The Nations
The world's denizens spread far and wide, coalescing in a soup of history and future. There is a place for everyone.
The Seven Nations
Amidst the turmoil of life, seven nations stood the test of time. Their relations are at best rocky and held by the fine thread weaved by potential doomsday prophecies. Shaky alliances plague the political landscape, with the everyday person sick with confusion.
Kingdom of Kingdoms
Harmony Through Wealth
Beings without physical bodies, the kins of the Kingdom manifest appendages to interact with their surroundings. Focused on material possessions and trade, they shape the world through tangible magic.
Appearance
Spectral beings of magical, emotional goo, they can shift shapes and glow with colors reflecting their emotions. While ethereal and fluid in form, they remain vulnerable to physical harm. These ancient beings can live for upto 2 centuries. They are reproducing through spectral mitosis - a process of merging with a partner to create new offspring. However, as they age, they gradually lose control over their minds and forms, often succumbing to “explosive emotions,” a catastrophic condition triggered by extreme surges of overwhelming feelings.
Society
The Kingdom is an amalgamation of 3 ancient kingdoms, each with a unique view on trade and economy. Hush-Hush - masters of secrecy, dealing in rare and illicit goods, Grandiose - purveyors of luxury, rare artifacts and cultural prestige, and Fairness Incorporated - champions of fairness, providing everyday goods at honest prices. Each kingdom is ruled independently, but the nation as a whole is governed by a council consisting of all 3 rulers. Materialism defines their vibrant, commerce-driven culture, where wealth equates to status and success. Diplomacy is pragmatic, focusing on profitable alliances and deals.
Significant Locations
The Kingdom is located in a region known as The Behind. Bordered mostly by the Nasties, it is the last bulwark against the horrors within it. The Kingdom is famous for their opulent castle-towns.
Kasl Kroln
The shining heart of the Kingdom, with a colossal golden castle standing as a beacon of wealth and power. The road leading to it is equally opulent, paved with gleaming gold. As the capital, it serves as a hub of governance of all 3 Kingdoms.
Koinidge
The financial center of the Kingdom, Koinidge is where the Landlandia's currency is harvested from living golden trees. It drives the economy of both the Kingdom and essentially the whole world, wielding precise control over coin and commerce.
Maerketh Mercantile
Maerketh Mercantile is the bustling cultural and commercial epicenter, where all 3 Kingdoms converge in equal representation. It’s the largest market city, also known for its renowned Museum of Economic History.
Kryistal Krai
The capital of Grandoise is home to the last fallen crystals from the Tree of Cycles. A city of crystal houses, it oversees the secretive Voult ov Ekoes - a hidden vault safeguarding ethereal remnants of legendary objects. The Kingdom’s mission is to preserve these remnants, hoping the artifacts will one day be rediscovered.
Afaiyrs
Afaiyrs, the capital of Fairness Incorporated, is an open and welcoming market city. Its simple, tented markets emphasize honesty and transparency, fostering a sense of community. It’s a place where citizens can find everyday goods at fair prices.
Kasl Rhoberi
Rhoberi, the capital of Hush-Hush, it is shrouded in mystery. The city thrives on its shadowy dealings and illicit trade, its dark ambiance matching the secretive nature of its inhabitants.
Ruins of Kasl Ruiynes
The haunting remnants of a catastrophic ancient battle, where the spirits of fallen warriors still linger. It’s one of the Kingdom’s most famous spirit-infested ruins, a place of eerie hostility, drawing the brave and the curious alike.