Kingdoms

## Bashar

Founded about 500 years ago by the anti-anti-human faction that Princess Murelia had supported. They were enslaved or driven out of the Beast Kingdom and a long standing grudge exists between Bashar and the Beastman nation, but they are far weaker as not only are Beastman on average stronger but their levies are weaker and less motivated in war than the voluntary militia that the Beastman can raise during wartimes.

On the surface, the royal family is believed to be moderates tamping down on the anti-beastman sentiments among the populace. In actuality, a conspiracy exists to inflame anti-beastman attitudes and the royal family is involved and willing to do just about anything to defeat the Beastman Nation.

## Beastman Nation

A nation bordering Bashar with mountains to the North and the Republic of Laurentia to the South. It is ruled by Rigdith Narasimha who took over via a patricidal coup. It has previously held anti-human prejudices resulting in the original founders of Bashar being exiled. This led to Bashar having very anti-beastman sentiments, but recently Beastman Nation's ruler has become more moderate and anti-human prejudices have declined as well as relations with Bashar improving to the point of them having a peace treaty.

The capital is Bestia and the current prime minister, Raymond, is said to have worked his way up from the bottom. Combined with his pro-black cat/anti-slavery policies it has become far more egalitarian and meritocratic, but there are detractors who criticize Rigdith for commiting regicide and patricide.

## Granzell

(also translated as Kleinzell and Cranzell) This is the kingdom where Fran is being transported through in volume 1. It also contains the Demon Wolf Garden, where Teacher awakens, Alessa, a city of 10,000 that lies on the border between Granzell and Raydoss, and Ulmutt the dungeon city.

## Phyllius

Next to Granzell and also bordering Raydoss.  This is a smaller kingdom that survives because it has the God Blade Diabolos/Diablo. Fran meets the 6th and 7th prince and princess (Fult and Satya) during her journey.  It is described as small and roughly the size of Seedrun.

## Raydoss

Has a history of warfare with Granzell. Also conspired against Phyllius and Seedrun. Previously drafted adventurers into their army which resulted in the Adventurer's Guild blacklisting the country. Has a history of permitting slave trading (often brought in via sea routes by Seedrun). Is currently in the midst of a civil war as the 4 great houses fight. It is said that half the country is in a pitiful mess.

## Republic of Laurentia

A nation that is currently a democratic republic on the continent of Chrome. It is south of the beast kingdom.

## Seedrun

Island nation in the middle of the three continents. In the enchanted sea between Jillbird and Brodene.

## Goldicia

A country once ruled by the king and alchemist Trismegistus, who experimented on monsters and unsealed the evil one's heart to use its power. It broke loose and the beasts rampaged the continent, which also destroyed Goldicia. A barrier was cast over Goldicia sealing the abomination away. The abyss eater lives on to this day with Trismegistus cursed with immortality and still being digested by the abyss eater. It is spoken of in childhood stories as a warning and a lesson.