Helia

Coat of Arms of Helia under House Tyball

### Location

All lands of the Greater Continental World east of Dothoria and the Dwarven Kingdoms

The **Kingdom of Helia** (old tongue for “The Land of the Sun”) is the central land of the continental world that is the home to dominantly the race of men and other sentient creatures including centaurs, goblins, gnomes, and fairies. It was once composed of several petty human kingdoms but was largely united almost two-thousand years ago by the ancient mythical hero, Hospian. It is currently composed of six provinces each with their own accumulation of feudal lords in a feudal monarchical system. The current ruler of all of Helia who bears the title “King” or “Queen” is King Hospian XV of House Tyball. The realm’s banner features a golden sun on a blue field, and its capital city is Helar.

## Provinces

The Kingdom of Helia has a total of six provinces, each with their own rich histories spanning hundreds of years.

### Arnahl

*Main Article: Arnahl*

The Province of Arnahl (old tongue for “The Orange Fields”) is the biggest and most ancient province of Helia, known for its dominantly orange fields of tulips and its prominent population of deer. It is also known as the most peaceful of the provinces and is more accepting of non-human creatures as it is on the border of the elven realm of Dothoria and contains several regions of native fairies, gnomes, and various others. Its current ruler who bears the title “Prince” or “Princess” is Prince Bennard V of House Van Hoyten. The province’s banner features a black stag’s head on an orange field, and its capital city is Tola.

### Bergradia

*Main Article: Bergradia*

The Province of Bergradia (old tongue for “The Land of the Great Boroughs) is the third largest but densest province of Helia, known for its multitude of river cities and urban atmosphere. The many cities of Bergradia are known for being notoriously rich in crime and corruption. Feuds between warring clans are common in the inner cities, leading to the common saying, “the streets always run red in Bergradia.” Despite high crime rates, it also has a very diverse non-human population rivaled only by Arnahl. Its current ruler who bears the title “Voivode” or “Voivodess” is Voivode Stanislaus VIII of House Kaprovski. The province’s banner features an orange sword on a red field, and its capital city is Arrasko.

### Fremondy

*Main Article: Fremondy*

The Province of Fremondy (old tongue for “The Free Men”) is the easternmost province of Helia located on its own peninsula, known for being the biggest exporter of wine and other ailments because of its highly fertile lands and massive population of merchants. The folk of the province are known for their carefree attitude and radical lifestyles. The province also has a diverse group of non-human creatures, but because of its location in the east, they are not as prevalent as Arnahl or Bergradia. Its current ruler who bears the title of “Marquis” or “Marchioness” is Marchioness Isidora II of House de Chartrux. The province’s banner features a white goblet on a green field, and its capital city is Frelis.

### Helmsburg

*Main Article: Helmsburg*

The Province of Helmsburg (derived from the phrase “Helmut’s Borough'') is the youngest and second smallest of the provinces of Helia, known for its cold weather since it is in the northernmost peninsula. Its folk are known for their strength, valor, and tall stature, earning them the nickname, “the giants of the north.” It also has a high bloodhawk population often utilized as letter carriers or even as pets. Its population of non-human creatures is low due to its cold climate, although it is known to have large beasts native only to the region. Its current ruler who bears the title “Baron” or “Baroness” is Baron Chrodo II of House von Ziller. The province’s banner features a red hawk on a yellow field, and its capital city is also referred to as Helmsburg.

### Ralkburn

*Main Article: Ralkburn*

The Province of Ralkburn (derived from the phrase “The Land Ralko Burned”) is the second largest province of Helia, known for its high butterfly population and luscious forests. Its folk are known for upholding honor and duty as the foundations of society, and a majority of knights in the standing army of the kingdom are from Ralkburn. It has a moderate population of non-human creatures but has a history of persecution especially in times of war. Its current ruler who bears the title “Duke” or “Duchess” is Duchess Taylor I of House Teubelle. The province’s banner features a pink butterfly on a black field, and its capital city is also referred to as Ralkburn.

### Rapton

*Main Article: Rapton*

The Province of Rapton (derived from the phrase “Rappan’s Town”) is the second youngest, smallest, but richest province of Helia, known for its vast number of seaports and centers of trade as it is on the border of both Dothoria and the Realm of the Dwarven Kingdoms. Its nobles are known for living incredibly lavish lifestyles rivaled only by that of the king. Despite its vast areas of trade, folk are known to be incredibly hostile towards non-human creatures, and some are captured and sold to work as slaves or pets. Its current ruler who bears the title “Count” or “Countess” is Count Thomis IV of House Babermont. The province’s banner features a golden eagle on a purple field, and its capital city is also referred to as Rapton.

## Gallery

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