Human kingdoms

There are as many human kingdoms as there are worlds inhabited by them. The following is a comprehensive list of important, or otherwise active human-driven kingdoms in the Vulgaris.

## Nivarra

There are six active human kingdoms on Nivarra: Arrash, Elusin Kol, Hilgarde, Meraedon, Mydras, and Rasonia. Additionally, there are several independent human city-states active across the planet. They are Deepharbor, Shadowhaven, Waterbend, Stormhaven, and Riverreach.

### Arrash

*Main article: Arrash*

Arrash is a human kingdom located in the Orran peninsula, west of Aaranost and south of Elusin Kol. It is a land of vast praries, long rivers, and thick mountain ranges. To date it has largely been unaffected by the political machinations of Meraedon and its surrounding nations. Instead, Arrash has primarily been focused on maintaining strong trade relations with other nations. Their maritime trade often runs in direct competition with the kingdom of Elusin Kol, whom they are staunch rivals of.

### Elusin Kol

*Main article: Elusin Kol*

The island of Elusia was discovered by early tribal sailors, and subsequently settled by the proto-tribes of Elus, Tahr, and Kol. The island was originally the domain of several powerful troll tribes, who each warred with one another over territory. When humanity first settled on the island, the trolls quickly descended upon them. Fearing eradication at the hands of the trolls, the three tribes banded together to form the nation that would later become Elusin Kol. They pushed the trolls off the island and out into the surrounding waters, before establishing themselves as the premiere naval power in the region. They built a powerful economy based off maritime trade, and are dominated by a naval tradition matched by no one. Their overseas efforts often put them into competition with the kingdom of Arrash, with whom they have skirmished with on several occasions.

### Hilgarde

*Main article: Hilgarde*

Hilgarde was rapidly growing nation with a decent military and strong geographical borders. It was set to establish itself as a prime contender for the fate of humanity, when it was pulled into a devastating conflict against Meraedon alongside Rasonia. The Great War, as it was known, saw to the occupation of Hilgarde as a country, and its ruling nobility put in irons. A puppet regime was established whose ultimate goal was to incorporate the city-state into the growing Meraedon kingdom. For the last century, Hilgarde has suffered under the occupation. Growing Hilgaran discontent with their Meraedonian masters threatens to erupt into full-scale civil conflict, one which could destabilize the League.

### Meraedon

*Main article: Meraedon*

The kingdom of Meraedon was once a city-state like all the others. When it emerged from the Great War as the victory, it quickly established hegemony over the other human nations. Meraedon and the high elven kingdom of Eldre'thas went on to form the League of Arnen, which sought to unite not only humanity under a single banner, but the whole of the continent. Now they sit at the head of one of the most powerful military and economic alliances the world has ever seen. Meraedon is the home of the Church of the Divine Light, and is largely considered to be responsible for its creation as a whole. This has further lent credence to their rightful hegemony over the human nations. The kingdom is also the birthplace of the Knights of the Golden Shield; a powerful paladin order that travels League territory righting wrongs and protecting the citizenry.

### Mydras

*Main article: Mydras*

Mydras is a small rural nation north of Meraedon, bordering the elven island of Eldre'thas. They fought alongside Meraedon in the Great War against Hilgarde, Aaranost, and Rasonia. Mydrasians are a stout people, with most being unconcerned with the political on-goings of the surrounding nations. Nevertheless they have been an integral part in Meraedon's ascendancy, as their light skirmishers are second only to the high elves.

### Rasonia

Rasonia is dominated by military tradition that produces some of the best soldiers in the land. Their architectural skill when building military fortifications was matched only by the dwarves of Steelhammer. Rasonia made a name for itself by igniting the Great War that killing millions of humans, and saw to the destruction of their allied state of Aaranost. After they lost the war, largely due to being outnumbered (or so they say), they retreated behind the Red Pass and established the Rosnian Redoubt; a massive military fortification that isolated them from the rest of the continent. Thousands of Rasonian soldiers man the walls, safeguarding the kingdom from external threat. While a state of war still technically exists between Rasonia and Meraedon, there hasn't been a skirmish between the two nations in nearly 50 years, with the last one ending with only minor injuries for involved parties. They wait behind their fortress, content to live out their lives in isolation and safety, showing a complete disregard for the outside world. The few Rasonian ships that are encountered in the oceans ignore any attempts at communication, going as far as to firing warning shots to deter unwanted attention.