Holy Nation
Children of Okran
The Holy Nation is a theocratic human state that controls a notable portion of the northwest lands of Kenshi. They are ruled by a "Phoenix" whom they believe to be a reincarnation of their first ruler. Their religion encompasses all aspects of their life and is based around the dualism of the holy creator Okran, and the demoness of darkness, Narko. Holy Nation citizens are often referred to as Okranites.
Culture
The Holy Nation tends to offer its citizens the best and the worst in terms of living conditions. As long as the citizens keep in line, do their job, uphold the law, and comply to the national religion, life can be fairly pleasant and productive. They are secular in nature but they take good care of their own people, offering aid such as food and medicine to those they find out in the waste. They are a xenophobic and zealous people who are oppressive towards non-human races, women, and anyone who does not
agree with their religious beliefs. While that may appear bleak they are masters of agriculture and are the breadbasket of the moon, believing everyone from emperor to slave deserves a full stomach.
History
It is speculated that the Holy Nation originated from the cannabilistic Painted Tribes of the North, forming as a cult under the watchful eye of their overlord. Eventually, the Second Empire cracked down on the cult, but instead of qualling it, they only gave the survivors more reason to hate them.
Likely, the cult emigrated south to a more hospitable land creating the foundations of the Holy Nation, and fueling their hatred of skeletons. Due to the conflicts of the past and their beliefs that Narko uses technology and science to tempt people to her ways, the Holy Nation maintains strict bans on almost all technology and research materials.
Likely, the cult emigrated south to a more hospitable land creating the foundations of the Holy Nation, and fueling their hatred of skeletons. Due to the conflicts of the past and their beliefs that Narko uses technology and science to tempt people to her ways, the Holy Nation maintains strict bans on almost all technology and research materials.
Holy Army
The military force of the Holy Nation is known as the Holy Army, a zealous and rigid institution built on faith and steel. At its heart stand the Paladins, towering warriors clad in gleaming plate, wielding massive blades in Okran’s name. They are supported by ranks of Holy Sentinels, Holy Servants, and the pious foot soldiers known as the Holy Chosen. Above them, High Paladins and Inquisitors serve as both commanders and spiritual overseers, with the latter feared as the Holy Nation’s elite enforcers, rooting out heresy and impurity with unflinching devotion.
While the Holy Army is composed almost entirely of male Greenlanders, women are not wholly absent from its ranks, many serve as Caravan Guards or Slavers overseeing the labor camps of Rebirth. Scorchlanders are rarely seen within Holy Nation borders, not by law, but by temperament, they tend not to fare well under the Nation’s strict religious doctrine. The army itself is unmistakable, marching in tight formation, armored in mirrored steel, and wielding oversized weapons that favor brute force over subtlety. Deception is not their way. The Holy Army meets its enemies head-on, with righteousness in their hearts and fire in their eyes.
Tech Level
While the Holy Nation condemns the use of any "tech" they maintain the most advanced primitive tech on Kenshi. Their farms remain irrigated, wells full, and a general cohesion with the land is clearly present throughout every city. School is also required for all Okranite children, leading to a well read and mostly literate population. Skeletons and any robotic limbs are strictly forbidden and given the Emperors justice on sight.
Tread lightly brother...
Even the most righteous may fall,
given the right push, in the wrong direction.
The Darkest Evil
To the faithful of Okran, no blight burns deeper than the Curse of Hunger, the unholy torment inflicted by the Demoness Narko, the devourer of mercy. It was she who, in her hatred of divine light, bound the Flesh-Born to endless craving; for food, for water, for flesh, for gold. Hunger is her chain, gnawing at the soul, proof that all life is fallen and in need of Rebirth.
But Skeletons... Skeletons do not hunger.
They feel no thirst. They bleed no blood.
What further proof is needed that they are children of darkness?
Official State Religion
Controlled Territories
Related Species
Burning of Bast
The Holy Nation, led by The Lord Phoenix himself invaded the agricultural center of Bast without warning, razing the cities of Endin, Drin and Bast to the ground. There is now an all out war being fought in this region between the Holy Nation and United Cities, with no clear side taking the lead.
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