The Kingdom of Ares is known by every village peasant and it is feared by every king. The work of the Ares’ armies is better known than the kingdom itself because they welcome in none but their own blood, and they are the right hand of the Resveld king
that is if Ares approves of his orders.
The Great Kingdom of Ares was founded almost one hundred years ago. The founders of the kingdom were originally the personal guards of the great Resveld King. The king's army was headed by these 12 personal guards. The guards were disgusted by
the lack of discipline and bravery within the army when they were appointed as
commanders, but when they approached by the king about reforming the army he disregarded them. This led to a tension between the king and his personal guard over time, because after every failed battle the king would blame his 12 commanders. Eventually after years enduring the unbearable scrutiny the 12 men called a meeting with the best men in the king’s army. At the meeting they called for a vote to succeed and form their own kingdom where the only calling would be that of a warrior and the only honorable death would be by blade. The vote passed unanimously and that was only the beginning of The Kingdom of Ares.
The Kingdom of Ares has only ever known one king, The Great Ares. Ares is not one immortal man but rather A name passed on from one great king to the next. The Kings
take that name because the honorable leader of the original founders was Ares. The name strikes fear into the heart of the enemy and inspires infinite courage in his own army. Because the original founders decreed that the only honorable death is by blade Ares is known to conquer kingdoms and over throw kings with almost no provocation. Ares is also known to obey the kings request for military support if it amuses him at the time. In A formal setting the Kingdom of Ares is seen as below the king, but the King could be overthrown by just one of Ares’ great armies. It is rumored that Ares only keeps the king around to remind himself how a lesser leader would run a kingdom.
The great founders of the Kingdom looked for a suitable spot to start their kingdom for
months after the great secession. The first Stronghold was built on the top of a simple hill in the middle of a clearing. The Great Stronghold has grown exponentially over time, and it has transformed into the barracks for the men under Ares’ command. The Castle is larger than any other in any kingdom. It serves as the barracks for the common solider and highest officers alike. The walls are filled with soldiers and great contraptions of war. The moat is 40 feet wide but only 5 feet deep. The men prefer to fight in melee combat and not to hide behind walls or use and ranged weapons. The Great Stronghold is known as the crown jewel of the kingdom, but it is well known that anywhere a man from the kingdom of Ares walks is not a place you want to be.