious squirrel related uprisings related to the exorbitant amount of gold he taxes out of the region. There used to be an un-dead problem but that was usually fixed when they ran into the former Marquis, Amadeus Kain the Brutal, on one of his binge drinking runs with a battle-axe.

Korlok

Korlok was one of the most important regions in Ikalak for a long time , It used to hold a sizable garrison to keep the sandalakatakians from ever crossing the bridge into the heart of Ikalak . But as things progressed and Ikalak turned its attention to the north-east Korlok became less important ass many holding were gathered and the north made permanently safe . In the north-east Sandalak lost many battles , a sign of there own incompetence. The regions current lord Is Albert.

The Grand Horde of Nergal's Squirrel Leaders

Sponsor: Sir Farlouche, Pontifex of Ikalak

Marshal: Lady Alanna, Marshal of the Grand Horde of Nergal's Squirrel Leaders

The Grand Horde of Nergal's Squirrel Leaders was originally founded by Diodorus but Diodorus has left for Atamara to hone his Infiltrating skills but he has promised to return soon . The horde was originally intended to fight on the western / southern fronts of the war but as things progressed away from the south their purpose changed also. Much of the fighting is now in the north / east , Ikalak swiveled the whole battlefield around to the north in a brilliant tactical maneuvour.

The Army of The Apocalypse

Sponsor : Sir Octimus , Paladin Primus of Ikalak , Marshal of The Army of The Apocalypse

Marshal : Sir Octimus , Paladin Primus of Ikalak , Marshal of The Army of The Apocalypse

The Army of the Apocalypse was originally founded by Sir Octimus , It is still run and sponsored by him . The Army was originally tasked with protecting and fighting in the north / east battle frontier .

The Army of the Northern Frontier

Sponsor: Lady Teniel, Haruspex Maximus of Ikalak, Countess of Jerelin

Marshal: Sir Alberte, Marshal of the army of the Northern Frontier

The Army of the Northern Frontier was originally founded by Lady Teniel and she remains the sole sponsor, given her wealth garnered from the loyal peasantry of Jerelin. It was founded as a replacement for the Army of the Apocalypse in the defense of the northern frontier, when Sir Octimus army was turned into the Ikalakian army's main force. Now however, with the shift of the conflict to the north, it acts in a supporting role, in tandem with the Grand Horde, to combine forces with Sir Octimus' army as we spread the good news of Nergal throughout the lands.

Troopleaders in Ikalak

Alanna : Marshal of The Grand Horde Of Nergal's Squirrel Leaders. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Alberte : Repeatedly elected Fiduciary of Ikalak. Lord of Korlok. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Alderath : Lord of Endelee.

Arthea : Dicatator of Bieth.

Betelgeuse : Lord of Lesthem.

Dashem :

Douglas :

Druzil : Former Sandalakatakian Troop leader , Fairly new member to the realm.

Farlouche : Pontifex of Ikalak for nearly 600 days. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Gerd : 

Geron : Count of Berakor.

Helios :

Kaagami : Former lord of Falens. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Kammar :

Koeharik : Lord of Seggelin. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Liandra : 

Loathin : Current fiduciary ( 29/4/07 , up coming elections ) Lord of Dakan. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Lucifer : Former Count of Aboal.

Natasha : 

Octimus : Duke of Ikalak , repeatedly elected as Paladin Primus (another election upcoming) Marshal and sponsor of The Army Of The Apocalypse. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Pirtamri : Lord of Astin.

Teagan : 

Teniel : Harupsex Maximus of Ikalak. Countess of Jerelin. Member of Nergal's War Council. Sponsor of the Army of the Northern Frontier.

Terra : Marshal of the Nergal's Drunken Squirrel Masters.

Vincent : Lord of Kail.

Xersius : Former Sandalakian, now member of Nergal's War Council.

Xaphan : Duke of Toren stronghold , served a short term as Paladin Primus. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Zereth : Lord of Riakond. Member of Nergal's War Council.

Zul'Jin Jr :

Ikalak

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Location of Ikalak
Continent / Island	South-West Island
Capital	Toren Stronghold
Largest City	Ikalak
Government System Pontifex Maximus Paladin Primus Haruspex Maximus Fiduciary	Theocracy Farlouche Octimus Teniel Loathin
Region Numbers	16
Population	100584 (2nd)