Andrynian Empire

Arcana: PC Nations

The Andrynian Empire
Politics and Religion
Capital: Andrynshold Religion: Soreism Government: Monarchy Emperor: His Imperial Majesty Morgan Ignatius Andrynsson, Dark Lord of Andrynshold
Population and Economy
Population: Troll, Human Minority Gold: 1400 Mana: 1700 Food Surplus: 8 Adamantium: 250 Beasts: 100 Books: 200 Draft: 6 Common, 1.5 Noble

History

The Andrynian Empire arose from the machinations of a cabal of warlocks, led by the self-styled Dark Lord Andryn. Whether this first emperor was Alfar, human, or something else entirely remains disputed to this day. What is known is that he spent the better part of two decades in the jungle-covered highlands of <needs map>, far away from the prying eyes of the crumbling Alfar Empire, seeking out the then barbarous tribes of trolls and subjugating them. The isolated outlying provinces of the Alfar Empire initially crumbled before the advance of his monstrous horde when it finally emerged from the rainforests. However, to Andryn's great displeasure, an invasion by an army of savage monsters supported by infernal magic proved to be just what it took to re-ignite the dying fighting spirit of the waning Alfars. He found out the hard way that savage trolls with only the barest veneer of civilisation were not yet a match for what remained of the professional Alfar military, and his initial successes turned into a desperate rout. Bloodied, beaten, and bitter, the Dark Lord's forces retreated into the safety of the jungles, reduced to hiding out and lording over simple troll villages instead of the rich Alfar provinces. Rather than sink into depression, Andryn swore to return to Alfar lands one day. In the meantime, he tried to make the best of a bad situation and started educating his brutish minions, making use of the human slaves they had dragged along during the retreat, and encouraged his subordinate warlocks to do the same. In stark contrast to his previous ventured, civilising the trolls was successful beyond his wildest expectations. However, it would be up to his descendants to expand his empire to its current borders.

Geography

Hot, jungle-covered highlands and mighty streams, bordering mountains to the North and more fertile grasslands to the South.

Politics

Feudal lords, Guilds, and Merchant Princes vying for influence and power.

Military

40 Points for Trolls
60 Points for Units

Troops

Troll Lords

Knights

Equipment

Sorcerous Maul

Superheavy Embodied Plate

Cost

320 Gold, 140 Mana

Upkeep:

16 Gold, 15 Mana

Trollish Riders

Men-At-Arms

Equipment

Long Lightswords

Skirmisher Barrier Jackets

Cost

110 Gold, 150 Mana

Upkeep

5 Gold,15 Mana

Beasts

Hydra

Description: four-legged saurian body, long tail, nine long serpentine heads ending in heads that bristle with sharp teeth

Rare Giant Creature

Abilities

Regenerates

Armoured

Why Won't You Die?

Ginormous

Equipment

Improvised Weapons

Buffer

Cost

100 Beasts, 40 Gold, 50 Mana

Upkeep:

50 Gold, 50 Mana

Quetzalcoatl

Description: winged serpent covered in colourful feathers

Exotic Cavalry

Abilities

flies

Equipment

Buffer

Cost

16 Beasts, 50 Mana

Upkeep

16 Gold

Domains

Andrynshold

Chaos Wilds: 10

Town: 10
Keep: 30
Water Node: 50
Stockades: 10
Major River (Zan): 5

Total: 115

Tarnanvil Province

Terraced Hills: 10

Town: 10
Wizard Tower: 10 Mana Seep: 5

Total: 35

Crown Mountains

Mountains: 5

Adamantium Mine: 10

Total: 15

Zan Falls

Countryside: 10

Major River (Zan): 5

Total: 15

Zan Valley

Countryside: 10

Major River (Zan): 5

Total: 15

Kratmold

Chaos Wilds: 10

Town: 10
Wizard Tower: 10
Stockade: 10

Total: 45

Nessel

Chaos Wilds: 10

Town: 10
Wizard Tower: 10
Stockade: 10
Mana Seep: 5

Total: 45

Alwind

Wilds: 5
Stockade: 10

Total: 15

Grand Total: 300 points spent on domains and sites