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== Civilizations ==
Below you will find a list of civilizations that populate the world outside of the Reveian Continent.

==== Notable Civilizations ====

* [[Sadafi Empire]]
* [[Rizgoandarian Empire]]
* [[Vrallorn Empire]]
* [[Vemlyin]]

Sadafi Empire

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Aleph: Created page with "== Introduction == The Sadafi Empire is the principle rival of the Reveian State, commanding control over the vast northern deserts of Sadafeia, and the coastline up to Pheranthos. They are ruled under the brutal iron fist of the Taezaanid Dynasty, a family adhering to the Muthanna Sahl Sect of the Faith of the Flame. In recent history, they've been responsible for the destruction of Daxis and the conquest of the southern Primean territories in Northern Sadafeia."

== Introduction ==
The Sadafi Empire is the principle rival of the Reveian State, commanding control over the vast northern deserts of Sadafeia, and the coastline up to Pheranthos. They are ruled under the brutal iron fist of the Taezaanid Dynasty, a family adhering to the Muthanna Sahl Sect of the Faith of the Flame. In recent history, they've been responsible for the destruction of Daxis and the conquest of the southern Primean territories in Northern Sadafeia.

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The Heir's War

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====== Timeline (354 A.C. - Present Day) ======

=== Summary ===
The Heir's War represents the rise of the Avesarian Autokrata against the Reveian Empire, and the former's attempt to achieve independence. The War began in 354 A.C. and has already seen some of the bloodiest battles in Reveian history.

The war officially reached its conclusion during the year 355 A.C., with a pyyrhic victory for House Orsinian and the reintegration of House Kodaxes under the Empire.

=== Combatants ===

[[Zeno Katakaloan (Aversaria)]]

[[Theodora Philes (Aversaria)]]

[[Cois Ajax (Aversaria)]]

[[Thalian of Delios (Aversaria)]]

[[Ludovicus (Aversaria)]]

[[Nicanoneus Kodaxes (Aversaria)]]

=== Key Battles and Events ===

* [[Battle Of Castellazi]]
* [[Battle For The Lakian Strait]]
* [[Battle Of The Somerdell Fork]]
* [[Second Battle Of Vextoi]]

The Heir's War

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====== Timeline (354 A.C. - Present Day) ======

=== Summary ===
The Heir's War represents the rise of the Avesarian Autokrata against the Reveian Empire, and the former's attempt to achieve independence. The War began in 354 A.C. and has already seen some of the bloodiest battles in Reveian history.

=== Combatants ===

[[Zeno Katakaloan (Aversaria)]]

[[Theodora Philes (Aversaria)]]

[[Cois Ajax (Aversaria)]]

[[Thalian of Delios (Aversaria)]]

[[Ludovicus (Aversaria)]]

[[Nicanoneus Kodaxes (Aversaria)]]

=== Key Battles and Events ===

* [[Battle Of Castellazi]]
* [[Battle For The Lakian Strait]]
* [[Battle Of The Somerdell Fork]]
* [[Second Battle Of Vextoi]]

Battle Of The Somerdell Fork

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Aleph: Created page with "== Introduction == The Battle of the Somerdell Fork was a turning point in the war, and the first time the destructive power of gunpowder had truly been unleashed. House Orsinian would go on to win the war largely due to their advantage in firepower shown below. == Course of the Battle == The Summer heat cracked down upon the souls unfortunate enough to be found on the battlefield that day, a field positioned near the fortified castle of Somerdell, next to the end of th..."

== Introduction ==
The Battle of the Somerdell Fork was a turning point in the war, and the first time the destructive power of gunpowder had truly been unleashed. House Orsinian would go on to win the war largely due to their advantage in firepower shown below.

== Course of the Battle ==
The Summer heat cracked down upon the souls unfortunate enough to be found on the battlefield that day, a field positioned near the fortified castle of Somerdell, next to the end of the Grapevine river that passes by Vextoi. Lord Morton Blount, known for his many triumphs at Castellazi, now stood atop his walls in Somerdell, looking out upon the field where blood would once again be spilled. Beside him, his heir and son, and beside him the Lord who held the seat. Of the same commanders who fought at Castellazi, many joined the retinues for a second exchange. Laurent Crevier had been promoted to Bessarion’s personal commander, leading the contingent of cavalry in his stead. Today, Crevier would bear the lion’s helm for the injured Prince.

New figures joined the retinue, that would alter the tide. Captain Pavellus stood beside a long, proud line of cannon artillery, each manned by men who wore strange but practical new uniforms. Each handpicked and recruited from Arandous’ stock of Blacktower guard and trained for a new purpose. In front of their cannon lines, the brave fusiliers prepared their gunpowder stores for another successful volley on their foes. Unbeknownst to either side, another host marched southward behind them, the horns and purple flags bearing salvation for one, and death to the other.

Prince Bessarion stood amongst the cannon crews, forgoing armor for traditional royal garb. At his side rested a sabre, and he was guarded by Raynar Visegrad. The vanguard for the Orsinian Army saw Sir Constantius of Philippoi leading its retinue. Surrounded by bold knights and vanguard troops, they were reinforced in vigor by the knight’s appearance, knowing the Emperor was not far behind. The core territories mustered their captains and knights for the battle. Sirs Tremir of Ageira, Armand Haillet, and Principius of Virtus joined the flanks on either side.

The foe did not leave its ranks bereft of command. Terrifying names of high repute during Castellazi’s bloody scrap reappeared for a second attempt at crushing the Orsinian line. Chalcon would not let his brother take the glory, taking the front alongside Thalion of Delios who was charged with command of the vanguard. Lamochus rode amongst his horse archers, his quiver well endowed and his bowstring fresh. He had a single target in his sights. Phylacus and the other Avesarian heroes joined in the overwhelming mass of Primean might, and several new men of note would make their name today.

No mention is made of the Emperor himself, who stood among his men with a single bodyguard to keep him company. It mattered not to him the danger of his position. The battle would begin on his terms.

And so it did. Twenty-four cannons, sounding off in stratified blasts, dispatched their ammunition in impressive fashion across the green fields that would come to taste blood and power. The Primeans certainly knew of this possibility, but the sight and sounds rattled many even under the protection of shield and formation. Flesh ripped from bone and smoke filled the air as the Primean battle lines took their first casualties. Many heroes who survived a bout of steel in Castellazi died unceremoniously and without any foreknowledge save the sound of pierced air and explosion. Young conscripts from Valedorion, Triav, and Cheradon who would know the embrace of their old gods.

Bessarion stood unwavering beside his emplacements, arms folded across his chest. Cannonballs continued to scream across the field as the lines drew closer. Meanwhile, Thalion commanded and drew the loyalty of his men to him, as he reached for his weapon. The aforementioned Orsinian Prince removed his own sabre, but for a different purpose. As he raised his sword high above his shoulder, point directed at the sky, a shout emanated,

“Line, open fire!”

In a disorganized but admirable procession, the fusiliers opened their first volley. Musket lead streaked across the muggy air, and dealt death wherever they struck. Legionnaires fell from their horses, and men were slain where they stood. An entirely different war, an entirely different opening strategy. Primeans looked aside as Phylacus lay dead in a pool of his own blood, caught by a stray bullet.

Momentum favored the lion, yet the Avesarian black sun would have its day. Thalion and his vanguard charged forth with spear and sword, clashing into that of the Reveians. His sword flashed like lightning, and it was said of him in the tales that Tirocles himself blessed his swing. Chalcon stood beside him, slaying many men. Still, the tide of morale favored the lion, and would remain so. The Primeans waited for a trap that never came, a naval salvation that never materialized. To make matters worse, the cannons continued to assail the lines not engaged in battle, and the fusiliers continued their onslaught.

Lamochus rode along the flanks, loosing arrows and inflicting death where he could make progress. Alas, even he and his horse archers could not draw too close before they were met by cataphracts. Cavalry charges and countercharges attempted to sway the course of battle, and Captain Laurent made his fame known. He crossed swords with the Primean rider Cisseus, slaying him upon his black horse and turning back his retinue. The edge of his iron blade lay within the broken skull and broken gold helm of the Primean rider, as the Knight Captain now rode without his weapon back to camp. Cisseus’ sworn sword Cleonus attempted to avenge him, only to be taken by a stray arrow and trampled under foot by a Reveian rider.

Casualties piled for the Primeans, only to be made worse. A force deployed by House d’Orsini, composed of mercenaries and Cumonese troops alike, landed in Coinautum. They marched under mortar fire that announced their entry, mortar fire that would devastate the Primean lines. Still, the Primeans were able to counter at least these reinforcements with calculated harassment from superior cavalry. Prince Bessarion’s aggressive tactics were focused on artillery, and thus he was not there to contest the Primean cavalry who swept into the Orsini troops. Blood would saturate the dirt of Coinautum, as it would Somerdell.

Artillery made king, but the Primean captains wouldn’t let that rule the day without at least attempting to reach their prize. Riding in intense fury, blood of his comrades covering his light armor as he breezed past infantry lines, the horse archer contingent with Lamochus at its head charged the cannon lines to reach Bessarion. Leaping off one of the horses, the champion Ephialtes drew his short sword to take a swipe at the Prince, only for his bodyguard Raynar to meet him with his own. On his backfoot, Bessarion rushed to the safety of his men before an arrow struck one of them, downing him to the grass.

The Prince saw no other option as another Primean leapt from his horse, swinging his blade wildly to take credit for the kill. A man of no repute, no name worthy of the books, from a town near Kelae to challenge the Emperor’s brother. Such is the equality of war. Steel matched steel as the fusiliers reformed to begin firing on the cavalry who attempted their flank, downing horse and rider alike. Bessarion eventually felled his foe, sauntering forward on his wounded leg and finding the neck of another with an adept swing. Filled with rage at the death of his men, he sought out Ephialtes and grabbed him around the throat with his black lion crest gauntlets, interrupting his fight with Raynar. As the horse archers made their retreat in the face of gunpowder, poor Ephialtes felt his windpipes crushed as his life was slowly ripped from him. Lamochus lived to tell the tale, saving his army from more of the same cycle cannon volleys.

In the midst of fighting, the battle turned on the Primeans drastically. While the cannons were briefly interrupted, their volleys proved too much. Soon, the Aversarian army turned back and began to retreat, fleeing in haste for their camp in Castellazi. Only due to the discipline of their generals did the retreat fare well, while the Orsinian army refused to pursue.

In the distance, tens of thousands of soldiers from Dunlow, Visegrad, and Rykov marched. With their arrival, the tide turned as the numbers turned starkly against the rebels.

Second Battle Of Vextoi

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For those new to Reveia, welcome! For those experienced with Reveia, welcome back! This is the Reveia Class Selection, and will contain most relevant information for player character stats. This document is to help assist players in learning and creating their characters as desired.

== Character Skill Points ==
Every character has skill points that reflect their capabilities both in and out of combat. Any character age 25 and over is allowed 15 Skill Points total, to be spent on individual skills.

Any character under the age of 25, but over 18, is considered to have 8 points maximum. Minors require permission from Staff to play and have no points.

''*Note: Characters should only change Skills every 3 OOC months and with proof of appropriate rp provided to staff. Points reflect time spent to learn and develop skills, and as a consequence, characters lose some capability in other skills due to falling out of practice. Characters need approval from the Lore Staff who approved their application to make any changes to it, regardless of this guideline.''

== Skill Levels ==
If you invest points into a skill, the maximum amount of points that can be put into it is 4. Having levels in a skill is then labelled as thus:

[1] = Amateur

[2] = Trained

[3] = Veteran

[4] = Expert

[5] = Mastery

[6] = Virtuoso (Conditional on staff approval for grand feats associated with a skill)

'''Combat System'''

The combat system relies on two systems, defaulting to rolling. Honor combat is possible only with the consent of both parties. When honor combat is not agreed to, a system of rolling based on the point investments put into skills is used. With each investment, the modifier used in combat is increased by 2. A character with a virtuoso in one handed melee combat will roll with a +10. The combat begins with the players rolling initiative, a d20. When the turn order is established, each player will take their turn and emote their action. Barring special actions, the traditional exchange will see a player emote attacking their opponent, and subsequently roll the modifier associated with their attack action. The defending player will then roll to defend against the attack. If the attacking roll prevails, the defender will take a singular wound. Once a player reaches 6 wounds, they are considered knocked unconscious and can no longer continue the fight.

'''Movement:''' Each character can move a base 6 blocks barring special skills that modify or alter it. Athleticism for example increases the number of blocks a character can move, while using a shield will slow a character down.

'''Grappling/Restraining:''' Characters are able to grapple, restrain, or contest the strength of their opponent by using this special action. During their turn, an attacker will roll their modifier in unarmed proficiency against the defender's defensive skill. If the attacker prevails with a difference of 8 or more, the defender is considered grappled and is unable to move or attack on the next turn. To break free of the grapple, the grappled character is forced to roll their strength training modifier against the grappler. If the grappled character prevails with a difference of 4, they are able to break free.

'''Retreating:''' Characters are able to flee combat using their athleticism skill. To flee, the retreating character must roll their athleticism skill and prevail with a difference of 8 to successfully escape an opponent within 8 blocks. If the roll succeeds, the character must prevail with an additional athleticism check to flee combat successfully. Once both steps are complete, the character is free to leave the roleplay. If the character is already 8 blocks away, they are able to skip step 1.

'''Engagement/Disengagement:''' Characters are considered engaged in melee combat if they are within 1-2 blocks of their opponent, or 3 if one of the participants is using a heavy weapon. Unless allowed to disengage, the player is forced to roll a base d20 against their opponent, who will also roll a base d20. If the disengaging player beats the roll, they are able to disengage from combat and freely move elsewhere. A tie defaults to a stopped disengagement.

== Skill Template ==
'''Notes:''' Each character is given 15 points to invest in the following skills. Only one skill is able to be leveled to virtuoso. Further, once a character invests a skill at mastery, other skills are capped at expert.

'''Example Proficiencies'''

One-handed Melee - 5 points (mastery)

Shielding - 4 points (expert)

Strength Training - 3 points (veteran)

Athleticism - 3 points (veteran)

== Proficiency System ==

<big>Combat Proficiencies</big>

'''Light Weapon Proficiency''' - Proficiency with weapons capable of being wielded in one hand, I.E daggers, arming swords, rapiers, messers, etcetera. Each successful hit scores one wound. These can be paired with a shield for defensive bonuses, or with another one handed weapon to deal an additional wound with each successful blow. Each point investment adds +2 to roll.

'''Heavy Weapon Proficiency''' - Proficiency with weapons capable of being wielded in two hands, I.E longswords, greatswords, mauls, greataxes, etcetera. Each successful hit scores two wounds. Characters forgo shields while wielding these. Each point investment adds +2 to roll. Heavy weapons users are able to swing one block outside of the normal 1-2 block range, able to reach an opponent that is three blocks away.

'''Shield Proficiency''' - Proficiency with shields. Shields are able to be used in tandem with a one-handed weapon, and provide a defensive bonus to the character. In addition to the weapon’s roll, add one additional bonus for each tier of shielding invested in. A character with a virtuoso in shields can add 5 to their defensive roll. Shields negate part of a character’s movement, reducing their movement by half. Each point investment adds +1 to roll.

'''Ranged Proficiency''' - Proficiency with non-powder based ranged or thrown weapons, I.E bows, crossbows, slings, javelins and darts. Each successful hit scores two wounds, and requires a full turn to reload. Each point investment adds +2 to roll. Ranged proficiency cannot be used at 4 block range or lower.

'''Firearms Proficiency''' - Proficiency with powder-based ranged weapons, I.E pistols and muskets. Each successful hit scores three wounds, and requires two full turns to reload. Additional firearms may not come pre-loaded in combat. Unmodified rolls below five result in a misfire and deal one wound to the user. Each point investment adds +2 to roll. Firearms have a 15 block range, and the character using them must stand still to reload.

'''Unarmed Combat Proficiency''' - Proficiency with unarmed combat styles, I.E bare-knuckle brawling, martial arts, grappling, etc. Each successful hit scores one wound. This proficiency may be used to initiate grapple checks, which roll against a defense roll and when successful, disable a character from taking combat turns as long as the grapple is maintained. Each point investment adds +2 to roll.

'''<big>Physical Proficiencies</big>'''

'''Strength Proficiency''' - Proficiency with physical feats such as endurance, lifting, climbing, etcetera. With each two investments, a character gains an additional wound on top of the base 6.

'''Athletics Proficiency''' - Proficiency with athletic feats such as sprinting, jumping, gymnastics, etcetera. With each investment, a character may move an additional block on top of the base 6.

'''<big>Command Proficiencies</big>'''

'''Strategist Proficiency''' - Proficiency with large-scale military command, I.E the command of a force larger than one thousand men. Strategist proficiency encompasses battle order and strategy, the ability to command and delegate, and an understanding of military strategy and logistics. If three points are invested in Strategist Proficiency, no more than two may be invested into Tactician Proficiency, except in the case of virtuoso, whereupon an investment to master proficiency is gained for free.

'''Tactician Proficiency''' - Proficiency with small-scale military command, I.E the command of a force smaller than one thousand men. Tactician proficiency encompasses battlefield leadership and tactics, the ability to directly lead men, and an understanding of battlefield tactics and command within the scope of a larger force. If three points are invested in Tactician Proficiency, no more than two may be invested into Strategist Proficiency, except in the case of virtuoso, whereupon an investment to master proficiency is gained for free.

'''Admiral Proficiency''' - Proficiency with large-scale naval command, I.E the command of multiple maritime vessels. Admiral proficiency encompasses naval battle order and fleet maneuvers, the ability to command and delegate, and an understanding of naval strategy and logistics. If three points are invested in Admiral Proficiency, no more than two may be invested into Captaincy Proficiency, except in the case of virtuoso, whereupon an investment to master proficiency is gained for free.

'''Captaincy Proficiency''' - Proficiency with small-scale naval command, I.E the command of a single maritime vessel. Captaincy proficiency encompasses naval combat leadership and tactics, the ability to directly captain a ship, and an understanding of naval tactics and command within the scope of a larger fleet. If three points are invested in Captaincy Proficiency, no more than two may be invested into Admiral Proficiency, except in the case of virtuoso, whereupon an investment to master proficiency is gained for free. Naval proficiencies are mutually exclusive with land proficiencies.

'''<big>Statesman Proficiencies</big>'''

'''Diplomatic Proficiency''' - Proficiency with diplomacy, both internal and external. Diplomatic proficiency encompasses the ability to entreat, persuade and coerce non-player character entities within and without the Empire.

'''Economic Proficiency''' - Proficiency with economic and monetary development. Economic proficiency encompasses the ability to improve upon infrastructure, manage economic assets such as local industry, commerce or banks, and can reduce the costs of certain investments.

'''Intrigue Proficiency -''' Proficiency with intrigue and subterfuge. Intrigue proficiency encompasses the ability and know-how to engage in espionage, sabotage and forgery. Characters with this proficiency may engage in actions broadly related to subterfuge in progressions and may forge documents with supervision and approval of lore staff.

'''Religious Proficiency''' - Proficiency with theology. Religious proficiency encompasses the ability to understand religious theology of a character’s own faith and others, the ability to participate in religious institutions and the persuasive rhetoric to evangelize to non-believers, allowing for conversions of NPC populations.

'''Historical Proficiency''' - Proficiency with historiography. Historical proficiency encompasses the innate knowledge of history, and with varying degrees of proficiency, may uncover insights which are not readily available to other characters. Characters with historical proficiency may consult with lore staff for knowledge drops once per progression cycle.

'''<big>Common Proficiencies</big>'''

'''Art Proficiency''' - Proficiency with art. Art Proficiency encompasses an understanding of the practice and methods of creating works of art, including but not limited to; painting, sculpture, printmaking, architectural design, metalwork. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to create works which may be given as gifts, or sold, through progression.

'''Music Proficiency''' - Proficiency with music. Music proficiency encompasses an understanding of the practice of writing and creating music, and skill with any range of instruments. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to earn renown and influence with their talents through progression.

'''Medical Proficiency''' - Proficiency with medicine. Medical proficiency encompasses the understanding of medicine, medical procedures and comprehensive first aid and surgery. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to patch the wounds of characters who have suffered injuries in combat, as long as they are not actively engaged, by making a roll against the number of wounds x 3. Each point investment adds +2 to roll.

'''Smithing Proficiency''' - Proficiency with smithing. Smithing proficiency encompasses the understanding and creation of mundane weapons and armors, as well as other objects which require metallurgical knowledge to craft. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to create weapons and armors with supervision and approval by the lore team.

'''Gunsmithing Proficiency''' - Proficiency with gunsmithing. Gunsmithing proficiency encompasses the understanding and creation of gunpowder and gunpowder-based arms, as well as explosives. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to create firearms and explosives with supervision and approval by the lore team.

'''Alchemy Proficiency''' - Proficiency with alchemy. Alchemy proficiency encompasses the understanding and creation of potions, poultices, oils and alchemical explosives such as smoke bombs, nafta, etcetera. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to create the aforementioned alchemical concoctions with supervision and approval by the lore team.

'''Artifice Proficiency''' - Proficiency with artifice. Artifice proficiency encompasses the understanding and creation of artifacts that are imbued with magical or otherworldly properties. Characters with this proficiency may utilize it to create artifacts with supervision and approval by the lore team.

'''Hunting Proficiency''' - Proficiency at tracking and pursuing prey, whether it be animals or people. This proficiency encompasses the characters who have a feel for the movements of others, able to pursue them across long distances. Characters with this proficiency may use it to assist in scouting for armies, but also hunting important targets in progressions.

=== '''Languages''' ===
Characters can both learn the Common Tongue for free and gain the language of their parents, if applicable. Every other language costs 1 Skill Point to master.

* '''Common Tongue <C> –''' Native to the Wolvards, available to all. Inspired by English
* '''Primean <nowiki> –</nowiki>''' Spoken by Old Primeans. Inspired by Classical Latin and Ancient Greek
* '''Neo-Primean <N-P> –''' Spoken by Modern Primeans and some Cliffmen. Inspired by Vulgar Latin and Italian
* '''Aracellian <A> –''' Spoken by Urban Grapelanders. Inspired by French and Occitan
* '''Entenorian <E> –''' Spoken by Entenorians. Inspired by Spanish and Portuguese '''(Vedero <VE>)'''
* '''Drachensprak <DC> –''' Spoken by Fellmen. Inspired by German
* '''Neebrachts <NE> –''' Spoken by Neebrachters. Inspired by Dutch
* '''Dornovan <D> –''' Spoken by Dornovans
* '''Findwyr <F> –''' Spoken by the Felks. Inspired by Celtic tongues
* '''Vodska <V> –''' Spoken by the Skeydans. Inspired by Nordic tongues
* '''Kosnik <K> –''' Spoken by the Kremiyans and Beroskians. Inspired by East Slavic tongues
* '''Perenski <PI> –''' Spoken by Perenians. Inspired by Czech and Polish
* '''Rostul <RU> –''' Spoken by Rosti. Inspired by Steppe languages.
* '''Troll Speak <nowiki><TR></nowiki> –''' Spoken by Trolls and Goblins
* '''Khudaki <KH> –''' Spoken by Khudaks
* '''Kralm Tongue <KR> –''' Spoken by Dwarves
* '''Q’omsharic <nowiki><Q> –</nowiki>''' Spoken by the Sadafi. Inspired by Arabic and Persian languages
* '''Khappulic <KP> –''' Spoken by the Khappulians. Inspired by Akkadian
* '''Ghanarosa <GH> –''' Spoken by the Unnadassans
* '''Vemish <VM> –''' Spoken by Vemics. Inspired by Romanian
* '''Farspeech <FAR> –''' Spoken by Farstriders. Inspired by East Asian languages

Reveian History

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