Vindur

## Location

Vindur is an "L" shaped mountain range and it borders almost every other land aside from Ocealina. Since it spans so widely across Astrija, it is noted to be the most diverse of all the kingdoms. It is also the longest, as most of the kingdoms are more circular. It serves predominantly as the division between Sundosia and Lurra as well as between Lurra and Nix.

## Appearance

Vindur is a very mountainous region with a few grassy areas all around. The regions closest to the south are the coldest since they border Nix. The mountains farther up north are closest to Sundosia and Ignis, making the climate pretty warm. Those closest to Lurra have a medium temperature. The mountains of Vindur also act as a barrier between the temperature changes and elemental magics. The people living in Vindur mostly have wings and so they make their homes in caverns in the mountains. Depending on which mountain range you're on the temperature can be quite different. Vindur has the widest range of climate.

## Notable Residents

### People

* **Queen Sora** - first ruler of Vindur. Became the goddess of Air. Led peacefully for many years.
* **Aether** - Born in the Everlast Highlands in a village called Barrowsworth, he was born to champion Fly Racer Vesper and a Vindurian with Winter Peaks ancestry. He took after his father and became a prominent racer in his youth. He became a fighter for a while. One of his most notable achievements was venturing into Fryst to retrieve the body of a fallen Lurrian soldier. He then went on to marry Eira, a Lurrian warrior.
* **Vesper** (deceased) - (Not from MHSMO) Born in the Everlast Highlands. Vesper was one of the most champion racers of his time. He won many awards and met Sora several times. He ended up dying doing what he loved, when a storm that appeared during a race made him fall to his demise. He is the father of Aether.
* **Eldred** - A halfdragon from the very edge of Sunshine Mountains, who lived a thousand years after Aether’s time. He was raised by his Firedragon mother Fiera before her demise. Eldred then went on to be sent to Miss Hadley’s school, where upon learning about the dark plot that was taking place, helped bring it down.
* **Fiera** (deceased) - A firewing dragon originally from Ignis. She moved to Sunshine Mountains and took up a human mate from which her son Eldred was born. Later killed in her home.

### Species

* Vindurians
* Skywings, Firewings, Sandwings (dragons)
* Humans
* Harpies

## Culture

### Social

The more higher in power you are the more exotic feathers they carry on themselves or on their clothing.

### Clothes

The people of Vindur typically wear white or pale garments with feathers attached. (Almost) All Vindurians have wings. Those living towards the Winter Peaks have completely white wings. Those closest to Lurra in the Everlast Highlands have wings of varying colors of white, light brown, and dark brown or grey. Those in the Shadowed Highland have wing of different grey or even the occasional black color. Those in the Sunshine Mountains have white wings tinged with a bronze or orange red color. It is possible to have wings whose feather color mirror a birds, though this is rare. Some people will accessorize their wings with different jewels and other items. Clothing is usually made of light fabrics and flight friendly.

### Homes

They make their homes in caverns in the mountains. All the mountains have trails all about them making them accessible to those who won't or can't fly. Sometimes houses can be made to look like human ones but there are so many different caves in the mountain that those are more popular,

### Death

#### Beliefs about Death

Vindurians are highly against burial deaths,as they feel like being buried underground prevents the deceased from flying into the afterlife. It is considered disgraceful and an insult to be buried, so it is usually reserved for criminals or those with no other option. Sometimes those who commit really bad crimes have their wings cut off their body and buried separately.

#### Body Procedure

When a Vindurian in particular dies, those closest to them take their corpse up by the wings into the sky and fly around with them briefly to symbolize one last flight in the mortal plain. If there is no one close to the deceased, this task is performed by either Alismors, village elders, medical professions, or religious leaders (or sometimes, neighbors). The body is then dropped from the sky only to be caught again just before hitting the ground. Several of the largest and best feathers are plucked from the wings of the deceased. The body is then taken to the peak of the highest mountain where it is laid out for vultures and other scavenging animals to consume. If a Vindurians body is lost, but they are certain that person is dead, those closest to them and their family members pluck out their best feather on their wings. Those feathers are then placed in a cloth which is flown around in the sky as if it were a dead body and scattered at the top of the mountain peaks.

#### Funeral/Wakes/Honoring

The feathers plucked from the wings of the deceased are turned into a wreath or other item to honor them.

## Occupations

#### Alismors

Comes from a combination of the latin words “Alis mortis” which means “wings of death”. This is not a common profession and serves more as a secondary position. Alismors are Vindurians who are tasked with taking deceased bodies for their last flights if there is no one close to them who will do it.

## Traditions and Events

#### Annual Vindurian races

There are many Vindurians who spend their lives training to be the fastest flier in the land. The Annual race is the way to prove it. There are many smaller races all throughout the year, but the Annual race is one of the most prestigious. It is judged by Sora. It’s a rough flying obstacle course and race. The winner is allowed to meet with Sora to discuss fancy career options, such as palace messengers or fighters. People come from all the lands to watch the race. (Notable participants include Aether and Vesper)

## Regions Within

* **Sora's Palace ()** - At the top of the Everlast Highlands on a certain mountain range called The Diamond Rise
* **The Diamond Rise** - a small mountain range spanning through a few miles, includes Sora's Palace
* **Everlast Highlands** - Region closest to Lurra, ends at the border of Aeria and the start of Nix
* **Winter Peaks** - The mountains bordering right up against Nix. The closer towards Nix, the colder they are and their caps are covered in snow and ice
* **Shadowed Highland** - farthest eastern mountains all along Artemis and right up against that part of the Winter Peaks
* **Sunshine Mountains** - mountains furthest North and very close to Ignis and Sundosia making them very warm and perfect for sunbathing
* **Bridgebore Summit** - Not as warm as the Sunshine Mountains. At some points it can get a bit cold because its next to the Winter Peaks but the temperature is usually moderate since its also near Lurra