Vurbrannt

## Kingdom of Vurbrannt

Coat of Arms of Vurbrannt depicting the Great Griffin of Ravenroost, a national Vurbranntian symbol

### Anthem

Vubrannt is a Kingdom on the eastern coast of Moro. Vubrannt is known for its extensively magic centered society, looming peaks, deep valleys and genius minds. Vubrannt is a member of the Carcainian League.

Vubrannt is bordered by Morwyr to the north and Redwain to the west. People from Vurbrannt are called Vurbranntians.

Vubrannt is a magocracy currently under the rule of Queen Ennelayn of Edelstatt. Queen Ennelayn has ruled since she was 11 years old and is commonly seen as a ruthless and results driven ruler. Vurbrannt uses the guilder as its national currency.

## Culture

The intellectual traditions of Vurbrannt permeate its cultural identity and social structure. Professions which require high levels of intellect, learning and wisdom are looked upon far more favourably than professions which require more brawn than brains. Although not officially recoknized in the structuring of society, those who practise 'brutish' professions and neglect the intellectual crafts, are generally looked down upon more and given far less respect. Because of this, Vurbranntian society is largely influenced by the elite order of highly intellectual scientists and mages.

To maintain their outstanding intellect the people of Vurbrannt practice intellectual eugenics. Whereby mentally inferior or disabled people, and potentially their offspring are castrated. Any citizen of Vurbrannt may petition the Department of Intellectual Security to have a citizen's intellect tested. If the person is found to possess too poor of an intellect they are no longer entitled to a place in Vurbrannt genetic population. In cases where a person is particularly unintelligent and spreads misinformation or misleads the public, a type of Vubranntian punishment is enacted. This entails the person being displayed atop the Palaces of Ravenroost over a thousand-foot drop for all to see. Any of the official laboratories endorsed by the crown may claim the victim to be used in their scientific endeavours where living subjects are required.

The mountain ranges where the humans of Vurbrannt settled over a thousand years ago was once the home of the Azure, a culture of civilized Owlin. The Azure now inhabit the region known as The Azure Eyrie, a much smaller region to the south of the Vurbranntian capital city of Zaubern. The Owlin of the The Azure Eyrie consider themselves exiled from their ancestral homeland, and are in conflict with the Vurbranntian crown for the loss of their lands. The humans of Vurbrannt believe their homeland belongs to them as during the habitation of the Azure Owls, the land was desolate and depleted due to the rampant avian population.

## Zaubern

Main Article : Zaubern

**Zaubern** the **City of Sages** is the capital of the Kingdom of **Vurbrannt** and one of the seven Great Cities of Moro. Zaubern is a highly intellectual city with nearly all it inhabitents being scholars, wizards and academics. Zaubern is known for its towering cathedrals, ancient architecure and vast libraries. Alongside holding some of the most extensive libaries in the world, Zaubern also has the largest temple dedicated to Ouros on Trea.

Zaubern is a multicultural hub where any and all seekers of knowledge convene to be amongst the worlds greatest minds. Zaubern is also known to travellers far and wide for the famous **Elders of Zaubern**, the ruling elite of Archliches who have ruled for thousands of years and the tomb of the Elders where the brains of the cities greatest minds are preserved.

## Duchies of Vurbrannt

### **Duchy of Kastellburg**

Title held by **Aeon****-Duke Varan of Kastellburg**, an elder archlich who has dedicated his life to the service of Ouros and the pursuit of magical mastery. His tower, built on the peak overlooking the city of Wissenfurt is a massive pillar made from lapis lazuli and gold that twinkles in moonlight. Except for only direct summons by the Queen of Vurbrannt herself, the Duke of Kastellburg never leaves his tower, choosing to spend his immortal life in his study. He is one of the world's most profoundly respected masters of Evocation having crafted numerous spells used the world over. Occasionally errant bolts of magical lightning can be seen streaming for his fortress atop the peak.

### **Duchy of The Isle of Stones**

Ruled by **Duke Arwen of the Isle of Stones**, a hardy flint dwarf with a 5-foot-long geode beard that is so ancient it has begun growing diamonds and rubies. He is considered stubborn even by dwarven standards and commands a fleet of over 100 ships that he treats as his own children. He is a bookish man who is focused mainly on mercantilism and trade as his duchy acts as the entry port for much of Vurbrannt's sea commerce. Traders wishing to do business with Vurbrannt must first go through the heaps and heaps of forms, treatises and tariffs managed by the pedantic Duke Arwen.

### Duchy of Grünwald

Title held by **Duke Garhardt of Grünwald** ruling from his ancestral castle The Green Bastion deep in the forests of north-western Vurbrannt. The Grünwald family shares its name with the duchy as their position predates even the Kingdom of Vurbrannt itself. Renowned for their prowess in battle the Grünwalds have produced some of the most honourable and capable knights in Vubranntian history. Their battle prowess is matched only by their dedication to the goddess The Green Lady, Tanat. Most of the duchy is a completely untamed forest home to a host of wild beasts which they protect vehemently. To poach in their woods is to guarantee a meeting with Velern himself.

### Duchy of Zentrum

Title held by **Duchess Ursula of Zentrum** a fierce woman who enjoys nothing more than duels of honor. Wielding a famed Aatanite longsword ***Dämmerung*** she won in battle at the age of 13 after she unhorsed a fully armoured knight with her bare hands which she then bludgeoned to death with his own gauntlet. She took the blade which the Redweni knight had named *Nightsong* and changed its name to *Dämmerung* due to its smokey black appearance. After living as a minor noblewoman for some while she decided to challenge the ill-tempered and cruel former Duke of Zentrum to a duel to the death. She comfortably won the bout and by the terms agreed to by the duel, she became the rightful ruler of the Duchy of Zentrum.

## Climate

The Vurbranntian climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant humid climate in the western border with Redwain.

    Vurbrannt depsite its economic developments has maintained large swaths of untouched natural land. The people of Vurbrannt who are naturally inquistive has preserved many ecosystems in their kingdom for academic purposes and are very passionate about protecting them. The Green Leafs are an order of druids who are endorsed by the Academy of Greifenbach and partly by the crown to personally protect the sites of scientific and natural interest.

### Notable People

* Queen Ennelayn of Edelstatt
* Myrault of Wissenfurt
* Nikolaus Weber
* The Silencer
* King Reinhardt II of Zaubern.