Unicorns
The Unicorn faction is a melting pot where many different cultures meet and meld together to form a vibrant, diverse and eclectic mix, many of whom were brought together by a shared desire to trade. It is a faction formed from refugees, exiles, mercenaries, traders and the indigenous peoples of the Mauritanjan Archipelago. Rather than sharing one central culture, the Unicorns take pride in rejecting any notion that they should adhere to one particular way of life; however they would defy all who seek to limit their rights to live their lives in the way that they see fit.
To other factions, the Unicorns can be a baffling people filled with contradiction, while somehow possessing a strong sense of unity. The Unicorns often see themselves as a family that pulls together in times of need, embraces its diversity and the strength of its many faiths. This family is always growing and changing, accepting anyone and everyone who desires to join it.
The Unicorn faction live on Mauritanja, an archipelago set south of Estragales, west of Lantia and north west of Aegyptus. The first Unicorns were colonists from the Heartlands who advocated free trade amongst all the nations. As the faction grew and welcomed more people from across Erdreja, and even from beyond the stars, the focus on free trade lessened and instead became about freedom of rights for all.
Once a Republic, always a Republic? It may not be entirely true but its close enough in this case; a brief flirtation with royalty aside, the future of the nation now lies in the hands of its people. Lord Valten Dredd was appointed the Lord Unicorn by the people and the old royal positions were abolished. The Lord Unicorn is ably supported by a team of Consuls who administrate and represent a region of the land, and below them the Quorum speaks for the people of each province. Ever since this administration was brought in, the faction's profile has steadily increased day by day. Tensions with other factions are finally reduced to manageable levels and relations with the other nations of the Heartlands have never been so good. What could possibly go wrong?
Lord Unicorn - Valten Dredd
Valten Dredd was born and raised in Mauritanja. From humble roots as a blacksmith's son he became a Knight of Ancalime; since he was appointed to become Lord Unicorn, he has strived to lead the faction as well and fairly as he can. He sees it as his duty to be something of a father and a brother to all Unicorns, and will defend the faction however necessary. Usually with a large axe.
Elorna
Elorna is the daughter of Mauritanja. She was sent by one of the Elemental Guardians of the land, to help the Unicorn nation through troubled times and as a spirit of the land makes sure the people and the planes are well. It has taken time for Elorna to understand the ways of the beings that walk the islands, as this is not something she could understand in her previous form. She is now a consul within the faction, constantly making decisions based on the good of the faction. She is also a powerful incantor, calling upon Mauritanja to aid its people.
Leander
Leander is a beastkin from Mauritanja and the Unicorn faction's High Scout, having previously been a sergeant in Mauritanja's Southern Legion until he joined the nations of the Heartlands on Far Reach. Not afraid to speak his mind (at great, great length) Leander is prone to getting himself into all kinds of trouble and, somehow, out of it again, on a regular basis. When he's not out and about with the more adventurous of the nation, you'll often find him circulating round the faction camp checking up on everyone, especially if they happen to be cooking food. All told, Leander's a pretty easygoing young beast.