Drak Yamar

Druk Yul is a nation on Eldham that was founded by LordCorgi centered primarily on the continent of Avalof.

Origins
Druk Yul was founded immediately following the discovery of Eldham by Athaz the Traveler, the world being commonly referred to as “New Rathnir” at the time. The original citizens of the nation hailed from a small military instillation known as Silver, located inside of the nation of Tortuga on Rathnir.

While successful, and steadily growing in both wealth and citizenry, options for growth were severely limited. As a result of this, a player by the name of LordCorgi gathered those within Silver, and began the arduous task of starting anew within the New World. Upon landing on the shores of Eldham, LordCorgi founded the first settlement, and capital of what would become the nation of Druk Yul, Dragon’s Point. As a result, LordCorgi became the nation's first leader.

Geography
Druk Yul is located in the northern hemisphere of Eldham, forming the center of what is known as the “Red Continent.” It’s capital, Dragon’s Point is situated amongst an isolated mountain, bordering the sea. Several additional settlements, such as Cahokia and Minas Teris, are located within sight of the capital, while other towns like that of Tomato Town, Dragon’s Perch, and Dragon’s Spine, are further west, situated into the mainland.

Dragon’s Point
Dragon’s Point, as capital of Druk Yul is seen by many as among the great cities of Eldham. The country’s military, led by The Dead Jester, and a crucial aspect of Drakian life, has its headquarters, training grounds, and barracks located within the city. A host of shops and homes fill the valley between the mountain and the coastal shelf. Rising higher into the city are the Fang Walls, a series of battlements built into the rockface, and a network of tunnels within the mountain itself. Finally, at the peak of the mountain, and imposing its presence throughout the city, is the Drake Temple. The Drake Temple serves as the cultural, spiritual, and political heart of the nation. One of the most readily visible sights within Druk Yul and even Eldham as a whole, the Drake Temple is the primary place of worship for those who participate in the act of Dragonworship. This is headed by the aptly named Wyvern, the sole dragonborn and high priest of the religion. Higher within the tower is the council room, a grand meeting hall overlooking the city and the surrounding plains. It is in this room where decisions affecting countless many peoples have taken place. Dragon’s Point is the symbol of Drakian ambition and power.

Politics and Conflict
 The Era of Crimson 

As new nations had just begun to spring into place, the leaders of Druk Yul began to cement their presence among the natives. Leader LordCorgi founded the United Natives Alliance, a forum where numerous leaders and representatives could debate and align themselves against the existential threat of Rathnirian colonization and similar instances of dangerous expansion. While many among the group believed their first targets to be that of foreign invaders, in reality their first international conflict was against the Ellysian people.

-The Battle of Lichterfelde- This has also been fondly referred to as “The Five Minute War”, or the “Coalition-Ellysian War.” Ellysia had claimed wide swaths of territory, much of it encompassing the territories of several other nations. In an effort spearheaded by LordCorgi, the United Natives Alliance launched an attack on the Ellysian settlement of Lichterfelde, seeking to limit the nation’s rampant growth. Two teams composed of volunteers from nations within the Alliance, were lead by Drakian soldier DireWolf, and the Drakian colonel The Dead Jester. The army met little resistance and breached the town’s walls, pronouncing victory over the Ellysian nation.

-Internal Colonization- During the first period of colonization, towns sprung up across all of the New World, with little cohesion among one another. Druk Yul like every other fledging nation at this time faced these issues. These conflicts were settled peacefully, with several members ultimately becoming citizens and highly valued members of the country.

-The Second Coalition Ellysian War- Following their defeat against the United Native’s Alliance, the Ellysians became more aggressive than ever, employing a belligerent style of diplomacy, and reacting with complete hostility towards any travelers. For a second time, the UNA marched on Ellysian, utilizing unsecured riverways to strike at the heart of Ellysian leadership. A small battle ensued, resulting in a decisive victory for the UNA, and the complete fragmentation of the Ellysian territory. In the following days, coalition leaders decided to set up several client states, none under direct vassilization of their respective countries but instead sponsored by them. For Druk Yul this was the land of Erebor, to the northeast of the continent, at the world’s edge. This great victory sparked a veritable golden age for the nation of Druk Yul, with their name known throughout the entire continent, and the reputation of winning the first great wars of Eldham.

-The Wars of Grevillian Subjugation- On the Drakian southern border were two territories, that of Grevillia and Arxella. While Grevillia had a territory roughly equal to that of Druk Yul, their population was sparse in numbers. Arxella had been a buffer state, even more lightly populated, but existing to stop further wars and conflicts. The high council of Druk Yul decided to expand their lands further south and so went to war with the Empire of Grevillia. What had been expected to be a series of skirmishes and small battles only resulted in the occupation of the Grevillian capital city, now only identified by an abandoned and deteriorating fortress, deep within the mountains. The peoples of Arxella received largely the same fate, as the territory had been home to squatters and singular homes, there was little to do other than occupy and develop.

 The Era of Gray 

- The Scrutiny - For a period of nearly a month, Druk Yul faced almost constant opposition. By conquering Grevillia and Arxella, as well as plans to invade Illystria to the west, they had been accused of imperialism and expansionism. Despite working under a system of council members, a wave of anti-imperialist resentment hit Druk Yul as well. This was the first of times in which nearly every action from Druk Yul was analyzed and criticized. Leadership within the nation elected for the country to become much more isolationist and to instead develop their cities and public projects. In this time, a deal was brokered with the colonists of Valtyrion to the north in which they were payed several hundred thousand in gold and made their way back to Rathnir.

- Death of Allies - In the south, an ancient ally of Druk Yul were the Regnum Drakaes. A town within the nation claimed independence, and the nations of Simulami and Barbossa prepared to march to war with the Drakaes to ensure that. This town which had been founded only days before by someone who would later serve under the Barbossans was subject to criticism of dirty tactics and backhanded moves. While the nation of Druk Yul supported the actions of the Regnum, their military was extremely disorganized and they were in no way prepared to face some of the most formidable fighting forces on the continent. Simulami was an extension of the wealthy region in Rathnir under the same name. Barbossa was a veritable juggernaut in Eldham, made up of some of the most powerful bandits in the continent. While Druk Yul attempted to place themselves away from any conflict, the Simulami elite pulled them back in. They had claimed that miners within Druk Yul had mined their way past the borders of Simulami and threatened war with both them and Barbossa. This conflict was settled following an international outcry, and Barbossa swore to never use dirty tactics again, encouraging other nations to do the same.

- The First Market Crisis - At this same time, the Eldham Trading Company (ETC), a puppet of Bardonia, had attempted to bully the major merchant powers, such as Injah and Druk Yul’s own Dragon’s Perch, into selling their markets. This was a move by the ETC to create a single marketspace within the continent, where they would determine the prices. Direwolf, the mayor of Dragon’s Perch refused, and Eldham erupted with a new wave of anti-colonist sentiment. Druk Yul leveraged their Tortugan heritage and called on their old allies to support them if ever a war would break out. This had elevated the conflict to the point where if the ETC would ever invade, a veritable world war would start within both Rathnir and Eldham. The threat of this became too much so the ETC’s demands subsided, at least for the moment.

- The Farencian War of Retribution / The Second Market Crisis - Within the former Ellysian lands was a new country, that of Grand Farencia. They had grown to the point where an embassy had been constructed within their lands, Katolis. Conflict began when an arguement broke over a stolen horse. Settlers of the nearby Fort Earnhardt accused the citizens of Katolis of stealing the horse. However, when the gates were opened to dispel any wrongdoing, the citizens were raided and executed by the soldiers of Fort Earnhardt. Drakian leadership demanded disciplinary action by the leader of Grand Farencia, when they refused, Druk Yul began to prepare for war, demanding compensation and that Katolis be treated as part of Druk Yul. What should have been a minor conflict soon grew immeasurably, as the nations of Simulami, Barbossa, Aristios, and the ETC joined the side of the Farencians, claiming to fight against expansionism despite the war not being fought for conquest. In response, several nations came to Druk Yul’s aide, including that of Tortuga, The Forge, the markets of Injah, and volunteers from countless many more. This war had quickly evolved from a minor conflict to one of the largest wars ever fought on the continent. A victory for the ETC would have almost certainly spelled an end towards the free markets of Eldham. On the day of the battle, scores of soldiers roamed the countryside surrounding Dragon’s Point, and far more patrolled the interior. When it became clear that there would be no assault on the capital as expected, the forces moved to the northeast, destroying the walls of Fort Earnhardt and slaughtering the defendants. The victory that followed spelled the end of the Second Market Crisis as well as finally putting the Era of Gray to rest. During the battle, both the general DeadJester, and the leader of the nation LordCorgi grew tired of the constant lies, underhanded tactics, and crisis’ that plagued Druk Yul. They began a new life as wanderers, roaming the many regions and cultures of Eldham.

Religion
Theos of the Lost Trinity:

While Druk Yul allows for the free expression of any faith, the state religion is the Theos of the Lost Trinity. This church believes that user Wyvern is a vessel for the souls of the world’s three founding dragons. Through embodying the spirits of these three beings, he is able to enact the will of the ancient rulers, and bestow great knowledge to the faithful.

Culture
The many cities of Druk Yul have several varied building styles, such as that of Cahokia which focuses on “mounds,” large dirt structures with thatched roofs in a distinctly Mississippian view. However the central building style and theme of Druk Yul, is a hybrid fusion of Nordic and Late Middle Age structures, evoking feelings of both grandeur and power.