Minotaurs dominance grew exponentially since the cataclysm on both Taladas and Ansalon. In the Age of Mortals, Ansalon is finally feeling the true military might of the Minotaur Legion. Buy Races of Ansalon: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/27946/Races-of-Ansalon-35?affiliate_id=50797

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Transcript

Cold Open

They may have come from a history of slavery, but today they are poised to rule both Taladas and Ansalon.

Intro

Welcome to another DragonLance Saga episode. My name is Adam and today we are going to talk about Minotaurs. This is the second in a multi episode series about the history, empires and legacy of Minotaurs. I am referencing DLR2 Taladas: The Minotaurs game accessory and Races of Krynn Sourcebook for this information. If I leave anything out or misspeak, please leave a comment below.

Discussion

There is no other enclave of Minotaurs that comes close to the organization and power of the League of Minotaurs on Taladas. Though they number fewer than fifteen percent of the overall league’s population, they are the ones in absolute control. They exert their authority through political and military means, and coexist respectfully if not peacefully with other races. This is an incredibly rare situation on Krynn. By way of an example, the League has a long standing truce with the Armach elves. Nothing like this can be seen anywhere on Ansalon. Their culture is one of collectivism, rather than individualism. This is necessary to ensure the continued rule and safety of the Minotaurs, remember their history of repeated enslavement? Their society is broken into classes, with the Emperor at the top, followed by the Horned Houses, then the -iskis, or non minotaurs who have exhibited such honor as to be recognized. Following them are the Loyal Families. These are the original supporters of the Minotaurs when they returned from Ansalon after the Cataclysm and formed the League. Then we have common citizens, those who work for themselves. Free citizens, those who work for others, and finally slaves. It is important to note that slaves in the League often life better lifes than free citizens, and minotaurs are never slaves.

The might of the League of Minotaurs in Taladas has reigned for hundreds of years. When one speaks of the Minotaur League, however, one normally means the Five Great Cities that form the heart of the Empire. These are Kristophan, Trilloman (both in New Styrllia), Vinlans (in Highvale), and Morgad and Thera (both in Eragala). All have original character and are part of an even wider array of provinces all around Southern Hosk. 

Back on Ansalon the Minotaur Legions have evolved over millennia. With varying setbacks and pitfalls, the legion is realizing its true might in the Age of Mortals. This is encapsulated in their sweeping victory over the elves of Silvanesti and the founding of Ambeon on the southern mainland. It is the Imperium which is fed by one-third of all of the minotaur houses that has grown to its impressive size under Emperor Hotak. Emperor Faros continues the threat to Ansalon by importing resources from the eastern islands and exporting the forest’s supplies through the port city of Sargonath. They are eyeing Kern as their next target. The Imperiums realm of control is truly vast, spanning Ambeon in the west to the island colonies in the east. Everything is based out of the twin isles of Mithas and Kohas. Nethosak is the capital of the empire. The capital of Kothas is Morthosak. There are many other islands where the imperium draws its resources from and settlements on the mainland...