The Nations Of Terra
Elven homelands, currently under attack from The Republic Of The Raven Order. Elves spend 500 years on Terra before making the climb up Halda Antaro where they believe a portal to Niqis's realm awaits them.
After The King's Uprising the country of Ilyran Thalas is currently rebuilding from the Raven Order invasion. Most of the southern country side has been ruined by Raven Order forces who have occupied a small settlement where they largely keep to themselves.
Sitting just outside the canal of The Merchant Republic the people of Kumdan Tepe live on desert dunes and shifting sands. Tepians pride themselves on their resourceful lifestyle and blending of cultures. Kumdan Tepe has leveraged its location on the world map to become a melting pot of multiple cultures. It's not uncommon to find desert port towns flooded with goods from all corners of the world. Kumdan Tepe is also famous for the exporting of spices that only grow in their arid lands. The people of Kumdan Tepe are led by their Sultan who they believe has the ability to commune with the god Ozan.
After The King's Uprising the Sultan has died and Ozan has not chosen a new sultan to take her place. As such the country has collapsed and Yuan-Ti have taken over the capital city. A number of business men have moved into the country to take over chocolate and sugar cane production, these small communities have been called dubbed "Candy Lands" and are ruled by "Candy Barons".
Notable for their strives in technological research. Currently invading Ilyran Thalas. After an accident involving a new source of energy the country has been left ravaged of its magical energies. Most plant life and more fragile animal life died out. Emperor Tyrus who was enjoying his 3rd term as head of the State was overthrown during a bloody revolution. Afterwards the populist movement known as The Raven Order was installed and under a new constitution founded what is now known as The Power Of The Ninety Nine. A chamber of the ninety nine most popular politicians in the country who rule democratically over the ruined nation. Under the influence and silver tongue of the most popular and highly charismatic politician Michael Wise the country slowly began to resent their neighboring elven country. Under the guise of expansionism The Raven Order declared open war on Ilyran Thalas and began an invasion of their southern lands. Known for their brutal war tactics the Republic Of The Raven Order swiftly and easily overtook their enemies and began enslaving all POW's to further their war machine. Recently they've hit a roadblock as they are halted by the Magical Jungle of Turu which seems to stop their every attempt to break through.
After The King's Uprising the Raven Order has totally collapsed. Michael Wise was killed at the hands of The Freebirds and the entire government was wiped out by Zerrus' Irin bombs. After the collapse of the Government the country is largely referred to as Ichor after a scholar group from Alquimia claimed that "It was as though the country was bled dry of its Irin"
The famously reclusive country of Kori sits far north of the rest of the world. Flanked on its western shore by pirate infested waters and desolate jungle islands on the southern shore few sailors dare to travel to the ports of Kori. Many of the ones who do are largely ignored as Kori people tend to not give foreigners the time of day. Kori is ruled by a Shogun and a Empresses both of which serve their own functions in the government.
After The King's Uprising Kori has remained largely unchanged. Rumors claim that the Shogun has recruited top Raven Order Scientists but that remains unverified.
Unclaimed Islands
A grouping of islands to the north that is currently unclaimed by any one country. Features mostly wild beasts and untamed jungles.
Three Major Tribes live in Izdrag Or, loosely connected by one cultural identity, they formed their own country to defend against outside invaders. Other than that the relationship they share is shaky at best. In the fall of 2987 the tribes of Izdrag Or would united under the leadership of Shel Agnorak when she slayed the Dreadwyrm Xerrux. Afterwards Shel supposedly perished in The Feywilds while investigating the disappearance of Orc children.
After The King's Uprising Izdrag Or has split into north and south Izdrag Or. With northern orcs still following the King In White even after his death and the orcs in the south still recognizing Balin's authority.
A Merchant's Republic Notable for their canal which connects the east and west sides of the world. The canal has seen a large increase in traffic since the war between Ilyran Thalas and the Republic Of The Raven Order, since the Republic Of The Raven Order has blocked the waters between the countries in the name of national security. The country is run by a collective of the most powerful merchant families who reside there. Founded by the famous adventurer and merchant Alexander Hawk, notable for being the first man to sail around the world. Eventually he would found the capital city of Meraviglia. Admirers of his feats and people hoping to make a quick buck by residing in his lands quickly flocked to the city. While by all accounts Meraviglia and the future Republic that would form around it are considered a modern success story Alexander found himself fairly unhappy. Deciding that leading his people was not a task he was suited for he drafted his own Constitution to be the law after his departure. He left control of the country to the five most trusted crew members as the newly formed Voyagers Table.
After The King's Uprising the country has completely fallen apart. Everything north of Meraviglia has become "Hawk's Head" and everything south has become "Hawk's Tail". Meanwhile the capital is host to three separate factions fighting for control. In the south eastern Meraviglia is the remnants of the Voyager's Table fighting to reclaim the capital and reestablish order. On the south western side is the V.M.G led by a recently freed Alexandos Valentino who has regained control of his families mercenary group and declared all out war pm any remaining Torchbearer institutions. Lastly the Telma navy has taken control of the northern half of the city under the guise of "Restoring peace and order in the fight against an age of chaos".
A hostile and barren land. It features large deserts, mesas and mountainus volcanos. As such the dwarves have chosen to live underground to escape the hostile climate.
In Alquimia's early days a large number of meteor's crash landed into their lands, obsessed with the idea of traversing the skies; the already extraordinary minds of Alquimia set their sights on exploring the stars. The country's laws and policies are largely dictated by The Alquimia Academy, led by Headmaster Javier De Luca. The Alquimia Academy spends night and day tackling complex problems and experimenting with new forms of magic. The Academy's original founders recognized that the best way to secure funding for more experiments is through taxation. As such an entire wing of the academy is dedicated to social work and the country's welfare. The country is split into four smaller counties each one run by its own Gerente, a type of land manager who is given the authority to run their counties as they see fit. Most of the economy of Alquimia is based around supporting the academy. Nomadic villages that drift to wherever students of the Academy are setting up in the field is the norm in Alquimia.
After The King's Uprising Javier De Luca was slain at the hands of the Freebirds and has been replaced by a new headmaster. Life at the academy and country remains largely unchanged however.
The pacifists of Grote Boosen are mostly druids who believe man was meant to live simple, peaceful lives. Many druids in Grote Boosen live around the base of the Leven tree, a large tree that some residents believe is the center of the world. Residences of Grote Boosen believe that all of man should model their lives like the Leven tree, taking only what they need from nature and helping to sustain other life forms. The Leven tree stretches 10km into the sky far beyond the clouds. On its branches are large nuts that many residences of Grote Boosen sustain their lives on, eating the nuts and building homes inside of the left over shells.
Télma is a swampy land with most of its population living on the capital island of Nisí. Life is hard for the citizens of Télma, many of whom have turned to crime and trading of illicit goods to provide for their families given the lack of opportunity in the country. Those that don't turn to crime are left with few legitimate options for employment: this has led to a high enlistment rate with the Télma Navy causing it to be the strongest in the world. Due to The Merchant Republic’s inability to have its own armed force they frequently contract Telma to patrol and protect their waters and trade routes.
After The King's Uprising the President has suspended all elections and declared martial law to maintain his power. Afterwards he ordered his troops into Meraviglia to "help restore order".
Located north of Ilyran Thalas lies a island community that shares one identity, piracy. Fire Beard's Pirate Commune was founded by the titular Fire Beard, a man so fearsome that even the most veteran naval officers would cower at the thought of crossing paths with him. Tired of being on the run in his old age, Fire Beard proceeded to stake his claim on the largely uninhabited islands. Now many pirates call the Commune home, using it to rest and repair their ships as well as fence stolen goods. Even the mighty Navy of Telma has trouble contending with the united pirate force.
After The King's Uprising the commune has disbanded after word of Emauri Stake besting Fire Beard in combat spread across the islands. Pirates are once again roaming the world and attacking merchant ships.