Baihon Xinh Ideas

Traditions
+5% Discipline
-10% Regiment Costs

Reunified at LastThrough war near-unending and unspeakable violence, Baihon Xinh makes its long-deserved return for the third time in history. The empire is one land, led by one emperor and run by one government. Our title is a prestigious one, and well-deserved! The warlords of Haless quake before what we mean for their fate! We shall restore peace and order to a shattered land, and for this the peoples of this land beg for our salvation!
-5 Years of Separatism

Defender of ThidinkaiNearly no powers in all of Haless were the equals of Baihon Xinh, and there were none that came even close in southeastern Haless. Kingdoms from all over the area paid tribute to our empire, prostrating themselves and showing their deference to the emperor. Of course, this came with a benefit - we would protect those who paid us tribute. Few tried, and fewer succeeded in their invasions.\n\nOne came closer than most. The elf Jaher marched upon Haless, seeking to subjugate it to elven rule. Though he nearly succeeded in subjugating Baihon Xinh, 300 defenders held a fortress for over six months, which allowed the rest of the Thidinkai to rally to their defense. Jaher could not face the full might of the empire, try as he might. Then, we protected Thidinkai. Now, we shall do the same! Let those who submit to us fear no harm!
-15% Liberty Desire in Same Continent Subjects

An Untapped War ArsenalWhen Baihon Xinh came to collect their first tribute from Verkal Ozovar in 872 AA, they were greeted not with gold or goods, but instead a dozen pieces of artillery. While most of the nobles were furious at this seemingly useless reward and demanded to march on Ozovar, Sang Caoban saw an opportunity to rise above his competitors.\n\nHe not only requested more artillery from the Nephrite Dwarves, but also forcibly integrated the use of mass artillery in his army, removing the focus of a large cavalry force like the Phonan and Sikai in the north. Baihon Xinh's latest reunification meant the return of a heavy artillery presence in their armies, which won them an uncountable amount of battles beforehand.
+15% Artillery Combat Ability

Maritime Silk RoutesOne of the richest parts of Baihon Xinh was the silk trade. It was famous for the sheer wealth it could provide, as countless sums of silk were purchased in Cay Cam Sinh and sold in the Raj and the wealthy city states of Sarhal. This was only enabled by the extraordinary safety of the route, for no merchant ever needed to fear a pirate.\n\nWith the rebirth of the empire, suddenly this route seems so much more plausible to re-establish. By eliminating the strife and piracy, merchants are able to glimpse a taste of the riches of the great silk routes. We shall make a fortune off of refacilitating the movement of these goods; it will not hurt the Khom silkmakers, either.
+10% Global Trade Power
+10% Production Efficiency

The Immortalized Clay DefendersThe empire does not forget its heroes. Of the 300 who defended against Jaher's advances, almost 150 were not able to be saved from their untimely deaths in the battle, but their legacy was able to live on. In their honor, a tomb was created; filled with the scryer-confirmed likenesses of the dead soldiers, every soldier is a perfect replica of who they were in life. Many new visitors think that we have preserved their corpses, so lifelike are the clay soldiers!\n\nWhispers around the nation believe that invoking their names can summon their spirits, who will provide sagely advice to any question asked of them. They shall live forever, and it shall be us who makes sure they are remembered!
-1% Prestige Decay

Forged by the Triple AllianceThe original Baihon Xinh was created as a sort of unification of the Phonan and Khom peoples, with the later inclusion of the Gon, in a state where none dominated the others. If nothing else might be said, this certainly was successful. Phonan, Khom, and Gon officials could be found at all levels of government, and ethnic revolts declined to insignificance, for all accepted the empire as their realm.\n\nFollowing in their footsteps, the restored Baihon Xinh's exceptional tolerance of other cultures eventually evolved into a government where all peoples were able to advance their stature regardless of origin, where individuals were only known as 'officials'. Indeed, to many, Baihon Xinh was the nation-state of Haless.
+2 Max Promoted Cultures

Assistance from Beyond the ShoreEventually, the reborn Baihon Xinh made connections with the outside world. For many years, the most any saw were Cannorian traders, selling trinkets and baubles and buying silks and other luxuries. One day, a fleet of metallic ships arrived at port, carrying a race of short men - who, by their own explanation, were gifted inventors. They would offer their services to Baihon Xinh, they explained, in exchange for somewhere to live, work, and study. They were given just that, a district in Cay Cam Sinh.\n\nThough their motivations are unknown, the tools the gnomes introduced were priceless. From a device able to detect the arrival of monsoons to the region to magical telepathic communicators. The process used to create these was artificery, and it was just as apt at warfare as it was peaceful endeavors. Our cannons, up to gnomish standards, are the superior of any in Haless!
+0.25 Artillery Fire

Ambition
+20% Siege Ability