Andrynian Empire
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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 venture, 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 on one side and more fertile grasslands on the other.
Politics
Feudal lords, Guilds, and Merchant Princes vying for influence and power.
Military
Troll SMASH!
Quick Domain Test
2 Countryside: 20
4 Wilds: 20
1 Hills: 10
2 Stormy Mountains: 14
1 Cursed Waste: 1
5 Rivers: 25
4 Seeps: 20
1 City: 50
2 Towns: 20
1 Keep: 30
2 Monster Ranch: 20
1 Wizard Tower: 10
1 Adamantium Mine: 10
Total Food: 10 (9 used)
Total Draft: 19 Common 3 Noble (Halved for Troll)
Total Gold: 2200
Total Mana: 400
Total Books: 110
Total Beasts: 50
Total Adamantium: 25
Alternatively:
4 Countryside: 40
2 Wilds: 10
1 Hill: 10
1 Mountain: 5
3 River: 15
2 Mana Seep: 10
1 City: 50
1 Water Node: 50
3 Town: 30
1 Beast Ranch: 10
1 Wizard Tower: 10
1 Adamantium Mine: 10
Food: 3
Draft: 13.5 common, 1 noble (0.5 noble if Water node does not improve noble draft in same domain city)
Gold: 2450
Mana: 700
Books: 110
Beasts: 25
Adamantium: 25