12.8 Black-walled Thakria, city of miracles.

"Let slip the dogs of war, for indeed war was upon Avalon again. Thunder crashed and rolled upon the heavens, drowning out the call of hunting horns across the plains. The Thakrians stood firm against all resistance.

"For an intrepid team were they. Their tactile, mental and spiritual prowess all boosted by the alchemical compounds granted them by the Loremasters, they were indeed hall heroes against the Mercinaean resistance. The keen and swift blade of the scarlet-clad Cavalier proved a deadly combination with the hideous demons controlled by the silent, black-robed Sorcerer. Many quailed before the venomous spittle and dextrous knife-wielding of the anarchic Bandits that flitted to and fro. And all the while, fi
re and damning curses were rained down upon their enemies, enacted by the mysterious Seers who sat in safety many leagues away.

"And when all was said and done, they stood victorious, and left the battlefield, borne of the wings of a mighty dragon that was enslaved by the magic of the Warlocks, leaving only a bitter scent of brimstone in the air that vanished with gentle zephyrs.

"For heroes many were the Thakrians. Their successes came from the power and solidarity that binds society together deep behind the obsidian walls of their city. Indeed, where else in Avalon could any place lay the same claims to glory as Thakria, the City of Miracles?"

- Excerpt from The Thakrian Invasion of Mercinae

Thakria, city of glory and miracles, the dark and powerful marvel of the west, is one of Avalon's oldest cities. Renowned for its remarkable fighters and dedicated pursuit for excellence, Thakria stands alone as an unsullied bastion to strength and power. Though assailed by other cities for its staunch beliefs, Thakrians stand proud and loyal through the worst of storms, weathering them to emerge victorious and triumphant.

Are you strong enough to be Thakrian? Likely not. Only the bravest, most impressive will last to achieve adulthood in Thakria. The rest we cast off to the weak cities of dreams and light. Home to the ruthless, bloodthirsty, evil or, in some cases, merely those disillusioned by the hypocrisy of the weak forces who cower behind lofty ideals while committing craven actions, Thakria stands for triumph and excellence - a daunting standard to rise to.

If you have the drive, however, and you persevere to become a true Thakrian, power and strength beyond your imagination awaits you. The choice is yours.

Thakria's government is unique and innovative, focused on achieving excellence in all aspects of the city. In addition to guiding the city overall, each baron on the council has their own sphere of government to watch over, ensuring dedicated oversight and development in all arenas.

Baron of Miracles: overall direction and leadership - Narissa, of the Thieves
Baron of Vision: preservation of ideals and guidance of city morale - Trakea, of the Cavaliers
Baron of Might: combat training and territory monitoring - Narl, of the Thieves
Baron of Growth: training of youth and external propagation of Thakrian beliefs - Llavendar, of the Seers
Baron of Resource: oversight of city finance and resources - Achelous, of the Loremasters

The Barony of Thakria is as follows:

And, the government of Thakria is as follows:

And, the following non-executive posts are held:

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