Kingdoms

Big places outside of Coventry. A short summary here and then a longer version in their specific page.

Make new names "Sub-Heading 1" for later ease.

### The Magnus Arcanum

Also known as The University, this kingdom to the far East of Almeryn is ruled by magiar sorted into four houses based on four of the disciplines of magic. This is clearly the superior form of government (except for the anti-Kraken bias) and the Magnus Arcanum is cooler than all other kingdoms combined.

Current issues: There's a push to create one or more new houses since there are 6 disciplines of magic.

### Confederation of Damryn

The Confederation is a country of innumerable clans located between Brethalyia and Alperia. Founded by Ulfgar Damryn, he led the clans to secede for Alperia during the Rupture and Alperia has been trying to get them back into the fold ever since. The Huskarl is an elected ruler, though the most recent was poisoned and his children are the most likely candidates for his replacement.

Current issues: The Huskarl was killed and a leader will be elected this summer.

### Coventry

The island of Coventry is in the center of the Sea of Beleger. Discovered by mages from Tolimar, they created the Pentarch Covenant, which agreed that Coventry was a free and sovereign domain. It has no military, and is neutral. If any nation attacks Coventry, all nations agree to retaliate. At the center of the island is the Conflux.

Current issues: Upcoming Margrave elections

### The Alperian Dynasty

Alperia is a nation of antiquity. Fiefdom ruled by a Dynast with absolute control. Alperia historical sided with the Demonae during the Rupture and has spent the last hundred years trying to rebuild their reputation.

Current issues:

### Arkathea

Formed by the constant clashing of houses, all while general society floundered. There were frequent revolts against rules until the Sovereign appeared and took over. The Sovereign is a mysterious, androgynous masked benevolent figure. Known for their Runesmiths, and runes are integral to every day society.

Current Issues:

### Principality of Neirland

Previously part of the Kestoff Empire. When Kestoff dissolved, the nation was founded from local government. The Wildlands quickly took over the lands of Kestoff that weren't Neirland.

Current Issues: the Kestoff Wildlands are being corrupted by the Huntress and its getting hard to control

### The Protectorate

A conglomerate of Provinces bonded together. Governed by the Senate. All Citizens are equal, but Bondsman are subjugated and treated as property.

Current Issues: a group of dissenters called the Lucent Throne believe that the Protectorate should rule Almeryn.

### Kingdom of Gallia

Gallia was founded by an alliance of city states to fight against Erisil, a kingdom they defeated and destroyed. Founded by the Frostguards.

Current Issues:

### Kingdom of Nightmoor

Founded by the Nightmoor family near the end of the Rupture by Oran Nightmoor. He fled Brethaylia and the Children of the Broken Tower.

Current Events:

### The Freelands

A loose government with towns controlled by Chieftans. Unified by their desire for freedom. Their leader, the Matron, is chosen by the people with vote or ritual combat. Cheiftans serve the Jarls, who serve the Matron.

Current Events:

### The Regency of Brethalyia

Formed from the Crown of Harnmoore near the end of the Age of Antiquity. The last king, Malen Rowenmourn, was killed during an arcane ritual on the last day of the rupture at the HIgh Tower of Arvelious in the Palace of Vohenrath. This turned the country from the Arcane (And towards the Regent Aldrin Serrith).

Current Events: the heir to the throne, Malen Rowenmourn III has made himself known and is trying to reclaim his crown. He is fighting alongside a number of now allies and fighting the Chimera.

### Kingdom of Caldelon

A feudal system previously ruled by King Philip Alterin (deceased) and Queen Sorscha Alterin (deceased). 4 Wardens serve the Crown.

Current Events: the kings death means the 4 wardens are fighting. Warden of the South (Lord Makelus) thinks they should be King, and the Warden of the South disagrees so they are fighting. East and West are staying out of it, but neither want the crown.

### Pallandine

Death suddenly just happened here; famine, rot, death. The undeath and the Dreadkin came soon after, and many citizens fled. Ruled by the 5 members of the Conclave of the Violet Altar. The true rulers of Pallandine are the Pyke's, but in their stead the Torks have been Wardens of Pallandine, with the protection of the Violet Altar.

Current Events: The three Tork siblings were fighting. Rybeck Tork has been killed? Imprisoned? His Twin, Alicia, is BAT SHIT CRAZY and needs to be stopped. Their half brother Edmund is civil, and is being backed by many as who should lead the country. The Violet Alter can not harm the Torks, and are under contract to protect Pallandine and the throne until the return of the Pykes.

### Embridge Haven

An island west of Damryn, ringed by jagged cliffs and is difficult to navigate. THey are the most feared raiders that hunt the seas. Rumors that htey honor the Denied Faiths. The crews drive Dreadkin before them to slaughter those who try to fight them. No one really knows where these people first came from. They take captives as slaves, who end up as Dreadkin. Not known what kind of ruler there is.