The Jenovese explored different forms of ammunition and other technology. Thus The Jihad's highest form of hull armour was still wood.
The Jihad Prophecy
The Jihad Prophecy was designed to be a battle ship in preparation for war. With the advent of this ship, the Jenovese had begun experimentation with lining their hulls with Black Makou.
The Jihad Absolution
The Absolution was designed as a small, maneuverable warship. It packed heavy firepower and machinery
into a small, graceful frame. This ship was also used to accompany patrol ships during wartime.
The Jihad Stingray
This ship was designed to be a scout ship. Highly maneuverable, in combat, the Stingray was best used for a quick attack and an equally quick escape.
The Jihad Raptor
Designed for short distance escort and Air Patrol.
The Jihad Behemoth
The Behemoth was designed to serve as a massive cargo ship. Due to its large size, it was not very agile,
and was thus almost always escorted. This was the most commonly used vessel by serious Jenovese merchants.
The Jihad Razor
The Jihad Razor was designed for Air Patrol and combat. Highly maneuverable, this ship and its counterpart, the Jihad Raptor, are the most commonly used by the Jenovese.
The Jihad Rebirth
The Jihad Rebirth was designed to be a large cargo ship capable of defending itself should its escort be defeated or elsewhere. This model of cargo ship was only used by the Jenovese military for for very important cargo, and was never without an escort of at least two or three Jihad Raptors or Razors.
Other airships:
The Jihad Apprentice
The Jihad Araneae
The Jihad Flash Fire
The Jihad Hammerhead
The Jihad Locust
The Jihad Phoenix
The Jihad Wolverine
Culture, life and technology on Jenova
Jenova
Jenova is the Township of The Jihad. In the year 1269 AC, a large fragment of the RoK separated itself and began to fall. Those of the Jihad took an interest, and prevented its fall. Instead, they bound it with great magic and they began to build homes there. And life has begun to flourish... so much as it can aboard a fragment of the RoK.
Ragnarok was a twisted thing whose very essence was a corruption of life. The Black Lifestream, the counter-part of the True Lifestream, was used by the Jenovese to twist creatures into abominable mutations for use in battle. Even the denizens of Jenova themselves had been known to volunteer for this process, becoming mighty Ragnarok Demons and Golems, though few survive the process.
With the inception of life on the RoK, other events had occurred. The native monsters had vacated, either by being destroyed or by leaving for easier people to prey upon, and other life had evolved. Rokwood, the newest of these, had begun sprouting like wildfire across the vast caverns of Jenova.
Black Makou
Black Makou was produced, harvested, and used as fuel and building material for great airships previously unavailable to the Jenovese military. And other, darker things had been slowly stirring to wakefulness in the depths of Jenova's many caverns.
Rokwood
Rokwood was a wood exclusive to Ragnarok. These trees grew in large clusters along the walls of the deep caverns within the Rok, where the corrupted Lifestream flowed strongest. Due to their close proximity to the source of Black Makou, these trees seemed to have a dark, magical nature. These trees had thick, intertwining roots and thick, squat trunks. Their foliage was comprised of brittle, thin branches which ended in a single, razor-sharp spiked leaf. Their trunks were black, gnarled, and covered in a fungal slime.
Once dried, however, the wood of these trees was among the finest in Faerun for buildings and tools. The process of drying Rokwood was slow and painstaking, for if it was dried too quickly, it became as brittle as its branches. If it was dried too slowly, the wood became unworkable.
Perhaps due to its magical nature, the wood of these trees functioned poorly fashioned as weapons- becoming brittle as eggshells when used in combat. The exception to this rule, however, were the arrows made from their branches. Their fragility, instead, proved to be an asset when a foe sought to remove an arrow shot into him, and found he cannot, as the shaft had broken, and the arrowhead remained lodged in the wound. Their leaves, also, were highly sought for creation of caltrops and other sharp wooden instruments, as well as by wizards for the creation of magical blades.
In the spring, Rokwood produced a small acorn-sized nut. These nuts were inedible and highly toxic, however among clientele of thieves and assassins they were highly coveted for work in poisons, and by wizards practicing the darker arts. Rokwood was barren the other three seasons of the year.
Jenova is the Township of The Jihad. In the year 1269 AC, a large fragment of the RoK separated itself and began to fall. Those of the Jihad took an interest, and prevented its fall. Instead, they bound it with great magic and they began to build homes there. And life has begun to flourish... so much as it can aboard a fragment of the RoK.
Ragnarok was a twisted thing whose very essence was a corruption of life. The Black Lifestream, the counter-part of the True Lifestream, was used by the Jenovese to twist creatures into abominable mutations for use in battle. Even the denizens of Jenova themselves had been known to volunteer for this process, becoming mighty Ragnarok Demons and Golems, though few survive the process.
With the inception of life on the RoK, other events had occurred. The native monsters had vacated, either by being destroyed or by leaving for easier people to prey upon, and other life had evolved. Rokwood, the newest of these, had begun sprouting like wildfire across the vast caverns of Jenova.
Black Makou
Black Makou was produced, harvested, and used as fuel and building material for great airships previously unavailable to the Jenovese military. And other, darker things had been slowly stirring to wakefulness in the depths of Jenova's many caverns.
Rokwood
Rokwood was a wood exclusive to Ragnarok. These trees grew in large clusters along the walls of the deep caverns within the Rok, where the corrupted Lifestream flowed strongest. Due to their close proximity to the source of Black Makou, these trees seemed to have a dark, magical nature. These trees had thick, intertwining roots and thick, squat trunks. Their foliage was comprised of brittle, thin branches which ended in a single, razor-sharp spiked leaf. Their trunks were black, gnarled, and covered in a fungal slime.
Once dried, however, the wood of these trees was among the finest in Faerun for buildings and tools. The process of drying Rokwood was slow and painstaking, for if it was dried too quickly, it became as brittle as its branches. If it was dried too slowly, the wood became unworkable.
Perhaps due to its magical nature, the wood of these trees functioned poorly fashioned as weapons- becoming brittle as eggshells when used in combat. The exception to this rule, however, were the arrows made from their branches. Their fragility, instead, proved to be an asset when a foe sought to remove an arrow shot into him, and found he cannot, as the shaft had broken, and the arrowhead remained lodged in the wound. Their leaves, also, were highly sought for creation of caltrops and other sharp wooden instruments, as well as by wizards for the creation of magical blades.
In the spring, Rokwood produced a small acorn-sized nut. These nuts were inedible and highly toxic, however among clientele of thieves and assassins they were highly coveted for work in poisons, and by wizards practicing the darker arts. Rokwood was barren the other three seasons of the year.
The Council of Five
The Harbingers of Faith (HoF)
The HoF were the intermediaries of The Apprentice's will. It was from this division that the ranks of the Chosen were drawn, and it was from this division that the faction as a whole drew its leadership. The HoF offered guidance to all the Faithful under their influence, and Absolution to all Faithless willing to seek it. They were also responsible for recruiting new Children into the flock.
The Jihad Research Syndicate (JRS)
The JRS were the scientists of the faction. They were also, perhaps, among the bravest souls the faction had to offer. These Faithful worked with many hazardous substances and unknown magicks to further the cause of Rebirth. It was this division that discovered the process by which a normal mortal might be transformed into a Ragnarok Demon through infusions of Black Makou. This process had only recently begun to see use on some members of the WoR division, and a select few of Sephiroth's Black Mass. This Division was responsible for all scientific and magical research for the faction.
The Jihad Intelligence Bureau (JIB)
The Realms were a dangerous place, and the Jihad Intelligence Bureau was responsible for discovering these dangers before they became a threat to the faction. They were also responsible for any espionage the faction may needed performed, such as assassinations or small campaigns to change public opinion on key issues to our cause.
The Warriors of Ragnarok (WoR)
All new Children fell into this division, until their training was complete and they were able to choose their own path. This was the largest of the five divisions, with many Faithful from all ranks and walks of life pursuing its path. Their purpose was to guard the faction's bunkers, bases, and homelands, and to fight to the death in any battle to which they were sent. The Warriors of Ragnarok were the strong arm of the faction, their strength and numbers rivaled only by the greatest armies of the Realms.
The Jihad Naval Patrol (JNP)
Where WoR guarded the lands below, the JNP were the sentinels of the air. This faction provided not only protection and strength, but also aided in keeping the treasury full. Operating both as merchants and pirates when necessary, there was no group more effective or deadly in the air. Additionally, JNP was responsible for piloting Jenovese 'bots'.
The Council of Five
The Council of Five ruled the faction. One leader from each of the five divisions met regularly to discuss the dangers, agendas, and courses of action for the faction. No Faithful might gain rank in a division without gaining approval first from the head of that division. The Council of Five were the following people:
The HoF were the intermediaries of The Apprentice's will. It was from this division that the ranks of the Chosen were drawn, and it was from this division that the faction as a whole drew its leadership. The HoF offered guidance to all the Faithful under their influence, and Absolution to all Faithless willing to seek it. They were also responsible for recruiting new Children into the flock.
The Jihad Research Syndicate (JRS)
The JRS were the scientists of the faction. They were also, perhaps, among the bravest souls the faction had to offer. These Faithful worked with many hazardous substances and unknown magicks to further the cause of Rebirth. It was this division that discovered the process by which a normal mortal might be transformed into a Ragnarok Demon through infusions of Black Makou. This process had only recently begun to see use on some members of the WoR division, and a select few of Sephiroth's Black Mass. This Division was responsible for all scientific and magical research for the faction.
The Jihad Intelligence Bureau (JIB)
The Realms were a dangerous place, and the Jihad Intelligence Bureau was responsible for discovering these dangers before they became a threat to the faction. They were also responsible for any espionage the faction may needed performed, such as assassinations or small campaigns to change public opinion on key issues to our cause.
The Warriors of Ragnarok (WoR)
All new Children fell into this division, until their training was complete and they were able to choose their own path. This was the largest of the five divisions, with many Faithful from all ranks and walks of life pursuing its path. Their purpose was to guard the faction's bunkers, bases, and homelands, and to fight to the death in any battle to which they were sent. The Warriors of Ragnarok were the strong arm of the faction, their strength and numbers rivaled only by the greatest armies of the Realms.
The Jihad Naval Patrol (JNP)
Where WoR guarded the lands below, the JNP were the sentinels of the air. This faction provided not only protection and strength, but also aided in keeping the treasury full. Operating both as merchants and pirates when necessary, there was no group more effective or deadly in the air. Additionally, JNP was responsible for piloting Jenovese 'bots'.
The Council of Five
The Council of Five ruled the faction. One leader from each of the five divisions met regularly to discuss the dangers, agendas, and courses of action for the faction. No Faithful might gain rank in a division without gaining approval first from the head of that division. The Council of Five were the following people:
- Evilynn (JIB)
- Grobnak (HoF)
- Rasma (JRS)
- Iago (JNP)
- Nerlith (WoR)
Society for Undead Rights
Faction name: Society for Undead Rights
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
This was a group of undead who chose to come together regardless of creed, religion, or other views.
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
This was a group of undead who chose to come together regardless of creed, religion, or other views.
Protectors of House deMystra
Faction name: Protectors of House deMystra
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
Knights of the Rose
Faction name: Knights of the Rose
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
Its former leader was Sylus.
Faction type: Cult
Status: Defunct
Its former leader was Sylus.
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