Major Civilizations

While most residents of Illirah reside within their own family groups or wander endlessly across the landscape, a few localities have emerged which have become great kingdoms or empires.

## The Flowerbloom

What was once an established kingdom is now a bustling market for the advantageous to display their wares to potential buyers. Open only at the end of the harvests in Fall and run by the Triumvirate, a trio of elected representatives, the Flowerbloom is matched only by the urban labyrinth that is Silverfang kingdom in size and productivity.

* Ranks/Titles:
	+ Triumvirate
		- Lawbringer
		- Supervisor
		- Facilitator

## The Forged

A collective of sovereign hyena clans all ruled by an ancient line of sisters. They have recently created an alliance with the local smilodon/bear kingdom known as Silverfang. Together they rule the canyons between Silverfang and Shardbound which are loaded with valuable minerals and ore. Through their alliance and ability to harvest the metals within the canyons, Silverfang and the Forged have created a rather impressive and wealthy kingdom. The canyons themselves provide natural "districts" for markets and residences. They are the most urban spot in Illirah.

* Ranks/Titles
	+ Matriarch/Patriarch

## The Oasis

Within the deserts lies the Oasis, a thriving civilization which dedicates itself to the Moon. Legend goes that a family of sand cats in the Old Era discovered the Oasis and its carefully protected waterfall. The family decided to rest there overnight and after drinking the waters from the Oasis experienced vivid dreams they considered to be prophetic. From that night forward that family resided in the Oasis, taking in wary strangers in search of relief from the desert. All were welcome to drink from the Moon touched waters and have bestowed upon them the same gift. As such, dreams are incredibly important to those within the Oasis; they see them as gifts from the Moon that could foretell great fortune or impending doom. In the present day the Oasis is led by the Regis, the direct descendant of the first family who lived there. It is a pseudo religious group who pay tribute to their Regis through offerings and in turn are given a place in the Oasis-a comfortable life which is legions better than what’s beyond in the unending sand hellscape

* Ranks/Titles:
	+ Regis
	+ Regent
	+ Counselor
	+ Oracle
	+ Archivist
	+ Mage
	+ Sentinel
	+ Noble
	+ Dame
	+ Commoner
	+ Wanderer
	+ Outskirter

## Shardbound Empire

The Empire was once considered one of the largest territories in Illirah. Shardbound Empire was a collective of various lion prides across the southern plains all headed by Emperor Diamante. They had been expanding fervently following an alliance formed between their enemies in the canyons, Silverfang Kingdom and The Forged. The Empire was regarded as untrustworthy as it was powerful. The main pride including the Emperor and his Court was located at the immense Crystalspire mesa. Following an full assault of the mesa by Silverfang and the Forged, the Empire was dissolved in 1342 N.E. and the region returned to the original family groups that called it home.

* Ranks/Titles:
	+ Emperor
	+ Advisor
	+ General
	+ Captain
	+ Guard
	+ Lady
	+ Lord
	+ Herbalist
	+ Arcanist
	+ Steward
	+ Soldier
	+ Ravenkeeper

## Silverfang Kingdom

A kingdom led by the fearsome smilodons and bears. Considered Shardbound's enemy as they have created alliances with the local sovereign hyena clans known as the Forged. Together they rule the canyons between Silverfang and Shardbound which are loaded with valuable minerals and ore. Through their alliance and ability to harvest the metals within the canyons, Silverfang and the Forged have created a rather impressive and wealthy kingdom. The canyons themselves are known as the Labyrinth and provide natural "districts" for markets and residences. Their current rulers are King Abayomi and his mate, King Kifeda. They are the most urban spot in Illirah.

* Ranks/Titles:
	+ King
	+ Queen
	+ Princess
	+ Prince
	+ Scholar
	+ Courier
	+ Sage
	+ Arcanist
	+ Palatine
	+ Miner
	+ Jeweler