Kingdom of Uldia

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**The Kingdom of Uldia** is considered the prime power on the continent of **Uldia**. It's capital is the city of **Aetha**, and it is led by **King Adam Thancred** and his most trusted associates.

## History

Aetha was among the first official cities upon Zelnora, nearly 500 years ago. It was formed by a group of valiant heroes, many of whom are now dead or have long ventured off to other adventures, although their names are still inscribed within the Hall of History within Aetha's Royal District. Since it's inception, Aetha has undergone a significant amount of strife and hatred, and despite the constant tugging at it's strings, it has always remained a city of good and free from oppression.

In it's first 50 years, Aetha was frequently the target of raids and attacks by Goblins, Hobgoblins and the occasional Orc Warband that came up from their tribal grounds in Naruglad's dense Forest, not to mention greedy, over-confident dragons. Although the fledgling city-state was frequently defended by it's valiant Founders, it was still the subject of much assault and hatred from the uncivilized races.

Finally, after 300 years of assault and back and forth battles, it stopped - the enemy masses disappearing back into Naruglad's forest. Not a sign came from the forest of the once intruding races.

200 years later, in the year of 500, on the 7th of Pharast when Spring first begins, something had caught the eye of a wandering elf child..a purple substance that glittered against the vibrant green shrubs. This enticed him, following the trail and ending up at an encampment that seemed active. The child snooped around until he heard the noise of a twig snapping behind him. He swiftly turned on his heel and just at his knee level was a goblin..but it wasn't a normal type of goblin. This goblin wore tattered robes, his face held a pale green tone to it with purple abscesses appearing as if they could pop at anytime, his body shivering and twitching ever so slightly as he dragged a sword behind him. With a yell that caused foam to fly out his mouth, the goblin screamed in anger, revealing his bloodswelled eyes as he swung at the child. The child quickly dodged out of the way and was quick to get out of there, turning on his heel and screaming himself as he ran back to the nearest city, who would then alert Aetha of the strangeness that the child had seen.

## Geography

The Kingdom of Uldia is likely the largest nation in it's collection of continents, land ownership wise. From the most western edge to the most eastern edge, the nation spans a little over 400 miles, with a little over 300 miles from the northern edge to the southern edge. There are numerous villages and towns within the Kingdom of Uldia.

Terrain wise, The Kingdom of Uldia has mostly vast plains with dotted forests, as well as a few mountains and hilly areas, with the primary terrain being forest or plains.

## Inhabitants

The primary inhabitants of the Kingdom of Uldia are humans but they generally allow any sentient race to dwell, so long as they do not cause problems and follow the law.

The people of Uldia are typically good natured, well meaning and simple folk. They have thriving farming communities, but also have a militaristic tradition within many families.

## Military

The Kingdom of Uldia's military heritage is long, bloody, and filled with wars, battles and deadly conflicts. They have strict, long military traditions and lineages across the Kingdom that keep them on their toes and ready for whatever may strike them next. Despite this, their people are naturally good and easily fall into a peacetime after the acts of war. They proudly boast the thundering cavalry of the Knights of Uldia, and hoist their flags up high and proud during battle.

The armies of Uldia are typically well-organized, although unlike the disciplined ranks of the**Kingdom of Nelera**, the Kingdom of Uldia focuses more on the defensive aspects of war, creating fortified outposts and heavily defending key points in preparation for upcoming battles. So far, these strategies have worked out for them.

They easily stand out throughout the masses of the well populated kingdom, normally dawned in royal blue colored armor with matching blue cloaks and helmets, while the gear lined in a golden trim and made in silver plating.They keep swords at their hips, but rarely are seen withdrawing them within the city.

## Religion, Magic & Technology

#### Religion

Religion is quite popular, and Aetha easily boasts the largest Temple to Sarenrae, but they are also advent worshipers of Iomedae. Two of the original founders were both Crusaders of Iomedae and Sarenrae, respectively, fighting and spreading light and hope in their names, therefore, they provide the most significant centers of worship within the city. Although smaller temples to Gozreh, Erastil and other deities also permeate the city.

#### Magic

Magic is very widely used within Aetha. Although the arcane and divine are the most primary forms of magic, druidic can also be found in some places. Due to it's size as a city though, few druids feel comfortable within it's confines.

#### Technology

Technology is a large part of Aetha and the Kingdom of Uldia's life. Airships, steam boats and other various things of industrial creation makes life within Aetha a mixture of loud, but very efficient in many ways. Although the occasional unsanctioned explosion occurs, it is punished swiftly and repaired, as Tinkers experiment with newer and more volatile technology.