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The Khadoran Empire

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Khador Flag

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Khador Map

Leader: Queen Ayn Vanar XI
Common name: Khador
Pronunciation: KAY-dohr
Capital: Korsk
Formation: 209 AR
Government: Monarchy
Population: 6,470,000
Currency: Koltina
Other names: N/A
Demonym: Khadoran
Official language: Khadoran
Other languages: Khurzic, Kossite, Umbrean

The Khadoran Empire, commonly known as Khador [...]

Modern Khador draws its roots from the ancient Khardic Empire that existed prior to the Orgoth Invasion. It was a major participant in the rebellion against the Orgoth, and helped create the colossi used against the occupying forces. The Kingdom of Khador came into being after signing The Corvis Treaties with the rest of the Iron Kingdoms, which created the modern nation-states in Western Immoren. Khador is a major military power and is currently at war with most of its neighboring states.

Like the stones holding up the fortress, Khador’s massive military is built from its citizens. Every capable Khadoran is added to the list of possible conscripts—if he does not enlist on his own, of course. The enlisted majority become Winter Guard, the backbone of the Khadoran military. Some survive and graduate to higher roles such as the prestigious brotherhood of Iron Fangs or the imposing Man-O-War Shocktroopers who fight alongside the most powerful warjacks in all Western Immoren.

The massive armies of Khador personify their principals: strength and resilience over all. They are trained to smash an enemy’s defenses with determined strikes, but are more than ready to dig in their heels and outlast any force in a war of attrition. They are glorious to behold as they march, often hundreds deep, flanked by titanic Warjacks that shake the ground with each step. Many conflicts have been subdued without a single casualty when such a force marches into the area as their reputation marches with them.

The queen commands Khador’s legions through her High Kommand. This group of venerable career soldiers have defied the odds and retired from the field into prestigious positions. They lead not from behind a cannonade on the battlefield, but from the great war rooms of Stasikov Palace in Korsk. Although they defer to the queen, who reminds them by directly commanding their officers when called for, they are the main battle proven minds that have her ear at all times.

Geography

Khador is home to thick forests, grand mountains, and vast plains. It is located on the northwestern coast of the Iron Kingdoms. Ord and Cygnar are to its south, and Rhul lies to its east. To the north lies the frozen sea.

Culture

But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness.

No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful.

Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure.

To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it?

But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?

On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee

Technology

Khadorian Steam-Powered Warjack

Khador harnesses steam to power its mighty rail system and hulking Warjacks. They pride themselves on their feats of engineering as much as their people's steadfastness. The Khadoran Institute of Engineering, located in Korsk, is the premier Khadoran research institute in fields such as clockwork, hydraulics, steam power, metallurgy, cortex construction, and mechanicks.

Military Forces

Khadoran Warjacks

Light Heavy Colossal

Scrapjack (Character)