Editing Setting:Project Democracy (section)

==Factions of Project Democracy - The Empire de Sangre Valiente==
The Empire de Sangre Valiente, or Valiant Blood, has been around for almost 400 years. The Empire is a relatively enlightened area, mostly free of racism and discrimination, that enjoys excellent relations with the Dwarven Technocracy, but strained, almost hostile relations with the Draconic Banking Clans of the Far Side. It is run democratically, with a constitution that has withstood many trials and tribulations. 

An Emperor is elected for life by the people, and may step down whenever they feel, prompting a new election. A new Emperor, when elected, will often travel the Empire to get to know its people and generally establish a personal connection with its citizenship. After this period of travel, the Emperor will then take his seat at the capital and begin the affairs of government. An open door policy exists, and anyone may gain an audience with the Emperor. Almost nobody tries funny stuff because of the presence of the Imperial Guard.

The Imperial Guard are the fighting arm of the Empire. Blending the ways of magic and swordplay, the average Guardsman is trained under the greatest tutors, and equipped with the finest weapons and armor. The Emperors consider it an honor to lead the Guard, and almost all enter the same training and learn the same fighting styles as the Guardsmen. It can be said that an Imperial Guardsman is a better fighter than a Technocratic Soldier, though the Technocracy makes up for it with experimental equipment.

The previous Emperor, a rotund jolly fellow named Emir P. King, the Man Formerly Known By His Middle Name Prince, has recently stepped down, and through a decisive grassroots campaign, a new Emperor, Delgado Marcion, has taken the throne. The Man Formerly Known as The Man Formerly Known By His Middle Name Prince, Emir King, has now retired to a nearby resort town to let the Alcohol flow.

The citizenry are guaranteed many religious and economic freedoms, though the most pervasive religion throughout the Empire is the Brotherhood. Their Messiah, an enigmatic man known for his scorpion tail crest, was voted into godhood hundreds of years ago, though some question the "Fast Track" he took to godhood.

The Empire's smaller villages sometimes come from under attack from occasional Orkish raids, though the Imperial Guard are often enough to put down most rising Warbosses.

===Known Imperial Towns===

Sors Natio - Small forested town whose main attraction is the Imperial University. Contains a Rail Stop.

Surat Thani - The capital of the Empire, and its fortress is the home of the Imperial Guard. Contains a Rail Stop.

Endrythis - Town deep in the southern forest, a center of theocracy. Contains a Rail Stop.

Yhas - A small village consisting of mostly volunteer undead who work the endless fields that feed the Technocracy and the Empire. Contains a Rail Stop.