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===Concept=== | ===Concept=== | ||
====Basis==== | ====Basis==== | ||
The idea behind Morek is based on the Teutonic Order on the southern Baltic coast in the middle ages as well as some themes from The Holy Roman Empire. The Teutonic Order was constantly pushing east into pagan Lithuania in an effort to end paganism in that area, or | The idea behind Morek is based on the Teutonic Order on the southern Baltic coast in the middle ages as well as some themes from The Holy Roman Empire. The Teutonic Order was constantly pushing east into pagan Lithuania in an effort to end paganism in that area, or at least in the guise of doing so. As Morek has been made the only theocracy in Dwilight and Dwilight has such a lopsided, rebel concentration; it would only make sense to give the starting realms reason to push west. | ||
====Government ==== | ====Government ==== | ||
The ''Grandmaster'' is the leader of all of Morek's knightly orders, priestdoms, and people. The fate of them all is in this man's eyes, wits, and hands. | The ''Grandmaster'' is the leader of all of Morek's knightly orders, priestdoms, and people. The fate of them all is in this man's eyes, wits, and hands. | ||
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The ''Ordermarshall'' Is the leader of the Holy Armies of Morek and subcommander of the knightly orders. He is an elected official. | The ''Ordermarshall'' Is the leader of the Holy Armies of Morek and subcommander of the knightly orders. He is an elected official. | ||
The ''High Inquisitor'' is the overseer of the priestly ways of the Sanguisastroism. By law he is the | The ''High Inquisitor'' is the overseer of the priestly ways of the Sanguisastroism. By law he is the prophet of Sanguisastroism if it is at all possible. If so, he is appointed by the Grandmaster | ||
The ''Coffermaster'' is the overseer of the realms coin. He is an elected official. | The ''Coffermaster'' is the overseer of the realms coin. He is an elected official. | ||
====Roleplay==== | ====Roleplay==== | ||
Moreks ability to rule will be a | Moreks ability to rule will be a balancing act between the ruling men of the realm and the priests who attend to the flock. This is an excellent environment for roleplay. The real Holy Roman Empire always was always in conflict with it's self(in this case the rulers) and the papacy(in this case, Sanguisastroism.) There is enormous opportunity for schism and crusade. | ||
Morek throne is ruled by the Grandmaster, a man of both political weight and religious authority. His task of maintaining order within the order is monumental compared to that of more centralized realms. Power in Morek is not only | Morek throne is ruled by the Grandmaster, a man of both political weight and religious authority. His task of maintaining order within the order is monumental compared to that of more centralized realms. Power in Morek is not only divided between the rulers and nobles, but the priests as well. And although priests have little power, thier sway is undeniable. | ||
The story of Morek is based on [[West Continent/Background Story Proposals#Submitted by Devercia with help from Shenron, and Nosferatus banner contest winners|this proposal]]. | The story of Morek is based on [[West Continent/Background Story Proposals#Submitted by Devercia with help from Shenron, and Nosferatus banner contest winners|this proposal]]. | ||
====Religion==== | ====Religion==== | ||
The official Religion of Morek is Sanguisastroism (Bloodstar worship.) The Bloodstars are three red stars: the Maddening Star, the | The official Religion of Morek is Sanguisastroism (Bloodstar worship.) The Bloodstars are three red stars: the Maddening Star, the Auspicious Star and the Austere Star, that only appear a few times a year for a week or more. The constellation curiously hangs permanently over west Dwilight. | ||
It is | It is believed that the constellation causes madness among the natives of Dwilight and is a good omen to those of the eastern continents. It was the rise of Sanguisastroism that led to Morek's rise over the natives. | ||
====Military==== | ====Military==== | ||
The fighting men of Morek are organized into knightly orders(aka. armies) and led by Ordermasters. | The fighting men of Morek are organized into knightly orders(aka. armies) and led by Ordermasters. | ||
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''The Order of the Auspicious Star'' is a ducal army | ''The Order of the Auspicious Star'' is a ducal army | ||
''The Order of the | ''The Order of the Austere Star'' is a ducal army | ||
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====The Manifestation of Morek==== | ====The Manifestation of Morek==== | ||
''"In days now dead, in the lands betwixt Springdale and the ancestral lands of the Luries, the people from the continents of the eastern world settled colonies unto their own realms. The warlike natives of Dwilight, made their power known, tearing the banners of the east asunder. Under the sole of their feet, many of our fair hands toiled, all for the warcraft of the Guntor, as the Dwili called themselves. The wasteful skirmishes of the Guntor showed that Eastern produce was to be left in the field to rot, the crafts to be sold to pay their men of war. | ''"In days now dead, in the lands betwixt Springdale and the ancestral lands of the Luries, the people from the continents of the eastern world settled colonies unto their own realms. The warlike natives of Dwilight, made their power known, tearing the banners of the east asunder. Under the sole of their feet, many of our fair hands toiled, all for the warcraft of the Guntor, as the Dwili called themselves. The wasteful skirmishes of the Guntor showed that Eastern produce was to be left in the field to rot, the crafts to be sold to pay their men of war. | ||
''The | ''The incompetent rulership and bigotry of the Dwili flared the heart, raised the head, and tightened the fist of us. Soon our people made their hatred known, but many did not succeed, crushed by our former masters. It was until The Bloodstars were shown over the west, that The Cloudly One shown that even the heavens were with us, and the stars struck the Dwili with terrible madness. It was then that our people came unto their own, that the Cloudly One made known our righteous people would spread, to the west we advance, to the land of the Bloodstars!"'' '''-Under the Bloodstars, Chapter XXVII, ver. LXXI''' | ||
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The order is still constituting! | The order is still constituting! | ||
===The Heroes of Morek=== | ===The Heroes of Morek=== | ||
The | The heroes are still...Being awesome! | ||
===The Orderbrothers of Morek=== | ===The Orderbrothers of Morek=== | ||
The brothers are still...unborn | The brothers are still...unborn |
Revision as of 15:36, 14 January 2008
Morek is one of the four founding realms of the island of Dwilight.
Similar to Springdale in the landscape, but fewer and smaller cities in the area, a more rural community. Morek is a theocracy.
This is a proposal from Deverka Cryfdwr, Morek's first member and bannermaker. Please post your comments and suggestions in the discussion page.
The Celestial Order of Morek
From the Bloodstars We Are Morek, To the Holy Lands of Them We Advance. |
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Continent / Island | Dwilight |
Capital | Donghaiwei |
Largest City | Donghaiwei |
Government System Grandmaster |
Theocracy none |
Region Numbers | 3 |
Population | Unknown |
Concept
Basis
The idea behind Morek is based on the Teutonic Order on the southern Baltic coast in the middle ages as well as some themes from The Holy Roman Empire. The Teutonic Order was constantly pushing east into pagan Lithuania in an effort to end paganism in that area, or at least in the guise of doing so. As Morek has been made the only theocracy in Dwilight and Dwilight has such a lopsided, rebel concentration; it would only make sense to give the starting realms reason to push west.
Government
The Grandmaster is the leader of all of Morek's knightly orders, priestdoms, and people. The fate of them all is in this man's eyes, wits, and hands.
The Ordermarshall Is the leader of the Holy Armies of Morek and subcommander of the knightly orders. He is an elected official.
The High Inquisitor is the overseer of the priestly ways of the Sanguisastroism. By law he is the prophet of Sanguisastroism if it is at all possible. If so, he is appointed by the Grandmaster
The Coffermaster is the overseer of the realms coin. He is an elected official.
Roleplay
Moreks ability to rule will be a balancing act between the ruling men of the realm and the priests who attend to the flock. This is an excellent environment for roleplay. The real Holy Roman Empire always was always in conflict with it's self(in this case the rulers) and the papacy(in this case, Sanguisastroism.) There is enormous opportunity for schism and crusade.
Morek throne is ruled by the Grandmaster, a man of both political weight and religious authority. His task of maintaining order within the order is monumental compared to that of more centralized realms. Power in Morek is not only divided between the rulers and nobles, but the priests as well. And although priests have little power, thier sway is undeniable.
The story of Morek is based on this proposal.
Religion
The official Religion of Morek is Sanguisastroism (Bloodstar worship.) The Bloodstars are three red stars: the Maddening Star, the Auspicious Star and the Austere Star, that only appear a few times a year for a week or more. The constellation curiously hangs permanently over west Dwilight.
It is believed that the constellation causes madness among the natives of Dwilight and is a good omen to those of the eastern continents. It was the rise of Sanguisastroism that led to Morek's rise over the natives.
Military
The fighting men of Morek are organized into knightly orders(aka. armies) and led by Ordermasters.
The Grand-Order of Morek is the Grandmasters personal army.
The Order of the Maddening Star is a ducal army
The Order of the Auspicious Star is a ducal army
The Order of the Austere Star is a ducal army
The Legends of Morek
The Manifestation of Morek
"In days now dead, in the lands betwixt Springdale and the ancestral lands of the Luries, the people from the continents of the eastern world settled colonies unto their own realms. The warlike natives of Dwilight, made their power known, tearing the banners of the east asunder. Under the sole of their feet, many of our fair hands toiled, all for the warcraft of the Guntor, as the Dwili called themselves. The wasteful skirmishes of the Guntor showed that Eastern produce was to be left in the field to rot, the crafts to be sold to pay their men of war. The incompetent rulership and bigotry of the Dwili flared the heart, raised the head, and tightened the fist of us. Soon our people made their hatred known, but many did not succeed, crushed by our former masters. It was until The Bloodstars were shown over the west, that The Cloudly One shown that even the heavens were with us, and the stars struck the Dwili with terrible madness. It was then that our people came unto their own, that the Cloudly One made known our righteous people would spread, to the west we advance, to the land of the Bloodstars!" -Under the Bloodstars, Chapter XXVII, ver. LXXI
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The Legends are still being written!(These will be filled in by popular ingame-RP.)
The Ordermasters of Morek
The order is still constituting!
The Heroes of Morek
The heroes are still...Being awesome!
The Orderbrothers of Morek
The brothers are still...unborn