Stone Throne

The Stone Throne was a nation that existed from approximately 300 BC until 245 AC. Founded after the gwerin rulers of the ancient Fanged Kingdom disappeared for parts unknown, the Stone Throne was the sole power in the Jungle of Fangs.

History

Founding - Cataclysm

STuff

Cataclysm - Liberation

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Liberation

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Last Days

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Leadership (205 - 245 AC)

Sal'zar, the Queen's Fang

After the Ascension of the Serpent Queen in early 205 AC, the former lord of the Northern District, Isal Prei Sal'zar, has assumed the role of Queen's Fang (king in all but name). He rules from beside the Stone Throne and, along with his wife, the High Priestess Laila'ssa, has reduced the bureaucracy to a minimum. Most of the ranking members of the priestly caste are new since the end of demonic worship in 204 AC and the Ascension (along with the purge that followed). Sal'zar's rule is harsh but fair. Members of the aristocratic and priestly castes pay for their expanded privileges with stricter rules of conduct and greater penalties for failure. Sal'zar is loved by the common people, especially in the Northern District.

He wears nothing but white, the color of shed snake-skin, the color of mourning. The rumor is that he is in perpetual mourning for his Queen, whom he loved more personally than religiously.

Lalia'ssa, the Queen's Tongue

Sal'zar's wife is the High Priestess of the Queen Ascendant. She was a former handmaiden to the Queen and is devoted to carrying out her vision for her people. She has spent the last five years reforming the religious life of the nation--converting the worship from blood sacrifice and perversions to a more symbolic and heart-felt worship of the Queen and the other gods of the Congregation.

Sal'zar and Lalia'ssa have a good working relationship and three children, but it is a well known fact that their marriage is one of convenience and politics, not love. Lalia'ssa has several open lovers; Sal'zar is mostly celibate.

Ssak'ka AKA "Dream-Lord"

Isal Hvang Ssa'ka rules from the oldest of the three non-capital cities, Asai'ka in the Central District of the Stone Throne. He is an ancient half-elf, the oldest mortal being in the Stone Throne. As of 210 AC, he has been the ruler of this district since the Stone Throne came into being 130 years ago. The source of his long life is unknown, although he is known to be an alchemist of the highest caliber. He is known to be extremely unpredictable and quite possibly insane. He spends almost all his time in his tower laboratory. Those who displease him often disappear--rumor has it that they are taken to the tower and experimented on. He is a widower with two young children (other than those that are grown and gone). Since the death of his wife, Lady Kinlanna in the liberation of the Stone Throne from demonic worship, he has settled down and is making more attempts to govern his people sensibly. His behavior is still erratic and his temper is feared throughout the land.

The people of the district (especially Asai'ka) still venerate the name of Kinlanna--shrines to her have started popping up in corners. The priestly caste claims that she has not ascended--in fact, no evidence of her can be found.

Lai Chea General-a

Chea General-a handled the day-to-day business of the Northern District. A hard, proud half-elf of about 45 years, she served under Fang Sal'zar from early in the Northern District's history. She cares a lot for order and is somewhat of a conservative socially.

Culture

Main Article: Fang-kin Culture

Government

Main Article: Stone Throne Government

Religion

Main Article: Stone Throne Religion