Hadaurm

"For these are my people and without them I am nothing"
Samson the mighty 589 A.D.

Kingdom Crest

Description

To the far south of Vastonia's map you will find the great kingdom of Hadaurm, the largest of all the independent Human Kingdoms. This vast kingdom hosts many communities which include Portho, Silverton, Machetz-Hep and perhaps the most renown city in all Vastonia, the capital city of Harad.

Hadaurm is ruled by king Cullin Da'Nar, Duke of Adania and his family. The kingdom's social structure is quite unique however. While the kingdom's government form is Feodality, the people and their religious beliefs are strictly of the Egyptian mythos. Here great pyramids and sacred temples watch over the land and the people within it are expected to please the deities of the Egyptian pantheon. The more common of these gods are Ra, Set, Anubis, Anhur, Horus, Isis and Oriris.

Although strange, this kingdom's rulers and religious leaders are very content with each other's roles and work well together. However, on some occasions religion and rulership do collide. In the past this has caused great rebellions within certain regions and an even greater loss in public trust.

The knights of the kingdom (Knight's of the Gold Star) also act by the same moral ethics as the knights of Adania and quite often traverse to each others kingdom's to compete in common jousting tournaments. With most of Hadaurm's cities being visible docking ports. Trading centers, gambling and interracial communities are very common. Pirates, mercenary's and lavishly beautiful women are also readily found along with many other interesting individuals. Hadaurm is undoubtedly the most richly cultured kingdom in all Vastonia.

Geography

A vast desert of timeless rolling dunes. Hadaurm can be found in the far southern regions of Vastonia. Unlike most other regions of Vastonia, Hadaurm has no fresh water sources except for the Knee Deep river, which flows inland for only a short distance before drying up in the sand. Here the sun scorches down on the backs of men and has no mercy on lost or misguided souls who enter the massive desert's clutches.

Justice System

Laws, punishments and criminal apprehension are dealt with the same in Hadaurm as they are in Adania, thus intertwining the relationship between Cullin Da'Nar and Adania's royal family.

Military/Forces

Quite large in size, the Hadaurm military force was greatly weaken during Lord Dravenskull's uprising and now claims numbers around 17,000 strong, not including any knights of other warriors of noble status. Hadaurm also has great faith in their protector Samson, keeper of piece and warrior of the people.

Notable Legends & Lore

The lost pyramid of Tahammen' Heph, Sephion's curse