Born in 1992 within the  Sanctum of the Two Dragons. She is the eldest daughter of the previous Dragon Priestess and Imperial Knight Wang Geng. She inherited the position of Dragon Priestess in 2010 when he mother died. She effectively brought an end to a period of war between several High Lords by increasing the size of the Imperial Guard and instructing her father to impose what was in effect martial law on the Empire. This was supported by several other High Lords including Tielin who she named as Dragon Emperor.

She is known to be a very well read scholar and would often often entertain several well respected scholar for dinner at the Sanctum of the Two Dragons. Her willingness to use the Imperial Guard has seen many of the nation refer to her as the Warrior Priestess despite the fact she did not carry a weapon herself during the conflicts.

"The Grand Council of the Majestic Empire" it was in the view of the new Dragon Emperor a rather ridiculous name and at the moment it seemed a rather pointless body but the Majestic Empire was a land built upon a foundation of tradition and Tielin realised this and so as he sat at the flat edge of an otherwise round table he looked around those gathered. The Empire was split into 15 holdings each of which was overseen by a High Lord each had a seat allocated as did the Dragon Priestess who was the only person permitted to sit on the flat edge alongside the Emperor. Today only 12 of the High Lords seats were occupied and it was the missing three seats that would be the first order of business. "Your Imperial Majesty" one of the High Lords, a tall stick thin man wearing traditional silken robes in blue, began the difficult conversation. "Three High Lords saw fit to break the instructions of the Dragon Priestess, they mobilised their militia forces and marched on the capital forcing the Dragon Priestess to take the Imperial Guard into battle. They must be dealt with and so that must My Lord be the first order of business."

Tielin knew if he accepted the throne days of making difficult decisions would be the nature of the job however he hoped that this would be things such as economics and social policies not matters of swift feudal justice. In the Empire the land all belonged to the Emperor and its distribution cascaded down first to High Lords, then other nobles, Knights and then the peasants with each expected to give unwavering loyalty and service to those above them and receiving protection and guidance from those above. For a High Lord to go against this system was scandalous and hadn't happened in over 400 years but now the three empty seats showed the extent of the problem Tielin had to now solve. " I am minded to be merciful" The new emperor tried to pick his words carefully as they would be his first among the most significant of several councils that offered him advice. While his word was law it was also the case that he would need the High Lords support in seeing his commands put into practice. He hoped that his decisions today would be a reflection of how he wanted to proceed he wanted the Empire to become more modern but recognised they still needed their traditions and so he now would see what those around him suggested.

High Lord Dehai stood. He was in charge of one of the coastal provinces and had sent two of his sons to fight in the Imperial Guard when the Priestess had sent them to quell the uprising by the three disloyal members of this Council. He was a man in his early fifties and was known to enjoy sailing and fishing his robe even bearing several aquatic creatures among its lavish patterns. "We must wipe their name from history." He suggested loudly, "They killed their own countrymen in defiance of the Priestesses commands. They turned their back on the Two Dragons and they show disrespect to every subject who loyally observed the mourning period. I say every one of them should be executed, their wives, their children, leave people in no doubt that they will suffer if they break the peace of this Empire." A handful of men around the table nodded their approval clearly having a taste for blood.

Across from Dehai a man stood and waited for him to finish speaking indicating that he wished to speak. High Lord Quanbo was in charge of the South of the Empire and was among the youngest of the High Lords his father having recently passed away from cancer. "High Lord Dehai is correct that these men turned their back on the Two Dragons and plunged the nation into chaos. They rightfully deserve punishment. I know though that some of their children did not support the actions of their father, one of the sons of the rouge Lords even fought in the Imperial Guard. It is not fair to punish that young man for doing the right thing. You would send a message Your Majesty that loyalty is not enough to be safe. To stand against your father to honour the Dragon Priestesses orders is a sign of him being honourable. I think Dehai is right we must have executions. I believe the rouge High Lords must be executed, I believe their wives must be imprisoned and if we have evidence of their children being complicit they should be made to stand formal trial and face the consequences. I would suggest though that the loyal son is shown to be publically rewarded." A few light taps on the table showed Quanbo also enjoyed the support of some gathered here.

"Thank you" Tielin sat considerate of the views he had heard. He wanted the people to see him as a strong leader and a man willing to do what was needed to make the Empire strong but at the same time he had never killed or been involved in the deaths of anyone. He had worn the uniform of his father's militia when younger and when he  had become High Lord he made the decision to place his forces under the command of the Dragon Priestess thus had never lead them in combat himself. He now though had decisions to make. He felt confined by the table and seats and so stood and began wandering the room a little as he spoke. "I am aware we need to send a message that disloyalty will not be tolerated but also the blood of innocents should be spared as much as possible." He paused and looked out the window across the valley where a few specks of snow floated down towards the river. " Lord Dehai is right that names must be written out of history but Lord Quanbo is also accurate when he says we must not punish people who did no wrong. I have an idea in mind but I wish the Dragon Priestess to say whether she believes the Two Dragons would approve." He watched as the young Priestess shifted in her seat slightly as eyes focused on her for a moment. At 28 years of age she had been the nations spiritual guide since her mother had died 10 years ago and her swift actions had eventually ended the instability. "I have a mind to follow through and execute the three High Lords. It shall be done by my own hand to show that they broke Imperial Order and thus shall face justice" A few of the High Lords seemed surprised that the new Emperor was willing to physically get his hands dirty but also respected his sentiment. "Their wives shall be given in marriage to peasants." A few chuckles from the table were meet with a stern look by the Emperor, "They shall therefore be given a chance of redemption by working the fields. Their male children will be forced to take new names as selected by the Dragon Priestess and will be have any of their own children taken into the Golden Enclave as members of the Empresses household. Finally the female children shall enter the Priesthood, the exception shall be the young man Lord Quanbo brought to our attention. He shall be permitted to inherit his father's land and may if he wishes retain his name. I would also like him to be given a significant rank in the Imperial Guard if the Dragon Priestess agrees." He had spoken largely while examining the river running at the foot of the valley and now turned to see the High Lords all looking at each other as to gauge their views. "Mengyao please tell me if this is wise.....and permissable."

The Dragon Priestess closed her eyes for a moment as though communing directly with the spirits and the two Dragons before placing her hands on the table and slowly standing. "Your Imperial Majesty is walking a tightrope with much grace" she began. Her duty was simple and twofold, first she must support the position of the Emperor and second she must ensure the spirits were pleased and now give the Emperor her advice in a manner that would do both. "To rid the High Lords from the Empire is a wise beginning. To wipe the names of those families is also a sensible one. Making the wives peasants is causing humiliation which in itself is a fitting punishment not too disimilar to the nobility to death but it is merciful. The fate of the loyal young man I think should be used to give a positive example of what loyalty may bring but to allow one of the three families to retain their name is showing favour already and you must avoid that. I will suggest something that will allow him to retain his honour despite losing his family name. I shall grant his the family name Qīnglóng, it was once a name given to those who had given great service to the Imperial Guard but has not been used for some time. Using the name will therefore give him great honour but wipe the fathers name." The Emperor nodded, it was a better idea than his own regarding the young man and therefore he was willing to accept the Priestesses advice. "I would also ask if you have given thought to the three daughters held as insurance against future rebellions."

The Emperor had not thought of these three young girls, all the youngest daughters of the disloyal High Lords they ranged in age from 16 to 20 and had been residing in the Sanctuary of the Dragons across the valley. "Perhaps we should release them to their families?" He suggested to the Priestess the meeting now seemingly reduced down to the two of them.

"With their families all but gone I think that would pointless. I think here is your chance to show mercy." The Priestess was not sure how this would go with the new Emperor. Tielin was a man she had selected for Emperor. He'd been her choice because of his unwavering loyalty to the faith, a life of showing respect to traditions and a fine upstanding lineage but that now may be a downside for the ruthlessness he must show. He was also a family man and that would also bare an influence on what she would suggest. "Your Imperial Majesty is expected to have a great many children. The Imperial Family is expected to have candidates for almost every position within the Empire and also the Priesthood. You will therefore be expected to take wives, many wives. Emperor Junjie V had seven wives and twenty or so concubines. He produced close to 50 children."

"Times change" the Emperor interjected showing his first break with tradition may be on the horizon.

"Oh I agree" the Priestess nodded in agreement, "But you are a reflection of the power, prestige and majesty of the Empire. You will be expected to have a huge family and three children does not qualify. To do otherwise shows you are not a true Emperor." Tielin knew she was right but in all his life he'd only ever been with his wife. "I suggest you take the sister of the soon to be Qīnglóng as a wife. It shows loyalty and in the days of the formation of the Empire the Emperor would often take a daughter of a defeated enemy as his wife to cement loyalty of their followers as he added their lands to the Empire. I would then take one of the other two daughters as a concubine, it is both an insult and a show of mercy. The family are seen as no longer noble but they she is permitted to redeem herself in the service of the Empire. The final daughter is to be sent into exile and should she ever return shall be executed."

Tielin did not like the idea but knew it was one he would have to come to terms with. "How do we determine which of the two girls becomes the concubine?" Tielin addressed his question to the Priestess but before she could answer High Lord Dehai yelled out of turn.

"Simple Your Majesty" Dehai was smiling mischieviously, "one of the two is pig ugly, send her into exile and keep the pretty one." The Lords around the table laughed except for one man, High Lord Kexing who shook his head with disapproval.

"Lord Kexing" Tielin wanted to know what was on the old man's mind. "You seem to have other thoughts?"

"No Your Majesty" Kexing attempted to stand but being in his 80's he did so slowly and Tielin motioned that he was not required to stand to address the council. "Thank you. My knees are not what they once were." He sank back to the chair. "I agree with the course but so flippant a comment on the girls future is disrespectful. The family had been one that had great honour and though their fall is inevitable now the passing of a great house is not a laughing matter. I apologise but a concubine of the Emperor is still a woman deserving of respect for she gives her very body to further the Empire much like a soldier would. Would we laugh at the risks taken by Lord Dehai's sons?" The mood changed and Lord Dehai bowed his head indicating that he accepted the older man's comments. "But yes take the prettier one." Kexing concluded.

The room fell silent as Tielin resumed his seat and sat leaning on the edge of the table his fingers bridged under his chin as he mused the plan ahead of him. "It shall be as the Priestess agreed" he concluded after what felt like an age of silence. "I shall make the announcement in an hour. Thank you for your Council today." The Emperor indicated that the meeting was over and the Lords began to leave each bowing as they passed following the Priestess out. His old knees creeking as he stood Kexing was the last man to head towards the door. "Lord Kexing please stay a moment." The old man stopped and returned to the table. "Please sit" the Emperor offered him the Dragon Priestesses chair as it was the closest.

"With respect Your Majesty I am not a man to turn down my Emperor but no man should sit in that chair." he held his dark brown wooden stick towards the chair and instead sat in one of the High Lords chairs.

Tielin smiled as this was exactly why he wished to speak with him. "Kexing you are the most elderly of the High Lords. You show amazing reverence for the position of Emperor despite no one living having known life under one. You know the traditions of court far better than any of us. I therefore have an offer to make you." He pulled the heavy wooden chair of the Emperor closer to the man.

Lexing looked at the floor and shook his head slightly. "You My Lord are an Emperor, you own me and therefore you do not make me an offer you give me instructions and I proudly follow them." The Emperor felt like he was back at school.

"I would have this job only done by a willing man." Tielin responded, "I require a High Councillor, a man to manage this council when I am not here. I think you would be the best choice, you know the needs of the Empire well and I think we share a common mind for what needs to be done. I think you would be a steady hand."

Lexing began laughing but found himself spluttering shortly after beginning. "My Lord." he began through coughs, "My hands are far from steady" he held his hand up palm facing the ground and showed it shaking profusely, "I am though bound to follow your instructions. If you wish me to serve I shall do so with all my strength for as long as you see me as a fit individual."

"Well then High Lord Lexing I name you as High Councillor and your first task will be to arrange a wedding." The pair shook hands.

"I shall begin preparations immediately." Lexing pushed himself up bowed and left the Emperor alone. Tielin now had two major obstacles to face as he lead the Empire towards re-joining the world, could he really take another man's life and take another woman to his bed?

Xia Class Submarines

1. Yudi
2. Doumu
3. Pangu
4. Xiwangmu

Shang Class Frigate

1. Yanwang
2. Fuxi
3. Nuwa
4. Shennong

Zhou Class Corvette

1. Wudi
2. Huangdi
3. Cangdi
4. Chidi
5. Baidi
6. Shun

Qin Class Missile Boat

1. Longshen
2. Baoshen
3. Bala
4. Doushen
5. Fengshen
6. Haishen
7. Heshen
8. Gushen
9. Jinshen
10. Tudishen

Han Class

1. Wenshen
2. Xihe
3. Kuixing
4. Baxian
5. Canshen
6. Jigong
7. Luban
8. Mazu

Xin Class Minesweeper

1. Xishen
2. Yaoshen
3. Sanxing
4. Fuxing
5. Luxing
6. Shouxing

Cao Wei Class Multi-Role Patrol Ship

1. Anqi Sheng
2. Bai Qi
3. Che Kung
4. Ao Run
5. Di Jun
6. Enzhugong
7. Fusu
8. Guan Ping
9. Han Xiangzi
10. Kui Xing
11. Jinzha
12. Na Tuk Kong

380 x Hundun Main Battle Tanks
320 x Taotie Main Battle Tanks
120 x Taowu Medium Battle Tanks
100 x Chi Light Tanks
300 x Dilong Infantry Fighting Vehicle
100 x Jiaolong Infantry Fighting Vehicles
200 x Shenlong Armoured Personnel Carrier
250 x Teng Armoured Personnel Carrier
100 x Tianlong Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier
260 x Yinglong Armoured Car
100 x Zhulong Multiple Launch Rocket System
80 x Kui Self Propelled Howitzer
180 x Jiangshi Towed Howitzer
120 x Yaoguai Towed Howitzer
800 x Longma Mobility Vehicle
10 x H-1 Luduan Helicopter
150 x Xiezhi Mobile Anti-Air Gun

Today across the Majestic Empire relieved subjects have been gathering at local shrines to make offerings for the long reign of Dragon Emperor Tielin II. Gifts to the ancestors of the Empire included gifts of embroided shirts, flowers, food and effigies of Dragons. At the Sanctum of the Two Dragons the line of those wishing to leave offerings took several hours to clear as thousands of people filed past the giant statue of the Two Dragons leaving their offerings before them. The nation was celebrating not just the naming of a new Dragon Emperor but also the ending of 120 years of mourning which many believe has left the nation isolated and far behind many nations in the world. The period of mourning also saw several long conflicts between private militia forces who were vying to make themselves the new Dragon Emperor. This instability caused great harm to the nation as it shut down several key industries, damaged farmland and cost tens of thousands of lives. It is now hoped that the reign of Tielin II is capable of bringing stability to the Empire.

Dragon Emperor Tielin II will be officially crowned once the High Lords have arrived in the capital for the ceremony, expected to be Saturday the 15th December by the Common Earth Calendar. The new Dragon Emperor is 43 years of age and is the High Lord of Baoshan a title that he will vacate to his eldest son Prince Chun when he is crowned. Baoshan was one of the few Provinces which remained largely peaceful during the period of mourning however he did raise his own militia which was used to defend his own lands until he handed over control of them to the Dragon Priestess and the Imperial Guard. Many believe this show of loyalty to the Empire and the Two Dragons was a key event in him being named as the new Dragon Emperor.

The New Dragon Emperor was born in 1977 by the Common Earth Calendar in the province of Baoshan. He was the eldest son of the High Lord of Baoshan and is named after his father. He has a younger brother who is 36 years of age and a member of the Academy of Scholars were he teaches Philosophy and Ethics. He also has two younger sisters, one of whom is a Priestess at the Shrine of the Two in Baoshan while the youngest of the pair is married to an Imperial Knight. Tielin has been High Lord for  ten years following his father's death in an attack by a bandit group trying to sabotage a railway line through his province. Tielin spent much of his youth under the tutorlidge of his father in preparation for Imperial Service and sat upon various councils as both an Imperial Knight and taking his father's position for various debates in the The Grand Council of the Majestic Empire. At the age of 22 he married the grand-daughter of the Province of Fuyang, Zheng Jin. The pair have three children all of whom shall now inherit royal titles. The nation will, when the Dragon Emperor is crowned, also have a new heir to the throne in the shape of the soon to be Prince Chun. The 16 year old Prince will now transfer his education from a local academy in his home province to private tutoring at the Imperial Palace and the Sanctum of the Two Dragons. The new Dragon Emperors daughter,  Princess Wenjun, is 13 years of age and will begin training with the Dragon Priestess for a potential future in the Priesthood. There is also the expectation that the Emperor will now produce more children as it is seen as a vital duty to have a large Imperial Family to minimise the chances of the nation entering mourning again with the end of the new bloodline. One option for the soon to be Emperor is to marry one or several of the imprisoned daughter of High Lords who sought to oppose the Dragon Priestesses intervention in the conflicts that ravaged the nation. Some believe that in marrying them it would sooth the anger these families have for not being selected as Emperor thus reducing the chances of future conflict. On the other hand many suggest that the Dragon Emperor should exile the daughters and execute the fathers for their disrespect. It is likely their fate shall be determined once the Dragon Emperor has been crowned.

Some commentators have also called for the Dragon Emperor to invite world leaders to his coronation. One such voice is Parmanjan Kyum, owner of a series of banks, who explained, "The Majestic Empire now should seek to show the world that we are a nation of greatness. I am confident that we would demonstrate a coronation unlike any they will have seen. We need to begin down the road of growing the prosperity of our land and to do that we can no longer stay within our borders. We should welcome the world to the Majestic Empire as soon as possible. The new Dragon Emperor must become a great diplomat."

The Dragon Emperor Is determined by the Laws of Inheritance. These laws apply to all positions and possessions in society. All noble positions are allocated to male inheritance while religious titles and property are allocated to female inheritance. In both cases the law states that the eldest child of the correct gender of the posts holder inherits the title. If they have no children of the correct gender then it passes first to siblings, then to direct cousins. Noble titles may not pass to women and Priestly titles may not pass to men. Should no heir be present the title reverts to the Dragon Emperor for noble titles and the Dragon Priestess for religious titles. Should the title of Dragon Priestess be vacant the six eldest Priestess in the nation are required to find a suitable candidate who must then receive the blessing of the Dragon Emperor. Should the Dragon Emperor title be vacant the Dragon Priestess must call a period of mourning and this must last a minimum of 120 years. During that time the Dragon Priestess and the Council of Sorrow (a body made up of the descendants of 12 Feudal Lords unable to inherit the throne appointed by the High Priestess on the day of Emperor's death) will run the nation. The period of mourning may last for as long as the Dragon Priestess determines but may be no longer than 150 years. Upon completion of the period of mourning the Dragon Priestess may announce the new Dragon Emperor.

ORGANS OF THE GOVERNMENT

The Dragon Emperor - All knowing and all powerful. He is the living embodiment of the Two Dragons and is responsible, so much as he wishes, for all decisions in the nation no matter how big or small. Technically he could instruct individual farmers on what crops to plant in each field but naturally this would be impossible for a nation so large and so therefore generally the Dragon Emperor delegates a great deal of their powers.

The Grand Council of the Majestic Empire - The Empire is currently split in fifteen provinces, each controlled by a High Lord. The High Lords or their substitute each sit on the Grand Council which must meet once a month by law however today they meet several times a week. Any High Lord may appoint a substitute to sit in their chair on the Grand Council and may change this as often as they wish. They act as advisers to the Dragon Emperor and carry his decrees and laws back to their provinces.

The Noble Council of the Majestic Empire - Each High Lord has under them a number of Lords who are responsible for enforcing the Dragon Emperors Decrees as well as undertaking tasks such as tax collection, raising military forces and maintaining local infrastructure. Once every three months the Noble Council meets and any of these Lords may attend where they discuss issues relating to running the nation.

The Council of Imperial Knights - This was originally a body set up where each Lord would appoint a group of no more than 200 Knights to help them with their duties. Today however the nation maintains a large standing military. The original Council of Imperial would be open to any Knight to attend, today any officer over the equivalent rank of Captain may attend. The Council meets twice a year.

The Grand Imperial Council - This is a body made up of all the other Councils and meets once every two years. It is today largely symbolic however in the past it was used as a means of the Dragon Emperor personally speaking with all levels of government.

The Dragon Priestess - Blessed with insight and direct communication with the Two Dragons she is not officially a part of the government however does attend various council meetings and is often consulted prior to major decisions.



With tradition, ritual and ceremony playing a large part in Lijiang there are a number of special bodies that while they have no political power as such still hold a huge amount of influence over the nation.

THE GUARD OF THE EMPIRE - This is a force of around 8,000 troops who are directly controlled by the Dragon Priestess. They usually provide guards at holy sites however are fully trained soldiers. They are generally more disciplined, better equipped and trained than regular military infantry and would be considered Commandos by many nations although fall short of being a Special Forces unit. They were instrumental in bringing the conflicts that marked the end of Emperor Junjie VI's reign. They are marked by their crimson red uniform. Members are selected after rigorous testing and are contracted to serve 10,000 years.

THE GOLDEN ENCLAVE - This is named for the area of the Imperial Capital which is controlled by the wives of the Dragon Emperor. There can only be one Dragon Empress and traditionally this is the first of the Emperors wives. Only the Emperor may be Polygamous as it is expected that he have many sons for the stability of the Empire. While there is only one Dragon Empress the other wives of the Dragon Emperor are referred to as Queens. The Emperor may only marry women of noble birth whose father is qualified to sit on any of the Councils. There have been many historical precidents however of the Emperor taking non-noble lovers as concubines and fathering children with them. The Emperor may name any non-noble born woman an "Imperial Lady of the Emperors Chamber" which carries significant prestige in the nation. Once named as an "Imperial Lady of the Emperors Chamber" a woman may have accommodation in the Golden Enclave. The Enclave is permitted to make its own laws in several areas of life and these apply to its limits which are marked with ceremonial gates and guarded by the Guard of The Empire.

A time shall come when the Two Dancing Dragons have either need of us or demands for us. When that time comes it shall be the duty of the one descended from Xiaotong to hear their words and teach Earth of the creators ways. The Priestess is both the messenger of the Two Dragons as well as their connection with humanity.

The position of Dragon Priestess is inherited in much the same way as a monarchy however it goes through the female line of the family rather than male. The Priestess is responsible for ensuring the spiritual purity of the nation and that the Dragon Emperor is vigilant in his duty to run the human world. She is also responsible for ensuring the various rituals are carried out, omens checked and upon the death of the Emperor crowning the successor.

Be it known that the bloodline of the ancient Two Dragons flows through the man who sits upon the throne. With the power given by Fucanglong and Qinglong he is empowered to rule the lands as he best thinks for the betterment of all who display loyalty to the cosmic dancers and to the destruction of those who displease them.

When the first two humans Yifeng and Liying died their eldest son inherited their duties and powers and became Dragon Emperor Shaofeng I. Under his guidance humanity thrived and populated the entirety of Earth. He established rules governing most things but while his word was law it was always with a glance to the Dragon Priestess that they were made. It was only after several thousand generations of Shaofeng I's family had ruled that disaster struck meaning that the direct bloodline traced back to Yifeng and Liying was broken. At this time it was left to the Dragon Priestess to determine what should happen next and as such she consulted the ancestors and the Dragons. In order to replicate what had happened when Yifeng and Liying died she imposed 120 years of mourning upon humanity and then instructions for how to re-establish the bloodline.

There have been several occasions throughout history that the "Bloodline" has had no direct descendant and the nation has shut down. As a result the nation all but cuts off its connections with the world periodically. The people of the nation are tied to superstition and devotion to their duties to the Two Dragons that they believe rule their life.

哈囉 (Hello)

Planned on joining your region about a year ago but life took over. Looking forward to doing more than exploring and being part of Independent Order.

My plan is my nation to be based loosely on pre-communist China and be rather superstitious yet nowhere near the size of real life China.