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Merin. As a monotheist empire, Akkylannie shows a different face compared to other nations of Aarklash: on holidays | Merin. As a monotheist empire, Akkylannie shows a different face compared to other nations of Aarklash: on holidays | ||
everyone stops working. And during religious celebrations the | everyone stops working. And during religious celebrations the | ||
| − | streets of every city, town or village are | + | streets of every city, town or village are filled with shouts of joy. |
Th e Akkylannians’ fervor is equaled only by their ambition: | Th e Akkylannians’ fervor is equaled only by their ambition: | ||
| − | they are | + | they are firmly set on converting all the mortals of Aarklash in |
| − | order to save them! | + | order to save them! This led to numerous excesses, such as the |
burning of books and many people being burnt at the stake. | burning of books and many people being burnt at the stake. | ||
But those times are now over in Akkylannie. | But those times are now over in Akkylannie. | ||
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Akkylannie is the only government on Aarklash to be so organized and structured. It is the only country whose existence | Akkylannie is the only government on Aarklash to be so organized and structured. It is the only country whose existence | ||
and legitimacy exists beyond its leader. It is the only country | and legitimacy exists beyond its leader. It is the only country | ||
| − | where the servants of the nation are appointed into | + | where the servants of the nation are appointed into office regardless of their social class. For the enemies of the Empire, |
| − | there is no point trying to behead the country: the Empire exists beyond the individuals who serve it. | + | there is no point trying to behead the country: the Empire exists beyond the individuals who serve it. The country is forever |
indestructible. However, the downside to this is the country’s | indestructible. However, the downside to this is the country’s | ||
complex hierarchy and tentacular administration. Even the | complex hierarchy and tentacular administration. Even the | ||
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paperwork before being allowed to open a stall! | paperwork before being allowed to open a stall! | ||
| − | Among this united and fervent people, the templars constitute a military and spiritual elite. | + | Among this united and fervent people, the templars constitute a military and spiritual elite. They are not only there |
| − | to defend Akkylannie and to pray to Merin, they also | + | to defend Akkylannie and to pray to Merin, they also fight at |
the four corners of Aarklash against the servants of Darkness. | the four corners of Aarklash against the servants of Darkness. | ||
Blind obedience to the holy scriptures and to those working | Blind obedience to the holy scriptures and to those working | ||
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any threat. Having themselves the souls of pilgrims they are | any threat. Having themselves the souls of pilgrims they are | ||
all very respectful, especially the templars of the West, of the | all very respectful, especially the templars of the West, of the | ||
| − | order’s creed of hospitality. | + | order’s creed of hospitality. The doors of their lodges and commanderies are open to everyone with good intentions. |
