Altinqor
| Part of | Otan |
|---|---|
| Capitol | Kazinasi |
| Head of State | Kurban Adiljan, Eldest of Aydahar Elder Council of Aydahar |
| Government | Confederated Republic |
| Location | Southeastern Otan |
| Land Area | 106,000 square miles |
| Population | 5,200,000 |
| Racial Mix | 99% Aydahar |
The Aydahar Confederation 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 Aydahar Confederation 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
The Aydahar Confederation 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
The Aydahar Confederation 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
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 the Confederation.
Altin Aydahar Region
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 theAydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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 us responsible for affairs both (blue) dragon and Aydahari.
Kola Aydahar Region
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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 Aydahar Confederation. 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
| 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
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
The Aydahar Confederation 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 Adiljan.
Politics in the Aydahar Confederation 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
The Aydahar Confederation 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 the Aydahar Confederation and any other nation, though each Region will sometimes make their own trade agreements independent of the Elder Council of Aydahar.
National Politics
The Elder Council of Aydahar is made up of the Regional Elders of each region of the Aydahar Confederation and the Eldest of Aydahar, .
Ortalyk is made up of 9 provinces, each of which is administered by a Boyar, including the capitol province of Astanals. The Boyars in turn nominate Governors to manage each settlement in their domain. While keeping life running smoothly in their assigned province is their chief concern, each Boyar is ultimately responsible to provide troops to the Tsar including infantry, crossbowmen and cavalry organized as divisions of the Tsar's Army.
Provincial Politics
In every province there are one or more settlements of a thousand or more Ortalykshilar. Each of the 28 settlements is administered by a Governor, who is appointed either by their representative Boyar or in some cases, by the Tsar himself.
Civic Politics
The Governors are tasked with maintaining the cities, providing security for the inhabitants and assisting in recruiting for their reigning Boyar. During times of peace, it is not unusual for a city governorship to be a lifetime appointment unless corruption, egregious mismanagement, or other malfeasance is found in their administration. Minor frailties in a governor's rule will generally be met with 'special assistance' from the Boyar, or even the Tsar, before they are ever replaced.
Military
The Ortalyk military is made up of 18 regular divisions and one special division dubbed The Tsar's Guard. The latter are hand picked soldiers from the other provincial regiments. Provincial divisions are recruited and organized by that province's Boyar, though it is rare for the Boyar to be part of the division. Each division not led by the Boyar is commanded by soldier of the rank of general.
Military organization can vary from one division to another depending on a number of factors from recruitment and logistics, to terrain and the nature of the enemy. Flying enemies may require special tactics, while tunneling enemies require another. The bulk of most regiments are made up of infantry, followed in numbers by crossbowmen, cavalry, engineers, quartermasters, signallers and special forces. The latter often made up of spellcasters and other adventurer classes.
The Tsar's Guard is in contrast, low on infantry, while rich in crossbow and cavalry. This special division is also host to some very powerful spellcasters and other adventure classes with the Tsar Batil Zhurek having often taking to the battlefield himself.
History
The capitol of Ortalyk, Kala Astanals, has simply existed for all of known time. It's name in the Ortalykshilar tongue, once assumed to be the common tongue means "capitol city". Under the leadership of the Zhurek dynasty, Ortalyk has been in a state of constant war, most often with Orks and their like but periodically with other more agreeable humanoid racess such as Elves and Dwarves.
Many of these great conflicts found their origins in the wars fomented by the great wizard Nickar and his sworn enemy Zoranthar. It was Batil Zhurek with the help of Shardenzar who eventually brokered a peace between them. This peace ultimately spread through most of the Otan, though pockets of conflict continue to exist.
