Eastern Nokan
Once a sun-drenched trade coast and now the eastern stronghold of the Infernal Empire, Eastern Nokan is a land of heat, order, and smiling obedience beneath a devil’s banner.
Overview
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Capital: Ashkarra
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Government: Infernal Autocracy (Imperial Governorship)
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Ruler: The Diabolus (Supreme)
Provincial Governor: Arch-Prefect Malrix Vane
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Primary Culture: Nokan (Imperial-Influenced)
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Religion: The Pantheon (state-sanctioned) / The Infernal Compact (official but unspoken)
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Allies: The Infernal Empire
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Rivals: Kingdom of Valin, Kingdom of Heterland, The Iron Union of Arkon
Geography
Eastern Nokan lies along the warm eastern seas, a lush and dangerous land where jungle presses hard against stone roads and fortified ports.
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Terrain: Dense tropical jungles, mangrove swamps, volcanic highlands, and fertile river deltas
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Climate: Hot, humid, and storm-prone; monsoon rains are common
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Seas: Southern Sea(trade routes tightly controlled by the Empire.
Notable Landmarks
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The Ashen Spine – a volcanic mountain chain sacred to Infernal rites
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The Black Roads – unnaturally well-maintained imperial highways
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Ruins of Old Nokan – sealed cities predating the Infernal conquest
History
Eastern Nokan was once the commercial heart of the Fallen Republic of Nokan, thriving on sea trade and Animalis mercantile houses.
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Founded as a colonial trade hub of The Solisan Empire
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Rose to independence after the fall of Solis
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Conquered thirty years ago by The Diabolus through deception and rapid military force
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Fully integrated into The Infernal Empire within a decade, becoming its eastern anchor
Most records of pre-Infernal governance have been “archived” by Imperial authorities.
Major Cities
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Ashkarra – Infernal capital of Eastern Nokan; a city of black stone, red banners, and immaculate order
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Veliss Bay – Major port and naval base controlling eastern sea trade
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Thornreach – Jungle frontier city and military staging ground
Factions & Organizations
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The Infernal Prefecture – Civil and military administrators of the Empire
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Crimson Ledger – Trade authority regulating all commerce
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The Obsidian Cohort – Elite Infernal legion stationed in Ashkarra
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Veiled Concord – Whispered resistance network (existence unproven)
Culture & Customs
Eastern Nokan is defined by order, prosperity, and fear wrapped in courtesy.
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Values: Stability, obedience, ambition, public harmony
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Food: Spiced meats, citrus wines, roasted sea beasts, black rice
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Social Structure:
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Imperial citizens (favored)
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Registered locals
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Unregistered laborers
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Traditions:
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Weekly civic festivals celebrating “Liberation Day”
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Mandatory public oaths of loyalty
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Taboos:
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Open criticism of the Empire
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Unlicensed magic
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Speaking of “pre-Imperial freedoms”
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Outsiders often remark that life here seems too orderly for a conquered land.
Notes for Players
Eastern Nokan is safe, wealthy, and tightly controlled.
Adventurers are welcomed—but watched.
Travel papers are required. Bribes are accepted.
The Empire keeps the roads clear… and remembers everything.