Iverda

> "After my initial fears had subsided, it was the horizon of Iverda which deftly dispelled all doubts about my assignment. To think that I once saw this as a death sentence, it's only now on the first horizon of Iverda that I realize how truly blessed I am. Free of war and carnage, I am free to pursue the life I was never capable of on Cestia."
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 - God-Count Falfenburg

## History

Colonized by God-Count Flafenburg in -788 NAC, Iverda has been one of the single consistent blessings for the County, its warm climate and fertile soil never betraying its inhabitants nor cutting them short. Bountiful in wildlife and land for which the Cestians could settle upon, Iverda is a rustic planet which has always heavily leaned towards its agricultural strengths.

In -642 NAC, the temple of the Celestial throne was built upon Mount Ardel in honor of the God-Emperor and stands to this day as a marvel of Cestian architecture. Built within the far northern arctic, it stands as a testament to Iverda, the God-Emperor and most of all their homeworld of Cestia which it was created in the likeness off with colder colors and materials. The only other historical major event that has occurred on the planet is the hanging of God-Count Rydel during the Great Trial which saw a statue erected in his honor within his home city of Erncosyia.

The years leading up to the Hallow War were marked with rising religious tensions and the creation of rural settlements isolated from the major cities, peasants and the like leaving behind civilization to start anew in the plains and wilderness of Iverda. Conflicts broke out within the cities regarding the God-Countess' godhood and a large garrison of Imperial State troops were present upon the world to root out freemen settlements and to keep order.

Having been invaded by the Coronans during the Hallow War, fighting took place primarily within the cities and reduced their influence over the rural settlements. While Iverda overall was spared the same devastation other worlds experienced, its month long siege certainly did a toll on the economy and reverted the populace back to a more agrarian state of living. Direct subsidies from Zoscia were issued not long after its conquest to propel reconstruction, but the scars of battle still remain in many parts.

## Landmarks

Named after the founder of Iverda County, Falfenburg is the historical first Cestian city on the planet and the resting place for the first God-Count. Having made his home here centuries ago with only a handful of loyal yet skilled settlers to assist in his expedition, Falfenburg has grown considerably since his departure from the mortal world and now sports several unique historical sites where he once lived and places he visited often. Both a historical town and a major economic hub, Falfenburg has a small university in the outskirts dedicated to his son God-Count Rydel and his art of diplomacy.

Home of the God-Countess and her extravagant parties, the Pleasure Palace of Iverna sits in the dead center of the capital city with the entire surrounding blocks sectioned off for the gentry class and her most loyal suitors to live in. Built in likeness of her wild and more carefree demeanor, it sports velvet paint and extravagant archways made with consideration and love for the God-Countess. Having her own garden, pool and other accessories any self-sustaining home owner would want, she never needs to leave her house.

In the far north lies the Celestial Throne temple, a marvel of architecture and home of a throne that only the God-Emperor is allowed to sit upon. Made in the likeness of their frozen homeworld, the temple has a feeling of melancholy built into its elegant walls along with devotion to the Gods which saw their safe passage from the chilling hands of death.

Erncosyia is home to the statue of God-Count Rydel and his remains which lay within the chiseled piece of marble, it also hosts the largest populace of Imperial troops and loyalists in the county; its architecture reflecting this with using an Imperial color palette and design instead of the native Iverdan style.

Built following the Hallow War by Coronan artisans, the Monument of Heroes erected in Iverna was created in homage of the soldiers which defended Iverda during the month long siege and those that helped liberate it from Imperial rule. Melancholy in its intentions, the monument binds both sides together into a common cause which they would have certainly fought to attain had they not been divided by affiliation.