Sanctum Noctis

Introduction

Vordul Sanguinis, also known as the Sanguine Empire, is a tyranny lead through power and fear. The lore and religion of the Empire follow the ascension of the creator of Vordul Sanguinis, Xlair Silverblade, who they believe has ascended to Godhood to challenge the Dark Mistress who is responsible for the Undead. During the wars with Obia'Syela and Shattered Vales, the "Eternal Emperor" was defeated in battle and "Ascended".

During his reign in physical form, the religion of Vordulism was formed and centered around the perseverance of the power of one's blood, and their Oath in dedication to the Eternal Emperor. This Blood Oath provided one with the Mark of the Sworn, an "X" scar on the left forearm, which guarantees their life eternal in his armies to battle the Bloodless and the Dark Mistress.

Xlair and his Disciples, along with the Wizard Craglan "The Cold" Mejor, the Sanguine Order claimed the ancient city of Wudenkin from the clutches of undead, or what they called the Bloodless, and formed Vordul Sanguinis. The Empire spread to cover the mountains, the plains to the east, and west, surrounding Lake Salaman.

Post Ascension of Xlair Silverblade, the Church of Vordulism took up the Emperor's rituals concerning the Blood Oath as a practice of the Religion. Though Vordul Sanguinis is Tyrannical in nature, Vordulism brings many Theocratic overtones. Taking the Blood Oath is now one and the same as joining Vordulism, and those of the Church are often favored above the Forsworn, those who have not taken the Blood Oath and joined Vordulism.

Story

Vordul Sanguinis is very story focused on the development of not only the characters and the realm, but for the entire continent of Beluaterra. As the realm progresses through the story, the chapters will be recorded and stored here for reference.

The Reign of Shadow (Current Story)
Chapter		Story
	Chapter 7 The Vizier's Plight	With the Eternal Emperor, Xlair Silverblade, fallen and the realm in a state of transition, the Wizard, Craglan "The Cold" Mejor, gathered those loyal to him and gained enough support to create and occupy the title of Vizier, and the new Ruler of Vordul Sanguinis. The once cult of Vordulism, was now a Religion that worshiped He Who Has Ascended, the Eternal Emperor, who fought in the heavens against the Dark Mistress to bring an end to the Bloodless/Undead. The standard practices that were once common place, such as the Blood Oath and the worship, become more common place among those faithful of Vordulism, but less ingrained into the every day culture of the Empire. New powers were beginning to gather, and the Age of Shadow has begun. (Ongoing Storyline)

Colonists
Appearance	Name	Titles	Description
	Craglan the Cold Mejor Warrior/Cavalier	Former Vizier/Ruler, Current Duke of Arshava, Margrave of Xerus	Craglan the Cold Drraad'da Mejor is as pale as snow. His hair a wave of white and silver and his eyes like gently lit ice. His features are sharp; predatory, including sharp teeth and strong fingertips with a bit of a claw. He wears a leather robe that is lined with a lush fur, and carries a Crystal Staff. He wears a bejeweled sword at his waist and is often seen looking into The Crystal Skull, which people had seen him talk to. A jeweled haversack is worn across the shoulder beneath the robe and pouches of many sizes can be seen around his belt. A white snake with a blue pattern is often seen draping and slithering on his person; Scycle, Craglan's familiar from another age when Magic yet survived in its truest form.