The largest port city in the United Kingdom of Coriland. Located in the northwestern edge of the kingdom. It is home to no less than three major pharmaceutical companies all of who have a “guaranteed remedy for sea sickness”. Another popular product is cough syrup as the cold, salty winds often produce sore throats.
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Steam-Ore
Steam-ore is a valuable mineral found in naturally occurring deposits on volcanic islands or mountains. The ore produces breaks down into water vapor when combusted and is considered to be one of the cleanest energy sources in the world. When its value was discovered about twenty years ago, numerous nations sought to control the supply.Continue reading “Steam-Ore”
Seasons
The United Kingdom of Coriland does not have named months of the year (though 30 days periods are still called “months” in reference to the lunar cycles). Instead, their calendar is divided into four named “seasons”. Each season is about ninty to ninty-two days long. Approximate equivalents to our world are: Snow season – (Winter)Continue reading “Seasons”
Malsworth
A beautiful hot springs resort town in the United Kingdom of Corliand located on the edge of the northeast mountain range.
Drighton
A resort city on the southern coastline of The United Kingdom of Corliand. Famous for its moderate climate, white sand beaches and exorbitant housing prices, this city is almost exclusively populated by bloodborne nobles and industry magnates. Common folk cannot even afford to look at the gates of most of these houses. Shoo. Begone withContinue reading “Drighton”
Beruché
A wine region in the Republic of Kestania famous for its beautiful vineyards. Wines from this region are regarded as some of the best in the continent and the price for a single bottle starts at week’s pay for a factory worker.
The Upper and Lower Houses of the United Kingdom of Coriland
The United Kingdom of Corliand is run by a bicameral parliamentary government and monarch. The Upper House of parliament is open only to bloodborne nobles or those that have legally inherited a noble title through familial adoption. As it is an honor to serve the nation, positions in the Upper House are unpaid, but turningContinue reading “The Upper and Lower Houses of the United Kingdom of Coriland”
The Republic of Kestania
The Republic of Kestania is located in the heart of the continent. Gamoid lies to the north, Coriland to the west, Antellas to the south and Malfular to the east. While Kestanians have the same Holy Text as Coriland and Gamoid, 45% of Kestanians are nonreligious with 40% being mildly religious, 14% devoutly religious andContinue reading “The Republic of Kestania”
The Kingdom of Gamoid
The Kingdom of Gamoid is a mountainous, snowy country located deep in the northeastern region of the continent bordering Kestania and Coriland. The monarchy is supported by a modified feudal system. Nobles and the king are granted their titles by birthright and are the majority landowners in the country but are barred from participating inContinue reading “The Kingdom of Gamoid”
Lustras Crystal Crafters
A famous glassmaker located in the Kingdom of Gamoid, Lustras handcrafts the finest handblown crystal in the world. Wait times for their “simple” paperweights can be more than a year. For larger sculptures and vases, you may need to sell your soul. It is rumored that even the King of Gamoid only owns one LustrasContinue reading “Lustras Crystal Crafters”
Afipia Felis 