Protectorate of Menoth
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The Protectorate of Menoth is one of the eponymous Iron Kingdoms and one of the main factions in Warmachine. They serve the role of religious fanatics/terrorists, combining elements of the Catholic Church and Islamic extremists.
History of the Protectorate (and also the Church)
Menoth is the original god of mankind and civilization and the creator god of the human race. However, he's also kind of an asshole, with all kinds of obscure laws that must be followed to the letter to get into the City of Man (the Menite equivalent of heaven). The chruch rule began to falter with the rise of the Twins Morrow and Thamar, two humans who believed any one can raise above their stature to a point of even ascending into Godhood (which they did). But it really didn't didn't start to fall until the Orgoth invaded. Killing priest and burning Temples and yet Menoth did nothing. His lessions became to feel hollow, while the Twins had a message of hope. Combine with Thamar's gift of magic allowed Immoren to drive the Orgoth out. Resulting in the Menite church being a shadow of its former self.
However few still remained faithful slowly growing more and more resentful of living under Cygnar's rule (namely its capital was founded by the Twins) they faithful rebelled in 500 AR ending in a treaty. The Menith will still be part of Cygnar but have control of half the captail (they call Sul and what's east of it the mostly resource poor desert, but it was Menite Holy Land so they didn't mind.
The other clause was they weren't allowed to have any warjacks or a standing army, they were however allowed a defensive militia (which they uses as a loophole).
However after converting the locals and Re-founding Imer things started to look up. They found oil and rare jewels which they used to bribe Cygnar officials to look the other way, combine with Cygnar internal problems (namely their King was a dick and his younger nicer brother overthrew him) Allowed the Protectorate to build an massive army.
Their first goal was fully take Caspia but that didn't work out too well...
Now they're currently fighting Khador over Llael who locals are now finding the Iron Fist rule of Non-Russians to be much better than the Iron fist (that's on fire) rule of Menoth.
Life in the Protectorate
The nation is strictly ruled by a theocracy. The hierarch (read: Pope) of the church is also the political leader of the nation, although most of the time the day-to-day operation of the nation is done by the Synod of visgoths (read: cardinals).
According to Cygnaran propaganda, life is shit in the Protectorate. This is only partially true. Yes, citizens of the Protectorate live in an extremely-hot desert, they're regularly conscripted to become terrorist fanatic meatshields holy warriors (although most actually volunteer), and they follow a religion that demands total obedience (public flogging is the best thing that can happen to you if you break a crime). However, if you labor for a short portion of the day, follow the commands of the priests, and, of course, you're Menite, you'll do very well, especially as the nation is growing richer and richer.
For Menites outside the Protectorate, things are... not well. Members of the "Old Faith" in Khador are treated fairly well, but Khador isn't exactly an amazing country to live in. The Cygnarans are occasionally quite religionist, throwing Cygnaran Menites into a terrible prison (although they released most of them after the civil war). And yes, they are the Mary Sue good guys of the setting. And the wilderness is all run by the Devourer Worm, who's the mortal enemy of Menoth, so... yeah, that's not really an option. In short, for a devout Menite, the Protectorate is probably the best place to be. Doesn't help that the Protectorate been sending High Executioner Servath Reznik to hunt down and murder Menites on the Visgoth's shitlist. While some do have it coming most are normal folk who are simply helping the Protectorate's enemies.
Even the church isn't as bad as is sometimes said. Refusing to worship Menoth makes him weaker, which is bad for everyone, as he's the only one that can fight the Devourer Worm. Also, the church of Morrow broke its promise of honoring Menoth aside Morrow, although Morrows point out Menoth did nothing during the Orgoth invasion even wend at the point the Twin worship was still fairly small. It should also be noted the Twins are fighting the Worm as well and they have a dozen mini-gods each.
Also, with the fight against Cryx ramping up, the protectorate is one of the few nations armies that can count for their souls not to be consumed by the Cryx necromancers. This is mainly brought on by the Reclaimers who literally channel the faithful's souls through their body before releasing them to the City of Man. Just with that you know that your soul will not be drained to power a bonejack or make zombies.
The Protectorate & Non-Humans
Let's just say Menoth doesn't have a very good track record with Non-humans. Menoth is a clear Humanity Fuck Yeah! god. Back at the Church's height gobbers, trollkin and ogrun were killed on sight for being Wurm spawn and viewed the goddess Darha as nothing but another form of the Wurm.
They have much better relationship with Dwarves and Elves however.
Currently The Protectorate is a bit more tolerant to non-humans, as they often hire Dwarf and Elf (normally Elf mage hunters) to aid them, but they're still fairly unwelcome.
Cannon of the True Law
- There is no god above Menoth.
- There is no labour unendurable in the name of Menoth.
- There is no pain unendurable in the name of Menoth.
- There is no fear unassailable with faith in Menoth.
- There is no object that cannot be given up for Menoth.
- There is no word other than the Word of Menoth.
- There is no end. There is a place for us all at the feet of Menoth.
- The Canon of the True Law
Cool things about the Protectorate
- You have the protection of some of the best Paladins in the setting
- While it is hot as balls in the desert, the priests only have the people work part of the day.
- While other countries economies and territory are shrinking you our growing richer.
- You literally have your god at your side via the Harbinger and the Avatar.
- You will not be under constant attack by the Skorne, Cryxians, Trollkin, and Legion of Everblight
Things that suck about the Protectorate
- The Priest are trying to get rid of said Paladins.
- The Priest are total assholes and pissing one off will get you crucified.
- The Priest don't let you have any of the riches.
- You're God is an HUGE asshole who may kill one of your love ones in ordeer to serve is his real army.
- No one likes you.
- You'll be sent to fight Skorne and Cryx forces.
Characters
- Kroess- The Exemplar warcaster. The only protectorate warcaster who has 3 forms to reflect his changing throughout the storyline. He is pretty boss who originally wanted to be a paladin but went over to the Exemplar's instead. This reflects in his actions that protect the common people but like any Exemplar he does not let his principles get in the way of orders. As of now he is the 2nd most powerful individual in the Protectorate only answerable to the Hierarch
- High Paladin Dartan Vilmon- He is one of the top paladins in the Protectorate and the personal protector of the Harbinger. His actions have brought great honor to his order which is now having a resurgence in recruitment an action not totally supported by the head priests (Namely dude to said actions was stopping the late hierarch for killing thousands of unarmed Protectorate civilians wend he went mad with power). Kreoss has said himself that he is one of the best fighters in the Protectorate. Gameplay wise he is arguably the best solo you can get.
- The Harbinger- aka Magic Girl Jesus! Voice of Menoth's good side, the biggest reason for why the Protectorate lunched the Northern Crusade, its because the mainland Cyrx base is there. She's blind and "too holy to touch the ground" as a result priest has to drag her by a chain, making her making her a magic girl Jesus balloon. Worst fighting stats in the game (she's an untrained 14 year old) but has TEN FOCUS and some pretty good spells and powers to allow Paladin Dartan to NEVER DIE!
- Severius - The Old man. Long time missionary who was able to convert who towns with nothing but his voice. famous for being Banned for ever entering Khador due to the last time he went there he left with thousands of newly converted. Currently the Hierarch and getting too old for this shit.
- Servath Reznik- HUGE Asshole. The largest human in the settling being near Primarch size. The Protectorate's High Executioner meaning he goes outside its borders to give out Menoth's justice to outsider. Well that's on paper, in truth he's sent out to murder people that pissed off the Priesthood.
Military
As mentioned the Protectorate forces are mostly part of the Church or local town guards.
- The Exemplar: The Exemplar Order is the backbone of the Protectorate forces. The Order is well for their unbreakable bound of Brotherhood fighting harder wend they see their brothers fall in battle and not questioning the priest orders . The Orders are.
- Knights: The main forces fight harder and ignored pain more and more as the squad dies, meaning the last guy is as strong and tough as a heavy warjack.
- Errant: Scouts armed with anti-magic crossbows. Known for self-sacrifice.
- Bastions: Some Exemplars feel the need to carry even more weight than the normal heavy armor of the order and so wear Terminator like armor only without the "power" part and train until they can move as if a ton of armor is not even on.
- Temple Flameguard: Dudes who guard the temples and other holy stuff.
- Daughters of the Flame: An elite all-female group within the Flameguard unlike the normal group, the Daughters must be the Wife/Daughter/Sister of a Flameguard who has died in combat. Basically Ninja nuns.
- Zealots: Just normal townsfolk who answer the call to arms.