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 Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:58 pm
There are several quarters of interest: The Lotus Pavilion is the formal dining room where the Imperial family resides to dine. Many areas of the Isle of Conquest, especially in the Imperial Palace, are reserved only for the immediate Imperial family. This includes the Lotus and Jade Pavillions, as well as the Chamber of the Sun, where there is a large observatory that extends on top of a hill and watches over the Palace.
There are two temples on the island, the Imperial Pagoda, and the Nine Dragons Pagoda, which is the general area ceremonial area for the regular denizens, who must send their homage and blessings to their Imperial Majesty.
The ranking system on the Island of Conquest is simple: all people must obey the absolute rule of his Imperial Majesty, he who commands the army of a thousand pawns. Most work for the Imperial Palace in some shape or form, either as attendants, or more often, soldiers, who are sent to the Human World, and other areas of Halloween to secure ties, resolve problems, as well as harvest Fear. As Conquest is the first clan sent if there is any real trouble, they also have to be the most prepared to ready themselves in any state of emergency.
The culture of Conquest relies on ceremonial rites, ornate decor, a rich, long history preserved in ink and drawings, as well as a lavish, exorbitant love for detail. Horsemen of Conquest are encouraged to persue both the academic, artistic, and physical arts. They encourage knowledge, wisdom, a passion for detail and beauty as well as a need to follow tradition and ceremony.
Conquest is the only clan of the four who's rights to the throne is hereditary.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:01 pm
Most of the Clan of Conquest serve the Imperial Family, a lineage that has been preserved for centuries. The Imperial family itself all consists of something akin to a "royal" bloodline: His Imperial Highness being the leader of the Clan that governs all actions related to the clan. The Clan of Conquest selects its Heir based on the eligible Imperial lineage candidates: testing and training them for the strongest. The strongest candidate becomes the next Heir to the clan.
The Imperial highness has actually lived for centuries, so the title of Heir is mostly simply a note of the second strongest within the Clans of the Imperial bloodline. Serving each important figure of the family are servants, soldiers, and all others not of immediate royal class. However, instead of dividing the caste structure into those of immediate or not immediate royalty, instead Clan members who work hard and strive above all others can earn elevated job titles such as Scholars and Imperial Soldiers. The general working system is, outside of the Imperial family, the harder a Clan member works, the smarter and more capable they are, the higher their ranking is in society, as mostly a supporting figure, but not bound by obligations entirely to the Imperial family.
The Clan of Conquest almost functions entirely on the will and actions of the ruler of Conquest, their daily decisions governed by his decisions as well, though the balance and acceptance of this is considered proper, as the Imperial Majesty is something of an exalted figure.
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:31 pm
All Four Clans members, depending on their Clan, have a unique caste structure. For the Clan of Conquest, their class structure is strongly divided into those of nobility ranking, who are born into their class and are of Imperial bloodline, able to pursue all the arts as they wish as well as proficiency in battle, and those who specifically have to endeavor to obtain their roles. This is a tradition long established over time: there is no animosity in the divide as all members of Conquest ultimately live to server the Imperial family.
[ Job Classes: Conquest ]
gaia_crown [ Heir ]: Heirs are an exalted rank in the Clan of Conquest, obtainable only by one of strong Imperial bloodline. They must be well versed in the arts, academics, and in battle, more so than other nobles, and undergo a trial in order to prove their capability. Heirs are considered the next in line to the throne of Conquest, though this is just an elevated title.
gaia_diamond [ Noble ]: Nobles are those of Imperial bloodline, who persue all the dimensions of the arts, battle, and academics. Nobles are meant to be well-educated and well-versed. They must uphold their reputation, first and foremost, and are also tasked with duties encompassing all other classes.
gaia_star [ Scholar ]: Scholars are clan members of non- Imperial bloodline who work hard in the literary and academic arts. They are also tasked with preserving the history and traditions of their clans as well as teaching new and old clan members the ways. Many scholars tutor new Imperial members as well, and are of high value amongst the Imperial family.
gaia_star [ Artisan ]: Artisans are members of the non-Imperial bloodline who work hard in the traditional arts, including calligraphy, painting, and crafting. They may teach others in these arts as well, but spend most of their time performing, selling, and manufacturing for their Clan.
gaia_star [ Imperial Soldier ]: Imperial soldiers are the protectors of the clan, the ones that are first dispatched on duty. It is an honour to become an Imperial soldier and can only be obtained by Clan members who are strong in the combat and battle arts. Imperial soldiers are also most commonly the ones who harvest Fear for the clan.
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