KINGDOMS OF MYTHOS
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THE EASTERN ALLIANCE
Government: Monarchy/Oligarchy
Ruler(s): Queen Arabella (Elves)/The Assembly Capital City: Accordia Major Exports: Innovation in the form of technology and advancements Notable Location: The Foundry (school of technology) The Eastern Alliance is a vast land of relative prosperity and innovation. The seat of the alliance is the city of Accordia where the lords of the region and the elven lands to the north meet to support their free trade agreement despite the elven lands still remaining closed to all but the highest officials. The people of the Eastern Alliance have begun to explore an age of enlightenment where technological advancements and a strong economy have propelled their people to begin to question the old ways and challenge social norms as well as the role of the people in their government. |
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THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS
Government: None
Ruler(s): The Savage King (Gromgol)/The Assembly Capital City: Gromgol Major Exports: Lumber and other Natural Resources Notable Location: Icewind Keep (ancient ruins) The Eastern Highlands are wild and largely untamed known for its deadly beauty and dangerous creatures. The hills and mountains of the region form a natural barrier keeping outsiders at bay. The city of Gromgol is the first of its kind, built and run entirely by Orks. The Eastern Alliance and the Orks of the region are constantly at war over the southern border and there are those who call for all out war to put down the Orks before they establish a foothold in the region that cannot be undone. Across the bay known as Titans Crossing is said to lie the island of the Giants. |
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THE FAR EAST
Government: Empire
Ruler(s): Emperor Takahashi VII Capital City: Imperial City Major Exports: Silk, black powder, perfume and spices Notable Location: Imperial Island (forbidden island to all but its native people) The Far East is a land of mystery and ancient tradition that serves as home to the Chan Doran people. This land is ruled by an imperial dynasty that has been in place for over a thousand years. The emperor of the land is thought to be a demigod reincarnated each century in the form of a child to ensure continued peace and prosperity to the children of the dragon. Despite this ancient tradition the land is always at war with itself, powerful warlords fighting over what they believe is the next Shogun born into their clan, constantly positioning for power and influence. |
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THE FLOODLANDS
Government: None
Ruler(s): None Capital City: None Major Exports: Medicine (exotic plants and herbs) Notable Location: Mythandria (ruins of an ancient elven city) The Floodlands are a vast and unique collection of swamps, marshes, bogs and fens that separate the east and west making travel between the two difficult enough that most do not even try. The region has no rulers to speak of but there are independent cities where a few brave individuals try to make a living from the abundant resources it hides. The region is scattered with ancient ruins of a time before the great flood that turned the area into an inland sea for almost a century and then slowly receeded leaving what we now know as the Floodlands. |
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THE FREE SHORES
Government: Monarchy/None
Ruler(s): King Alden the Vigilant/The Pirate King Black Jack Turner Capital City: Pirates Cove Major Exports: Fertile land (underutilized) and abundant wildlife Notable Location: Cast Away (town of old sailors, wives and children) The Free Shores lie at the southernmost tip of the Westfold where a group of rebels aided by a Pirate King and his men fought to claim their independence. Over the years it has become a haven for those who are running from the law or need a place to hide. The land is fertile and sorely missed by the Westfold but too few work it under the current leadership of the region. The armies of the Westfold run regular campaigns in the region in an attempt to wear down the rebels and their pirate supporters but to date have been turned back each time. |
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THE NORTHERN UNION
Government: Tribal/Monarchy
Ruler(s): Tribal Council/King Harod (Dwarves) Capital City: Whitestone/Rockholm Major Exports: Rare metals and ore, Precious stones, Furs and hides Notable Location: Mt. Valeria (tallest mountain peak, holy site) The Northern Union is a vast land of frozen tundra and bitter forests dominated by snowy mountain peaks and rolling hills. The northern tribes (barbarians) rule these harsh lands answering only to a council of elders that seeks to keep the peace between these neighboring factions. This council usually deliberates from its southernmost city Whitestone, designated as neutral ground. The dwarves of the region have joined this council to provide leadership and guidance to the often volatile native peoples of the north, though they are too seldom present. |
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THE REACH
Government: None
Ruler(s): None Capital City: None Major Exports: Furs and hides, natural resources Notable Location: Eastwatch (border keep of the Northern Union) The Reach is an inhospitable frozen tundra filled with ancient ruins from a time before the dominion of men. Despite its appearance it is a fertile hunting ground for the barbarian tribes of the north who follow variuos herd animal migrations into this desolate region. Many brave men have lost their lives searching for ancient treasure and lost knowledge in this snow covered wasteland for it is said it was once a lush and fertile landscape where gods walked among men and the fate of the realms was decided before the great calamity at the end of the Great War of the Titans. |
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THE SOUTHERN CALIPHATE
Government: Theocracy
Ruler(s): Caliph Omar al Sol Capital City: Qadir Major Exports: Glass, spices, incense, perfumes and oils Notable Location: Ebon Bazaar (famous trade city/black market) The Southern Caliphate is a desert kingdom ruled by zealous followers of Arnos who claim to have a deeper understanding of the sun god and his teachings including a different holy text they use to interpret his will (i.e., Sanctus Libra vs. Sol Liber). A nearly equal faction of the population follows the living goddess Sekt and the two are in a state of endless conflict each claiming the right of dominion over the land and its people. Much of this vast and inhospitable land was swallowed by the sea following the calamity and is now more precious to them than ever before. |
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THE WESTERN DIVIDE
Government: Magocracy/Kleptocracy
Ruler(s): The Magisterium/The Black Hand Capital City: Oldetown/Daggerfall Major Exports: Magical and illicit goods of all types Notable Location: The Atheneum (Library run by the Guild of Scholars) The Western Divide is a land filled with contradiction that is divided into countless different ruling factios with the exception of two powerful groups that control the largest amount of land and resources. The Magisterium or Order of the Magi rules from Oldetown keeping their arcane secrets held close and drawing people from all across the realm to join their ranks. The Black Hand is the largest guild of theives and criminals of all types in the realms. They control and operate out of the city of Daggerfall, though they can be found in almost every corner of the realm. |
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THE WESTFOLD
Government: Monarchy/None
Ruler(s): King Alden the Vigilant/The Pirate King Black Jack Turner Capital City: Terranon Major Exports: Agricultural, textiles and manufactured goods Notable Location: Alandor (holy city and seat of the Triad) The Westfold is the largest and some would argue most powerful of the kingdoms that make up Mythos. It is home to the largest city in the realm (Terranon) and to the largest army of men. The land is mostly rich and fertile and people flock to the Westfold from all across the realm for the shelter and safety of its banners. The holy city of Alandor is said to have been built on the site that Arnos himself delivered the twelve edicts to man. The Free Shores in the south are a pox on the kingdom but the free peoples there are seen as little more than an inconvenience. |
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