Seilarf

''"There is no greater honor than dying in the field of battle facing a worthy adversary! Now fight like never before my brethen! Death before dishonor! For today it is a good die to die!" -General Kiag'fenx during the Battle for Flameclaw Peak''

The Orcish Empire of Seilarf is an odd member of the grand alliance of the west, the citizens of the empire take great pride in their code of honor and follow it with a unflinching loyalty unless on the most extreme of situations. In contrast to the other members of the alliance Seilarf occupies nearly all the weastern side of the North-weaster Northern Subcontinent; its natural barriers as well as the artificial ones constructed by the greatest of Seilarf artificers have keep its vast territories safe even as the endless war against the neighbouring nation of Karult wages on.

The Citizens of Seilarf
Proud nearly to the point of arrogance, strict followers of their honor code and a reknown for their great martial prowess; the citizens of Seilarf are natural born warriors that seek to bring greater honor to their families and nation, some do so by joining the army and waging war against the foes, others devoted themselves to bring the blessing of the gods among their brethens, and yet others find honor in the simple things such as providing food for their people; this is a great contrast with the more savage orcs that inhabit other parts of the world as they are well organized and constantly standing up for each other.

The Emperor
As an empire Seilarf is ruled by its Emperor from his divine seat in the capital, his orders are unquestionable and followed to the letter and as per divine right his children will one day raise to take his seat and become the next emperor of the nation; still the Emperor isn't blind and he constantly keeps a council of sages, seers, generals and strategists in order to gain a clearer view in the current state of his beloved nation.

Seilarf's Architecture
The citizens of Seilarf often construct new homes in the most basic way as possible with the materials at hand, this often translates to thin wooden structures that are just barely able to fend off the ravages of natues; but as family gains honor and reputation the structure is slowly reinforced and adorned with sigils and other charms gained from battles or favor to other houses.

Military and defensive structures are nearly the opposite, they are built to last with the best materials they have and their own sigils of honor are often the battle scars and signs of repair they show.