Name:
The Spark Alliance(the Empire calls it the Rebellion)
Coat of Arms:
Each tribe has their own and thus there cannot be a central one.
Population:
There are several clans thus seven races. There are 42 tribes in total and the number of the population is unknown, but is estimated to be in the tens of thousands.
Capital City Name:
The meeting place for the tribes is an ancient temple with a maze like interior that only the elders know how to navigate. The temple is called the 'Birth Cradle' for they believe that the Creator was born inside this temple. Emperica have dubbed it the 'Blasphemous Cradle'.
Entrance(Outside)
Inside
The Creator's Tree
Capital City Location:
Where the most southern dot is of the Empire's lands
Capital City Description:
The temple outside appears as a small wall with a single door and hidden by the jungle. Inside, however, is a massive, interlocking series of corridors leading to the center where the remains of what could have been a city. In the center of the underground ruins is a giant tree that is aware of what's going on around it. This tree is a species which I'll make.
Minor Cities:
There are multiple unmarked tribes moving about within the forest thus no cities or towns have been set up.
Military Units:
Spark Hunter- A tribesman who has hunted his or her entire life to feed their village. These hunters use camouflage to hunt their prey and strike it with spears or swords. Now they've turned away from their way of hunting to hunt the soldiers that now stalk their forest. A dangerous foes who knows the layout of the land and is a deadly close/mid range warrior, but lacks armor and weapons are primitive.
The Spark Trackers acts as a scout and tracker for the tribes. They too make use of camouflage and are excellent bowmen. Combined with their animal companions they used to once track prey and help the hunters tighten the noose. Now, they have begun using their own skills to battle skirmishes with the Legions. However, their lack of melee skills puts them in a dangerous situation when put in melee.
The Spark Berserker is a bloodthirsty warrior whose strength can match even the Dragonkin. These monsters can slaughter entire legions and even the tribes fear them for their strength. Few have been met, however, and those who have appeared all share certain traits. They are strong, dumb, terrifying, and rely on little defense. Magic has also proven to be extremely useful against them. Still, those unprepared have two options. Fight and die. Or run and live. The Empire encourages running.
Spark Shamen take a passive combat role using a mixture of nature and magic to heal their injured brothers and sisters. While many of been encountered, there have been the 'special' ones such as Druids who use powerful magic. Another is the Shamen found with Berserkers and it is suggested that they use their magic to expand their strength. While they are certainly helpful, they do not have not actual combat experience and are easy prey. Still, they have defenses that should not be ignored.
History:
The history of the Spark Alliance is mostly unknown up until the Emperica Empire began expanding their lands into their own. What we do know is that from the stories we have gathered is that the tribes were created by the spirits of each element forming one main spirit called the 'Creator'. The stories say that the Creator split up its own soul into fragments and began seeding the fledgling planet. These fragments would later become the forest and the species that now live within it. The tribes then formed and that's it. The stories end there.
However, ruins have been found throughout the south. Normally just slaps of stone with writing enprinted, but these stones suggest that the tribes may have once either had been subjected to another nation or were a nation up until their collapse.
When the Empire made first contact with the tribes they were fighting one another, but when we came into the picture they ruthlessly banded together and attacked us when we attempted to settle their differences. The Empire did unite them, but not the way we expected to! For 21 years now we have been at year with them and little ground has been made. Below is a record of major battles.
Battle of Ra, outbreak of the war
Victor: Emperica
Siege of Babylon, tribes attempted to capture the port city
Victor: Emperica
Battle of Yin, Tribes attempted to stop Centurion Yin from transporting an important Druid
Victor: Emperica
Battle of Two Point, the 41 Legion marched on a meeting place for the tribes
Victor: Emperica
Siege of the Birth Cradle, the 32 Legion attempts to capture and destroy the temple
Victor: Spark Alliance
Pan's Stand, General Pan is forced to make a stand against a horde of tribesmen
Victor: Emperica
Ra's Siege, General Ra attempts to capture and burn three of the four Druids who united the tribes
Victor: Spark Alliance, but two of the Druids die
Massacre of Mun, Spark Alliance besieges a small town and murders everyone
Victor: Spark Alliance
The Terror of Three, the tribes launch a campaign of terror against the South.
Victor: Spark Alliance
Alamo Massacre, the tribes besiege the 78 Legion at Fort Alamo suffering terrible losses, but captured the fort.
Victor: Spark Alliance
The Empire's Revenge, Empire pours funding and men to fight against the tribes. Series of skirmishes and minor battles follow
Victor: Emperica
Three Neko Genocide, three entire tribes of Nekos attempt to flee from Empire onslaught, but were caught between the 23 Legion and 91 Legion. All three tribes obliterated.
Victor: Emperica
War for the South, final offensive by the Spark Alliance as they send their army into the Southern Empire in an attempt to claim it. The Empire sends forth their best Legions and Enforcers to deal with this threat. Two major battles ensue with Spark Alliance suffering major losses inflicted by the Enforcers. Army is beaten in a month's time and sent back scattered.
Victor: Emperica
Second Battle of Ra, a tribe attempts to negotiate a surrender with General Ra. However, misunderstanding happens leading to both sides fighting and tribe is slaughtered. Empire takes full blame on what happened.
Victor: Emperica
Battle of Flame, A Druid who united the tribes attempts to form an army to invade the south once more, but Empire gets wind of it and Ra attacks first. The Druid is captured. Centurion Thuna is also captured and executed by the tribes.
Victor: Emperica
