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Extended Story

Long ago in a universe not unlike our own, four elemental spirits came together to give birth to the planet of Oucrorix. The elemental spirits viewed this earth-like planet as the gem of their creation. With lush vegetation, pristine lakes and rivers, beautiful snow-capped mountains and animals running to and fro, it was a sight to behold. To celebrate the birth of their new planet and to have someone to watch over it, each elemental spirit decided to create a race which would take on some of their powers and rule a specific section of Oucrorix. The elemental spirit of wind created the Rocs and placed them in the mountainous regions of the planet, where the winds were strong and frequent. The elemental spirit of fire created the phoenixes, placing them in an area known for its volcanic activity and rich minerals. The elemental sprit of earth created the elves, placing them in the lush forests where they could tend and care for it. Finally, the elemental spirit of water created the dragons and scattered them among the islands. With the four ruling races firmly established they created everything else. Once their work was completed, they looked upon their creation in pleasure and watched as it grew and prospered. However, the process of creation exhausted them and they each went to one of the newly created kingdoms to rest, giving birth to the elemental gems.

Many years later on the continent of Agara, four elemental kingdoms lived and worked in relative peace : Zenzare, the kingdom of fire; Brivas, the kingdom of water; Savona, the kingdom of earth; and Orien, the kingdom of wind. The four kingdoms had their occasional conflicts, but were generally able to work together peaceably allowing trade, citizens and knowledge to travel freely from one kingdom to the other. It was a good time for everyone and citizens were happy with the way their monarchs were leading their kingdoms into the future. The kingdoms considered each other friends and believed that nothing would change that.

At the heart of each kingdom lay an elemental gem that was said to be the source of the magic that flowed through the land. However, with the passage of time, the story of how the elemental gems came to be was forgotten and soon the significance and location of the gems was forgotten as well. Still, the people prospered and continued to shape their world.

But suddenly, this all would change. The King of Zenzare was assassinated and unbeknownst to the people of the kingdom, their elemental gem was stolen. None of the other kingdoms would take responsibility for the dastardly deed, but clues left at the scene hinted that Orien had been responsible. Of course the King and Queen of Orien vehemently denied it. That didn't stop the Fire Kingdom from attacking. Not wanting to see Orien suffer for a crime they did not commit, Savona rushed to her friends defence and likewise Brivas hurried to the aid of the fire kingdom.

Years would pass and it would be discovered that Orien had nothing to do with the assassination, and it had in fact been a rebel group within Zenzare who had sown the seeds of discord. But by that time, none of the kingdoms wanted to back down. The war continued for centuries. People displaced by the war found refuge on an island which was claimed by none of the Kingdoms and tried to begin their life anew. The four warring Kingdoms took little notice of this emerging State, too embroiled in their own conflict.

Whether it was fate, or simply the will of magic, the four elemental gems were mysteriously reunited and rediscovered on this island, and, as an ancient prophecy foretold, a new magic was created : the power to nullify. And it was then that a plan was forged. The leading rulers of this small island, now called Eryx, decided that it was time for something to be done about the war. They had already proven that they were able to withstand any elemental attacks thrown at their nation, and with the gems gone from the kingdoms, the elemental power was beginning to recede.

And so the burgeoning State put forward an ultimatum : the royal children from each kingdom would marry or Eryx would allow magic to fade from the land. With nullification magic growing and the elemental powers in decline, the four Kingdoms felt as though they had no choice. Two attempts were made, but both attempts resulted in failure.

This is their last chance. The magic that sustained their kingdoms has nearly dried up. Their way of life which had been heavily dependant on magic has faded, all that remains are old relics of the past, and no one is able to decipher their use. What little elemental magic that flows through the Kingdoms is in the hands of the Royal households. The people are crying out for help. So in one final push to restore balance to the land, the Royal families have agreed on a temporary peace and sent their children to Eryx.

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History of the War

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760 Years BCE: The King of Zenzare is killed by Arthur N. Emore-Doenits
The king was out on a hunting expedition with some of his men. Arthur and his men were out waiting for him. Half of them were in their base form as wolves while the other half had manufactured tools to make it appear as if a flock of harpies from Orien were in the forest. They killed the guards then made their way for the King, but were stopped as the alarm was sounded and the King was able to escape, albeit injured. Arthur insisted that they continue to leave feathers around the site to make the King's guards believe that Orien was responsible for the attempt. As tensions mounted between the two kingdoms, Arthur struck again. This time, he used a drug that was only found in Orien to kill the King at a public function. The Chef was later found with some of the drug in his room, a letter with the seal of Orien in his room giving instructions on how to prepare the toxin, and executed on the spot.

758 Years BCE: The Elemental gem of Zenzare is stolen
Shapeshifters who supported Emore-Doenits flew into the tower where the Gem of fire was held. They were given entry by Arthur who was working in the castle as the head servant. With everyone preparing for a war which they sensed was coming, as talks between Orien and Zenzare had taken a turn for the worse, no one noticed as the eagles flew in and out of the tower with the gem.
While the Crown was initially more willing to try to talk to Orien and arrange for the assassin to be handed over Zenzare for trial and execution, among the populace, anger was stirred up over the death of their beloved monarch and some Lords encouraged violence against the Orien-born residents, which resulted in Anti-Orien riots of many parts of the Kingdom, in which Zenzare natives kidnapped an Orien diplomat and his family, killing the official when he tried to escape, while numerous Orien-owned buildings were destroyed or vandalized.

755 Years BCE: Talks break down
By the start of the year, authorities in Zenzare imprisoned and extradited approximately 5,500 prominent Orien natives, 700 to 2,200 of whom died in prison. 460 Oriens were sentenced to death and leading this persecution of Orien, was Arthur N. Emore-Doenits and his group of weres and shifters who were going by the name Zenith, meaning the highest point reached by a celestial or other object. Clearly they thought highly of themselves and their cause.
Four months later, Zenzare offered an ultimatum to Orien. Believing that they were responsible for the King's death, they submitted a list of demands. Orien refused and broke off diplomatic relations with Zenzare. As a response, Zenzare declared war on Orien

750 Years BCE: Savona and Brivas enter into the fray
A staunch believer that Orien was not responsible for the assassination and a fierce ally of their sister kingdom, Savona had attempted to help mediate the dispute between the two kingdoms. Much to their disappointment, the talks broke down and they were now at risk of being drawn into the conflict. Because of their position between Zenzare and Orien, there had been a possibility that they would be invaded during the war as it was the easiest path for Zenzare soldiers to reach Orien. Initially they had been relieved that Zenzare would respect their borders and take the long way around to reach Orien. However, Zenzare troops started to tire of this needless detour and the King Regent requested permission to walk through Savona to reach Orien. Savona instantly refused, fearing the destruction of the forests and the disruption of their way of life as the war would undoubtedly be fought in their backyard. Instead of trying to give assurances, Zenzare decided to invade anyway, and Savona declared war on Zenzare.
Not going to see Zenzare be ganged up upon by two Kingdoms, Brivas entered to even things out and provide support to Zenzare. It was at this point that trade began to cease between the kingdoms. Non-nationals were rounded up and arrested, and either deported or killed. Tensions were high all around and families that were composed of individuals from different kingdoms were torn apart if they couldn't be protected.

700 Years BCE: The elemental gem of Orien goes missing
The elemental gem of Orien was once a shining beacon for their people. Placed in a temple located near the castle, it was a symbol of hope and pride. Suddenly, the priests who attended to the temple noticed that it was missing. They assumed that Brivas or Zenzare soldiers had stolen it for their own selfish purposes and to demoralize their people. They had been accused by Zenzare of stealing their elemental gem at the start of the war, and felt that this was the Fire Kingdoms revenge on their people.

690 Years BCE: The elemental gems of Brivas and Savona disappear
No body knows exactly when these two gems went missing. However, elemental magic in all of the kingdoms started to decline over the years and Savona and Brivas were no exception. It was around this time when they discovered the gems were missing and looked for an answer in the other Kingdoms, believing that the other had stolen their gem.

682 Years BCE: Zenzare realizes they were wrong
Almost 80 years after the event, Zenzare realizes that they were wrong about who had assassinated the King. There had been some who suspected that Orien was wrongly blamed for the assassination and had passed along the information to their children. It was with a fresh set of eyes that tools were discovered which could mimic the type of attacks Harpies created and the Orien seal was found to be a forgery. Some more digging was required until it was traced back to a group of shapeshifters within the Kingdom who had called themselves Zenith. This resulted in a hunt of shifters of all kinds throughout the kingdom, angry that they would kill the king of their own kingdom. They kept this information quietly to themselves and made sure it didn't get out the kingdom. Though now believing all shifters were responsible, they branded Zenith as a group of traitors and had all record of them stripped from the history books.
Under this new found persecution, shifters start to leave Zenzare, heading for an island as far away from the Fire Kingdom as possible. Along the way, they would tell any other shifters they ran into about the prosecution hoping to protect them from Zenzare soldiers who would kill them if they found them.

630 Years BCE: The Migration
Over the years, refugees have been displaced by the on going war. There are some who want the war to end, others who want nothing more to do with it. They noticed an unclaimed island that was big enough for them to live on and made their way over, hoping to leave the war behind. At first, people from the various kingdoms did not associate with each other, each taking a section of the island and calling it their own: Zenzare refugees took the south east; Brivas refugees took the North east; Orien refugees took the North west; Savona refugees took the south west.

600 Years BCE: The Treaty of Aurarts
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598 Years BCE: The Treaty falls apart
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400 years BCE: The Four refugee cities come together as one
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380 year BCE: The Gem of Nullification is discovered
At some point between 758 BCE and 388 BCE the four elemental gems would find their way to the land that would one day be known as Eryx. The Gem of Nullification was created by the bringing together of all four gems in the 8 years prior to this date, and the land was washed in a white light that gave to all who were present on the island, the ability to nullify elemental attacks. The Gem was found by accident in one of the towers of the castle years later.

326 Years BCE: Eryx is founded
Though people have been slowly making their way over to the island over the years, this is the year where Eryx becomes a State in it's own right. It is no longer a land of refugees, but a Nation of its own, with a system of government which governs all people within its borders.

146 Years BCE: The First attempt to end the war through Marriages
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86 Years BCE: The Second attempt to end the war through Marriages
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10 Years BCE: Eryx sends an emissary to each of the Kingdoms
Talk about the arranged marriage begins. The Crown is told that what they're scholars has told them is true: their grandchildren will not have the ability to use magic.

Year O: The Royals arrive on Eryx
The Current Year. A temporary cease fire is called between the Kingdoms and the Royals travel to Eryx where the arranged marriage will take place. At some point during the month of April, the Royals were told of the treaty. An excellent start to the new year*! They have had at most a Month and half to prepare themselves for the journey.

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The World : Oucrorix

Oucrorix is the name of the planet. It is roughly the same size as Earth and has a star that it orbits around that gives light and warmth to the planet. Unlike Earth, Oucrorix has an ice moon which gives off a bright white glow at night. It is a blue and green planet and vibrant with life. There are three major continents on the planet, excluding the poles : Agara, Otrao, and Veruta. Its terrain is mostly composed of mountains, valleys, plains, forests and oceans. A plant that is common on the planet is called the Ceriman. It is a species of tall fruit bearing tree with copious foliage and colourful blossoms. The fruit the tree produces can be made into liquor, candies, eaten raw, or baked into cakes. While perfectly legal, it induces a sense of pleasure that can become addictive.

tab Fast Facts
tab Orbital period : Approximately 365 days
tab Suns : 1
tab Moons : 1
tab Moon composition : Ice

tab Unique plants and animals
tab Ceriman : A species of tall, straight-trunked tree with smooth off-white bark and fragrant leaves. It
tab has copious foliage and colourful blossoms, which produce a fruit. From this fruit, one can produce ceriman
tab liquor, which has the potency of a strong alcoholic beverage; ceriman candies, nectars and jellies. Regardless
tab of how it is processed, the fruit is highly addictive.

tab Chirotarian : Wild animal lurking heart of forests in Savona and Eryx.

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The Continent : Agara

Agara is the continent that comprises Orien, Savona, Brivas, and Zenzare. It is bordered by Oceans to the North, East, and West. To the South is the continent of Otrao. It is the largest of the continents by area and the second most by populace. There is great climate variation on the continent and it contains mountains, volcanoes, deserts, forests and jungles, arable farmland, tundra, and bogs. It is generally a temperate climate and very windy in the north. Rainfall varies, but typically the South West (where Savona is located) receives heavy rain in short periods of time, while Brivas, to the South East is warmer and wetter. A chain of mountains separates the warm moist air from the cooler winds from the north and allow for a desert to form in the middle of the continent.

tab Currency
tab While some towns and villages prefer the more traditional means of bartering, everyone, regardless of where
tab they reside, is accustomed to the use of currency. The coins are made out of many types of metals, the more
tab precious having a higher denomination and worth. All coins bear the likeness of one of the elemental spirits
tab on one side and a number on the other to indicate worth. One can look to the elemental spirit on the coin to
tab determine where it was produced and where one will find a higher amount of that particular coin : the spirit
tab of fire is on the coins produced and circulated primarily within Zenzare; the spirt of water is on the coins
tab produced and circulated within Brivas; the spirit of earth on the coins from Savona; and the spirit of Wind on
tab the coins from Orien. Regardless of the elemental spirit displayed on the coin, they all have the same value
tab (there is no difference in exchange rate between kingdoms) and they are universally accepted.

tab Technology
tab The technology in Agara is limited to what would have been available in the Renaissance : horse drawn
tab carriages, the printing press, floating barges, matches, the microscope, telescope, etc. Weapons easily
tab accessible to most of the populace include variations of swords, spears, bows, and axes. Muskets are also in
tab production, although they are inaccurate and only in possession of the rich as they are difficult to make and
tab expensive to maintain. Generally they are used as a status symbol rather than a weapon for war. Fire
tab supplies the basis for most amenities including lighting, cooking, and heating. In order to have water, there
tab are wells that are dug throughout the city although they have created an aqueduct system in order to supply
tab running water to fields. The wealthy are able to tap into these aqueducts in order to have running water for
tab their homes.

tab Bathrooms
tab Usually not a topic mentioned but... we are going high class Roman. By high class, what this means is that
tab there can be more privacy when individuals need to go. Think of outhouses with the Roman 'flushing'
tab system. For the general populace, simple outhouses exist and someone has the job of emptying them.
tab Chamber pots are common and there are fines for tossing your waste into the streets. In multistory
tab buildings there are pipes that allow for clean water to be carried up and dirty water to be carried down. In
tab order to get water to travel against the flow of gravity, there are runes which are placed on pipes. Again, this
tab is only for the wealthy as they are the only ones who are able to afford such luxuries. The average home,
tab whether single or multi level, will either have to use one of the public baths in the city or carry water to their
tab homes to fill a tub to take their bath.

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The Kingdom of Water : Brivas

A kingdom built around a port would be a fair description of Brivas. The biggest and most important trading hub is surrounded on three sides by mountains. Brivas is the home of the finest shipbuilders and sailors in all of Agara. It also boasts an exceptional university and, in times past, was a center of trade in both goods and culture. The capital city, Alluvia, is built on an enormous lake and faces an imposing waterfall in which more than 110 000 cubic meters of water falls over the 50 meter drop on average. Brivas is a kingdom of dragons, merfolk, sirens, valkyrie, hydra and selkies. Brivas has lost a tremendous amount of citizens in the war. While they have food, water, metals and wealth, they have never really been a kingdom of fighters and they have paid dearly for it. They are allied with Zenzare and enemies of Orien and Savona.

tab Fast Facts
tab Demonym Brivian
tab Capital Alluvia
tab Races Dragons, merfolk, sirens, valkyrie, hydra, selkies, other water based creatures
tab Royal Race Dragon (currently there is a wingless King and a winged Queen)
tab Allies Zenzare
tab Enemies Orien, Savona
tab Main Exports Ships and Shipping Supplies, Academic Texts and Books, Fish and Seafood, Seaweed
tab Main Imports Food, timber, metals

tab Geography and Climate
tab Brivas is a kingdom composed of a number of islands, the majority of which are connected by canals and
tab bridges, but all requiring a boat in order to travel safely to them. The majority of these islands are flat
tab although there are a number with a few mountainous regions that make for ideal skiing spots in the winter.
tab Less than 5% of the land is given over to agriculture which makes growing food in these times of war rather
tab difficult.

tab Culture
tab Tattoos
tab A tradition that is especially prominent in Brivian culture is tattooing. Tattoos are symbolic of various rites of
tab passage. The most common tattoo is a coming of age tattoo which is usually related to what species the
tab individual is and is placed on their back. Any subsequent tattoos are optional, but tend to be band tattoos
tab which represent either their elemental mastery and skill if placed on their right arm; and fighting or support
tab abilities if placed on their left.

tab Cuisine
tab Brivian cuisine is characterized by seafood, but also includes seaweed salads, garden products from some of
tab the more fertile islands, and, in time past game and grains from the mainland. Brivas combines local
tab traditions with influences that are from the other kingdoms. However, most of these dishes are now a rarity
tab as the ingredients necessary for them are hard, if not impossible, to obtain.

tab The Royal Family
tab The Bevian family has three children : a son and two daughters. The eldest daughter married prior to the
tab talks about the arranged marriage being finalized so she was exempt. The current king and queen, as per
tab Brivian tradition, were an arranged marriage to unite the two houses of dragons. The current King in his
tab youth was a bit of pirate and lived for the moment. In recent years he has matured though still maintains
tab some traits from his youth which makes him more relatable, to some extent, the common populace. The
tab current Queen was the opposite. She was more versed in royal etiquette and generally beloved by the
tab people.

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The Kingdom of Wind : Orien

High up in the mountain tops lies Orien. It is a kingdom with some of the tallest mountains in Agara. It is a city in the clouds, home of the Rocs, Cockatrice, Griffin, Lightning bird and slyph. They were a peaceful yet proud nation before the war. The mountains are sparsely populated and the rugged terrain can be a challenge to even the most experienced of travellers. Nevertheless, it was once a popular tourist destination, inviting people to participate in winter festivals and activities on the snowy peaks or try some of their renowned pastries. With the snow topped mountains, Orien is a kingdom that does not lack for clean water and the landscape makes attacks difficult, although part of the border with Zenzare makes the Kingdom fairly accessible. The kingdom is also known for producing mercenaries of high caliber — much to the displeasure of the other kingdoms. In the past it was something Orien struggled to control. Now it is something they pride themselves on. Out of all the kingdoms, it once fared the best, though Zenzare and Brivas have been doing everything in their power to isolate the kingdom from Savona and thus starve the people. Their attempts have been marginally successful and in the last century, they have a firmly established foothold in the land. Orien is allies with Savona and enemies of Zenzare and Brivas.

tab Fast Facts
tab Demonym Orienese
tab Capital Vrepyhr Peak
tab Races Rocs, Cockatrice, Griffin, Lightning bird and slyph, other wind/sky based creatures
tab Royal Race Rocs
tab Allies Savona
tab Enemies Brivas, Zenzare
tab Main Exports Water, Timber, wool, ores and gems, root vegetables, tea, legumes
tab Main Imports Food, refined metals

tab Geography and Climate
tab Orien contains three basic topographical areas : the Alps to the south, the Central Plateau, and the Skyway
tab Mountains on the east. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of the
tab kingdom, comprising about 60% of the country's total area. Many glaciers are found in the Alps, from which
tab originate the headwaters of several major rivers in Agara and includes several of the largest bodies of
tab freshwater in the continent. Because of the mountains that cover the kingdom, it is one that is typically very
tab difficult to attack. However, the mountains tend to be slightly lower thus making the kingdom more
tab accessible, along the border with Savona.

tab Orien experiences three different climate zones : temperate, subalpine, and alpine. Most of the plateau
tab region tends to fall in the temperate zone, while the majority of the kingdom lies in the subalpine and alpine
tab zones. Temperatures vary from cool summers and severe winters in north to subtropical summers and mild
tab winters in south

tab Culture
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tab Text

tab Cuisine
tab Key ingredients in Orienite cuisine include sweet potato, fern root, taro, legumes, birds, sheep and goat.

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The Kingdom of Earth : Savona

Savona is composed of dense jungles, an amazing variety of life and sparse settlements scattered throughout the jungle. Home to the Elves and all sorts of variations of were-beasts, fairies and nymphs, it is difficult for outsiders to navigate the region without a well trained guide. The forests are filled with an abundance of healing herbs and in times past, these herbs and the medicines that could be made from them were the main export of the Kingdom. However, with the constant attacks from Zenzare, there have been constant forest fires in some regions and the herbs lost. While the economic depression the kingdom has slipped into is astonishing, so is the ever constant ecological devastation. Some fear that the forests of Savona will be permanently scarred and never return to what they once were even after the peace is in place. They are allied with Orien and enemies of Brivas and Zenzare.

tab Fast Facts
tab Demonym Savonian
tab Capital Ascar
tab Races Elves, were-beasts, fairies, nymphs, ents, other forest/jungle species
tab Royal Race Elf
tab Allies Orien
tab Enemies Brivas, Zenzare
tab Main Exports Timber, food, fish, sugar, coffee and tea,
tab Main Imports metal, ores, oil

tab Geography and Climate
tab Savona is a land of hills, dense jungles, a complex mass of ridges and mountains, and an extensive river
tab system, fed by the mountains of Orien. Temperatures tend to be mostly tropical, but temperate in the
tab south.

tab Culture
tab Religion
tab Despite the fact that religion in most of Agara is on the decline, there are areas of Savona that still maintain
tab their faith and actively worship the elemental spirits. In particular, Aedrafys is known as the religious centre
tab of Savona. Those in Aedrafys practice yearly sacrifices that they hope will please the elemental spirits, in
tab particular the elemental spirit of Earth and the elemental spirit of Water — the former to give them bountiful
tab harvests, the latter to grant them rain in order to quench the fires that burn through the land. Historically,
tab those in Savona have taken their own particular view to the elemental spirits, and though acknowledging
tab that they are both male and female, they tend to refer to whatever spirit they're addressing as a god or
tab goddess depending on which element it is. They have an affinity with the goddess of earth and often swear
tab oaths and ask for blessing in her name, while the god of fire tends to be a god to which they look for in oder
tab to proclaim a curse or damn an enemy.

tab Cuisine
tab As Savona has the largest amount of Ceriman plantations, the fruit and its derivatives (candies, alcohol,
tab jams/jellies, desserts) play a large part in their cuisine. The majority of the individuals in Savona are
tab vegetarians. Their connection to animal life makes it difficult for some people to consume meat given the
tab fact that an animal has to die in order for the meat to be produced. Their food tends to contain large
tab amounts of vegetables, legumes and fruits. However, they are not adverse to hunting and preparing meats,
tab as it is done for some ceremonies, and they are willing to sell to others.

tab Royal Family
tab The Royal family of Savona has two children : a prince and princess. The King of Savona is a stern man who
tab expects perfection from both of his children. They have a strong sense of pride as a family and when in
tab public, they always present a united front, regardless of circumstances, though things may be different
tab behind closed doors. The Queen is said to be the most beautiful Queen to sit upon the throne of Savona in
tab centuries. She holds the same high standards for her children, but is far more compassionate and
tab approachable than her husband is. The family tried for a third child, but there were some complications and
tab a miscarriage. There is a rumour circling about that the King has taken a mistress because of this and there
tab may be other children.

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The Kingdom of Fire : Zenzare

Zenzare is in a foreboding mountain region filled with volcanism and daunting peaks. Some of the most skilled metalworkers are said to come from this Kingdom. Calling Zenzare home are the Phoenixes, Basilisks, hellhounds, salamanders and gnomes. Economically, this kingdom has fared well as it is the richest in precious metals and ores. However, the population is dealing with starvation as food is very difficult to grow in the rocky soil. What little that is produced is sold for outrageous sums. Brivas produces most of the food that is sold in Zenzare, though it is not as flavourful as the food from Savona. Furthermore, the war has caused its fair share of casualties and there is only so much medicine that can be produced. They are allied with Brivas and enemies of Orien and Savona.

Fast Facts
Demonym Zenzarian
Capital Mount Zenzare
Races Phoenixes, Basilisks, hellhounds, salamanders and gnomes, other mountain/desert species
Royal Race Phoenix
Allies Brivas
Enemies Orien, Savona
Main Exports Metal, gemstones, Tools, weapons, armour
Main Imports Food

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The Nation of Void Magic : Eryx

An Island in the Weastern Sea, Eryx is a neutral and young state that has taken on the task of reuniting the four kingdoms. It is the home of people from various kingdoms who seek refuge from the war on the main continent. The people of Eryx possess a unique form of magic. If they are a third generation resident of the island, they have the ability to nullify any elemental attacks thrown their way. Residents also claim that the ruling Council members possess psychic powers due to their constant proximity to the gems for so long. This, however, may simply be a myth created and propagated by the council in order to ensure conformity to the laws of the Island. The colours of their flag are black and white, and the symbol of the state is located in the upper left corner.

tab Key Cities
tab Seaport : According to historical records, Seaport was the site where the first colonizers landed when they
tab came to Erys, and where they formed their first settlement. At first, when people settled onto the island, they
tab maintained their elemental divisions : those from Orien established homes in the northeast of the city, those
tab from Savona to the southeast, Brivians to the southwest and Zenzariens to the northwest. They maintained
tab this self-imposed separation for years and the village, grew into a town and then a bustling city. Some
tab started to leave the city for claim more land, others stayed behind and mixed, the city becoming a melting
tab pot of culture. These days, Seaport continues to be a diverse and vibrant port city. It is the centre of trade
tab and welcomes all who come to its shores with only one warning : that they set aside their hatred for the
tab other kingdoms and learn to get along and help to make the city prosperous.

tab Eagle's Outlook : A section of road between Seaport and Eryx Castle, Eagle's Outlook provides a beautiful
tab view of the ocean and the city of Seaport below.

tab Stormshield : Located just north of Seaport, Stormshield is the destination of many travellers looking to buy
tab and sell goods. These can range from food from the farmlands, to those crafted by professionals who live in
tab the city year round. Other merchants who have a less than permanent set up are gathered in a specific
tab section of the city dedicated to trading takes place. To set up a stall, one must appeal to the Council for a
tab permit and any arguments between merchants is always resolved by the city guard. During the weeklong
tab festivals that occur once every season, Stormshield is the place where people want to be. It is the most lively
tab and there's always the most goods to trade. Stormshield will be the location of the Royals' Festival excursion.

tab Springtide Valley : Located in an area rich in natural resources and with fertile soil, Springtide Valley is
tab the place where the majority of the food on Eryx is produced. It has a number of farms and ranches and a
tab very tight knit community.

tab Key Locations
tab Tranquil Bay : One of the more popular beaches on the island. A place for waterside events and activities and
tab a popular place for festivals. During the Midsummer festival, a huge bonfire is set up on the beach and
tab there's drinking, lots of music and dancing. During New Year's, it is a place to watch the fireworks and relax
tab with a loved one. Music on the beach, the biggest music festival on Eryx is also held here. This will be the
tab location of the Royal's celebration of Flag Day.

tab Key Buildings
tab Defender's Keep : The Keep serves two purposes on Eryx. The first is that of a courthouse or tribunal. If
tab there is anyone found breaking the law, they are sent to the Keep in order to be judged. If they are found
tab guilty, criminals are either sent to the dungeons or hanged, depending on the severity of the crime. The
tab second purpose of the Keep is to train soldiers in the event that the other kingdoms choose to attack.
tab Although Eryx is neutral to the wars that are taking place, they know that it would be foolish to be caught
tab unprepared, so they have a small standing military in order to help defend their borders. Occasionally a few
tab jousting, archery and swordplay tournaments take place and citizens of Eryx are invited to watch the
tab performance and cheer for their favourites.

tab The Citadel of Remnants : One of the more well-known landmarks within Eryx, no one knows how it
tab appeared or why, only that it appears to have once been a grand castle — perhaps even more grand than the
tab one the Council resides in. Despite research into these ruins, there are no solid leads as to who used to
tab reside there and what the purpose of the castle was. As far as most people are aware, Eryx was a deserted
tab island when the first settlers arrived. However, the Citadel is not the only site with indications of a former
tab society having existed upon the island. There is also a lookout and an old lighthouse which seems to use a
tab set up that is unfamiliar to most residents. The only things that can be deciphered are certain names and the
tab symbols of the elemental spirits.

tab The Estrealaris : An old temple that has has fallen into disrepair. Like the Citadel of Remnants, it is unknown
tab who the builders are and to which elemental spirit -- if any -- the temple is dedicated. It appears to be
tab powered by the same source as the Citadel, the Lighthouse, and the Lookout, and there is not much known
tab about this place. It is forbidden to enter this temple without a valid reason as it has been deemed
tab structurally unsound by the Council for the last 50 years.

tab Forests
tab Verdant Forest : Verdant Forest has a diverse population of both plants and animals. In fact, many herbs
tab known for their healing properties, and which are quite difficult to come by on the mainland, can be found
tab growing in this forest. However, because these herbs are found in the deepest parts of the forest and there
tab is the threat of Chirotarians lurking in the woods, these herbs are rarer to come by. The Council will
tab occasionally permit skilled individuals to go on missions to collect these herbs, though this only happens
tab during peak periods in the summer. As such, there is a monopoly on these herbs in the hands of a select
tab individuals, who are the main suppliers. If prices begin to get out of hand, the Council will intervene and buy
tab a large quantity of the herbs to resell them at lower prices.

tab Regal Forest : This is the forest located just behind Eryx Castle. It is a forest used mostly for hunts and other
tab sporting events. It is primarily for the use of the Council, Castle staff and visitors, though during the last
tab month of summer it is also open to the public. The public is also able to access the forest during certain
tab sporting events such as hunts and races. This will be the location of the Royals' horseback ride event.

tab The Tainted Pond & Cursed Grounds : This is part of Robin's Woods that one must take great care to avoid.
tab This is said to be the location where the Gem of Nullification was discovered. The area had not always been
tab cursed as old maps of the area have shown that there was once nothing amis about this section of the
tab forest. However, when the gem was discovered, those who returned with the gem in hand claimed that the
tab once fruit bearing trees now produced nothing but poison, the medicinal herbs in the area would bring
tab death to any who used them and the animals were more vicious and feral than they were before. Robin's
tab Woods, which had once been free of Chirotarians now had its first reported sightings of the beast in the
tab area. Thankfully they were only restricted to the area surrounding the Pond. As for the pond itself, drinking
tab from it is said to bring a curse, shattering the minds of those who dare to taste it; and bathing in it is said to
tab induce mutations in those who dare step foot in it. Though this is all speculation, those on Eryx strongly
tab believe it and tell all who are brave enough -- or foolish enough -- to enquire of the Pond's location.

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The Island of Mists : Kesh

A remote island located in the Eastern Sea, not much is known about this land although rumours abound. Some claim that it is a land cursed by the elemental sprits and as such, it is a land that has never known magic. Others claim that while it has been cursed, its inhabitants are able to use magic through the use of sigils which they draw on other objects — rune magic essentially. A third group claims that they have technology that is so dangerous that they have been cut off from the other inhabitants of the planet. All that is known is that an impenetrable mist, rough seas, and whirlpools surround the land, doming all who have dared to set a course to it.

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The Rebel Group

The rebel group is a group which is said to have first manifested itself in Zenzare. However, this is only a cell of a much larger movement. The Zenzarian cell was founded by Arthur N. E. Moore-Donets. It is a group to which the a large number of guards from Eryx belong to and in fact, they are the ones who financially back the Council and gave the island state the funds to create their nation. Where do they come from exactly? That remains a mystery. There are some whispers that the group is from Kesh, but that’s impossible, right? Their motives and what they’re after is all but unknown. They are a violent group so why they would want to bring peace to the four kingdoms is incomprehensible to all but the group's members.

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Eryx Council

Eryx is ruled by a council of five : one representative for each of the Kingdoms and one neutral member. All five members on the council are elected officials, however, the election does not take place at the same time. The four members who represent the different kingdoms are elected once every eight years; the fifth, neutral member is elected every ten years. If ever the election date for both neutral and kingdom representatives falls in the same year, the election of the neutral member will be deferred for a year. Council members can only serve two successive terms before they must step down.

tab Fionn : At 28 years old, Fionn is currently the youngest member on the council. He is the
tab representative of Zenzare and if one were to ask him about his background, he would proudly state that his
tab family is known for their great inventions. However 'great' the invention was, it was purely an accident and a
tab combined effort of his family and several other families in Zenzare. This is his first term on the council and
tab he is very much looking forward to seeing an end to the war so that people could be reunited with their
tab families.

tab Heydar : The representative of the water kingdom, at 36 years old, Heydar is also serving his first year
tab on the council. He comes from a seafaring family and still spends as much time as he can at sea. He enjoys
tab fishing, sailing and spending time on the beach. He appears to be very much the pacifist of the group,
tab preferring to use words over his fists, but understands that violence is necessary and has no qualms about
tab using it to completely crush an opponent if needed. He has a pet parrot named Percy.

tab Desiree : Desiree is the 37 year old representative of Savona. Like this other Kingdom representatives,
tab this is her first term serving on the council. She's dutiful, direct, and perhaps a little too lonely. Her family is
tab of noble blood that can trace its way back to one of the old Lords of Savona. She has no patience for
tab nonsense and prefers to cut straight to the heart of the matter instead of beating around the bush.

tab Ksenia : If there were any council member that would cause someone to stop and wonder how they ever
tab got the job, it would be Ksenia. The second youngest member on the council at 30 years old, Ksenia is the
tab playful and mischievous representative of Orien. She's intrepid, quick, capable and perhaps a little deceptive
tab too. She wears a smile wherever she goes and is always willing to share a laugh with someone, all the while
tab her eyes seem to be sizing the other person up and determining whether or not they are even worth her
tab time. It's not uncommon to hear her going on at length about her pet kitten, Misty, or her pet owl,
tab Mr. Hooters.

tab Amore : The oldest member and longest serving member on the council, Amore is serving her second
tab term on the council and is in her penultimate year. She was elected to serve as the neutral member at 34
tab years old and prior to that she served as the Zenzare representative. Hers is one of the first families to have
tab established themselves on Eryx, as her family was fleeing prosecution in her home kingdom as they were a
tab mixed-elemental family : her great-grandfather was from Zenzare and her great-grandmother was from
tab Orien. Of all the council members she is the most respected and feared. Some have even labeled her as a
tab witch because of her skill with magic.

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Royal Races

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tab Elf : Elves are native to Savona and are rare, if not non existent, in the other kingdoms. They are users of earth
tab magic and are able to manipulate the earth (including gemstones), nature, and communicate with animals.
tab Every elf has different capabilities when it comes to using their element : some are better manipulating
tab nature while others are better at manipulating the earth. They tend to be long lived and have acute senses
tab and perceptions. Most have pointed ears, though for some the point is so discreet that they could pass
tab for a human. Of the four Royal races, the elves are considered to be the weakest physically, though they
tab make up for it with their adaptiveness and ingenuity.

tab Phoenix : Phoenixes are native to Zenzare. They are users of fire magic and are able to manipulate heat and
tab metals. However, they tend to prefer their power over heat manipulate to add heat to something rather than
tab take it away. When a phoenix dies, they are reincarnated and, if they were royal in one life time, they will be a
tab commoner in the next : this is said to teach them humility and how to empathize with their people, though they
tab may not remember much, if anything, about their life as a Royal. Some dispute that this even happens for this
tab very reason. They are able to generate their wings at will, and manipulate fire and its byproducts (smoke, ashes,
tab glass). Some are powerful enough to create spontaneous explosions and are considered the most deadly of
tab their kind. Even before the war, there was a fierce rivalry between them and the Rocs for air superiority.

tab Dragon : A legendary creature that sits on the throne of Brivas. There are two types of dragons in Brivas : one
tab winged and the other wingless and more serpent like. These two houses rule the kingdom with a winged king
tab and wingless queen in one generation and a wingless king and winged queen in the other. They can be scaled,
tab leathery, have feathered wings, spikes running down their spine or crests. Dragons are users of water magic
tab and able to manipulate and generate it in all its forms (solid, liquid, gas — though with difficulty). Some
tab stronger dragons can also heal. Their strength rivals, if not surpasses, that of the rocs, however the Rocs are
tab more agile and stealthy.

tab Roc : The Roc, an enormous, legendary bird of prey, is native to Orien. It is a user of wind magic and adepts
tab are often able to also manipulate electricity and sound. As with the other non-humanoid species, they are
tab able to shift forms or take on a partial transformation if necessary. Even while in their humanoid form, they
tab possess the keen eyesight and hearing of their bird form. Rocs are able to lift creatures as big as an
tab elephant in their talons and cary it high into the air.

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Mythology

Elemental Sprit of Earth : The elemental spirit of earth is the basis and foundation of all the other elements. It represents what is physical, an object that is subject to the whims of the other elements, though without it, the other elements would be in chaos. Therefore it is a symbol of stability and the body. Wisdom, knowledge, strength, growth and prosperity are said to be some of its attributes. It can be viewed as a mother with its nurturing aspects as it was the one to first provide nourishment and shelter to the creatures of the planet. Its physical manifestations are stones, rocks, crystals, gems, flora and fauna. Priests of the Earth temple were known to spend great deals of time mediating in the forest and attempting to commune and be at one with nature.

Elemental Sprit of Fire : The fire elemental is both creative and destructive. It is bright and warm, warding off the darkness and responsible for the flame that burns in the hearth. The spirit of fire fuels our passions, our lusts and our destructive tendencies. As it cannot take physical form on its own (in the same way that a fire cannot be started without oxygen and a combustible material), the fire elemental cannot exist without the air and earth elementals. Always busy, he was a transformer, converting the energy in other objects into heat, light, ash and smoke. As with the other elementals, it is neither masculine or feminine, though often manifests itself as a male. He symbolizes change, passion, creativity, motivation, will power, drive, and sensuality. To become one with the element of fire and feel its power, Priests of the fire temple used to tell its practitioners to walk in the midday sun and feel its warmth and light, listen to the crackling of logs and smell the smoke from a burning fire, to immerse themselves in life and live it to the fullest.

Elemental Spirit of Water : It is a great necessity as without it, nothing can live and the destructive fires cannot be quenched. Together with earth, they were a powerful pair, generating life wherever they went. Some have claimed that the spirit of Water is even greater than the spirit of earth as water can submerge the earth, quench the flame, and in the form of clouds, challenge the heavens for dominance. It is healing, psychic, loving, friendly, and supportive. It is cool and collected and fluid. Partial to taking the form of a woman, she is intuitive and at times introspective.

Elemental Spirit of Wind : The elemental spirit of wind and his power is vital to the survival of all living things. He is always in movement, communicative, creative and said to be intelligent. A hyperactive and loud elemental, he governs all that flows though the air, including sound. It is the elemental of new life and new possibilities, bringing with it change, restoration and a deeper understanding of life, the body and the soul

From these four spirits are said to have become the elemental gems which, in times past, was treasured by each of the royal households and guarded in the temples, under the care of the priests. The gem of earth, the gem of fire, the gem of water and the gem of wind once shone brightly within their kingdoms. As magic has decreased from the land, so has the lustre of the gem to the point where now it's light has been nearly extinguished. During the war, the gems were taken from their home kingdoms and transported to Eryx, where the gem of nullification, or the void stone as it is commonly called, was found. The void stone is said to have given the people of Eryx the power to nullify elemental attacks along with other unexplained powers. The stone also seems to grow stronger as the other gems weaken.

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