Shadows of Varkovia

1. Mikhail Drovenko

2. Yegor Raskovic

3. Arkady Voltski

4. Vladislav Ternenko

5. Nikita Orlov

6. Dmitri Malashenko

7. Ilya Stroganov

8. Oleg Karsin

9. Alexey Drovich

10. Ivan Reznikov

11. Yuri Pavchenko

12. Viktor Chernov

13. Sergei Kurov

14. Leonid Gretsky

15. Artyom Borzak

16. Boris Ternov

17. Pavel Zhukov

18. Rodion Sevrin

19. Semyon Vaskov

20. Igor Markov

21. Andrei Tolvyn

22. Timur Garanin

23. Roman Klyuev

24. Fyodor Sorov

25. Maxim Razin

26. Stanislav Korniev

27. Anatoly Medvets

28. Konstantin Zorya

29. Zahar Milinov

30. Vasily Kreznov

31. Kirill Domanov

32. Nikifor Askenov

33. Grigori Vostrikov

34. Stepan Kalyev

Description: HORUS is the leading short-form video social network in the RPG world, inspired by TikTok but with a focus on propaganda, political satire, war editing, and viral content. It is used by soldiers and civilians alike—and closely monitored by the governments of Tarnovska and Velgrádia.

Short videos (up to 90s), many with music, montages, irony.

Algorithm favors emotional, provocative or "patriotic" content.

Widely used for military propaganda or manipulation of public opinion.

It's also fertile territory for shitposters, anonymous editors, and social critics.

🌐 Famous User: @ZER0KALIBR

Profile: An anonymous and mysterious editor who posts ironic and brutal montages involving war scenes, old interviews, distorted propaganda videos and speeches by generals. He is popular among both young soldiers and civilians. His videos mix dark humor, criticism, and even subtle leaks.

Nobody knows who he is.

He is believed to be a former Velgrad soldier, or even a Tarnovskan deserter.

Used by dissidents as a symbol of resistance, but hated by both governments.

Content Type:

Edits of soldiers crying or dying with sad pop songs.

Clips of politicians telling lies juxtaposed with real explosions.

"Trend" with soldiers dubbing generals' lines with sarcasm.

Montages like: “Velgrádia: freedom. Also Velgrádia:” followed by drone attack on civilians.

Acid humor, sometimes with captions like: “Tarnovska is peace. Except when you ask what Karska is.” “Tutorial: How to Recruit Children with a Hymn and a Flashlight.”

Profile Bio:

🎥 “The truth has a gray filter and a sarcastic caption.” 📍 location: 404 — not found. 🕷️ upload every day at 6:66 GMT.

Location: Industrial suburb of Lysa, contested border between Tarnovska and Velgrádia. Groups involved:

Kryvfang PMC sabotage unit (linked to Tarnovska) — composed exclusively of predators (wolves, felines and hyenas).

Velgradia's Black Legion advance patrol — a special force made up of predators trained for urban warfare.

Summary of events: During a botched ambush, the Kryvfang team was surrounded and massacred. According to leaked videos, one of the survivors of the Black Legion patrol—a wounded wolf showing signs of psychological breakdown—ate the liver of a dead enemy, also a carnivore, while his comrades watched in silence.

The gesture was not driven by hunger — but by ritualistic hatred, as a way of sending a "message" of terror to the rival PMC.

Evidence:

One of the soldiers' body cameras captured the moment.

The video was leaked by a defecting former mercenary and spread across war forums and darknets.

The Black Legion command never confirmed or denied what happened, but the unit was “reorganized” two months later. Possible motivations among carnivores:

Predators with a tribalist doctrine, who see enemies as “unworthy prey”.

Demoralized or psychologically collapsed units, where the boundary between survival and barbarism dissolves.

Personal retaliation, such as cases of soldiers devouring rivals who killed their fellow soldiers.

War rituals, practiced by extremist or mercenary factions, to intimidate the enemy.

For decades, Tarnovska and Velgrádia lived under icy tensions — a consequence of long-standing border disputes, ideological differences and military rivalries. Tarnovska, influenced by an authoritarian, militaristic and expansionist doctrine, viewed with suspicion the advance of the VESNA Coalition (the equivalent of NATO) — of which Velgrádia was a founding member.

But everything changed in April 2022, when a military convoy from Tarnovska was hit by explosions inside the town of Verzhograd, an ethnically divided region under the control of separatist forces backed by Tarnovska. The attack killed 37 Tarnovska soldiers and destroyed military vehicles.

Accusations and Response

Tarnovska accused Velgradia of supporting insurgent groups armed with Western-made intelligence and weapons. Velgradia denied this, saying the operation was an action by pro-democracy civilian groups fighting against foreign occupation.

Three days later, Tarnovska began preemptive air strikes against Velgradian positions near the border, marking the beginning of the ground invasion.

Motivations behind the conflict

Tarnovska:

It wants to recover territories lost after the collapse of its sphere of influence decades ago.

Search for natural resources located in areas under Velgria's control.

Nationalist ideology feeds the idea of ​​unification of peoples "originating from Tarnovska".

Velgradia:

Defends its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

It has the support of the VESNA alliance, and presents itself as a bulwark against authoritarian expansion.

It uses the war as an opportunity to strengthen its defense industry and regional influence.

The War Expands

By the end of 2023, the conflict had spread to cities, open fields, and industrial zones. The war has become a testing ground for new weapons, drones, and brutal PMCs, with war crimes, the use of chemical weapons, and mass urban destruction.

Civilians become shields. Troops are drawn into endless combat. And the truth,

1. Tarnovska Army (nationalist autocracy)

Style: Heavy, robust, inspired by the Russian army, with a focus on firepower and shock doctrine.

Infantry:

Standard rifles: AK-103 and AK-12 with modular accessories.

Sniper rifles: Dragunov SVD, SV-98.

Armor: Heavy ballistic vest, reinforced helmet ("Ratnik" style).

Equipment: short-range radios, thermal binoculars, combat backpacks.

Tactics: massive use of motorized infantry, artillery support and successive waves.

Armored Vehicles and Tanks:

Main tank: T-90M "Kresnik" — reactive armor, 125mm gun, thermal sensor.

IFV (infantry fighting vehicle): BMP-3K with integrated rocket launcher.

APC (troop transport): BTR-82K — fast and with a heavy machine gun.

Aircraft and Transportation:

Fighter: MiG-35 "Zhar-Ptica" — versatile, used for air domination and light bombing.

Attack helicopter: Ka-52K "Uragan" — heavily armored, carries 2 crew members.

Trucks: Ural-4330 — transport of troops and ammunition.

Transport aircraft: Il-76 "Koltso" — heavy cargo, used for dropping paratroopers.

1. Country: TARNOVSKA

Style: Former Soviet Union. Vast territory, with decaying industrial zones, dense forests, mountains and steppes. Political system: Military dictatorship. Capital: Groznavia

Main Regions and Cities:

Groznavia (National Capital) Political and military center. Headquarters of the High Command and military intelligence (GRV). Heavily fortified.

Zernograd Industrial heart. Produces tanks, ammunition and armored vehicles. Constantly bombed by Velgrádia.

Velgorov Military city in the north. Missile launch and air defense base. Cold climate, close to the Arctic border.

Cross City in the south, scene of intense clashes. Borders Velgrádia. Has crucial railway lines for supply.

Karska Mountains Western mountainous region, with guerrillas and sabotage forces. High drone activity and infiltration.

Boratyn Plains Strategic rural area — ideal space for armored battles and saturation artillery.

2. Country: VELGRADIA

Style: Western European/NATO. Technologically advanced, with liberal democracy and modern military. Capital: Orvelyn

Main Regions and Cities:

Orvelyn (National Capital) Political and diplomatic center. Seat of the Parliament and joint command of the Armed Forces. Well defended by anti-missile shields.

Drelstad Military industrial hub. Produces drones, precision missiles, and light armored vehicles. Has a strategic NATO airport.

Kalenbruck Northern port city, receives Allied reinforcements and supplies by sea. Landing point for airborne troops.

Elstrand Close to the border with Tarnovska. Constantly attacked by artillery. Civilian evacuation zone and urban resistance.

Ulva Forest Region Used by special forces for night infiltrations. Lots of ambushes and silent combat.

Harkven Gorge Natural choke point between the two countries. Controlling this point allows direct advance to Krestova (Tarnovska).

[ Velgradia ]

| Kalenbruck (port) | | | | | Drelstad — Orvelyn | | | | | Elstrand | | | | | Harkven (gorge) |

|| (war border)

| Cross | | | | | Zernograd — Groznavia (capital) | | | | | Velgorov (north) | | Karska (mountains) | | Boratyn (plains) |

[ Tarnovska ]

ALLIANCES AND POSITIONS

Neutral or observer countries:

Federália (neighboring country to the south) Regional power with a strong arms industry. Supplies weapons to both sides under the table. Profits from war.

Norya (western island, Japan style) Officially neutral, but allied with Velgrad in technology and communications. Sends humanitarian aid and monitors war crimes with drones.

Northern Coalition (bloc of 3 Nordic countries) They are trying to negotiate peace, but they have troops in UN missions (in demilitarized zones). They are putting diplomatic pressure on Tarnovska for violations.

Sahran (oil-rich desert country) Finances Tarnovska in exchange for energy and influence deals. Also offers drones and mercenaries. International organizations:

International War Crimes Court (ICCG) It has already opened formal investigations against both sides. Tarnovska does not recognize its jurisdiction. Velgradia cooperates partially.

Western Strategic Alliance (WSA) Led by Velgrádia, similar to NATO. Provides weapons, intelligence and limited air support, but avoids direct confrontation to avoid escalation.

International Civil Protection Pact (ICPP) It sends medical aid and monitors civilians. It has been the target of attacks in the field (by drones and artillery). Geopolitical Summary:

Tarnovska: Diplomatically isolated, supported only by authoritarian regimes and countries seeking strategic gains.

Velgria: International support, but pressured to maintain "ethics in war" and avoid excesses.

Neutrals: They try to profit, mediate, or monitor — but they all have secondary interests in the conflict.

General Setting:

The world is set in Varkovia, a continent divided by two supernations: Tarnovska and Velgrádia. Both are technologically advanced military powers, composed of several anthropomorphic species (wolves, felines, canines, foxes, etc.). The current conflict is an all-out war, fought over disputes over territory, strategic resources and ancient ethnic rivalries.

Period: 2022–2025

Style: dirty realism, urban warfare, moral dilemmas, propaganda, desertion, trauma.

Technology: same as in our world (AK-74, drones, tanks, cyber warfare).

Climate: gloomy, gray, with an oppressive atmosphere.

Central Themes:

The duality of war: bravery vs. horror.

Brotherhood among soldiers.

Propaganda vs. truth.

Madness, mourning and redemption.

The weight of decisions on the battlefield.

TARNOVSKA

Confirmed charges and crimes:

Indiscriminate bombing: Use of heavy artillery and unguided rockets against civilian towns in Velgrad.

Summary executions: Civilians captured in Elstrand and the surrounding area were executed after interrogation.

Use of chemical weapons (suspected): Reports of the use of nerve gas in tunnels and forests, especially in Ulva.

Detention Camps: Velgradian POWs disappear into secret camps in the Karska Mountains.

Forced recruitment: Civilians in occupied areas are forced to serve or collaborate under threat

VELGRADIA

Pending charges and complaints:

Drone attacks on civilian convoys: Justified as “military targets mixed with civilians”, especially in Krestova.

Torture in interrogation: Special forces units used unauthorized methods in clandestine detention centers.

Retaliatory bombings: Residential areas in Zernograd and Groznavia were hit by cruise missiles.

Disinformation operations: Spread panic with sabotage and false rumors in areas occupied by Tarnovska.

Dreznov Wall: mined border between the two countries, with bunkers and constant combat zones.

City of Kalinovgrad: ruined metropolis, scene of brutal urban fighting.

Ekaterin Fields: open, frozen plains, the scene of tank warfare and ambushes.

Rezna Industrial District: strategic zone for fuel and technology control.

1. Tarnovska People's Republic

An autocratic regime, with a strong propaganda apparatus.

Tight control of the media and use of brutal special forces.

Fanatical patriots and war-weary soldiers live side by side.

2. Velgradia Federation

A democratic federation, but with deep internal divisions.

Poorly equipped troops mix with elite special forces.

Prisoners of war and civilians suffer from the neglect of the armed forces.

2. Velgrad Army (democratic federation)

Style: lighter, tactical and technological, inspired by NATO, with a focus on mobility and coordination.

Direct Comparison:

Category Tarnovska Velgradia

Military doctrine Massive shock, front line Maneuver, precision, technology Robust, simple infantry in large numbers Modern and tactical equipment Tanks T-90M (powerful, straightforward) MBT-17 Argon (technological and agile) Jets MiG-35 (fast and versatile) F/A-99 (stealthy and dominant) Helicopters Ka-52 (armored and offensive) AH-72 (fast and accurate) Air transport Il-76 (massive, for paratroopers) Atlas-12 (efficient and safe) Support vehicles BTR, BMP (rustic, efficient) VMP, Coyote (light, intelligent) Infantry:

Standard rifles: HK416, FN SCAR-L.

Sniper rifles: M110 SASS, Accuracy International AX50.

Armor: Modular Kevlar vest, helmet with combat HUD.

Equipment: holographic sights, coordination tablets, portable drones.

Tactics: maneuver forces, reconnaissance, air support and logistics.

Armored Vehicles and Tanks:

Main tank: MBT-17 "Argon" — modern tank with 120mm gun and electronic countermeasures.

IFV: VMP-9 "Hunter" — well-armed, squadron tactical transport.

APC: Coyote-4x4 — light armor, focus on speed.

Aircraft and Transportation:

Fighter: F/A-99 "Falconet" — multirole stealth, air superiority and ground attack fighter.

Attack helicopter: AH-72 "Ghostblade" — agile, ideal for close air support.

Trucks: Panther-8 — modular truck for troops and supplies.

Transport aircraft: Atlas-12 — large capacity, used for evacuation or supplies.

These are the technical operators, gunners, pilots and engineers on board vessels.

🔻 Tarnovska

Visual: Dark, heavy, waterproof uniforms. Many with military tattoos (e.g. anchors, sickles, sea animals).

Common equipment:

Naval uniform "Typhoon-V" (oil and cold resistant material)

PZT-1 navigation helmet with night vision goggles

MPK-9 pistol or naval emergency revolver

Hydraulic torque wrench (also used as an improvised weapon)

NBC mask “Burya-Naval” model

Tactical rubber gloves with partial armor

Life jacket with heartbeat sensor

"Sibir'" naval multipurpose knife

Subculture: Many have a superstitious tone, wearing medallions, praying to ancient “sea gods”.

🔷 Velgradia

Visual: Lightweight uniforms with integrated technology. Patches often feature stylized flags, motivational phrases, or squadron crests.

Common equipment:

Multicam Maritime Digital Naval Uniform

Lightweight helmet with navigation and AR sensors

FN-88 Naval automatic pistol

Modular survival kit with mirror, flare, thermal blanket

In-ship wrist radio with touch screen

Gloves and boots with electromagnetic grip for wet surfaces

RFID ID tag (also used for onboard weapons systems)

Subculture: More laid back, but with strong naval pride. Often make videos or posts for military social networks like “WarZone.Live”.

TARNOVSKA — PENAL BATTALIONS

1. 511th Penal Battalion "Zver'" (The Beast)

Composition: Murderers, deserters, repeat thieves.

These units are not publicly recognized by their respective leaders. However, they are essential as a bargaining chip for partial pardons, parole or sentence reductions, with extremely low survival rates. Many “regular” soldiers avoid contact with these forces, due to the psychological instability and brutality of the members.

Typical mission: Clearing occupied urban areas, close combat, and suicidal night raids.

Symbol: A wolf skull with broken shackles.

Fame: Responsible for extrajudicial executions, brutal use of captured prisoners.

2. 106th Detachment "Krov i Sram" (Blood and Shame)

Composition: Carnivores convicted of acts of cannibalism and theft in a conflict zone.

Function: Minesweeping, forced reconnaissance, and “live sweeping” (route security testing).

Identification: Red band on left arm — different from standard Tarnovska color.

VELGRADIA — DISCIPLINARY FORCES

1. Penal Company 38-D "Black Purge"

Composition: Disgraced mercenaries, renegade PMCs, and captured soldiers brought back after desertion.

Mission: Trench attacks, urban combat in contaminated sectors, and regular infantry rearguard.

Mark: Gray helmet without insignia, black tape on the arm.

2. 77th Disciplinary Platoon “Silent Justice”

Composition: Low-ranking officers convicted of abuse and insubordination.

Usage: Infiltration into enemy territory and human traps (draw fire to reveal positions).

It is said that: They “fight in silence” — total radio silence orders.

TARNOVSKA — National Internal Order Police (PNOI)

Inspiration: Russian special forces like OMON and Rosgvardiya

Function:

Civil disturbance control

Urban counterinsurgency

Political repression and patrols of occupied areas

Aid to the army in urban and rural areas

Structure:

Commander-in-Chief: Colonel Boris Drazhny (anthropomorphic brown bear)

Active Force: ~60,000 members

Special Divisions:

Anti-Terror Unit Alpha

Berkut Internal Security Brigade

Urban Order Brigades “Molot” Equipment:

Dark gray uniforms or urban camouflage

Ballistic shields, batons, AK-103, Vepr-12 rifles

BTR-80 armored vehicles adapted for urban patrol

Symbol: Black shield with a golden hammer crossed by a red star

Dominant breeds: Bears, wolves, Caucasian Shepherd Dogs VELGRADIA — National Civic Guard (GCN)

Inspiration: US National Guard and European gendarmerie forces like GIGN

Function:

Rapid response to internal crises

Ensuring civil security in war zones

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Search and rescue missions or protest containment

Structure:

National Director: General André Revas (anthropomorphic lion)

Active Staff: ~80,000 agents

Tactical Divisions:

Lynx Tactical Unit

Pegasus Rapid Response Company

Urban Reconnaissance Brigade ARC Equipment:

Blue uniforms or multicam camouflage

M4A1, G36C, tasers and non-lethal weapons

Cougar MRAP tactical vehicles and retrofitted UH-60 helicopters

Symbol: Blue shield with a white eagle holding a sword

Dominant breeds: Lions, large cats, German shepherds and foxes

A Private Military Company (PMC), or Private Military and Security Company (PMSC), is a private company that provides military or security services for profit. They employ "security contractors" or "private military contractors"

PMCs of TARNOVSKA

1. Fenrir Corp

Dominant race: Wolves, bears and crows.

Specialty: Brutal urban combat, clearing insurgent areas, interrogations.

Reputation: Highly loyal to the Tarnovska Kremlin. Known for war crimes in civilian areas.

Equipment: Adapted armored vehicles, Russified drones, modified Soviet heavy weapons.

Known operations:

Olengrad Massacre

Executions in Marinska refugee camp

2. Czarny Kieł ("Black Fang")

Dominant race: Foxes, wolves and badgers.

Specialty: Covert operations, political assassinations, sabotage in enemy territory.

Reputation: Sadistic, brutal, love to play dirty.

Link: Officially denied by the government, but they are trained by Tarnovska intelligence.

Known operations:

Nerve gas attack on Velgradia village

Execution of a commander of the (ASE)

VELGRADIA PMCs

**1. Vanguard Hound Security (VHS)

Dominant breed: Sheepdogs, lynxes and falcons.

Specialty: Convoy protection, support for allied armies, open-air combat.

Reputation: Professional and disciplined, but cold. Often hired by Western companies.

Equipment: NATO rifles, light armor, air support by drones.

Known operations:

Reopening of Hailburg Airport

Defense of civilians in evacuation zones

2. Shadowclaw Ops

Dominant race: Cats, coyotes and eagles.

Specialty: Deep reconnaissance, hunting high-value targets, sabotage.

Reputation: Quiet and efficient, but they act outside the legal limits. They work together with: Velgrádia intelligence services and private contractors.

Known operations: Execution of pro-Tarnovska rebel leader on neutral territory

US and NATO-based doctrine — global power projection, sea dominance, and broad logistics.

🌊 Naval Culture:

More professionalized, less rigid, but extremely technocratic.

The culture of “Carrier Groups” is dominant.

Sailors have a modern life on board: internet (filtered), psychologists, gyms, movies and optional religion.

There is an elite within the elite: the Sealhounds, naval special operations troops.

Equator crossing ceremonies, baptisms and sea traditions are common, but more festive.

🛠️ Typical Equipment:

Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier with F-46 Harpy multirole fighters (fictional version).

Stealth destroyers, with ballistic missiles, air defense and counter-submarine.

Stealth nuclear submarines with EMP weapons and smart torpedoes.

Amphibious assault ships, with drones, light vehicles and helicopters.

Naval drone units and autonomous mine hunters.

Marines are heavily armored, with lightweight support exoskeletons for rapid landings.

🧿 Symbolism:

Light blue uniforms and naval digital camouflage.

Emblems with stars, stylized eagles and oceanic spears.

Codes of conduct based on honor, humanity and technological superiority

⚓ TARNOVSKA NAVY Doctrine based on Russia and China — focus on coastal defense, area-denied warfare, and deterrence. 🌊 Naval Culture: Extremely hierarchical and rigid. Officers are seen almost as a “noble caste”. Huge symbolic weight in nuclear submarines and anti-ship missiles. Many sailors are conscripted. Loyalty to the country is hammered home like a mantra. Naval ceremonies are ancient, with war hymns and patriotic speeches. There is a cult following around certain veteran ships, such as the TNS Svarog (a cruiser that survived an air attack). 🛠️ Typical Equipment: Heavily armed corvettes and frigates for coastal defense. Diesel-electric and nuclear submarines, capable of launching cruise missiles. Fast missile ships for patrols and ambushes in the Black Sea or Arctic. Mechanized Marines trained for aggressive landings and defense of strategic islands. "Moskva-L" naval drone system, type of autonomous explosive boats. Navalized SU-34 aircraft, operating from coasts or large ships. 🧿 Symbolism: Dark colors (black, blue-gray) in naval uniforms. Medals with golden anchors and the “Old Homeland” constellation. Tradition of naming ships with mythological and patriotic names. ⚓ VELGRADIA NAVY

US and NATO-based doctrine — global power projection, sea dominance, and broad logistics.

🌊 Naval Culture:

More professionalized, less rigid, but extremely technocratic.

The culture of “Carrier Groups” is dominant.

Sailors have modern life on board:

These are elite amphibious troops, trained for littoral combat, landings, port protection and special naval missions.

🔻 Tarnovska (based on Russian doctrine)

Called “Sturm-Morpekhi” (Naval Storm), usually wolves, sheepdogs or bears.

Equipment:

TSh-99 reinforced naval helmet (salt water resistant)

Strelka-VZ tactical vest with internal buoys

AK-204M (marine version with anti-corrosion)

GP-50 grenade launcher attached

Military rubber boots “MorskayaLapka”

NBC Gas Mask Naval Model

Portable water drone "Kobylka"

Waterproof backpack with lightweight diving kit

Taksor-5 naval radio with underwater frequency encoder

“Kozak” curved naval combat knife

Function: Carry out naval landings, protect docks and oil platforms, and infiltrate riverside areas.

🔷 Velgrádia (NATO/USA inspired)

Known as “Sea Hounds” or “Frogs of Freedom”, they are usually golden retrievers, border collies, or bobcats.

Equipment:

FAST MK6 Helmet with Navy HUD

SRS-Sea Assault Modular Vest with Floating Ceramic Plates

M5C-CQB modular rifle (amphibious version)

MARG-21 portable rocket launcher (against naval vehicles)

Pixelated blue-gray camo

Tactical neoprene boots

Waterproof tablet with integrated digital map

Naval reconnaissance drone "OrcaFly"

Mini Foldable Diving Thruster

Mask Communicator with Embedded AI

Function: Rapid attacks on occupied islands, naval sabotage, and rescue of friendly ships under enemy control

Location: Occupied rural area of ​​Tarnovska, close to the front line. Summary: During a severe supply shortage in the winter of 2023, paramilitary forces linked to a PMC hired by Tarnovska occupied a rural village predominantly inhabited by deer and horses. As supply lines were cut, reports of "disappearances" among the villagers emerged.

Months later, a UN surveillance drone (or local equivalent) identified human remains buried behind a fortified barn used as a base by this PMC. Further investigation revealed signs of dismemberment, cooking and consumption of the corpses — most of them deer and goats.

Reactions:

Tarnovska officially denied this, saying the bodies were those of "collaborators who tried to escape".

Velgrádia and INOs (International Neutral Organizations) denounced the fact as a war crime and racial cannibalism.

Some soldiers from Tarnovska itself leaked photos and messages condemning the act, calling it "predatory cruelty."

Cultural Impact:

The case was used in propaganda by both sides:

Velgradia used it to portray Tarnovska as "inhuman predators".

Tarnovska accused Velgradia of fabricating evidence to demonize carnivorous breeds.

📍 Location: Tarnovska Forward Military Base, on the outskirts of the devastated town of Kreshnov. 📅 Year: 2024 📱 Content: A 23-second video recorded by one of the soldiers shows two members of the 47th Night Infantry Division — both male canines (a Doberman and a wolf) — intimately cuddling in a resting container. The video was recorded by a third soldier, supposedly for “fun,” but was leaked to Trinxline via an anonymous account.

🔻 Consequences in Tarnovska:

The Dobermann was immediately transferred to a penal battalion on the Arnovod front.

The wolf mysteriously disappeared — rumor has it that he was unofficially executed.

The author of the recording was promoted for “exposing subversive behavior”, but internally he was frowned upon for cowardice.

🔷 Reaction in Velgradia:

Alternative media treated the video as a symbol of oppression, and LGBTQ+ groups used the case to pressure UN-B (Velgradia's allied alliance) against Tarnovska's abuses.

“Edits” emerged with the video stylized as affective resistance in the midst of war

🔻 TARNOVSKA – Veiled Repression and Military Hypocrisy

Official policy: Tarnovska's doctrine does not officially recognize same-sex relationships in its armed forces.

Military Penal Code: there is a generic article that punishes “indecent conduct in a combat zone”, used as an excuse to discreetly punish homosexual relationships.

In practice: Senior officers tend to ignore or cover up when the relationship does not cause "disciplinary problems." But if it becomes a public issue, those involved can be transferred, punished or used as an example.

Exceptions: In some elite units, such as special forces or penal battalions, this is ignored as long as the soldier is efficient — there is even an internal saying:

"If he holds an AK, he can sleep with whoever he wants... as long as no one sees."

Ladies of the night and repression: as there is very little access to civilian contact, many soldiers seek internal relationships as a form of emotional comfort or physical desire, which generates an underground homosexual culture especially in long garrisons.

🔷 VELGRADIA – Limited Recognition, But with Legal Protection

Official policy: The Velgradia army does not prohibit same-sex relationships. There is a protocol for respecting identity and sexual orientation within the forces.

Institutional protection: there is a code of ethics and internal military human rights committees to curb homophobia within the ranks.

In practice: although legally protected, informal prejudice still exists in certain more conservative regiments, especially among veterans.

Relationships within the troops: These occur frequently in war zones. Some bases even have rooms divided by “emotional affinity” rather than just by rank or rank.

Culture in the troops: Many young soldiers post anonymously on social networks like “Trinxline” about their affections — there is even a slang term among troops:

“Trench combat is lonely. The heart needs to retreat sometimes.”

⚔️ ROBBERIES IN THE INFANTRY

🕳️ Tactics Used:

Infiltration by disguised PMCs or special commandos.

Defector or mercenary groups sell captured weapons.

Fighters wearing enemy uniforms to confuse and ambush troops.

Looting bodies on chaotic battlefields.

Hacking drones, tactical sights or fire command tablets.

⚓ ROBBERIES IN THE NAVY

🛥️ Robbery Modes:

Naval drones hacked in open sea.

Night diving commandos stealing torpedo parts and sensors.

Port facilities being infiltrated to steal cargo.

Sabotage and hijacking of light patrol boats.

Effects on war:

Makes friend/foe recognition difficult in the field.

It creates paranoia among troops.

Enemy weapons being used to incriminate.

"False flag" attacks are common, confusing allies.

Origin: The Karskian people originate from the Karska mountainous region, in the far west of Tarnovska. Isolated for decades, they have developed a unique culture, blending pastoral traditions with a strong spirit of independence. They are composed mainly of herbivores and omnivores, but with a strong ethnic and cultural unity, forming a unique identity that predates the existence of the state of Tarnovska itself.

Core beliefs:

Total rejection of modern war, seen as oppressive and destructive of the tribal and free spirit.

Deep hatred for both Tarnovska (for repression, military occupations and forced cultural conversions) and Velgradia (whom they see as colonizers disguised with "good intentions").

Valuing community, natural agriculture and tribal autonomy.

Strong spiritualism based on natural deities and local ancestors.

Current status:

Persecuted by Tarnovska, especially for refusing to enlist or send war tributes.

Suspicious of Velgrádia, who sees the Karskians as possible unstable allies or even internal saboteurs.

They are armed, hidden in the mountains, organized into resistant cells and with local militias that sometimes practice sabotage, guerrilla warfare and attacks against posts on both sides.

Many live in extreme poverty, but resist with pride and mystique.

Symbol: A stylized deer with broken branches and a full moon — represents nature that is wounded but still vigilant.

Motto: "Neither east nor west. We are a stumbling block in the path of empires."

"SHOCK IN VELGRADIA: CIVILIAN ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL CARNIVORISM IN WAR ZONE"

Date: May 26, 2025 Location: Koravel Suburbs, Eastern Velgrad Correspondent: Lara Miret, for RGN International

[IMAGE ON SCREEN] Two heavily armed soldiers escort a shaken-looking civilian. Wearing a blood-stained hoodie, the suspect — a dark-coated shepherd dog — is pushed in front of the camera as one of the soldiers laughs sarcastically. The caption recorded at the time: “Let's find out what this guy ate for dinner.” Amid rising ethnic and food tensions caused by the war between Tarnovska and Velgradia, disturbing footage has emerged this morning. The footage shows a civilian dog being detained by Velgrad soldiers on charges of consuming meat from unauthorized sources — a serious crime under the emergency war legislation imposed in the Mixed Exclusion Zones.

According to local sources, the detainee — whose name has not yet been released — was caught eating raw meat scraps, supposedly from herbivores killed during recent bombings, which violates protocols for respecting the species and local treaties on civil conduct in mixed zones. The soldiers' sarcastic tone during the arrest, coupled with the civilian's disoriented expression, sparked outrage on social media, especially among interspecies rights activists and international civil rights groups. CONTEXTUALIZATION

The war between Tarnovska and Velgradia brought severe supply shortages, resulting in widespread famine in refugee pockets and besieged cities. Carnivorism—even among predatory species—became a social and political taboo, especially after documented episodes of military cannibalism and illegal meat harvesting on battlefields.

Velgrádia Special Forces confirmed that the suspect will be “interrogated and treated in accordance with Territorial Justice Coalition protocol.”

TARNOVSKA (Russian base)

Standard Tactical Identification Colors:

White stripe: Arm, leg or helmet

White spray on vehicles: Cross, chevron or stylized “Z” (customized variation of the acronym “Zaród” = victory)

Occasional alternation: red or dark olive green stripe in special operations

Fixed symbols:

Red star with stylized steel hammer

Black shield with silver wolf in attack position

PMC - Shadowspear (pro-Tarnovska)

Black band on the arm or gray tapes on the equipment

Symbol: Wolf skull with crossed blades

Sometimes they put blood-red fabric on antennas or vests.

PMC - Aegis-7 (pro-Velgradia)

Fluorescent green or light gray band on the arms

They wear a patch with a shield with the number “7” and a blue arrow pointing upwards.

Some units use orange bracelet as elite identification

IMPORTANT – Tactical Change

Both countries change visual markers regularly, especially after ambushes or infiltrations.

Special units change colors every mission

Reconnaissance drones warn of counterfeit copies made by enemies

PMCs sometimes purposefully imitate brands of other forces (psychological warfare)

Location: Outskirts of Dolinsk, disputed rural area

Date: April 7, 2025 Time: 23:19 Scenario: Night, dense forest. Both PMCs operate outside the official presence of the armies. Imminent confrontation between mercenary units.

Shadow Pike (pro-Tarnovska) — unit known for brutal tactics and sabotage

Aegis-7 (pro-Velgradia) — ex-CFL operators, tactical and well equipped

[Open channel - intercepted]

[Shadow Spear | Jackal-2] — “Clear frequency, but I smell a rental dog in the woods. You Aegis-7s still selling freedom for the basic package?”

[Aegis-7 | Wolf Command-1] — “Look who’s talking... the sewage of war. Why don’t you crawl back to Tarnovska before we decorate this forest with your remains?”

[Shadow Spear | Jackal-2] — “Heh. We’ve got thermal vision on the hill. I see two of you with CFL toys. It’ll be fun taking you apart with an old RPG-29.”

[Aegis-7 | Wolf-2] — “Try your luck, mouse. The last team of you that tried to pull over... is hanging from a pole over there in the village.”

[Shadowspear | Jackal-3 (young, anxious voice)] — “Hey, boss… can I shoot now? They’re lined up. I promise I’ll hit them.”

[Wolf-1] — “You better start running. We’ve already marked a mobile artillery position. We count to three.”

[Jackal-2] — “Three? You won’t even make it to two.”

The sound of automatic gunfire echoes. Static. Grenades explode in the distance.

Date: May 12, 2025 Time: 04:43 (local time) Conditions: Heavy urban combat. Firefights in abandoned buildings. Weather: Dense fog.

Channel: Bravo-3 / Velgrádia – 1st Urban Reconnaissance Company

[B3-1 | Captain Kael – firm voice, heavy breathing] — “Bravo-3 to all units, contact! Tarnovska armored vehicle spotted on Central Street, building 17. Firing smoke. Snipers in cover, top priority!”

[B3-4 | Sergeant Vess – tense voice, gunshots in the background] — “Right flank marines engaging! A wolf with rocket launcher on the second floor balcony! Request recon drone NOW!”

[B3-1] — “Negative on the drone. Jammer active. Their radio is dirty, but we can hear something...”

Intercepted canal – Tarnovska / 42nd Guards Mechanized Brigade

[T42-Alpha | Commander Strelok – heavy accent, deep voice] — “They are in the ruins of the library. Fire without mercy. Advance with BMP, machine gun on automatic fire. The dogs are cornered!”

[T42-Beta | Private Kazin – nervous voice] — “They’ve booby-trapped the rubble! T-90 trapped in crater! Need evac— [static and pop] —RAAAH! IT WAS A JAVELIN!”

[T42-Alpha] — “They want to surround us. Retake the city hall building. Break the windows, come in from above. Scare these traitors.”

Channel: Bravo-3 is back – Velgrádia

[B3-1 | Captain Kael] — “Did you hear that? They’re going to try to push through the city hall. CFL artillery, authorized?!”

[CFL (satellite relay) command] — “Negative, civilians may still be alive. Infiltration recommended. Good luck, Bravo.”

[B3-4 | Vess] — “Damn it... Then let's welcome Velgradia fashion. Ready grenade launchers. When they cross that street... we'll finish them off.”

TARNOVSKA — Red Legion of Glory

Official name: "International Patriotic Defense Brigade No. 9" Nickname: Red Glory Foundation: 2023 Composition:

Pro-Tarnovska foreigners (ideological militants, cheap mercenaries, ex-military)

Breeds: hyenas, brown bears, wild cats, expatriate wolves

Many come from failed states, conflict zones and allied dictatorships

Function:

Reinforce fronts with a shortage of national troops

Suppress insurgency in occupied areas

Used as “cannon fodder” — little training, lots of fanaticism

Command: Subordinate to the GRU (Tarnovska military intelligence)

Equipment: Old AKs, repurposed armor, minimal support

VELGRADIA — Velgradia Freedom Legion

Official name: "International Legion for the Defense of the Republic" Foundation: End of 2022 Composition:

Foreign volunteers (former NATO soldiers, pro-democracy activists, refugees)

Breeds: sheepdogs, lynxes, hawks, badgers, mixed breeds

Many come from neutral or NATO allied countries.

Function:

Defensive operations in cities and civilian areas

Symbolic missions to demonstrate international unity

Some units are elite, others are propaganda forces

Command: Directly subordinate to the Velgrádia Ministry of Defense

Equipment: NATO standard — M4A1, modern ballistic vests, NVG, MRAP vehicles

Symbol: A blue torch on silver wings, with the inscription “Pro Libertate”

Reputation: Seen as heroes by the Velgradian media, but treated with suspicion by regular local soldiers.

TARNOVSKA

Name: Marshal Kazimir Volchenko Species: Anthropomorphic gray wolf Age: 67 years old Official title: Chairman of the Supreme Committee of the Tarnovska Fatherland Former position: General of the Army of the Front Guard Government style: Authoritarian militaristic

Description: Kazimir is a veteran of previous wars, cold, calculating and revered as a “father of the fatherland” by the nationalist elites. He rules with an iron fist through a military council. His speeches are direct and nationalist, and he is seen as a symbol of order and Tarnovsk pride. He believes in the power of strength and discipline.

Appearance: Dark grayish fur, piercing yellow eyes, always dressed in uniform with decorations. Almost never seen smiling.

VELGRADIA

Name: President Selena Arvant Species: Anthropomorphic lioness Age: 48 years old Official title: President of the Federal Republic of Velgradia Former position: Minister of Defense, General of the Expeditionary Force

Style of government: Parliamentary democracy, but with powers strengthened because of the war

Description: Selena is charismatic, firm and strategic. She keeps democracy functioning in a state of war, but with firmness where necessary. She is widely respected as a leader and symbol of resistance. She values ​​international coalition and civil rights even in times of conflict.

Appearance: Golden fur, intense brown eyes, firm posture. Wears suits with military details, avoiding looking like a “weak president”.

Foreign policy: Pro-NATO, leader of a defensive alliance of democratic countries. Invests in diplomacy, reconstruction and condemns war crimes.

TARNOVSKA

Military doctrine based on Russia/Soviet. Authoritarian, nationalist country, with a focus on raw power and tradition.

Dominant race: Wolves

Description: Wolves with dark fur (gray, black, brown), with a stern expression.

Stereotype: Cold, disciplined, loyal to the State. They worship strength and honor.

Presence: The military high command and intelligence services are mostly composed of wolves.

Secondary races:

Bears (heavy infantry, armored): Enormous physical strength, symbols of resistance.

Crows and owls (intelligence and drones): Used in espionage and propaganda.

Foxes (internal politics and sabotage): Skilled in manipulation, but frowned upon by wolves. VELGRADIA

Based on NATO, a more democratic country, with a focus on technology, modern tactics and coalitions.

Dominant breed: Herding dogs (mainly German and Belgian Shepherds)

Description: Disciplined, strategic, martial appearance.

Stereotype: Protective, loyal to the cause, flexible in combat.

Presence: They form the basis of armies, special forces and urban troops.

Secondary races:

Felines (wildcats, lynxes, cougars): Snipers, reconnaissance forces, night sabotage.

Falcons and Eagles: Pilots, air traffic control, drones and surveillance.

Badgers and Coyotes: Engineering troops, mines, trench construction, support.

Other peoples (neutral and external):

Federalia:

Dominant race: Rats and weasels — spies, traders, smugglers. Very politically influential.

Norya:

Dominant race: Red pandas and tigers — cultural, technologically advanced, but with limited power of direct intervention.

Sahran:

Dominant race: Jackals and Hyenas — mercenaries, drone engineers, sell support to the highest bidder.

TARNOVSKA ARMY

Doctrine inspired by modern Russia — use of volume, heavy armor, artillery and military brutalism.

Line Infantry (Motostrelki)

Armament: AK-74M / AK-12 rifle, RPK-16 machine gun, RPG-7.

Equipment: Cheap 6B5 type armored vests, “Kaska” helmets with Slavic camouflage, simple radio.

Transport vehicles: BMP-2, BTR-80 and Ural trucks.

Role: Robust occupation force, operates with heavy armored support.

Shock Infantry “Steel Wolves”

Armament: AK-12 with rails, thermal sights, offensive grenades.

Armor: Reinforced vests type 6B45, ballistic glasses, reinforced helmets.

Tactics: Aggressive advance into urban areas with armored vehicle coverage.

Mountain/Forest Light Infantry

Uniforms: Dark Slavic camouflage, adapted boots.

Armament: VSS Vintorez, AKS-74U, adapted commercial drones.

Role: Ambushes, sabotage, deep infiltration behind enemy lines.

VELGRADIA ARMY

Inspired by NATO forces — precision doctrine, integrated communications, technology and specialized forces.

Mechanized Infantry “Falcons”

Armament: HK416 or FN SCAR rifle, M249 machine gun.

Equipment: Modular vests with ceramic plates, radios interconnected via GPS, FAST helmets.

Transport: MRAPs, Strykers, Humvees.

Role: Capture and defense of urban areas with coordinated air support.

Special Forces “Ghost Reapers”

Visual: Like the characters with dark tactical clothing, determined and confident looks.

Armament: HK416 with silencer, reconnaissance drones, NVG (night vision goggles).

Tactics: Night operations, surgical infiltrations, capture of priority targets.

Airborne Assault Infantry

Transportation: C-130 aircraft, Black Hawk helicopters.

Equipment: Light backpacks, ropes, HALO parachute.

Role: Rapid invasion of strategic areas, defense of advanced positions.