The World of Eromora

## Eromora

The planet for our story is called Eromora. It is very similar to earth in wildlife, food and culture. The Solar System is even almost the same.

The map above shows three Kingdoms in close vicinity to each other. Though it extends and there are more countries on Eromora, these are the three we will focus on for our story for now. The three kingdoms have been relatively at peace for many, many years.

## Calendar

**The current year is 1739.**

**Months (In order of the first month)**

1. **Hibern -** 31 days
2. **Frosamor -** 28 days, 29 every 4 years
3. **Ventu -** 31 days
4. **Germa -** 30 days
5. **Flora -** 31 days
6. **Sola -** 30 days
7. **Ignis -** 31 days
8. **Messis -** 31 days
9. **Aurea** - 30 days
10. **Tenebra** - 31 days
11. **Glaci** - 30 days
12. **Nixe -** 31 days

## Caesonia Kingdom

To the northeast resides two kingdoms separated by a large river, but joined together by the **Krasivaya Mountains**. The southeastern kingdom is Caesonia, a beautiful country full of diverse, yet easily traversable land. The temperature is rather pleasant through the spring and summer months, with soft spring showers that cause summer to be green and beautiful. Fall and winter are on the colder side with some snowfall, but it’s never terribly unbearable.

There are many cities and settlements within the Kingdom of Caesonia, all under the jurisdiction of King Edin Danrose and Queen Alibeth Danrose.

However the land is broken up into three territories. Each territory has a ruling Duke that controls the city as well as the nearby area. However, he must adhere to the King's wishes and rules ultimately. The Counts or Earls underneath him are lower in nobility and aid in governing specific areas. There are Barons underneath the Counts who are situated in each and every town. The Duke holds four meetings a year with high ranking nobility of the territory and decides how to proceed through issues. The Counts and Barons hold more frequent meetings. Only those of noble status are invited to attend and there are strict rules to adhere by.

The three main territories are the Soralia, Montague, and Vermillion.

### Main Cities

* Sorian - The **capital of Caesonia** is a large city named Sorian which is located at the end of a long Fjord. It is the capital city of not only the Soralia territory, but all of Caesonia. Within Sorian resides King and Queen Danrose, the richest rulers of the three kingdoms. They are also considered to be the most competitive and the most concerned about their appearance to the other kingdoms. It’s for this reason that they organized a gathering of courts every year during the spring and summer months. With a pleasant climate and beautiful coast, it's a popular choice for visitors. The reigning Duke of Soralia, Gideon Edwards, resides here. He oversees within the Soralia territory for the King, but focuses closer to Sorian and coastal cities in the southern area.
* Montauppe - The lush capital city of Montauppe is known for its beautiful architecture and forest landscape. It is the main city of the Montague area. Trades such as fishing and hunting thrive as its situated close to a large strait. Some of the best food in Caesonia can be found here. Count Calbert Damien's main estate is located here. He's known famously as the Earl of Montauppe.
* Veirmont - The capital city of the Vermillion territory is always warm and sunny. It never snows and palm trees decorate the sandy shores. Duke Lorenzo Vikena, who oversees the territory, resides here with his stepdaughter Charlotte Vikena.

### **Dukes of Caesonia**

* Duke Gideon Edwards of Soralia
* Duke Laurent Petit of Montague
* Duke Lorenzo Vikena of Vermillon

### **Duchesses of Caesonia**

* Duchess Antoinette Petit of Montague
* Duchess Victoria Edwards of Soralia

### Counts of Caesonia

#### **Soralia**

* C**ount Landon Monet** - He oversees on areas situated on the southeastern peninsula. He must answer to Gideon Edwards and resides in a town near Lake Danrose called Lilywood with **Countess Melanie Monet.**
* **Count Andrew Cortez -** He oversees those situated below Sorian on the southwestern peninsula. He resides in a coastal town at the very end of the peninsula called Felipina.

#### **Montague**

* **Count Calbert Damien -** He oversees the southern area of Montague. He must answer to Laurent Petit and resides in Montauppe with **Countess Liliane Damien.**
* **Count Jonathan Bernard** -He oversees the northeast area of Montague. He must answer to Laurent Petit and resides in a town by the mountains called Javaria with **Countess Ella Bernard**

#### **Vermillion**

* **Count Emil Schmidt** - He oversees the northern area of Vermillion. He must answer to Lorenzo Vikena. He resides in a town close to the Soralia/Vermillion border called Hartworth.

## **Varian Kingdom**

Varian is located to the northwest of Caesonia and, while still a beautiful land, seems to be a bit harsher. The land is filled with dense forests, rocky mountains, and much cooler weather. In the far northern part of the country, there seems to be a constant dusting of snow, even through the spring and summer months. The capital of Varian is the city of Breoven, located on the western coast of the country. Varian is ruled by Queen and King Camilia, a kind and morally righteous monarch that rules with respect and has earned the love of their people. While they are not entirely fond of the King and Queen of Caesonia, they still attend the gathering of the courts every year in order to keep the peace. Like the Caesonia Kingdom, there is also a Duke per territory and counts then barons underneath. However, these is a key difference. Each town has a weekly meeting of representatives who are key to the running of the community. Each territory also has a meeting every three months as well which includes all the counts, barons, and other key representatives. The Varian Kingdom values giving a voice to those in community, especially to their greatest thinkers. Doctors, scientists, and other specialists in the community are invited to give their perspective as the King and Queen recognize that the worth in their words.

The Varian Council was formed sixty years ago in Breoven. Representatives from all territories are voted upon and sent to live in Breoven. The council members are well-respected members of society and work on a daily basis to improve conditions in Varian as well as to advance further.

The three main territories are the Krasivaya, Brustad, and Stravinsky.

### Main Cities

* Stravy - Stravy is the capital city of Stravinsky. Duchess Alice Smithwood and Duchess Valerie Smithwood rule the territory, but focus on the western half. They are known for their grand ship-building and huntsmen. Temperatures are rather cool but moderate. All four seasons are still experienced here. Stravy is considered to be a very high fashion city where trends are set.
* Breoven - The capital city of all of Varian. King Alixandre Camilia and Queen Rosa Camilia reside here in their castle. There is a high science and medical focus within the city.
* Kolonivka- The capital city of the Krasivaya territory. Count Sebastian Blackwood resides here and looks after the capital under direction of Duke Dimitri Kovalenko.

### **Dukes/Duchesses of Varian**

* Duchess Alice Smithwood and Duchess Valerie Smithwood of Stravinsky
* Duke Guillermo Santiago Lesdeman and Duchess Francesca Anne Lesdeman of Brustad
* Duke Dimitri Kovalenko of **Krasivaya**

### Counts/Countesses of Varian

#### **Stravinsky**

* **Count Gustav Hansen** - He oversees on the middle area of Stravinsky. He must answer to Duchess Alice Smithwood and resides in a town near Lake Blume called Svenborg.
* **Count Johannes Mäkinen and Countess Ada Mäkinen-** They oversees those eastern area of Stravinsky. The two must answer to Duchess Alice Smithwood. The couple resides in a town along the Varsonia Strait called Eslo.

#### **Brustad**

* **Count** **Fritz Hendrix** - He oversees the eastern area of Brustad. He must answer to Duke Guillermo and Duchess Francesca Lesdeman. He resides in a city named Erwynn which is along the Varsonia Strait
* **Count Sven Pawonska** and **Countess Kasia Pawonska** are situated in a town called Irinaburg by Lake Rosa and reside over the middle area of Brustad. They must answer to must answer to Duke Guillermo and Duchess Francesca Lesdeman.

#### **Krasivaya**

* **Count Sebastian Blackwood -** He oversees the eastern half of Krasivaya from the capital city of Kolonivka. He must answer to Duke Dimitri Kovalenko.
* **Countess Diana Cristian -** She resides in a village in a valley called Alestal. Diana must answer to Duke Dimitri Kovalenko and focuses on the western half of Krasivaya.

## Alidasht Kingdom

In the eyes of Varian and Caesonia, the empire of Alidasht is considered to be quite exotic. Located to the southwest across the sea lies a land full of desert, sand dunes, and jungle. Much warmer and quite a bit dryer in areas, Alidasht is ruled by Sultan Raif Kadir from his palace in Genasea. Unlike the other countries where the eldest is next in the line of succession, Alidasht tradition has the Sultan choose their heir based on who they believe to be the fittest. Due to this tradition, the Sultan usually has many children and it isn’t unusual for these children to compete against each other for their parents' favor. Some have even been known to kill their siblings if they viewed them as too much of a threat. They were invited to this year's court gathering within Caesonia in order for each kingdom to learn more about the exotic land of Alidasht and perhaps form some sort of concrete alliance with them.

The Alidasht Kingdom uses different words for their status than the Caesonia and Varian. However, they are comparable and similar.

### **Alidasht Titles**

**Sultan/Sultana** - King/Queen

The Sultan resides in the capital city and has the final say of the affairs of the entire country. He holds **biyearly meetings with the Valis.** He expects them to be able to handle themselves and those below him without interference. The Valis are very carefully chosen for this reason and undergo a series of competitive assessments.

**Shehzade/Shehzadi** - Prince/Princess

The Shehzade and Shehzadi are expected to go above and beyond to prove their worth as the next potential Sultan or Sultana. They must push beyond their comfort zone, their limit and each other traditionally. Sultan Raif Kadir has challenged this tradition with his gentler approach, which is heavily criticized by many elders as well as his own brother.

**The Grand Vizier** - Prime Minister

The Grand Vizier Hafiz Kadir is the effective head of government under the Sultan. He works closely with the Sultan to handle affairs and often handles affairs for him. When the Sultan is unavailable, the Grand Vizier will speak for him and handle issues between lower rankings that are considered too petty to waste the Sultan's time with. This is a role hand-chosen by the Sultan.

**Vali** - Duke/Duchess

There is one Vali per territory similar to how the dukes are handled in Caesonia and Varian. Their role is of utmost importance as the Sultan expects them to handle issues and keep things perfect without his interference. They must have an extensive resume of accomplishments and be able to pass the Sultan's tests, which change every time there is a need for a new Vali. It is a life-long role, but once one retires, a new one must be selected. It is not a role that can be passed down from generation to generation as the Sultan wants each Vali to prove themselves. The Vali will hold six meetings a year with the Pashas.

**Pasha** - Count/Countess

The Pasha are chosen by the Vali. They are established to help extend the Vali's reach and keep smaller areas in line. The amount of Pasha chosen is entirely up to the Vali. The Pashas will then hold monthly meetings with the mushirs.

**Mushir** - Baron/Baroness

The Mushirs are essentially mayors for each city. They are chosen by the Pasha and approved by the Vali. The Vali can reject the Pasha's choices. They hold brief daily meetings with other high-ranking officials and specialists within the community.

**Bey/Hanim** - Lord/Lady

These are men and women of high standing.

The three main territories are Kimoon, Gazali and Sakha.

### Main Cities

* Genasea - The capital city of Gazali. This is where the Sultan's palace, the Sultan, his offspring and the Grand Vizier all reside. With a desert-climate and fascinating architecture, it is always worth a visit.
* Saru - The capital city of Sakha. This is where the Vali of Sakha resides along with his family. The climate is rather tropical with a thriving flora and fauna.
* Kisoma - The capital city of Kimoon where the Vali of Kimoon resides in a beautiful temple.

### Valis of the Alidasht

* Vali Malik Sami of Gazali
* Vali Jamila Asha of Sakha
* Vali Navi Amar of Kimoon

### **Pasha of the Alidasht**

#### **Gazali**

* **Pasha Kamal Abadi** is in control of the middle area of Gazali. He resides in a city called Quruba.He is under the leadership of Vali Malik Sami.
* **Pasha Mona Mostafa** lives in a city named Amysdet. It is located in the eastern area of Gazali by the border. She aids with trade and diplomacy between Sakha and Gazali. She is under the leadership of Vali Malik Sami.

#### **Sakha**

* **Pasha Faven Zulu** is located in the city of Mifia. It is close to the Kimoon and Sakha border. She is responsible for the western area of Sakha as well as handling trade and diplomacy between Sakha and Kimoon. She must answer to Vali Jamila Asha.
* **Pasha Sunni Olufemi** is the Pasha for the eastern end of Sakha. He resides in a city named Yola. He is under the leadership of Vali Jamila Asha.
* **Pasha Zawadi Mwangi** is a Pasha situated in a city named Simba between Sakha and Gazali. She is concerned with the middle territory of Sakha. She must answer to Vali Jamila Asha

#### **Kimoon**

* **Pasha Tanaka Haru** is the Pasha for the **Isle of Sakura** in Kimoon. He is in a city named Toutori which is located on a large island southeast of Kimoon. He must answer to Vali Navi Amar.
* **Pasha Zhao Mei** resides in the lower west of Kimoon by the Kimoon/Sakha border in a city named Qishu. She handles trade between the territories. She is in charge of the southern region of Kimoon. She must answer to Vali Navi Amar.
* **Pasha Jasmine Chen** resides in the very north of the eastern peninsula in a town name Ang. It is situated near the jungle. She looks after the entire northeast. She must answer to Vali Navi Amar.

## Commonwealth of Viserjanta

Located far to the east, and straddling the equator, Viserjanta is a vast archipelagic nation comprised of over 10,000 islands of varying sizes. From its easternmost point to its westernmost, it covers over 5,000 miles, although much of it is empty ocean. According to the latest official census, the Commonwealth has a permanent population of 9,750,000. Additionally, there are approximately 550,000 itinerants (eg. travelling merchants, licensed mercenaries and adventurers, migratory tribes) moving between the islands or residing in a semi-permanent state at any given time. Viserjanta shares no land borders with any other nation. It shares maritime borders with **Yataki, Iyupattan**, and the **Freeborn Republics** to the north, **Kau Maheka** and **Walamboong** to the south, and **Ngansuru** to the east.

Viserjanta's terrain is defined by its history of intense tectonic activity and perennially tropical climate. Jagged mountains and volcanos both dormant and active dominate the landscape of most islands. Undulating hills and hillocks ripple from these peaks. The land tends to flatten out towards the coast, allowing for the formation of wetlands such as marshes and mangrove swamps in depressions and around river deltas. Ground fissures and thermal vents are commonly found around volcanos. Such regions are also known for their abundant deposits of black sand, a material critical to the Viserjantan agricultural industry. Dense jungles and lush rainforests cover a large percentage of the surface. The tallest summits are typically left as barren rock, although cloud forests can be found blooming on the slopes of some mountains and volcanos.

Temperatures and humidity tend to range from middling to high throughout the year, although aberrations such as dry or cool periods have occurred in the past. Viserjanta receives a good amount of rainfall annually. Thunderstorms and heavy showers can be expected as part of the regular weather. Flooding is a common problem, especially in less-developed settlements. The **Storming Season** that comes towards the end of the year and typically lasting into the next brings with it severe tropical storms that can often develop into full typhoons. Such disasters disrupt sea lanes and can founder entire fleets on their own. In the event that they make landfall, they almost always cause severe damage and great loss of life to any settlements caught in their path. It is thus not uncommon for island authorities to evacuate coastal settlements further towards the interior once a typhoon is confirmed to be on the way.

Viserjanta has 16 provinces, all of which enjoy varying levels of autonomy. Although called a Commonwealth, it is better to describe Viserjanta's system of governance as a constitutional elected monarchy. A High Monarch sits as the ultimate authority of the land, but their powers are defined and curtailed by Commonwealth Law. This position is not hereditary. Upon the death, abdication, or deposition of a High Monarch, a new one is elected from a pool of candidates by a **Commune of Electors**. Provincial heads are automatically eligible for election by right of rank. The High Monarch is advised by the **Great Council**, which is headed by a **Grand Chancellor**. The Great Council enjoys a high degree of legislative autonomy, but there are certain actions that can either be only initiated by the High Monarch, or requires their explicit approval. Both Crown and Council reside in the capital city of **Mersawas**, located on the island of **Janta**.

As a polity, Viserjanta has in one form or another for over 4,000 years. The Commonwealth, however, is a more recent creation. It was established approximately 200 years ago following three-and-a-half centuries of intermittent warfare and civil strife. Viserjanta only very recently came out of a short-lived, but devastating, civil war caused by noble discontent over decades of reforms. Now at peace, the Commonwealth looks to re-establish commercial and political ties with faraway lands. The current expedition, consisting of the warship **Sada Kurau** and treasure ship **Sudah** is expected to be the first of many to the Caesonia-Varian-Alidasht region.

The Commonwealth of Viserjanta is currently ruled by **High Queen Daraya II**, a noted radical reformist.

### **Peerage and Titles of Viserjanta**

Although a ladder of nobility continues to exist in the Commonwealth, much of their administrative powers have been subsumed by the civil branch of government. Nobles are still, however, afforded certain privileges. Confusion can arise when there is a mismatch between the *administrative rank* and *customary rank* of nobles. For example, a Raised Marquess is customarily beneath a Regent in terms of peerage, but they are administratively treated the same as both are provincial heads. Compounding the issue is when a civil administrator is involved, as almost all civil administrators are not of noble birth, but can enjoy authority and power beyond certain nobles. A very general rule of thumb is as follows:

A lesser-ranked noble is expected to show proper respect, but not necessarily deference, to a higher-ranked noble. A higher-ranked noble is, similarly, expected to project all proper form, and their words should not be treated lightly, but they should not be overly imperious towards their lower-ranked colleagues. Civil administrators should be polite and respectful to all nobles regardless of rank, but nobles are expected to except valid criticism and advise with humility.

The table below categorises the most notable ranks and titles of Viserjanta, but it is not exhaustive.

* **High Consort**
* **High Prince and Princesseup to the third**
 1st Rank
* **Grand Duke**
* **Commander-Governor**
* **Raised Marquis**
* Chief Councilor
* Minister
* Chiefs of departments under direct control of either Crown, Council, or both
* Provincial Inspector
* Governor-Administrator
 2nd Rank
* **Lower Duke**
* **Low Marquis**
* **Marcher Count**
* Chiefs of Departments subordinated to relevant ministries
 3rd Rank
* **Borderer**
* **Lesser Marquis up to the** **third**
* Frontier Inspector

The Table below lists the provincial sub-divisions of Viserjanta, and their corresponding heads.

 **Regencies*** Rules by a Regent, assisted by a Provincial Inspector
* **Regency of Kawu**: Ruled by Regent **Karasain Masadei** from **Awa Sikseh**
 **Grand Duchies*** Ruled by a Grand Duke, assisted by a Governor-Administrator
* **Grand Duchy of Sedaran**: Ruled by Grand Duke **Kaduajai Veksha** from **Inahk**
* **Grand Duchy of Anjung**: Ruled by Grand Duke **Ohsanoyo Ijehn** from **Sakaka**
 **Commanderies*** Ruled by a Commander-Governor, optionally assisted by an Adjunct-Administrator
* **Sjei-kah Commandery**: Governed by Commander-Governor **Sjakwa Asoh** from **Sai-dahn Keh**
* **Dasu Commandery**: Governed by Commander-Governor **Sehn-wai San** from **Daman**
 **Raised Marches*** Usually referred to as just 'Marches'
* Ruled by a Raised Marquess (often referred to as just 'Marquess), optionally assisted by an Adjunct-Administrator
* **March of Paluang**: Ruled by Raised Marquess **Kakan Irahk'na** from **Kosa**
* **March of Ai-kai**: Ruled by Raised Marquess **Sai-da An-sei** from **Ohn-tai**
* **March of Weksah**: Ruled by Raised Marquess **Paighan Sapayang** from **Sjangjah**
* **March of Sudhrayar**: Ruled by Raised Marquess **Akaran ishti Dasa** from **Kada Dhrasi**