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=== History both distant and recent === | === History both distant and recent === | ||
| − | A powerful confederation of nomadic tribes that were united under a great leader Khagan Temir 300 years ago. Over the next 200 years the Helegu consolidated a huge inland | + | A powerful confederation of nomadic tribes that were united under a great leader Khagan Temir 300 years ago. Over the next 200 years the Helegu consolidated a huge inland khaganate obliterating and subjugating many civilisations and tribes, both human and non-human. Tens of millions million were killed during these years. |
| − | The | + | The Khaganate stretched from the cold steppes in the north, then south across grasslands, plains, deserts to the tropical savanna. It is often referred to by the Helegu as the “Land under the Eternal Blue Sky”. |
| − | Upon the death of Mengu-Timur | + | Upon the death of Mengu-Timur Khagan on the Erensari Plains 135 years ago the confederacy broke up due to internal divisions, ongoing insurgencies, constant rebellion and a series of rolling coups. After 50 years of bloody chaos five great hosts emerged 80 years ago to rule a collective khaganate reduced in size: |
* Silver Host (Jumulkha Khan) | * Silver Host (Jumulkha Khan) | ||
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** last ruler killed 10 years ago | ** last ruler killed 10 years ago | ||
| − | After a 20 years of sheer nonstop brutality the Golden Host was torn apart 10 years ago and | + | After a 20 years of sheer nonstop brutality the Golden Host was torn apart 10 years ago and its territories are now contested over by a vast number of different contenders and Helegu factions. |
The Silver Host is currently expanding, primarily into territories of the other Hosts and is rumoured to be on the verge of full scale war with the Blue Host. | The Silver Host is currently expanding, primarily into territories of the other Hosts and is rumoured to be on the verge of full scale war with the Blue Host. | ||
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=== Ranks in the Helegu Court === | === Ranks in the Helegu Court === | ||
| − | + | * Ambassador - High ranking representative sent to foreign lands and empowered to speak on behalf of the Khan in certain matters of war, trade and tribute | |
| − | High ranking representative sent to foreign lands and empowered to speak on behalf of the Khan in certain matters of war, trade and tribute | + | * Emissary - A representative sent on an errand or mission with specific delegated powers relating to that mission |
| − | + | * Sub-Emissary - Deputy to an Ambassador or Emissary | |
| − | A representative sent on an errand or mission with specific delegated powers relating to that mission | + | * Envoy - A representative sent as a messenger or representative |
| − | + | * Consul - An official who looks after commercial or citizen welfare | |
| − | Deputy to an Ambassador or Emissary | + | * Agent - Any representative empowered to act on behalf of a higher ranking official |
| − | + | * Legate - Assistant to a General, Consul, Emissary or Ambassador | |
| − | A representative sent as a messenger or representative | + | * Viceroy - Ruler as the deputy of the Khan |
| − | + | * Magistrate - A representative charged with the administration of the Pax Helegeus | |
| − | An official who looks after commercial or citizen welfare | ||
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| − | Any representative empowered to act on behalf of a higher ranking official | ||
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| − | Assistant to a General, Consul, Emissary or Ambassador | ||
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| − | Ruler as the deputy of the Khan | ||
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| − | A representative charged with the administration of the Pax Helegeus | ||
=== Client Nomadic Tribes === | === Client Nomadic Tribes === | ||
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Civilised areas will be under the control of a Mughal (Governor) with day to day administration will be left to viceroys or client Kings & rulers. The appointment of any client king or ruler can only be made with the consent of Mughal. | Civilised areas will be under the control of a Mughal (Governor) with day to day administration will be left to viceroys or client Kings & rulers. The appointment of any client king or ruler can only be made with the consent of Mughal. | ||
A Mughal is responsible for ensuring tribute flows to the Khan, that the client people do nothing against the interests of the Khan and to demonstrate Helegu power so as to constantly remind the locals of who is boss. | A Mughal is responsible for ensuring tribute flows to the Khan, that the client people do nothing against the interests of the Khan and to demonstrate Helegu power so as to constantly remind the locals of who is boss. | ||
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| + | ===Society Terminology=== | ||
| + | ====Khan==== | ||
| + | Ruler over more than one tribal chief. | ||
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| + | The land land ruled over by a Khan is referred to as a Khanate | ||
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| + | ====Khagan==== | ||
| + | Ruler over more than one Khan (the Great Khan). | ||
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| + | The land ruled over by the Khagan is referred to as a Khaganate | ||
Latest revision as of 19:46, 5 April 2017
Contents
History both distant and recent
A powerful confederation of nomadic tribes that were united under a great leader Khagan Temir 300 years ago. Over the next 200 years the Helegu consolidated a huge inland khaganate obliterating and subjugating many civilisations and tribes, both human and non-human. Tens of millions million were killed during these years.
The Khaganate stretched from the cold steppes in the north, then south across grasslands, plains, deserts to the tropical savanna. It is often referred to by the Helegu as the “Land under the Eternal Blue Sky”.
Upon the death of Mengu-Timur Khagan on the Erensari Plains 135 years ago the confederacy broke up due to internal divisions, ongoing insurgencies, constant rebellion and a series of rolling coups. After 50 years of bloody chaos five great hosts emerged 80 years ago to rule a collective khaganate reduced in size:
- Silver Host (Jumulkha Khan)
- Capital is the great tent city of Onon
- Roaring Host (Tocave Khan)
- Blue Host (Kuju Khan)
- Burning Host (Tangut Khan)
- Golden Host (Damed Khan)
- last ruler killed 10 years ago
After a 20 years of sheer nonstop brutality the Golden Host was torn apart 10 years ago and its territories are now contested over by a vast number of different contenders and Helegu factions.
The Silver Host is currently expanding, primarily into territories of the other Hosts and is rumoured to be on the verge of full scale war with the Blue Host.
Ranks in the Helegu Court
- Ambassador - High ranking representative sent to foreign lands and empowered to speak on behalf of the Khan in certain matters of war, trade and tribute
- Emissary - A representative sent on an errand or mission with specific delegated powers relating to that mission
- Sub-Emissary - Deputy to an Ambassador or Emissary
- Envoy - A representative sent as a messenger or representative
- Consul - An official who looks after commercial or citizen welfare
- Agent - Any representative empowered to act on behalf of a higher ranking official
- Legate - Assistant to a General, Consul, Emissary or Ambassador
- Viceroy - Ruler as the deputy of the Khan
- Magistrate - A representative charged with the administration of the Pax Helegeus
Client Nomadic Tribes
- Emen
- Ceva
- Sutu
- Huvec
- Vevesi
- Kelosi
- Gimu
- Dolg
- Inini
- Busuqi
Serving the Helegu
The Helegu extract annual tribute from all client states and tribes.
Civilised areas will be under the control of a Mughal (Governor) with day to day administration will be left to viceroys or client Kings & rulers. The appointment of any client king or ruler can only be made with the consent of Mughal. A Mughal is responsible for ensuring tribute flows to the Khan, that the client people do nothing against the interests of the Khan and to demonstrate Helegu power so as to constantly remind the locals of who is boss.
Society Terminology
Khan
Ruler over more than one tribal chief.
The land land ruled over by a Khan is referred to as a Khanate
Khagan
Ruler over more than one Khan (the Great Khan).
The land ruled over by the Khagan is referred to as a Khaganate
