Stratos Throne

The Stratos Throne is a political entity that rules the Taloned Highlands, in the southwest of Marquet.

Description
The Stratos Throne controls a mountainous region, interspersed with elevated plateaus in the valleys, which are home to many farms. It is known for its horse breeds, which are exported to other parts of Marquet.

A former skyport in the Taloned Highlands was dismantled by the Stratos Throne around 823 PD during the Apex War with the Court of the Lambent Path, and it had not been rebuilt as of 843 PD.

Notable locations

 * Gelvaan: a village in a grassy plateau valley in the Taloned Highlands, and Imogen's hometown.
 * Sruwargas: a city located within the Coven Peaks, and the seat of the Stratos Throne.

Notable people

 * House Kade: A noble family that deals with cattle business. They left the Stratos Throne after the Apex War, moving to Jrusar and becoming part of the Mahaan houses, although their status is low in this system.
 * Imogen Temult: Sorcerer from Gelvaan, and a member of Bells Hells.
 * Otohan Thull: Legendary hero of the Apex War fighting for the Stratos Throne.

Military
The seat of the military is held directly by the government and is located at the apex of the mountains.

History
More than two decades ago the Stratos Throne and the Court of the Lambent Path of Aeshanadoor engaged in a military conflict known as the Apex War. This intense and destructive conflict culminated around 823 PD, it was a long war that depleted the resources of both sides, with no apparent winner at the end.

Both Ira Wendagoth and Otohan Thull were on the side of the Stratos Throne during the Apex War. Ira initially worked for both sides before aligning with the Stratos throne, and Otohan was a famed general for the throne.

The temple of Zha'Vrollo was used as an outpost by the Stratos Throne operatives hoping to attack Yios, until the spirit of Sahyaadon reclaimed it. The Gorgynei leave the temple as it was, including the damage it sustained in the war, in the belief that Sahyaadon may consider it a trophy or reminder.

As of 843 PD their truce still held, and the Stratos Throne, like the Court of the Lambent Path, was focused on rebuilding after a long, expensive, and destructive war. A representative from the Stratos Throne was invited to the Chandei Quorum ball in Jrusar in 843 PD, but declined to attend.