Greater Xavax

The Imperium of Greater Xavax is a realm centered around the city of Xavax. The Xavax are a proud amalgam of myriad origins - diligent brood awash in the memories of sunken empires whose grandeur we dare echo.

Welcome to Xavax

Of all the rulers of the East Continent, you are the only ruler to inquire as to the nature of the Xavax people. I will indulge you. We were a disparate people conglomerated from the four corners of the world. Your invasion had the welcome side-effect of forging us into a single unit. We are a warrior people. Every single one of us. But we are not a war-like people. We do nothing that is unnecessary, which includes unnecessary warfare. When this war is completed, we plan to focus inwards to further develop our own unique culture and enjoy the benefits of our academies and fairgrounds. We honestly care little for affairs beyond our borders. Most of my knights would not be able to point Perdan out on a map unless it were labeled, and those that could would find the march too far. The Xavax are not a people who enjoy being far from home. The next bit of information, however, is perhaps the most important.

I am Xavax.

I hold the personal fealty of every man, woman, and child of the Xavax. Half of my court I raised from nothing, they are the very earth of Xavax. Others followed me across the seas from the Ivory Empire I forged there. The rest rallied to me during the Xavax Civil War and called me to rule as Xerarch. This loyalty, this bond, I would die before betraying.

– Xerarch Selenia of Xavax describing her people to King Caspian of Perdan

Testimonials and Recommendations

Xavax is the first realm I have found in a while that has proven to be any fun (used to be Carelia on Atamara, and Thulsoma/Aurvandil on Dwilight before the storm those kicked up..)

I think that what you and everyone else who was here at the start have built is something truly special. It makes me WANT to login to BM everyday whereas before I would log in once every few days or a week, just enough to keep titles and pay some attention to troop movement.. whereas Xavax has reignited my love for the game.

So on a personal note, thanks :)

– Tyler F of the Blint Family

Politics

The realm is split into two duchies, the Duchy of Isadril, and the Duchy of Xavax.

• Duchy of Isadril
  • Isadril
  • Oc Lu Pesh
• Duchy of Xavax
  • Aeng
  • Betholm
  • Itor Boss
  • Priotness
  • Tota
  • Xavax

Councils

Council of Phoenix Lords

Imperial High Command

The Knightly Order of the Black Swan

Laws

As per the Codex Legibus Xavacis, the Imperium exists to administer the lands of Greater Xavax which includes the Urbs Primus and Urbes Servientes. Peasants who take up arms against the Legiones Imperi are guilty of subversion and treason. Any foreign actors involved in these insurrections are similarly charged with conspiracy to incite subversion and treason.Those who oppose the Imperium consign themselves to death. They make themselves criminals of the Imperium. I care not for criminals nor their honor.

Hail,

– Godric Tórrarin ka Habb, Second Arbiter of Xavax, Author of the Codex Imperi

The laws of the Imperium of Greater Xavax are contained in the Codex of Laws.

• The Arbiter
  • The Arbiter will administer justice according to proper noble decorum and laws of fealty. (C.1.5.1) Matters of importance to the Imperium will be tried directly by the Arbiter in a binding arbitration without privilege of appeal. In those cases only the Xerarch may break the arbitration.

• Arbitration
  • Internal conflict within a fief, including insubordination and failure in military duties, will be judged by the liege-lord. When there is no common liege besides the Xerarch, these cases will be defaulted to arbitration. Similarly, cases may be appealed or escalated according to rules found within the codex. Any case may be dealt with via duel in lieu of arbitration. Arbitrations may demand a duel take place. Refusal of a duel shall be punishable according to a breach of decorum. A duellist may petition the Arbiter for a champion to take their place. Death of the champion will see them fined a wergild to a designated person as well as loss of their case. (C.1.5.5-8)

• Duelling
  • Duelling is a respected art and a valid judgement of legal cases. It shall not be restricted in any sense. (C.2.3)

• Notable Executions
  • Execution of Arrow and Krelian by Arbiter Torxanib Godric Tórrarin ka Habb
  • Execution of Stegman Hemmings by Arbiter Aramon Abjur
  • Korvian "Execution" (along with the commoners Kisanak and Domicus) by Arbiter Aramon Abjur
  • Marcus Mycota by Arbiter Aramon Abjur

• Edicts
  • Edicts are minor laws created by the Arbiter at the request of the Xerarch. Failure to abide by the Edicts may result in a fine at the decision of the Arbiter upon review of the evidence. Unlike the laws listed in the Codex, edicts may change at any time at the request of the Xerarch.

• The nobles in the lands of western Greater Xavax shall be referred to as rebels of Itorunt. Further west is the criminal horde around Semall. They are not realms.
• All sworn to Vix Tramora are forbidden passage in the Imperium and are to be reported and arrested.
• All squirrels caught holding any variety of nut, acorn, or drupe are to be killed, seared, and left as food for the owner of the property.
• The Crown will sponsor an army for any knight of Xavax who can claim the loyalty of 10 others.
• Henceforward, every latrine and lavatory in the Imperium shall be referred to as a Dodger in honor of Kellan Dodger, Architect of the Xavax Civil War, Arch-Traitor of the Imperium of Greater Xavax, and self-styled Imperator-King of Perdan.

Culture

I hope you do not think you are coming to stand in some imposing throne room while we talk in flowered words about razor-sharp politics. Xavax is under siege by tremendous adversity, battles are so frequent that we use them to measure time rather than weeks and years. So when an opportunity, any opportunity comes that we may celebrate, we shake the halls with our revelry.

It is how the Xavax do things.

– Xerarch Selenia of Xavax inviting High King Zimar of Caligus to visit

1) The Enemy of my Friend is my Enemy.

2) The Friend of my Enemy is my Enemy.

3) The Enemy of my Enemy is an Enigma.

4) The one who Fights Beside Me is my Friend.

– Noiram'Kah, Knight of Isadril

We have done the impossible so far, that makes us mighty.

– Countess Gia Dragonfyre

Greetings lads, I'm Sir Nicolas Harkle, Knight of the Black Swan and servant of the Phoenix...I don't ask for the treatment of a noble, the Gods know as much as we do how little we care for such courtesies. We're soldiers, warriors, men of war, harbringers of pain and suffering. The documents, declarations, treaties, and decrees they sign, we forge with our blood. Our blood. Not theirs, ours. Our own blood, the sweat of our bodies, and the countless tears of our families."

– Sir Nicolas addresses new recruits

"This is where I will be laid to rest...At first I fought because I didn't know how to do anything else. Then I found something to live for. Now I have something to die for. If that isn't worth the trouble, the grief, and the heartache, then I do not know what is. I can tell you for certain, if I was still a Knight of Partora, living comfortably and rich in gold, I would not know any of the peace I know here and now."

– Sir Gilth Gildre

Honors and Awards

• Roll Of Honor
  • For capture of the enemy city Ibladesh, Stratego Lionel Kinsey shall henceforth be known as Talon Lionel Kinsey.
  • For her miraculous resurrection and her illustrious personal history, Xerarch Selenia JeVondair shall henceforth be known as Phoenix Queen Selenia JeVondair.

• Triumphus
  • Capture of notable enemy nobles are rewarded by a crown of laurel and a Triumphus in the capturer's honor by the Arbiter. Additional rewards and recognition may be granted by the Xerarch at their leisure, and such rewards will also be listed in the Fasti Triumphales below.

• Fasti Triumphales

History of the Imperium

(Pending)

Letter from Selenia JeVondair

Message sent to all nobles of Redhaven (16 recipients) - 18 days, 10 hours, 45 minutes ago All right, you know the drill. As Xerarch, I am reminding you all of the Old Xavax law: The Judge is heir-apparent. Should the Xerarch fall or fail in the discharge of duty, then the Arbiter will immediately take up the mantle of ruler and should expect the support of the knights of the realm that honor their Xerarch.

For any who might not know, that means Godric of Tor.

Should both Xerarch and Arbiter fall, secular command passes to the Talon. That said, I do not plan to die. I merely accept that in the press of battle, I am already dead. In that emptiness, it is easier to slay the countless masses of lowborn soldiers sent callously to die at my hands by their idiot 'imperial' lieges.

Ride with me now, sons and daughters of Xavax. Across the fields, over the hills, through the breech, and into the exposed hearts of the kitten's that think themselves lions.We will send them a message to night, one laced in the words of my House... We will show them Blood and Duty.

Xavax Endures,

– Lady Selenia JeVondair Xerarch, Xenophon of Redhaven