city, one of the first cities on the eastern divide though it was not known if lionmen or Afradians first founded it. Bohaníde was the second nation settled by the lionmen, whereas Kérith-Árim and Kíbaroth were once part of a united Afradian kingdom called Haran . The empire eventually broke down to become the Wayel-Éaa; the division of Haran occurred when Markeeian Lords granted lands to great human warlords during the dark years, and over time the human lands eventually became lionmen dominated. Bohaníde had always been lionmen country and they were very proud of that, historically Afradians that lived in Bohaníde existed under lionmen rule and not the other way around.
Lionmen were not as restless as men, they did not desire the same things. Their migration outside of Nakáda, their country of origin, was a very slow process caused by pressures of ancient wars. Most still resided in their original lands and during peacetime their outward movement essentially halts. Outside the four nations of Bohaníde, Kérith-Arim, Kíbaroth and Nakáda their numbers compared to humans dramatically tapered. The further out you travelled the less common they became until they were but rumours on the wind: giant and fierce lion warriors who could break a man with his hands.
Their nature was driven by their loved ones. They were strong and fierce beings; threaten a lionman and it would be the last thing you ever did, but they were fair and tolerant and cared for family and loyalty above all. No lionman would suffer hunger if another lionman could help it. Their lords and rulers took their duty as “servant to the people” very seriously. Many of them dispensed with the first born hierarchical monarchy long ago, seeing the dangers of corrupt rulers and adopted a worthy monarchy system instead, with some even incorporating a basic democratic process to elect from the royal families.
Lionmen on average, were more honest than humans. There were villains of sorts amongst them but they tended to be less frequent and were rarely subtle. Crime was lower in these nations due to the prosperity and fairness of the governments. Often brave, crooked humans would attempt to take advantage of lionmen nature, and undoubtedly some found their fortunes that way, but it was a risky business. There were many things a two-and-a-half metre angry lionman could do to a human: none of which are considered pleasant.
Overall humans of lower ancestry preferred being ruled by lionmen and were often used as servants, not through superiority, it was just a convenient means of employment. Humans had vast numbers that populated the entire region of Dífrun, on top of that the lionmen were renowned for their fairness and this often attracted the less fortunate who were seeking a better life.
Lionmen were less likely to go to war and had stable relations with their neighbours. Through their entire history they only ever invaded one nation, which was now part of Nakáda territory. Technically the region was already part of Nakáda but housed a divided people. They are natural defenders and not aggressors. They would march to war if they felt the matter threatened their peace and laws, but that always stood as the last option to deal with what was often complex issues.
You would think that the lionmens’ character was counterproductive and would buckle to the relentless push of human nature, but they somehow managed to survive the prehistoric violence all humans are guilty of and were now established as a dominant race within the central region of Dífrun. Their presence in the land was so pivotal to the stability that many human nations accepted their political dominance, while the others that were more reluctant were forced to follow purely as a result of the cooperating nations economic stability unhinging their own independence and influence.
The true peace was established not by lionmen but by a forward thinking human who saw the benefit of lionman
Lionmen were not as restless as men, they did not desire the same things. Their migration outside of Nakáda, their country of origin, was a very slow process caused by pressures of ancient wars. Most still resided in their original lands and during peacetime their outward movement essentially halts. Outside the four nations of Bohaníde, Kérith-Arim, Kíbaroth and Nakáda their numbers compared to humans dramatically tapered. The further out you travelled the less common they became until they were but rumours on the wind: giant and fierce lion warriors who could break a man with his hands.
Their nature was driven by their loved ones. They were strong and fierce beings; threaten a lionman and it would be the last thing you ever did, but they were fair and tolerant and cared for family and loyalty above all. No lionman would suffer hunger if another lionman could help it. Their lords and rulers took their duty as “servant to the people” very seriously. Many of them dispensed with the first born hierarchical monarchy long ago, seeing the dangers of corrupt rulers and adopted a worthy monarchy system instead, with some even incorporating a basic democratic process to elect from the royal families.
Lionmen on average, were more honest than humans. There were villains of sorts amongst them but they tended to be less frequent and were rarely subtle. Crime was lower in these nations due to the prosperity and fairness of the governments. Often brave, crooked humans would attempt to take advantage of lionmen nature, and undoubtedly some found their fortunes that way, but it was a risky business. There were many things a two-and-a-half metre angry lionman could do to a human: none of which are considered pleasant.
Overall humans of lower ancestry preferred being ruled by lionmen and were often used as servants, not through superiority, it was just a convenient means of employment. Humans had vast numbers that populated the entire region of Dífrun, on top of that the lionmen were renowned for their fairness and this often attracted the less fortunate who were seeking a better life.
Lionmen were less likely to go to war and had stable relations with their neighbours. Through their entire history they only ever invaded one nation, which was now part of Nakáda territory. Technically the region was already part of Nakáda but housed a divided people. They are natural defenders and not aggressors. They would march to war if they felt the matter threatened their peace and laws, but that always stood as the last option to deal with what was often complex issues.
You would think that the lionmens’ character was counterproductive and would buckle to the relentless push of human nature, but they somehow managed to survive the prehistoric violence all humans are guilty of and were now established as a dominant race within the central region of Dífrun. Their presence in the land was so pivotal to the stability that many human nations accepted their political dominance, while the others that were more reluctant were forced to follow purely as a result of the cooperating nations economic stability unhinging their own independence and influence.
The true peace was established not by lionmen but by a forward thinking human who saw the benefit of lionman
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