Nations of the Isles

## Kingdom of Lys

With the fall of the Capital, the mighty Kingdom of Lys has become the de facto ruler of the old Adeilian empire, which they claim to be the inheritor and steward of until their Queen returns to health. Lys is composed of vast open plains and verdant forests. The leader of the Kingdom is known by the title of Lord-Reagent as they officially still fall under Aideilia’s queenship. But the truth is that the old aristocracy has seized the queen’s death to reclaim their old glory and hope to reforge the now shattered empire.

Since the fall and renewal of the Kingdom the Lysians have come close to war many times against their neighbors in Kester, Morstag, the Saxen Islands, and the Ulgen-Khalatsa Mountains over their expansionist and imperialist ways.

## Kester and Morstag

Kester and Morstag are large territories that correspond to the north/south of the Pycti Highland, and have been ruled by opposing clans of Pycti men for generations. Because the Pycti are primarily herders rather than agriculturalist the highlands have smaller cities than their neighbors and have tight clan hierarchies rather than old forms of nobility found in Lys or the Saxen Isles

## The Saxen Isles; Eikland, Vosland, Daleland & The Shattered Isles

Eikland, Vosland and Daleland are the three greatest islands after the Great Isle itself in terms of size and have been the heart of Saxen civilization for thousands of years. Each is governed by its own Konung (or king) and their vassal Jarls.

The Shattered Isles were once a singular island that was destroyed in 1130BA when a volcano exploded. Since then the Shattered isles seem to have resisted civilization with lawlessness being the norm, and magical activity such as elementals and old ones sighting being higher than normal. The closest thing to a capital the isles have is the Bay of Klein a notorious pirate port deep within the shattered isles treacherous waters.

## Ryssan Nations

The Ryssan nations lie withing the Ulgen-Khalatsa mountains, currently six petty kingdoms are recognized (somewhat grudgingly) by the Ryssmen which are;

* Nosgov
* Bopora
* Dolosk
* Kordovia
* Mieszko
* Zarubintsy

## Free Cities' League of Svenia

Svenia is an arid region on the southern edge of the great Isle's coast where in 266BA the people rebelled against hereditary rule and formed a network of allied city-states all of whom have some degree of democratic ideas, this group is known as the League of Svenia. The cities are not controlled by nobility (as all are equal of ranks in Svenia) but by the wealthy landed, and the economic powerhouse of the guilds.

* ***Almohad:*** Known as the Jewel of the South, makers of fine spices and coffee
* Sayiid: Known as the city of Textile and Dyes

## Empire of the Phoenix

The Empire of the Phoenix occupies what is known as the Yuani river valley as its heartlands, but has pushed forward claiming land outside of its traditional range, particularly within the steppes that have long been Khagani territory. Because the Yuani river valley is difficult to access from the other side of the Ulgen-Khalatsa Mountains, People of the Empire of the Phoenix have relatively few contact with outsiders of the west of the islands.

The Empire is ruled by an Emperor whose function is largely ceremonial as keeper of traditions and divine justice. In practice the most powerful warlord, known as the Shogun, rules the Empire with an Iron Fist, with their loyal daimyo and samurai under them.

## Kingdom of Kaneeb

The Kingdom of Naneeb is the largest Udun nation within the isles, covering 70% of the traditional Udun lands such as the Obadu river valley, Tangire Savannah, and Wabo Jungle.