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| + | | head_of_state=[[Ozorne Tasikhe]] {{comment|442—451 [[HE]]}}<br />[[Kaddar Iliniat]] {{comment|451 & onward}} |
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| + | The '''Empire of Carthak''' is an ancient and powerful country in the [[Tortallan Universe]]. It has been around for a long time, but it was already considered a powerful country in the 200s [[HE]]<ref name="tg">''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. |
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| − | The '''Carthaki Empire''' is an ancient and powerful slaveholding empire to the south of the [[Inland Sea]], which was already considered such in the third century of the [[Human Era]]<ref name=tg>''[[Terrier]]'', Glossary (p. 576; Random House paperback)</ref>. A colonial empire, it's comprised of many conquered countries in the [[Southern Lands]] and up to the [[Roof of the World]]. The ruling family is the Iliniats in the 440's [[HE]] - Emperor [[Ozorne]] and then his nephew, [[Kaddar Iliniat]], who marries [[Kalasin of Conté]]. It is known for its university; a storehouse of learning, sophistication, and culture<ref name=tg />. |
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| + | ===Location and political borders=== |
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| + | Carthak is located to the south of the [[Inland Sea]], which makes up its northern border. Across the Inland Sea to the north lies [[Tortall]], to the northeast likes [[Tyra]], [[Maren]], and [[Sarain]]. To the northwest lies the [[Copper Isles]]. It is an empire, and holds many conquered countries in the [[Southern Lands]] and even up to the [[Roof of the World]]. |
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| − | Carthak, like the pre-revolution [[Copper Isles]], allows slavery. |
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| + | ===Landforms and bodies of water=== |
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| + | The capital, Carthak City, is built on a delta. The river flows near the palace. The southern part of the empire is made up of almost entirely desert, except for quite a few oases. |
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| + | ==Politics== |
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| + | ===Government=== |
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| + | The empire is an absolute monarchy, which means that the monarch, called an emperor or empress, wields considerable and almost absolute power throughout the realm. Although councils of different classes of people are used, the ruling emperor does not always have to listen to them. This is especially true in the case of Emperor Ozorne. Emperor Kaddar, his nephew, is assumed to be a little bit more diplomatic. There are also feudalist elements to the society, and aristocrats wield more power throughout the realm than commoners, or peasants. |
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| + | During the 400s HE, the ruling family of Carthak is the Iliniat family. |
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| + | ===Laws=== |
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| + | The empire is a slaveholding nation, and has many slaves. Quite a few slaves are from states that Carthak has conquered, and other slaves are captured from other realms, such as Tortall. The slaves have no legal rights and are considered the property of their human owners. |
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| + | Members of the army, who are not palace guards, are forbidden from entry on the palace grounds. Kaddar, while he was still a prince and his uncle's heir, explained to [[Veralidaine Sarrasri|Daine]], that this was because the army had a long history of mutiny and rebellion in the empire. |
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| + | ==Culture== |
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| + | ===Religion=== |
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| + | Carthakis worship gods from the usual pantheon, including [[Mithros]] and the [[Great Mother Goddess]]. Their patron goddess is the [[Graveyard Hag]], a trickster goddess who is on par with [[Kyprioth]]. She is the daughter of the [[Black God]] and is considered the ruler of Carthak in all matters divine. Although she is a minor goddess everywhere else, her divine brothers and sisters defer to her judgment in matters concerning Carthak. |
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| + | During the time of Emperor Ozorne, it was forbidden for humans to show too much praise and deference to the gods, as he believed himself a god among men and the only person who really deserved worship. Many priests believed this would anger the gods, and they were right. The Graveyard Hag plotted to have him dethroned. This, of course, was not the only reason that the Hag goddess wanted him gone, but a catalyst. |
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| + | ===Language=== |
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| + | Many Carthakis speak fluent Common, the language of the [[Eastern Lands]]. In conquered lands, there are more diverse languages. Common is also the main language used by the imperial court. |
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| + | ===Education and learning=== |
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| + | Carthak is known for its very prestigious [[Carthaki University|university]]. The university classes are taught by some of the most well-known masters of magic and other subjects. It is a storehouse of learning, sophistication, and culture<ref name="tg" />. Emperors Ozorne and Kaddar, [[Numair Salmalín]], [[Lindhall Reed]], and [[Varice Kingsford]], all were graduates from the university. |
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| + | ===Clothing=== |
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| + | Due to the heat, Carthakis dress in loose garments that do not represent the clothes of the north like Tortall and [[Galla]]. Wealthy Carthakis wear many jewels to show their splendor. |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | Pre-conquest Carthak was a part of the [[Thanic Empire]], the huge country that had territories among the Eastern Lands and across the different seas. This would explain the use of the language called Common, and their calendar. |
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| + | ==Events== |
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| + | *In c. 441 [[HE]], Emperor Ozorne banished Numair on grounds of high treason |
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| + | *From 449 HE and onward, Carthak became involved in several plots to dethrone [[Jonathan IV of Conté|King Jonathan]] and [[Thayet jian Wilima|Queen Thayet]] of Tortall |
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| + | *451 HE, Ozorne pardoned Numair |
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| + | **A Tortallan delegation was sent, including Daine |
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| + | **After a few events, Ozorne had Numair's [[Simulacrum|simulacrum]] executed, believing that it is truly the mage |
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| + | **Daine destroyed the imperial palace by waking dinosaur skeletons |
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| + | **Emperor Ozorne turned into a [[Stormwing]] and thus was forbidden to rule Carthak, the reign passed to Kaddar |
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==Real life connections== |
==Real life connections== |
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Revision as of 13:04, 2 July 2015
Template:Location infobox The Empire of Carthak is an ancient and powerful country in the Tortallan Universe. It has been around for a long time, but it was already considered a powerful country in the 200s HE[1].
Geography
Location and political borders
Carthak is located to the south of the Inland Sea, which makes up its northern border. Across the Inland Sea to the north lies Tortall, to the northeast likes Tyra, Maren, and Sarain. To the northwest lies the Copper Isles. It is an empire, and holds many conquered countries in the Southern Lands and even up to the Roof of the World.
Nations conquered by Carthak include Siraj, Ekallatum, Amar, Apal, Zallara, Shusin, and Yamut[2].
Landforms and bodies of water
The capital, Carthak City, is built on a delta. The river flows near the palace. The southern part of the empire is made up of almost entirely desert, except for quite a few oases.
Politics
Government
The empire is an absolute monarchy, which means that the monarch, called an emperor or empress, wields considerable and almost absolute power throughout the realm. Although councils of different classes of people are used, the ruling emperor does not always have to listen to them. This is especially true in the case of Emperor Ozorne. Emperor Kaddar, his nephew, is assumed to be a little bit more diplomatic. There are also feudalist elements to the society, and aristocrats wield more power throughout the realm than commoners, or peasants.
During the 400s HE, the ruling family of Carthak is the Iliniat family.
Laws
The empire is a slaveholding nation, and has many slaves. Quite a few slaves are from states that Carthak has conquered, and other slaves are captured from other realms, such as Tortall. The slaves have no legal rights and are considered the property of their human owners.
Members of the army, who are not palace guards, are forbidden from entry on the palace grounds. Kaddar, while he was still a prince and his uncle's heir, explained to Daine, that this was because the army had a long history of mutiny and rebellion in the empire.
Culture
Religion
Carthakis worship gods from the usual pantheon, including Mithros and the Great Mother Goddess. Their patron goddess is the Graveyard Hag, a trickster goddess who is on par with Kyprioth. She is the daughter of the Black God and is considered the ruler of Carthak in all matters divine. Although she is a minor goddess everywhere else, her divine brothers and sisters defer to her judgment in matters concerning Carthak.
During the time of Emperor Ozorne, it was forbidden for humans to show too much praise and deference to the gods, as he believed himself a god among men and the only person who really deserved worship. Many priests believed this would anger the gods, and they were right. The Graveyard Hag plotted to have him dethroned. This, of course, was not the only reason that the Hag goddess wanted him gone, but a catalyst.
Language
Many Carthakis speak fluent Common, the language of the Eastern Lands. In conquered lands, there are more diverse languages. Common is also the main language used by the imperial court.
Education and learning
Carthak is known for its very prestigious university. The university classes are taught by some of the most well-known masters of magic and other subjects. It is a storehouse of learning, sophistication, and culture[1]. Emperors Ozorne and Kaddar, Numair Salmalín, Lindhall Reed, and Varice Kingsford, all were graduates from the university.
Clothing
Due to the heat, Carthakis dress in loose garments that do not represent the clothes of the north like Tortall and Galla. Wealthy Carthakis wear many jewels to show their splendor.
History
Pre-conquest Carthak was a part of the Thanic Empire, the huge country that had territories among the Eastern Lands and across the different seas. This would explain the use of the language called Common, and their calendar.
Events
- In c. 441 HE, Emperor Ozorne banished Numair on grounds of high treason
- From 449 HE and onward, Carthak became involved in several plots to dethrone King Jonathan and Queen Thayet of Tortall
- 451 HE, Ozorne pardoned Numair
- A Tortallan delegation was sent, including Daine
- After a few events, Ozorne had Numair's simulacrum executed, believing that it is truly the mage
- Daine destroyed the imperial palace by waking dinosaur skeletons
- Emperor Ozorne turned into a Stormwing and thus was forbidden to rule Carthak, the reign passed to Kaddar
Real life connections
Carthak may be based on Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Rome, for its conquests.