world almanac

a magnificent country near the sea, Erria's people have a strong affinity with the sea. almost all the citizens comes from some kind of sea faring family and can sail a boat as easy as they could tie their shoelace. the system is very patriarchal and hardworking. since the place is so small, the sense of community is very high and more often than not neighborhoods are tight knit and strong. the country is highly diverse as well due to the sea ports. most of the population resides in Wongsawat, the capital that overlooks the sea. the original population of Errians are oriental by appearance.

erria's social class is split between the incredibly rich merchants who have instigated themselves as the ruling nobility and the extremely poor. the majority of the population falls under standard poverty line. there is very little in between, which has caused conflict in the city in the recent years. the economy is dependent on trade, and fishing.

Erria has a distinguished four season. From a cold winter with some snowing in the mountains to typhoons during the summer, most of the time it’s cool and breezy thanks to the ocean.

gnáthaigh is a kingdom of people who revel in violence. they are war happy and bold, firmly believing that glory comes from bloodshed. they are also very superstitious.

while not a particularly wealthy country, they make most of their money through import of hearty vegetables and their skills as craftsmen (particularly in building sturdy ships, weapons, and armor). however, they are less known for exporting elegant instruments at a very high price.

the climate of the small island kingdom is mild, temperatures hover around the forties and fifties with rain and overcast skies being the norm. it's cold with two feet of snow every winter, and summers are rarely above sixty degrees.

nazarin's an icy kingdom to the north governed by intellectuals. the people of nazarin highly values education and hard work its people are encouraged to think logically and reasonably rather than emotionally.

while technically not a monarchy, nazarin's 'kings' are chosen based on their intellect and power rather than bloodline. ruling families change often depending on how long one can keep their seat and keep themselves in favor. the world is wealthy due other countries' dependency on their technology.

nazarin is mainly winter and a little bit of spring. majority of the year the kingdom experiences blizzards. a lot of the people are pale skinned due to lack of sunshine.

the country of vast deserts, sailla's people are devoted whole heartedly to their religion. their ideals and culture is based entirely on their worship of mother crow and spirits that guides and protects each person from doing wrong. culturally, the people of sailla are incredibly superstitious but unyieldingly faithful and loyal. the country has a strong root in magic, though not every person who comes from the place practice it.

the government of Sailla is a theocracy. the king or queen also act as the country's high priest or priestess. due to recent internal conflicts, the economy and the land itself is in turmoil and war-ridden.

the country is hot all year round since most of civilization is located in the desert. there's a rainy season that would act as their winter. the nights are cool, almost cold. it's usually impossible to stay outside for too long without some kind of protective wear.

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an old, isolated kingdom, rudyard was once a convict colony. it fought its way to recognition and has since been a fairly wealthy and content country. it prefers to stand alone without affiliates or enemies.

the people are hardy and appreciate the value of work. even those of higher blood are known to (literally) get quite dirty and handle things themselves, if it isn't being handled properly by those responsible. the economy is primarily ran on farming, ranching, and anything from the land that can be turned into profit.

rudyard is a warm kingdom and never sees snow. the geography is diverse, ranging from sweltering deserts, to soft grasslands, and sometimes even dense forests, if one looks hard enough.

the kingdom has a total of four heirs. the oldest prince from the king's first marriage is presently in line for the throne. after him is the princess form the kings second marriage. finally, two more princes from the third. due to the size, there are quite a few dukes and dames hailing from rudyard.

The Kingdom of Tol Sirion is a sizeable island guarded by difficult seas and tides and a treacherous labyrinth of hidden coral that has led to the demise of many a ship and sailor. The climate consists of two seasons: The Dry Season and The Wet Season. Consisting of thick humid jungles and few towns Tol Sirion is a harsh place to live within.

Considered to be savages by many the people of Tol Sirion are proud and dedicated to their traditions. They worship their blood-thirsty gods with extravagant treasures and blood-sacrifices, hold their men in a higher regard than their women and follow a warrior's path. Their flesh decorated in tattoos to celebrate their talents and exploits. Book-smarts, mercy and "soft-emotions" have no place in Tol Sirion society.

Tol Sirion is not a wealthy kingdom, for they sacrifice their treasures to their gods, but neither is it an impoverished land. Trade is the kingdom’s life-blood, the pelts and meat of the local beasts hunted down and skinned by Tol Sirion warriors and hunters are highly prized, as is the export of its live beasts, often desired by foreign royalty as pets. Occasionally slavery is done in Tol Sirion as there are no laws forbidding the practice. The seas around Tol Sirion are heavily infested with pirates, the crews filled with Tol Sirion citizens, and they are often seen within the Kingdom, walking about without resistance, adding to Tol Sirion pockets."

the kingdom of cirawen is a small kingdom located atop the high mountains in the cirawen mountain range. this mountain range is located off the coast of erria, which is cirawen's main trading partner. the capital city is Aubec, which is located in the center of the kingdom. being so high in the mountains, it is always snowing, and helpers from this region are always yetis. the country is neither landlocked or coastal, since it's within the mountans, but the mountain range drops off at the end of the range straight into the ocean. the culture of the kingdom is not religious in any way. the people live in a very free way, and the rules are all set my the royal family. as long as civilians obey the monarchy's rules, which are pretty fair and balanced, they are free to live whatever life they so choose. safe to say this kingdom is very laid back and friendly. they have an alliance with erria, and as of now are not at war with any other kingdoms. currently, there are three princesses, and two princes. the eldest prince is the heir to the throne.