Nydissians

The dark skinned people of equatorial Nydissia are expansionists, with the largest and most experienced forces in the region. They have dark eyes and hair, often cropped short or woven into tight braids.

Nydissians are governed by the philosophical order known as the Lucentum, who value logic and reason above all other human qualities, including empathy. They worship no gods but recognize that magic is real and dangerous. Sorcerers are hunted by the Ordo Malefactos and those ousted burnt alive.

Slavery is fundamental to the growing Empire, which increasingly relies on the conquered to provide conscripts and supplies. Integration is slow to non-existent; although the Empire offers trade and protection, forced occupation and the Lucentum’s credo makes genuine conversion difficult.