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Kjerag
| Faction | Overview |
- Parliamentary theocracy (post-Snowcap Incident)
- Oligarchical theocracy (pre-Snowcap Incident)
- Karlan Saintess (currently Enya Silverash; post-Snowcap Incident)
- Vine-Bead Court (pre-Snowcap Incident)
| “ | The remote and mysterious snowy nation of Kjerag lies nestled in the central mountain ranges of Terra, standing as the highest point that civilization can reach. Its harsh geography has long kept it in a state of relative isolation, and this seclusion has left other nations knowing little about it. What has spread across the land are mostly vague and dubious ancient legends. | ” |
| —"Kjerag", Terra: A Journey |
Kjerag is a Terran country bordering Columbia, Kazimierz, Minos, and Victoria that is located on the central mountain range of the continent. It is a theocracy centering on the worship of Kjeragandr, the national goddess who protects the land, with the Karlan Saintess serving as both the spiritual leader and political figurehead. Due to its rugged, snowbound mountainous landscape that protects Kjerag from Catastrophes and foreign invasions, Kjerag is given the nickname as the "Snow Realm."
The Kjeragians' faith in Kjeragandr could be traced back to the mythological era in which Kjeragandr led her believers to settle in the mountain ranges where they lived an undisturbed life throughout the millennia. Entering the modern era, the constant geopolitical changes across Terra aroused urges from some voices in Kjerag to end their isolationism, but the conservatives faction strongly opposed the proposal out of the fear of corruption upon their livelihood and their religious faith. Following decades of struggles behind-the-scenes, Kjerag has finally opened up its borders starting from acceptance of foreigners into their faith. As modernization is still ongoing in the region, the Kjeragians continue to practice their faith and observe their rituals while accepting foreign cultures.
History[edit]
Founding myth[edit]
In the mythological era according to the teachings of the Kjeragian faith, Kjeragandr, the goddess of Kjerag, led Her people to settle in the rugged mountains free of Catastrophes and conflicts. Kjeragandr accepted those homeless refugees across Terra to settle in her embrace, and She promised her believers that She would create a piece of land among the mountains with hot springs, abundant crops, and most importantly, "blizzards that could freeze Catastrophes." These settlements eventually became the earliest form of the Kjeragian civilizations, and the priesthood serving Kjeragandr were the first theocratic political entity overseeing the Kjeragians.[1][2]
For the next three centuries, Kjeragandr became the sole ruler of the theocracy, but She needed rests to recover Herself from her creation works among the valleys. Hence, Kjeragandr declared She had to ascend into the sacred mountains and enter a long period of sleep. Before entering her hibernation, She appointed three bravest patriarchs among the clans, the Silverashes, the Browntails, and the Paleroches, as Kjerag's heads of states ruling on Her stead who would later become the residing Tri-Clans of Kjerag, and Kjeragandr vanished among the blizzards after giving out Her last order to the mortals and being satisfied of their obedience.[1][2]
Many Kjeragians have firmly accepted this oral tradition as an absolute fact, whereas foreign anthropologists and folklorists attempt to analyze such legend in a more material, scientific sense. They interpret that Kjeragandr leading her people could be a metaphor of these earliest humans' description of Kjerag's unique geography. Furthermore, recent geological evidence does prove that Kjerag has been free of Catastrophes for millennia. Anthropologists also believe that the formation of the Tri-Clans is more or less the result of Kjerag's isolated geography that only limited tribal conflicts within the realms, and the clan's kinship based on a single bloodline and race greatly preserved their lineages. [2]
Reformation era[edit]
Due to its isolated geography and the long period of stability among the clans, Kjerag was not particularly interested in the outside world and preferred to focus on internal affairs. However, as Terra entered the Crystal Age, the advent of modern technology propelled Kjerag into an uncertain future. Rapid geopolitical changes such as the independence of Columbia and the War of the Four Nations also raised legitimate concerns that expansionist countries may seek to colonize their homeland. By the 1060s, voices for reformations were on the rise, with the patriarch of the Silverash Clan, Olafur Silverash, strongly encouraging the industrialization movement.
Olafur had been exploring countries outside of Kjerag, which led to him establishing marital relationships with Victorian aristocrats. Upon his return, he began introducing a Victorian-style business management model to the Kjeragians, laying the foundation for the country's modernization in the future. By 1065, the Silverashes had set up multiple factories and a railway system spanning across Kjerag. On the other hand, the conservative faction led by the Paleroches, Browntails, and the Vine-Bead Court strongly protested the Silverashes' drastic reformation and urged to maintain the status quo, as they feared the reformation would bring disastrous consequences.[3][4]
For the next few decades, tension between the reformist Silverashes and the conservative faction continued to escalate. In the year 1082, the patriarch of the Browntails—Luca Browntail—convinced the Paleroches to agree in their plan to assassinate the Silverash couple. They rigged a villa they were supposed to be visiting as a trap house, but before their arrival, both Olafur and his wife Elizabeth got into a train accident and died on the spot.[5] The convenient timing of their surprise deaths provided an opportunity for the conservatives to win in their political struggle. They framed the Edelweiss Clan, an ally of the Silverashes, for plotting the accident after their "betrayal," resulting in the family being sent into exile. At the same time, many elders proclaimed that their death was a punishment for their disgrace over Kjeragandr. The Silverashes were consequently ostracized from the Tri-Clans, stalling their industrialization projects. [3]
Snowcap Incident[edit]
- Main article: Break the Ice/Synopsis
The Snowcap Incident of 1097 caused a drastic shift in Kjerag's centuries-old political structure when the Silverash Clan attempted to undermine the country’s influence. In 1090, Olafur’s son, Enciodes Silverash, returned from his study abroad in Victoria and reclaimed his title as head of the Silverash Clan. He started an international trading company known as Karlan Trade, which would serve as Kjerag’s doorway to conduct business with foreign nations. [3] In the beginning, the Browntails actively supported Karlan Trade’s activities, believing that this would encourage the three competing clans to work together. However, most of the promised benefits only went to Karlan Trade, whilst the conservative Paleroches became increasingly impatient with the Enciodes’ Machiavellian approach in his modernization project.
Following a controversy surrounding the illegal mining activities conducted by Karlan Trade’s Chief Technical Officer, Gnosis Edelweiss, the Silverashes were pressured to surrender their territory. As a solution, Enciodes proposed to set up the presiding Karlan Saintess—his younger sister Enya Silverash—as the de facto head of state in the name of restoring the power back to Kjeragandr. Enciodes's proposal was accepted by the opposing clans and the Vine-Bead Court, and they began preparing for the transferal of power. However, this was merely a ploy for Enciodes to seize control of Kjerag. As part of his agenda, Enciodes has been secretly smuggling his elite troops, the Tschäggättä, into Kjerag in preparation for quelling any rebellions. [1]
On the day of the power transfer, the Great Elder of the Vine-Bead Court was assassinated by poison. The Silverashes then framed the Paleroche and Browntail clans for attempting to launch a coup d’etat. As a result, the Silverashes were hailed as a hero, while the other two clans were ostracized and fractured. Seeking to prevent an all-out war, Rhodes Island indirectly intervened by assisting the Paleroches and Browntails in confronting Enciodes. A violent clash that could have torn the nation apart almost ensued when the Saintess descended from Mount Karlan and stopped the conflict. Many witnesses declared that had seen an unexpected "miracle" during her descent, as though it was a blessing from Kjeragandr Herself.[6]
By the end of the Snowcap Incident, the Tri-Clans resolved their conflict by fully uniting themselves under the Saintess's rule, which the Silverashes saw as a victory. To avoid suspicion from foreign countries, Kjerag covered up the event as a peaceful settlement following their annual Tri-Clan Council meeting. [3]
Present day[edit]
After the Snowcap Incident, Kjerag fully opened its borders as the Saintess began accepting foreigners into their faith. Investment from Columbia and Kazimierz has started to flood the country, allowing for the development of heavy industries and domestic manufacturing. The introduction of luxury train rides has also paved the way for a booming tourism industry, with thousands of people visiting the country for the first time. Furthermore, Kjerag has permitted Rhine Lab to set up Terra's first ever space research center on Mount Karlan as part of Columbia's efforts to investigate the mysterious Starpod, following the Trimounts Arc of 1099 which revolutionized how Terrans view astronomy and propelled interest in space exploration.[7]
Nevertheless, Kjerag's drastic reformation has brought potential threats over its sovereignty. Victoria has been quietly asserting political pressure on the country through their marital relationships with the Silverashes to monopolize their trade. In turn, Kjerag sought to preserve their sovereignty through various means, such as the secret construction project of a fortified battle landship. In the spring of 1100, a brief clash between Kjerag and Victoria occurred at Lake Silberneherze during an important ceremony, further emphasizing the need for Kjerag's clans to unite in defending their virgin homeland from colonization.
Notable people[edit]
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Expatriates[edit]
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Other notable people[edit]
- Olafur Silverash
- Elizabeth SilverAsh☠: A Victorian woman who was the mother of Enciodes, Enya, and Ensia respectively. She died alongside Olafur in a train accident.
- Luca Browntail☠: The former patriarch of the Browntail clan and the grandfather of Ratatos and Sciurus. He was one of Olafur's biggest detractors, and even actually planned to kill him.
- Old Paleroche: The former patriarch of the Paleroches and the father of Arctosz Paleroche who left the family to live a hermit life in a Kjeragian monastery out of his regret over the divorce of Tatyana Larina and the fall of the Silverashes under the Browntails' plot which he deemed that it was Kjeragandr's fate for him to give up his wealth. During the events at Lake Silberneherze, he coincidentally reunited with Leto and intended to reveal the truth to Arctosz, only to be delayed by a reunion drinking party. He also keeps a talisman specially made for Leto during her childhood but never delivered after the departure of the Larinas back to Ursus.
The old Paleroche
Enemies[edit]
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Location[edit]
Landmarks[edit]
- Lake Silberneherze
- Mount Karlan
- Mount Jungfrau: Named after the 3rd Karlan Saintess, Mt. Jungfrau is said to be made from Kjeragandr's tears. Hiking or climbing Mt. Jungfrau is forbidden without permission from the Paleroches.[8]
- Jungfrau is a mountain in the Alps.
- Mount Matterhorn: One of the highest mountains in Kjerag, measuring more than 4000 meters above sea level.[9] It is the mountain that Matterhorn is named after.[8]
- Matterhorn is a mountain in the Alps.
- Mount Filnona: A mountain located in the southern part of Kjerag which, according to a legend, was named after a foreign Caprinae climber who attempted to reach for its peak twenty five years ago, never to be seen again. The locals decided to name the mountain after her as a tribute.[10]
- Mount Fugen: A mountain located along the shores of Lake Silberneherze. It is incredibly popular for young couples because it is said that any couple that watches the sunrise there will stay together forever.[11]
Settlements[edit]
- Turicum: The capital of the Silverashes' territory. It is Kjerag's only industrial area and gateway to the outside world through K.T.'s activities.
Infrastructures[edit]
- Hoff Angrsaal: The main temple of Kjerag located at the foothills of Mount Karlan. The temple complex also acts as the residence of the Karlan Saintess and the place where the Tri-Clan Council and the Vine-Bead Court convenes. Previously forbidden to outsiders due to religious reasons, the Hoff Angrsaal gradually became a tourist site with a recently installed cable car station that allowed direct access to the complex.
- Kjerag Staatbahn: The main railroad system that connects every part of Kjerag provides a luxurious service to those onboard. The original construction was done under the leadership of Olafur who sought to set up the highest elevated railway system on Terra that could transport goods across Kjerag easily by utilizing its Catastrophe-free geography. On the other hand, the Staatbahn was also to be believed as the cause for the downfall of the Silverashes due to protests from the conservatives faction. Since the Snowcap Incident, the other two clans have been given permission to use the railway in exchange for their monetary shares in the infrastructure, and the railway has been allowed to be expanded into territories of the other two clans.[12]
- The Staatsbahn is based on the Hovedbanen in Norway and the Swiss Northern Railway.
Interactions[edit]
Talents and skills[edit]
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Two Paths, One Goal | Applies Status Resistance to Kjerag Operators (including Gnosis himself) after Gnosis is deployed for at least 10 seconds.
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Gallery[edit]
An avenue in a Kjerag city
A street in a Kjerag city
A street in a Kjerag village
Another street with a mountain looming ahead
The interior of a Kjeragian house
The interior of a Kjeragian manor
The interior of a Kjeragian hotel
The living room of a Kjeragian manor
A forest at the foot of Mount Karlan
The Karlan Square on Mount Karlan's foothills, where Kjeragrandr's followers celebrate religious festivals
The Hoff Angrsaal in Mt. Karlan
The main hall of Hoff Angrsaal where the Tri-Clan Council and Vine-Bead Court convenes
The Karlan Saintess' boudoir (i.e. female bedroom) in Hoff Angrsaal
A pass leading to the foothills of Mt. Karlan
Another path under heavy snowfall
A Kjeragian train station
People[edit]
A male young adult Kjeragian Feline citizen
Another one but with middle-aged looks
Another one from Ursus race.
A female Kjeragian Feline citizen
A female Kjeragian Ursus citizen wearing a fur coat
A female Kjeragian Caprinae citizen
A male middle-aged Kjeragian Lupo aristocrat wearing a white chuba and blue tuxedo
Anotoher nobleman of young adult age wearing black tuxedo and with a walking stick
Another one wearing a black chuba and white tuxedo
A female Kjeragian Feline aristocrat wearing a black chuba and skaut, and blue-and-gray bunad
Another noblewoman wearing a white/khaki chuba and bunad, and black skaut
Another noblewoman wearing a white skaut
A Kjeragian Feline monk
A Kjeragian Feline maiden
A Kjeragian Feline soldier with a battle axe
Another warrior of Ursus race.
A Kjeragian soldier wearing a fur cape and with a sword
Another one of Ursus race.
Trivia[edit]
- Kjerag is based on the various alpine regions such as Scandinavia, the Alps, and the Himalayas. Its nickname, "Snow Realm", is a reference to the meaning of Himalaya in Sanskrit, "Abode of the Snow".
- Prior the rework of Archives, all Operators affiliated with Karlan Trade were aligned with Kjerag, making it the first faction removed from the roster of factions.
- The Retracing Our Steps 1101 update moved Aurora, Cliffheart, Kjera, and Pramanix to the Kjerag faction, presumably because they are part of K.T. in name only as shown in the story. This also makes Kjerag the first faction readded to the roster of factions.
- So far, all of Kjerag's Side Stories feature playable Operators as main bosses.
- All bosses are also released as Operators in a different manner; Degenbreacher is released after she was a boss (and also the only 6*/non-welfare Operator), Harold is released at the same time as when he was a boss, and Kjera is released before She was a boss.
References[edit]
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