Kingdom name: Kurcrane {Ker-Krane}
Major cities: Redpaw, Lougpro, and Kon
Number of small towns: Four
Ruler: Sheero {Snow white fox}
Leaders: Lucion {Redfox}, Tamer {Black fox}, Jura {Fennec fox}
Languages spoken: Basic and Xo {Fox language}
Alignment: Lawful {G*N*E}
Inhabitants: Anthropomorphic foxes mainly.
Focus: No central focus other than survival
Professions one can find inside Kurcrane:
Armor-smiths, Caravan guard as well as cargo managers, Farming, Fishing, Hunters, Lumberjacks, Ships-wright, Stone masons, Weapon-smiths.
Trades, goods, and crops:
Apples, Grapes, Plums, Strawberries
Cabbage, Carrots, Leaks, Onions, tomatoes
Copper, Gems, Gold, Iron, Silver, Steel, Wine
Establishments you would likely see in the cities and towns:
Inns, usually in the bigger cities.
Hunting lodges
Small markets
Economy:
Kurcrane does have a state value on certain items, which would be priced to match that of other kingdoms. While the citizens of Kurcrane operate under a barter system, the trading and mercantile systems operate on a currency, where the money is managed under trade market. So that Kurcrane sells things to other nations, gains currency and spends currency to buy things from other nations. Kurcrane does not have its own currency.
Religion:
The basic religion belief can be found in Redpaw forest, where monks reside. Most of the inhabitants of Redpaw do not actively seek acknowledgement of a superior being, but readily prepare themselves should a creature of immense power does show up. Most believe that anything, no matter how powerful, could be killed.
Those that do study religiously, believe that the world was once ruled by Amieons {Spirits}. And that they ruled over all the earth until the mortals raised up and fought and killed most of them. Since then, the world has been thrown out of balance. Most of the monk believe that the balance can be restored. Some foxes believe that the spirits still walk around the world and exist. Some seek them out to restore the planet to its natural state.
The Law:
Kurcrane runs on laws govern by three foxes who are appointed by the king. These ‘Leaders’ decide, based on information, which laws to pass and which to abolish. Most of the laws pertain to foxes and foxes only. Few laws govern other races. There is no penalty fox a fox killing a non-fox, but it is the death sentence for any non-fox killing a fox. Most of the time, the leaders never intervene in public affairs.
The Monarchy makes and approves the creations of rules and laws. There has been no known instance where a king would break the law in Kurcrane, even though rules state; “The king is above the law”.
Defenses and army:
The biggest army in Kurcrane is located in Lougpro, where the king resides. The army is made up of foxes who volunteer to protect the law and order. The largest army only makes up 120 foxes, but when in times of war, there can rise an army closer to 20,000. Soldiers in Kurcrane are many, well trained are few.
The weapons may include iron or steel short swords or long swords. Maces, flails and morning stars. Axes and battle axes of the sorts. Metal tipped spears, pikes, and javelins. Bodkin pointed arrows. Armor includes light leather armor for light infantry, and heavy steel armor for the knights and heavy infantry. Heavy steel shields, light iron shields, and wooden shields.
History:
The land, which is known as Kurcrane, originally started out with fox nomads who settled down and started to farm and hunt on the land. Though foxes may have been the first to settle there, they was not the first nation established.
The human nation Tainrian, eventually made its way towards the foxes. Although Tainria was not very big, the small group of humans was strong enough to overpower any fox tribe and clan. Tainria, for the longest time, was made up of human and fox species.
When a powerful being appeared, the Tainrian nation vowed to kill it, calling the being “spawn of evil.” The humans was the first to attack the large and powerful being, while foxes fought it only in defense. The foxes was spared only because the being made them promise to abandon Tainria, causing the nation to split.
When Tainria was destroyed, the creature vanished, and the foxes drove out what was left of the humans. With new ways to govern, and much learned experience on Kingdom management, the foxes established their own kingdom. The one who would lead them would be called king. His name was Tumo Xurxrane. {Tuh-moe Ker-Krane}. His son, Gumo Xurxrane, named the kingdom after his father, and the spelling turned out to be Kurcrane.
Since then the foxes have expanded their borders barely, last little, and lived relatively in peace. The current leader is Marx {Mar-kuh} of the Redpaw forest.
Guilds, Groups, Orders:
The Knights Guardians:
A Hierarchy order lead by the General of the Order. The order was founded to keep the peace inside Kurcrane with its members acting as police who venture all over Kurcrane. The Order trains its member in the arts of fighting, and some even train to become a Knight Guardian. They may be appointed by the king, but they do not acts as his right hand or guard.
There exists many foxes who have been knighted by the king. These foxes are called; “Knights Guardians.” They exist to protect Kurcrane and destroy all evil, as well as uphold the laws. Some of them are well versed in the law, and act as mediators. Mediator knights wear white painted armor, bearing the symbol of the king. They usually are requested for mediation and a mediator knight must be present for all issues resolved.
Initially, Knight Guardians are knights by appointed along. Deeds deemed heroic or meritorious earn the title. What foxes do with it is up to them. Some treat it as a means to get what they want, and others use the title to spread the order of law. Most foxes who venture outside Kurcrane with the title spread the name of the Knights Guardians.
Azon Users:
Stationed if the Redpaw forest outside the major city is the school of Azon. The monks who live there control a certain power they call Azon, and say this power resides in everything, and everywhere. They call Azon, the planet’s energy, and use it as such. Not anyone could use Azon powers. Only few can use the power, and even fewer discover that they have the gift.
Most Azon users never leave the forest of Redpaw, and prefer to train in solitude, once they learn how. Those that do venture out, seek a higher calling, such as finding their own apprentices, or restoring a kingdom’s balance. Most Azon foxes seek harmony and focus, and believe there is a balance in all things. So war to them is of no concern.
There is no leader among the Azon user. Perhaps the closest would be the most wise and experienced member in the order. Azon foxes do not follow Kurcrane rules, and do not serve the king. They view themselves separate from the rest of Kurcrane.
Order of the Dark Crystal:
The Order makes use of rare crystals that absorb magic and energy. If someone was around the crystal too long, they will lose vitality and if they do not escape it, their lives. The order of the Dark crystal uses these crystals to fight the forces of the super natural, since these crystals are practically protection from any super ability.
The make armor, weapons and even structures out of crystal. At first, only the dark black foxes joined the order, but with the rise of the Azon users, other races of the foxes have joined as well. The order is led by a single fox, who over-sees all assignments and training. Most of the population are trained from the Knights Guardian, while other chose specifically to be trained by the Order of the Dark Crystal themselves.
Despite its name, the order is rather peaceful, and was established to ensure peace stays into the world. These foxes prepare for a strong being, like the one who destroyed the Tainrian empire, and are ready to fight anything, be it supernatural or not.
Major cities: Redpaw, Lougpro, and Kon
Number of small towns: Four
Ruler: Sheero {Snow white fox}
Leaders: Lucion {Redfox}, Tamer {Black fox}, Jura {Fennec fox}
Languages spoken: Basic and Xo {Fox language}
Alignment: Lawful {G*N*E}
Inhabitants: Anthropomorphic foxes mainly.
Focus: No central focus other than survival
Professions one can find inside Kurcrane:
Armor-smiths, Caravan guard as well as cargo managers, Farming, Fishing, Hunters, Lumberjacks, Ships-wright, Stone masons, Weapon-smiths.
Trades, goods, and crops:
Apples, Grapes, Plums, Strawberries
Cabbage, Carrots, Leaks, Onions, tomatoes
Copper, Gems, Gold, Iron, Silver, Steel, Wine
Establishments you would likely see in the cities and towns:
Inns, usually in the bigger cities.
Hunting lodges
Small markets
Economy:
Kurcrane does have a state value on certain items, which would be priced to match that of other kingdoms. While the citizens of Kurcrane operate under a barter system, the trading and mercantile systems operate on a currency, where the money is managed under trade market. So that Kurcrane sells things to other nations, gains currency and spends currency to buy things from other nations. Kurcrane does not have its own currency.
Religion:
The basic religion belief can be found in Redpaw forest, where monks reside. Most of the inhabitants of Redpaw do not actively seek acknowledgement of a superior being, but readily prepare themselves should a creature of immense power does show up. Most believe that anything, no matter how powerful, could be killed.
Those that do study religiously, believe that the world was once ruled by Amieons {Spirits}. And that they ruled over all the earth until the mortals raised up and fought and killed most of them. Since then, the world has been thrown out of balance. Most of the monk believe that the balance can be restored. Some foxes believe that the spirits still walk around the world and exist. Some seek them out to restore the planet to its natural state.
The Law:
Kurcrane runs on laws govern by three foxes who are appointed by the king. These ‘Leaders’ decide, based on information, which laws to pass and which to abolish. Most of the laws pertain to foxes and foxes only. Few laws govern other races. There is no penalty fox a fox killing a non-fox, but it is the death sentence for any non-fox killing a fox. Most of the time, the leaders never intervene in public affairs.
The Monarchy makes and approves the creations of rules and laws. There has been no known instance where a king would break the law in Kurcrane, even though rules state; “The king is above the law”.
Defenses and army:
The biggest army in Kurcrane is located in Lougpro, where the king resides. The army is made up of foxes who volunteer to protect the law and order. The largest army only makes up 120 foxes, but when in times of war, there can rise an army closer to 20,000. Soldiers in Kurcrane are many, well trained are few.
The weapons may include iron or steel short swords or long swords. Maces, flails and morning stars. Axes and battle axes of the sorts. Metal tipped spears, pikes, and javelins. Bodkin pointed arrows. Armor includes light leather armor for light infantry, and heavy steel armor for the knights and heavy infantry. Heavy steel shields, light iron shields, and wooden shields.
History:
The land, which is known as Kurcrane, originally started out with fox nomads who settled down and started to farm and hunt on the land. Though foxes may have been the first to settle there, they was not the first nation established.
The human nation Tainrian, eventually made its way towards the foxes. Although Tainria was not very big, the small group of humans was strong enough to overpower any fox tribe and clan. Tainria, for the longest time, was made up of human and fox species.
When a powerful being appeared, the Tainrian nation vowed to kill it, calling the being “spawn of evil.” The humans was the first to attack the large and powerful being, while foxes fought it only in defense. The foxes was spared only because the being made them promise to abandon Tainria, causing the nation to split.
When Tainria was destroyed, the creature vanished, and the foxes drove out what was left of the humans. With new ways to govern, and much learned experience on Kingdom management, the foxes established their own kingdom. The one who would lead them would be called king. His name was Tumo Xurxrane. {Tuh-moe Ker-Krane}. His son, Gumo Xurxrane, named the kingdom after his father, and the spelling turned out to be Kurcrane.
Since then the foxes have expanded their borders barely, last little, and lived relatively in peace. The current leader is Marx {Mar-kuh} of the Redpaw forest.
Guilds, Groups, Orders:
The Knights Guardians:
A Hierarchy order lead by the General of the Order. The order was founded to keep the peace inside Kurcrane with its members acting as police who venture all over Kurcrane. The Order trains its member in the arts of fighting, and some even train to become a Knight Guardian. They may be appointed by the king, but they do not acts as his right hand or guard.
There exists many foxes who have been knighted by the king. These foxes are called; “Knights Guardians.” They exist to protect Kurcrane and destroy all evil, as well as uphold the laws. Some of them are well versed in the law, and act as mediators. Mediator knights wear white painted armor, bearing the symbol of the king. They usually are requested for mediation and a mediator knight must be present for all issues resolved.
Initially, Knight Guardians are knights by appointed along. Deeds deemed heroic or meritorious earn the title. What foxes do with it is up to them. Some treat it as a means to get what they want, and others use the title to spread the order of law. Most foxes who venture outside Kurcrane with the title spread the name of the Knights Guardians.
Azon Users:
Stationed if the Redpaw forest outside the major city is the school of Azon. The monks who live there control a certain power they call Azon, and say this power resides in everything, and everywhere. They call Azon, the planet’s energy, and use it as such. Not anyone could use Azon powers. Only few can use the power, and even fewer discover that they have the gift.
Most Azon users never leave the forest of Redpaw, and prefer to train in solitude, once they learn how. Those that do venture out, seek a higher calling, such as finding their own apprentices, or restoring a kingdom’s balance. Most Azon foxes seek harmony and focus, and believe there is a balance in all things. So war to them is of no concern.
There is no leader among the Azon user. Perhaps the closest would be the most wise and experienced member in the order. Azon foxes do not follow Kurcrane rules, and do not serve the king. They view themselves separate from the rest of Kurcrane.
Order of the Dark Crystal:
The Order makes use of rare crystals that absorb magic and energy. If someone was around the crystal too long, they will lose vitality and if they do not escape it, their lives. The order of the Dark crystal uses these crystals to fight the forces of the super natural, since these crystals are practically protection from any super ability.
The make armor, weapons and even structures out of crystal. At first, only the dark black foxes joined the order, but with the rise of the Azon users, other races of the foxes have joined as well. The order is led by a single fox, who over-sees all assignments and training. Most of the population are trained from the Knights Guardian, while other chose specifically to be trained by the Order of the Dark Crystal themselves.
Despite its name, the order is rather peaceful, and was established to ensure peace stays into the world. These foxes prepare for a strong being, like the one who destroyed the Tainrian empire, and are ready to fight anything, be it supernatural or not.
