Condor

The Flag of Condor

The Map on Concord and its Provinces

## Summary

Condor is located about 9,732 Nautical Miles southwest of Eleristrat. It is composed of eight major islands, Sylra, Vadan, Adonia, Carvost, Dúngail, Aldera, The Wilds, and The Hallows. Ruled by the three Lords, Condor is known for its great riches and trade in the west, to mountains and lush forest to the east. Condor is also very well known to have deep ties with dark magic and Ancient Gods. Notable people from Condor are The Duchess, Aayla Evergreen and ( Not finished)

## History

### **The Union** (*600 BMR-50 BMR*)

The creation of Condor was back in 600 BMR when the six tribes were united by a Tabaxi woman who claimed to be a god, who gifted them with large harvest and protection in return they built her a temple in the mountains located in present day Vadan.

The Condorian people began to unite becoming the People of the Skies as they built large nest-like houses in trees and mountains. Then began to travel to nearby islands, and they grew over time.

### **The Travelers** ( *50 BMR-10 BMR* )

In 200 BMR, Small groups from present day Aldera began appearing on the islands. They had deep ties to magic something that was very uncommon to the Condor people. The leader of this group went by the name Rava Ravenswood. She was almost god like with her tall slender appearance, but yet her demeanor was kind. Her tribe later named the Mantis due to their tall appearance went across the small sillages spreading their knowledge in magic, taking favor to the elves and tieflings in the west. They founded small traveling camps throughout Condor until their first village appeared overnight in Slyra. The rapid appearance and growth of the Mantis , worried many and some tribes threatened them to leave.

### **The Long Night** (*10 BMR - 0 BMR*)

The Tension between the Condors and the Mantis grew until a breaking point when the first daughter of Rava Ravenswood, was murdered while she was teaching magic to children, near the temple of Bast. The Mantis declared war and many elves and tieflings rallied to their cause. The mantis usually struck at night and were known to slaughtering only men of households. Over 10,000 Condorians died while the Mantis ranks grew by the day. Until a stand still ensued, when the Mantis were unable to penetrate the walls and mountains of Vadan. This all changed when five years later two more daughters of Rava Ravenswood appeared, wearing masks of pure Ivory and long swords of silver, approached the walls with god like powers destroyed the walls and a dark vail casted over Vadan for 4 days. The People of Vadan expected the Mantis to swarm, but every night only the two daughters could be seen. The death toll, during these three long nights, was up to the tens of thousands. When the condors surrendered at the new capital in Slyra, Rava Ravenswood and her two daughter demanded every, General, Politician and Religious leader to bring all their male kin with them. The three slaughtered every last one sparing only the woman giving them the name " The Mantis Lords" .

### **The Reign** (*0 BMR - 300 MR*)

The Mantis Lords have controlled the land of Condor for many years for 300 years launching the Condorians into a era of magic and economic growth. The Daughters help watch over the provinces, while Rava Ravenswood, now known as the Empress, stayed in the capital occasionally gracing the people with her presence. They ruled with a gentle yet firm fist, introducing new social equality, strong armies, and efficient trade routes. There was even rumors of there being a new daughter but there was no public appearance of her.

## Provinces

### **Sylra**

Located in the the center of Condor, Slyra is the new capital of Codnor and is the home to the Mantis Lords. The Land mass is only connected at one point which is the "Black Gate", the only way into the Hallow. The Capital is filled with major cities, including the home of the Empress, Mulder. They are known for their scholars that hail from the College of Sylra, a school known for its production of politicians and magic users, and for their production of Adamantine Weapons. Sylra is also the only place to see the Jester Guard, The Mantis lords personal guard. Those who venture in Sylra alone have been known to get lost in the vast cities some even taking hours to cross by carriage.

### **Aldera**

Located in the North East Hemisphere of Condor, Aldera was the home of the original Mantis. It was up until recently full of magic users and was a place for connecting to gods. In the recent years the island of Aldera was quarantined due to a large plague that wiped out the entire population. The Island 4 years later was reopened, and many brought their dead there to be laid to rest. Until a thick fog came over it and many swear to see ghost from a distance. The Mantis lords have sent out many scouting ships out to see where this magical fog originated from. None have returned since, and many Fisherman and Merchants claimed to hear music and see ghosts ship roam the sea,

### **The Hallow**

Located in the Northern Hemisphere, the Hallow is land where no one lives. From the few accounts of travelers that have survived claim that the Hallow is a Snowy wasteland. The only known group to travel in and out of the Hallow, is Dimentio and his traveling circus.

### **The Wilds**

Located in the in the far west of Condor, the Wilds is untamed land full of monsters and enchanted woods. The Wilds has a few Guild outpost located on its border, where Hunters can go hunt for sport or bounties. The Mantis lords recently claimed that with the help of the local guild they will expand and "Tame" this land.