Greater Xavax
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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.
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
Politics
The realm is split into two duchies, the Duchy of Isadril, and the Duchy of 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
- 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.
Culture
Rewards and Entitlements
- Recognition of Deeds
- Exceptional service by the Arbiter, Strategos, and Xenophon is rewarded by grant of a special title by the Xerarch that replaces their council position name. (OOC: These titles are generally phoenix related).
- Roll Of Honor
- For capture of the enemy city Ibladesh, Stratego Lionel Kinsey shall henceforth be known as Talon Lionel Kinsey.
- 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
Songs and Poems
Here you will find the literary creations of Imperium nobles related to Xavax.
War Chant
Our swords are sharp Our spears are long Our arrows are swift Our arms are strong Brave is the heart that looks upon home We will kill the bandits wherever they roam!
The Phoenix Rises
The Phoenix rises and with it us The Phoenix rises and screams defiance The Phoenix rises up to the skies The Phoenix rises up with our hope The Phoenix rises but it costs blood The Phoenix rises but it needs life The Phoenix rises with growing force The Phoenix rises with purpose anew The Phoenix rises and claims its own The Phoenix rises and now it flies ~Cadewyn Thunderborn
Oc Lu Pesh's Oath
by Aramon Abjur
Perleone, Perleone, With Greater Xavax you wished to fight, Where has your honor gone? The Peasants of Pesh put your army to flight! Perleone, Perleone, Cowards in both word and deed! In the great forest before our scythes, King Deklan's manhood wilted like a weed! Perleone, Perleone, So says all of Oc Lu Pesh, Come back again and instead of wheat, it will be your soldiers we thresh!
War Song
by an Anonymous Bard in Xavax Square
Our men are all marching out over the walls, Away we ride now! We're pointing our blades to the northern star. For we're bound to Xavax-land! [refrain] Then away, boys, away, Away we ride now, So fare thee well, my jolie young girl, We're bound to Xavax-land. Say was you never down in Xavax-land? Away we ride now! It's there that the phoenix flys o'er gold sand! For we're bound to Xavax-land! [refrain] It's pack up your donkeys an' get underway, Away we ride now! Them Vixers we're fighting will ruin our day. But we're bound to Xavax-land! [refrain] We've bully good horses & bully good shoes, Away we ride now! A bully good Talon and a good Xerarch too. And we're bound to Xavax-land! [refrain] Cheer up, Mary Ellen, and don't look so glum, Away we ride now! When I come back home you'll be drinking hot rum And we're bound to Xavax-land! So lift up your glasses and sing fare thee well Away we ride now! There's a bonny young lass there to love you so well For we're bound to Xavax-land! [refrain]
In Victory and Defeat
Fire burns hot and fire burns cold Ashes and bodies may fall Everburning is the fire of my soul And always the Phoenix rises tall Xavax endures and Xavax thirsts For justice vengeance and pride Clear and ever constant purpose That drives our every stride Those who think they have won Will be blinded by our light Phoenix rises like the sun Anew in blood and might So be watchful those over our ashes boast For when we rise you are the first to roast! ~Cadewyn Thunderborn
A Hero's Line
If we are mark'd to die, we are enow To do our Empire loss; and if to live, The fewer men, the greater share of honour. The God's will! I pray thee, wish not one man more. By the gods, I am not covetous for gold, Nor care I who doth feed upon my cost; It yearns me not if men my garments wear; Such outward things dwell not in my desires: But if it be a sin to covet honour, I am the most offending soul alive. No, faith, my friends, wish not a man or woman from Xavax, The God's peace! I would not lose so great an honour As one man more, methinks, would share from me For the best hope I have. O, do not wish one more! Rather proclaim it, Nobles, through my host, That he which hath no stomach to this fight, Let them depart; his passport shall be made And gold for convoy put into his purse: We would not die in that nobles company That fears their fellowship to die with us. This day will be called the feast of Leibo: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of the old gods. He or she that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast their neighbours, and think of Leibo. Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars. And say 'These wounds I had on that day.' Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But they will remember with advantages What feats they did that day: then shall our names. Familiar in his mouth as household words Selenia the Empress, Kinsey and Mormont, Godric and Crownguard, Abjur and Mozzoni, Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd. This story shall the good man teach his son; And the battle of Leibo shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remember'd; We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For those to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle their condition: And nobles in Xavax now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon the feast of Leibo. ~Uthred Mormont, Who died a Hero's Death in Leibo.
History of the Imperium
(Pending)
