Until the recent discovery of the Varas continent, the only known landmass was Pelith. There are five major political players on Pelith, along with several dozen smaller nations and territories.
The five large kingdoms, ranked largest to smallest, are:
The Taralian Empire
An expansionist and warlike nation; Grand Master Taral Cakar is a powerful wizard rumored to have been driven mad by his magic. Not much is known about the people or policies of the Taralian Empire, as no one wants to get close to them or their armies. With his recent expansion, most of the rest of the continent is keeping a wary eye on Taral and his empire. Currently in open war with the Wroton Tribes.
The Beral Kingdom
This is where you're from. King Rubar Dammi is an aging human who has no time for frivolities or people who can't take care of their own problems, and this shows in the way he rules. Still, he is fair and reasonable, and his kingdom is generally prosperous and safe.
The Iphrasia Conclave
A nation of sylphs who isolate themselves in their mountain homes and only interact with outsiders when absolutely necessary. Sometimes their magics light up the night sky on the northern horizon--an impressive display, were it not for how frequently it happens.
The Tessen Dynasty
Led by the Lady Sefli Sendrift, the Tessens spend most of the treasury on luxury items--a surprising percentage of which find their way into the hands of the common people.
The Wroton Tribres
Nearly 200 individual groups of nomads make up this alliance. Threatened with extinction by the Taralian Empire, they have forced themselves to adapt to the political and economic patterns of the other kingdoms, hoping to gain allies. Currently in open war with the Taralian Empire.
The New World (Varas):
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Several years back King Dammi sent a number of ships across the sea, hoping to find wealth that would solidify his position on the Pelith continent, and those were the ships that discovered the continent of Varas. With the resources finally gathered, the king has ordered a colony founded on the new continent, despite the four month journey by sea--and here you are. Most of the continent is still shrouded in mystery--you do not know how large the landmass is or whether there are any sentient creatures living here. As far as you know none of the other nations of Pelith have found Varas, but it's only a matter of time before they do.
Kingdom Statistics:
Kingdom-Wide Stats:
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Economy +30 (+2 Alignment, +6 Co-Ruler, +2 Edicts, +1 Improvements, +6 Magister, +4 Marshal, +2 Settlements, +7 Treasurer), Loyalty +21 (+5 Councilor, -2 Edicts, +1 Permanent effect, +7 Royal Enforcer, +6 Ruler, +1 Settlements, +3 Warden), Stability +26 (+2 Alignment, -1 Edicts, +8 High Priest, +7 General, +8 Grand Diplomat, +2 Settlements), Unrest +0
+5 (Spymaster) to one each month
Average of Settlement Stats: Corruption (+1), Crime (+0), Defense (+2), Productivity (+1), Law (+2), Lore (+0), Society (+0)
Consumption: -1 (+1 Armies, +1 Edicts, -8 Improvements, +1 Size, +2 Taxes to Parent)
Treasury: 21 BP; 27,340 gold (+100/month)
Control DC: 24 (20 +1 District, +3 Size)
Fame: 1
Infamy: 0
Holiday Edict: 1 per year (+1 Loyalty, +1 Consumption)
Promotion Edict: Standard (+2 Stability, +2 Consumption)
Tax Edict: Normal (+2 Economy, -2 Loyalty) (+1 BP from Improvements)
Alignment: LN (+2 Economy, +2 Stability)
Size: 3
Settlements: 1
Population: ~750
Armies: Kings 43rd Partial Legion (Iplard)
