Zodia

## Kingdom of Zodia

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**The Kingdom of Zodia** is one of the four great Kingdoms of Ishonet. This Kingdom was given to the God Midon who bestowed the people with knowledge. Their capital city is Avarel and their current leader is King Rolan Wellspring.

## Culture

The Kingdom of Zodia is one that prides itself on learning and knowledge. Those who grow up within the city walls of Avarel often receive some of the best education in the world, its quite common for those from the other nations to travel to Avarel to attend the prestigious Midon Institute. While Water magic is most common within Zodia, its not uncommon to find other magic types due to how many people move here.

### Outsider View

It's not rare for the common perception of Zodia Citizens to be stuck-up, know it alls within the city, though some value the education that Zodia offers even if it costs quite a bit to attend Midon Institute. This can also raise the perception that those in Zodia are greedy. There can be negative views within the kingdom as well as those who live well fed, educated lives in the city may see those who spend their lives in the fishing villages or on ships are poor, uneducated and filthy.

## Economy

Zodia is the richest nation, with plenty of money gained from their fishing and crop exports. Many people travel to one of the many fishing villages for work to earn money for their families. Zodia also gains money from expedition and fishing ships that leave the harbors to bring even more fish back to Ishonet

## Climate

Zodia's climate tends to be warm and humid during most of the year due to the close proximity to the ocean. The closer it gets to Teovell's border the heat gets dryer instead of humid. During the cold months, Zodia may experience a bit of snow and lake Avarel may freeze, but the ocean remains open to fishing. People who live here tend to not be able to handle the cold very well.

## Locations

### Cities, Towns and Villages

#### Capital City of Avarel

Avarel is the biggest city in Zodia, it serves as the capital and home of the Royal Family. A good portion of Zodia citizens live within this city, and its also where the richest and most education portion of the populous. The people inside value intelligence and wisdom above all else. They can also tend to be a bit close minded and judgmental of those who live outside the city especially those who live within the fishing villages around the coast. This city is also home to the Midon Institute where people travel from all over to attend, though admission is costly.

#### Town of Criell

The second largest town within the kingdom, it lies close to the Aethos border and is sheltered by trees. This town also has some high quality schooling for those who may not be able to afford Midon Institute and they tend to be a lot kinder than those in Avarel.

#### Town of Falldale

Falldale is one of the primary fishing cities. It rests on the side of Falldale Lake which is full of fish. Fishing isn't done year round, only during the summer months to allow the fish to keep their population up. Falldale is known to have the most delicious fish restaurants in all the land. It has a rather small population

#### Town of Yorich

Yorich, (pronounced Yorick) is another fishing town residing on the coast near Shadros Ruins. It is more populated than Falldale but not as propsperous as Yorich tends to be the center for exploration and trade with Teovell.

#### Town of Stover

The smallest town, residing on the coast though this town relies more on growing crops including wheat, barley, rye and oats. It's also home to a large apple orchard. The population of Stover is quite small, but those who live there love the tranquility and are hard workers.

#### Town of Searain

The biggest fishing town in all of Zodia. It resides on Arrowhead Island which is a short boat ride from Silvertide Village. They are responsible for the majority of all fishing and serves as somewhat of a save haven for exploration ships. They are quite rich but isolated from the rest of Zodia. Sometimes those is Avarel consider those in Searain as outsiders, as they live very different lives from each other.

#### Petalbay Village

Petalbay Village is a very small village located southwest of Avarel. It is another agricultural location within Zodia, but does not provide as much as Stover. They mostly focus on wheat and barley.

#### Honeyridge Village

Honeyridge is another village, it resides close to Yorich and mostly focuses on lumber and harvesting trees from Honeyridge Forest which is just beside it. They are quite wealthy for a small village and it is full of hardworking people.

#### Silvertide Village

The second biggest fishing village, they work very close with Searain often acting as the middle stop between them and the rest of Zodia. People from Silvertide often move to Searain to get the isolation.

#### Oakwood Village

Another small village mostly serves as trade with Aethos as it is close to the border
Avarel Lake - This lake surrounds Avarel City, it serves as protection for the city and sometimes used for casual fishing or swimming. It is the largest lake in all of Ishonet, and regarded as a beautiful sight during the summer,

### Other Landmarks

#### Falldale Lake

The lake beside the town of Falldale, it is full of all kinds of fish such as bass, catfish, carp and minnows. It is also a beautiful lake, but people do not often swim in it as it is exclusively used for fishing.

#### Honeyridge Forest

A massive forest filled with large, thick oak trees. It serves as the main source of lumber for Zodia and resides close to Honeyridge Village. It has several lumber camps set up within the forest, which has armed guards to protect the workers against bears.

#### Ruins of Shadros

The small island where many theorize the God of Darkness had been hiding after his first defeat. It has been long abandoned and is forbidden to be travelled to without permission from the government.

## Known Festivals

As with the other nations, Zodia has many festivals that they throw year round. They have the Festival of Knowledge, The Festival of Knowledge which is often used to celebrate Zodia and his teachings. There is also the Festival of the Tides.

## See Also

* Teovell
* Exaltas
* Aethos