Altinqor
| Part of | Otan |
|---|---|
| Capitol | Kazinasi |
| Head of State | Kurban Aldijan, Eldest of Altinqor Elder Council of Altinqor |
| Government | Confederated Republic |
| Location | Southeastern Otan |
| Land Area | 106,000 square miles |
| Population | 5,200,000 |
| Racial Mix | 99% Aydahar |
Altinqor is a country populated by the draconic-blooded Aydahar and every manner of dragon on Otan. The country is made up of ten regions, five of which roughly represent a chromatic dragon (red, blue, etc.) and five which represent metallic dragons (gold, silver, etc.). About 80% of the Aydahar people bear the strong features and colors of their dragon progenitors. The rest of the country is made up of mixed colors, and features of varied and interesting combinations.
When Aydahar and Humans mate the result is a Half-Aydahar which naturally has even more human features than a regular Aydahar as their bloodlines dilute, the last feature they lose are their taloned feet. Half-Aydahar are tolerated in Aydahar society, though they are rarely treated as first class citizens.
In previous Altinqor history, the Ungir were spawned and the two races found it impossible to co-habit in the same country. The Ungir eventually moved north to form a country on their own rocky territory, the Ungirsi Federation. They have since grown and even thrived as a self governing people.
Population[edit]
Altinqor is made up of 5,200,000 souls nearly each of which can claim draconic ancestry. The population is divided among ten regions, each of which produces Aydahar of a particular racial variant. These specializations, have been slowly degrading over the years, however as Aydahar variants interbreed with one another and even non-Aydahar which can result in the Half-Aydahar variant.
As Aydahar variants become more mixed, various horn features begin to disappear and their flesh tones tend to resemble something more human... from the deepest brown to whitish pink, depending on the racial mix. Gone, however, are the metallic hues and primary colors of their ancestors. Particularly in the capital city of Kazinasi, mixed-variant Aydahar and Half-Aydahar are far more common than in the rest of the country.
Geography[edit]
Altinqor is a large country covering some 106 thousand square miles. The entire country is landlocked, bordering the Garis Triumvirate to the south, Ortalyk to the north, Sigis to the east and Ontustik to the west. Dragons seeking sea adventure will often fly over the Garis Triumvirate at a high altitude before diving into the ocean for deep sea treasure hunts. Few Aydahar have ever been to sea, nor have they crossed the border into the Garis Triumvirate.
Aydahari Regions[edit]
This territory is divided into ten regions each roughly represented by a racial variant of Aydahar. The gold Aydahar variant known as the Altin Aydahar control the Altin Aydahar Region and by proxy the capitol of Altinqor.
Altin Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 5,392 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 241,322 |
| Urban population | 77,263 |
| Total population | 319,585 |
Altin Aydahar Region, or Gold Dragon Region, is a region of 248,585 souls, populated mostly by the gold variant or Altin Aydahar variant of Aydahar in the Altinqor. Altin Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Kazinasi by the Eldest of the Altin Aydahar Region, Rakhat Nurzat. Rakhat Nurzat's position was granted by the Eldest of Aydahar.
Rakhat Nurzat also serves on the Elder Council of Aydahar and represents the interest of both dragons and regional Aydahar. Because of the physical mixing of Aydahar variants, the Altin Aydahar Region is the most likely to have mixed variants of Aydahar and [Half-Aydahar]]. These mixed-race and mixed variant individuals are so common in the capitol region that is is ofthen rumored they were bred for diplomatic and government service.
Aq Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 18,100 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 715,832 |
| Urban population | 66,950 |
| Total population | 782,782 |
The Aq Aydahar Region, also known as the White Dragon Region, is a region of 782,782 souls in theAltinqor. Aq Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Aq by the Eldest of the Aq Aydahar Region Mereke Shakirbek.
Mereke Shakirbek has been appointed to the position of Eldest of the Aq Aydahar Region. Mereke Shakirbek was granted this position by the Eldest of Aydahar. He is responsible for affairs both (white) dragon and Aydahari in the region.
Jasil Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 7,704 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 442,242 |
| Urban population | 21,850 |
| Total population | 464,092 |
Jasil Aydahar Region, or the Green Dragon Region is a region made up of 464,092 souls in the Altinqor. Jasil Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Jasil by the Eldest of the Jasil Aydahar Region Symbat Saken.
The Eldest of the Jasil Aydahar Region is Symbat Saken who was appointed to the position the Eldest of Aydahar. Symbat Saken are responsible for affairs both (green) dragon and Aydahari.
Jez Aydahar Territory[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 5,700 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 90,745 |
| Urban population | 1,731 |
| Total population | 92,476 |
Jez Aydahar Territory, or Brass Dragon Territory, is a region spanning 5,700 sqare miles and populated by 92,476 souls in the Altinqor. Jez Aydahar Territory is administered from the provincial capital Asik Konrir by the Eldest of the Jez Aydahar Region Asylkhan Rakhim.
Asylkhan Rakhim was appointed Eldest of the Jez Aydahar Territory after the Grendel War.
He is responsible for both (brass) dragon and Aydahari affairs in the territory.
Kara Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 9,516 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 609,768 |
| Urban population | 22,543 |
| Total population | 632,311 |
Kara Aydahar Region, also known as the Black Dragon Region, is a political region populated by 632,311 souls in the Altinqor. Kara Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Kara by the Eldest of the Kara Aydahar Region Lyazzat Serzhan. This region is also home to the largest known population of black dragons in Otan.
Lyazzat Serzhan has been appointed to the position of Eldest of Kara Aydahar Region and serves on the Elder Council of Aydahar as the representative of the Kara Aydahar Region. This position was granted by the Eldest of Aydahar, though it is sometimes achieved through natural selection. A regional Eldest is often literally the eldest Aydahar in the region.
Lyazzat Serzhan is responsible for affairs both dragon and Aydahari and represents both dragon and Aydahari interests both regionally and nationally at the Elder Council of Aydahar. In exchange for this representation, dragons will sometimes, albeit reluctantly participate in Aydahari military operations.
Kizil Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 11,304 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 672,719 |
| Urban population | 20,299 |
| Total population | 693,018 |
Kizil Aydahar Region, also known as the Red Dragon Region is a region of 693,018 souls in the country of Altinqor. Kizil Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Kizil by the Eldest of the Kizil Aydahar Region Dildar Karïma. Kizil, the only settlement in the region is quite small for a region this size, owing to the general distaste for urban life that the Red Aydahar possess.
Dildar Karïma was appointed to the position of Eldest of the Kizil Aydahar Region by the Eldest of Aydahar. Dildar Karïma is responsible for affairs both (red) dragon and Aydahari. This responsibility has proved contentious for previous Elders due to the unpredictable nature of red dragons, particularly during wartime.
Koke Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 5,416 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 274,781 |
| Urban population | 49,451 |
| Total population | 324,232 |
Koke Aydahar Region, also known as the Blue Dragon Region, is a region of 324,232 souls in the Altinqor. Koke Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Koke by the Eldest of the Koke Aydahar Region Asylkhan Gulaiym.
Asylkhan Gulaiym is the current appointee to the position of Eldest of the Koke Aydahar Region. This is a position that may either be granted by the Eldest of Aydahar or through natural selection. Asylkhan is responsible for affairs both (blue) dragon and Aydahari.
Kola Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 9,628 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 452,579 |
| Urban population | 65,117 |
| Total population | 517,696 |
Kola Aydahar Region, also known as the Bronze Dragon Region is a region made up of 517,696 souls in the Altinqor. Kola Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Sari by the Eldest of the Kola Aydahar Region Bakyt Batyrkhan.
Bakyt Batyrkhan has been appointed to the position of Eldest of the Kola Aydahar Region, a position he received through the natural process of selection that occurs in the region. In this case, Bakyt Batyrkhan is quite literally the eldest Aydahar in the region. He is responsible for affairs both brass dragons in the region and the brass featured Kola Aydahari.
Kumis Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 645,905 |
| Urban population | 60,303 |
| Total population | 706,208 |
Kumis Aydahar Region, also known as the Silver Dragon Region is a region of 706,208 souls in the Altinqor. Kumis Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Bejevry by the Eldest of the Kumis Aydahar Region Mereke Ablay.
Mereke Ablay was appointed to the position of Eldest of the Kumis Aydahar Region by the Eldest of Aydahar. Mereke Ablay is responsible for affairs of both silver dragons and the Aydahar.
Mis Aydahar Region[edit]
| Land mass (sq. mi.) | 21,004 |
|---|---|
| Rural population | 676,257 |
| Urban population | 23,842 |
| Total population | 700,099 |
Mis Aydahar Region, or the Copper Dragon Region is a region made up of 700,099 souls in the country of the Mis Aydahar variety. Mis Aydahar Region is administered from the provincial capital Aksil Kulgin by the Eldest of the Mis Aydahar Region Almaz Zhannur.
Government[edit]
Almaz Zhannur has been appointed to the position of Eldest of the Mis Aydahar Region. Almaz Zhannur became the Eldest of the Mis Aydahar Region through a combination of natural administrative selection and good old fashioned out-living his rivals. The regional Eldest is often literally the eldest Aydahar in the region. Almaz Zhannur is responsible for affairs both (copper) dragon and Aydahari.
Political Environment[edit]
Altinqor is ruled by the Elder Council of Aydahar, which is made up of the ten regional elders. The council deliberates and rules on all matters of state. When the council is tied, the tie is broken by the Eldest of Aydahar, a title currently held by the venerable Kurban Aldijan.
Politics in Altinqor are notably conservative. Sweeping changes to the country are rare and not since the Aydahar regions are also home to dragons, some of whom have inhabited the region for centuries. Dragons do not expressly participate in Aydahari politics, however it would be unusual for a Council Elder to embark on a major initiative without consulting with the eldest of dragons in the region.
International Politics[edit]
Altinqor was an aggressor against Ortalyk during the Grendel War, but the nation is not territorial. Perhaps it's better to say that the Aydahar are so territorial, that they preferred their own territory to any new land they might have been able to claim during wartime. At present, there are no formal trade agreements between Altinqor and any other nation, though each Region will sometimes make their own trade agreements independent of the Elder Council of Aydahar.
National Politics[edit]
The Elder Council of Aydahar is made up of the ten regional elders of Altinqor and chaired by the Eldest of Aydahar, Kurban Aldijan. There are few issues of for the Aydahar that warrant national attention save that of the military. Each year, the Elder Council of Aydahar sets minimum levels of preparedness that each region is expected to meet. Regions that fail to meet quota can be taxed and fined. The council will decide on joint maneuvers to help the military supplied by different regions work better together and ensure cohesiveness should a new war ever be declared.
Regional Politics[edit]
Each of the ten regions in Altinqor is somewhat unique. They are all, of course, unique in the type of Aydahar that live there, each having high concentrations of a particular 'color' of dragon-kind. This is true not only of the Aydahar, but also of the dragons that live in the various regions.
While regional politics are often overlooked in other countries, Aydahari regions operate like small countries. Each region will decide for itself on a multitude of issues, local taxation, international trade deals, entry visas for foreigners, exit visas for nationals, and lastly military spending and activity. Regional leaders might get prompting from the Elder Council of Aydahar, on various issues, however the region usually acts autonomously. The one exception is if a regional leader dies, or is found unfit for office, the Eldest of Aydahar may step in and name his replacement if the regional government has not already named a successor.
Civic Politics[edit]
Every settlement in Altinqor is managed by the Eldest of the settlement. The Eldest selected by a political process in place in the city in combination with candidates out-living each other. When the process is thrown into confusion, perhaps by foul play, then the Eldest of the settlement might be appointed by the Eldest of the region or even the Eldest of Aydahar. In the latter case, the Eldest might be far less elderly than what is traditional to ensure a long period of loyalty to the Eldest of Aydahar.
Military[edit]
The Aydahari military is actually a collection of ten different militaries from 10 different regions. As in most of Otan their standard military unit is called a 'division' which is made up of roughly 10,000 Aydahar conscripts, each led by a General (one of the rare cases of Aydahar heirarchy not determined at all by age).
Military organization can vary from one region to another and from one division to another, depending on a number of factors. These can include recruitment, logistics, terrain and the nature of the enemy. Aydahari military tactics are unique thanks to their native dragons. While dragons may not be the most reliable battlefield cohort, they have a tendency of terrifying the enemies they don't outright destroy. Flying enemies require special tactics; tactics which few opposing forces possess.
The bulk of most regiments within an Aydahari division are made up of infantry, followed in numbers by crossbowmen, lizard-riding cavalry, engineers, quartermasters, signalers and special forces. The latter often made up of spellcasters, other adventurer classes, and of course dragons.
History[edit]
Altinqor was a belligerent in the Garis War, having taken aim principally at Ortalyk. While the nation might have prevailed against Ortalyk, the combined might of Batis and Ontustik threatened to overrun the country from either side. The Eldest of Aydahar eventually sued for peace and signed the Concord of Kala Astanals, which brought an end to hostilities Otan-wide.
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