Overview
The Modrazen Kingdom is located in the southeastern corner of Sindare, with its capital city being Ghast, situated at the continent's farthest point. This kingdom is both belligerent and isolationist, mainly avoiding contact with the rest of Gevadun. While Modrazen citizens are free to travel, and visitors from other realms can enter the kingdom with the proper authorization, an intense atmosphere of distrust and suspicion towards outsiders prevails. Throughout its history, every King and Queen of the Modrazen Kingdom has shared two defining traits: ambition and ruthlessness. Holding a position of power here is perilous, as someone often vies for that position. Consequently, the rulers of the Modrazen Kingdom typically govern with a heavy hand, imposing strict obedience from their citizens.
Government Operation
A queen has historically ruled the Modrazen Kingdom, although it has also seen kings in leadership roles. The Queen of the Modrazen Kingdom typically maintains a small council of advisors known as the Widows, which consists of roughly six to ten members. In addition to assisting the queen with governance, each Widow operates a significant spy network throughout the kingdom and even in the other kingdoms of Gevadun.
Deception is rampant within the Modrazen court, and manipulation is often the primary tactic employed by both the Widows and the queen in their interactions with others. Very few outsiders are allowed into the Modrazen court, and even fewer citizens have the opportunity to request an audience with the queen.
While Modrazen queens have not always been cruel to their citizens, the government exudes an aura of domination, leading many citizens to take great care to avoid angering the queen.
Queen/King of Modrazen: The monarch of The Modrazen Kingdom has absolute authority over the kingdom. Compared to other kingdoms, the Modrazen court is small and employs few nobles and diplomats.
Widows: The Widows are the individual advisors to the Modrazen monarch who help govern the kingdom and keep extensive spy networks.
Blade Tyrant: Blade Tyrants serve two purposes. They act as military governors, executing the queen's will in the towns and cities across the kingdom, while also being lieutenants responsible for organizing troops for the queen's high commanders.
Military
The military of the Modrazen Kingdom is led by a council of high commanders known as the Overlords. There are always six Overlords, with one typically being the husband of the Modrazen queen. This arrangement ensures that the royal family maintains significant influence over the military. Three of the Overlords focus on planning the nation's defense, while the other three are responsible for strategizing the military's offensive campaigns. Beneath the Overlords are the Blade Tyrants, who serve as both officers and governors, tasked with equipping and managing the soldiers. Although common soldiers in the Modrazen Kingdom are poorly paid, they receive rigorous training.
Overlord: One of six high commanders, who are collectively responsible for planning all of the kingdom's military operations. Historically, one Overlord has been married to the queen to ensure a connection between the military and the royal family.
Blade Tyrant: Blade Tyrants serve two purposes. They act as military governors, executing the queen's will in the towns and cities across the kingdom, while also being lieutenants responsible for organizing troops for the queen's high commanders.
The Crimson Army and Midnight Navy: The common soldiers and sailors of The Modrazen Kingdom who are well-versed in ambush tactics. Poorly paid, but well-trained and well-disciplined.