Eolaes

**Eolaes** is one of the largest landmasses in Gaia and is home to a much larger and more diverse set of races and cultures than any other landmass.

## Nations of Eolaes

### Qedian Empire

The Qedian Empire is considered one of the most powerful nations on the continent. The empire was first formed by members of a nearly failed slave rebellion saved from certain doom by the ancient custodians of the desert, later adopting them as their own divine beast-headed gods. Its people built great cities out of white stone and carved marble, over the ruins of a lost civilization. Mighty kings, whose every whim was law, ruled the people under a monarchy.

### Urznan

The monolithic city of Urznan is the dominion of the vicious Apemen, bloodthirsty apes and other savage primates. Its inhabitants are feared throughout the Murakuru Wilds.

### Kingdoms of Ebu

A deeply spiritual land, its people may seem strangely content to outsiders, but it is just their odd way of dealing with the horrors of life. The lands of Ebu are rich and fertile, ruled by aristocratic overlords, while the people are dirt poor and extremely superstitious.

### Leskyae

Leskyae is a haven of peace, learning, and culture within the Wilds. The hidden home of the pacifist Lesk and is largely obscured by the thick jungle and illusions.

### Murgen

The mysterious city-state of Murgen is populated by a secretive religious sect of humans. The city's inhabitants worship the stars and engage in astrological practices, drawing on the powers of the cosmos.

### Bakmolboha

The self described homeland of the Bakmoni race. The city itself is not of Bakmoni design, as its original inhabitants were all slaughtered by the invading tribes who claimed the city for themselves. The numerous tribes of Bakmoni that inhabit the now dilapidated city survive by raiding each other as well as outsiders.

### Yedia

A totalitarian theocracy governs the city-state of Yedia, ruled by a priest-king despot. Through guile and acts of raw power, neighboring villages have been swayed under his spell and gladly give tribute to him, believing him to be truly a servant of the gods.

### Hayit

A small human nation with a primarily agricultural society, its people were generally peaceful and are known also for a strong tradition of artwork and scholarship.

### Ki'azon

An alliance of three united city-states mainly inhabited by tribal humans. They are largely independent from one another, but if attacked, all three would come to defend each other.

### Zulun

A nation of humans with a strongly militaristic society, its people prized courage and honor, and cowardice was the worst thing for a man or woman to show.

### Jahiba

The democratic city-state of Jahbia prides itself on civil freedom with slavery being outlawed. It boasts a wide and diverse population of human and nonhuman citizens which are encouraged to treat one another fairly.

### Izu-katua

The secret city-kingdom of the insectoid Izkireen located somewhere deep within the jungles of the Murakuru Wilds. The Izkireen are ruled by a queen who wields absolute power over her subjects. They are very suspicious of any outsiders, and considered anything outside of their valley as dangerous.

### Chuayae

A wealthy nation of trade, selling all manner of goods, no matter how mundane or exotic. Formerly a simple city, before a coalition of beings known as the Trademasters seized control over the city. Using ruthless tactics, they have molded it into a large mercantile empire.

### Natuhk

The people of Natuhk are the warlike descendants of a race of beings who interbred with their people's own conquerors and now sell their services as mercenaries.

### Cerza

Cerza is a small but thriving city-state that is governed by a council of magisters who run the administrative affairs of the city.

### Ninaron

A city-state ruled over by the followers of a legendary hero god and await his fateful return.

### Tabisu

Home of the reclusive cat folk known as the Tabi who can only be found dwelling deep within the Murakuru Wilds with little contact from the outside world. The Tabi are quite secretive by nature and do not welcome visitors to their city.

### Kak'orh'del Chorus

A major collection of over a dozen Kakorill villages in the southwestern region of the Wilds. While the collective has no official leader, the Choir of Kak'orh are considered the de-facto leadership for the rest.

### Aekossor Realm

A mysterious kingdom that lies within the vast expanse of the Great Plains. Once a confederation of several city-states with holdings of hundreds of smaller towns, outposts and fortresses, It has since fallen in power, with a sole remaining city. The Aekossorans are long-lived, xenophobic, and rarely venture out of their city.

### Mahuiga

The tribal nation belonging to the Mahorekaa, a race of enormous equine beings that sparsely populate their lands scattered across a multitude of different semi-permanent camps and nomadic tribes.

### Great Mane Pride

Originally starting off as a single leoarian pride before an outsider challenged the alpha to single combat and justly won leadership of the whole pride. The new alpha was somehow recognized as the prophesized alpha of alphas and thus many other prides would gather to join his, effectively forming a grand union of many prides.

### Skyatar

Once situated on the ground, the city-state of Skyatar now is a floating island having been elevated to the skies. Populated by a race of birdfolk.

### Gathia

A coastal nation consisting mainly of swampy river deltas and is ruled by amphibious tribal beings riding on the backs of great mud-swimming giant eels.

### Daekryn Dominion

One of the most feared civilizations on the continent and Gaia even, the Daekryn Dominion is ruled by the dreaded Naghokra, who's appetite for bloodshed and domination know no bounds. An empire where intelligent beings are hunted as mere beasts, blood and slaves are the only trade they know.

### Barkwater

An island nation that is a haven for smugglers, marauders, and the unscrupulous. For those fleeing justice, debt, or persecution, it is a city of new beginnings. It's a melting pot of cultures, races, and creeds.