Arkain

Kingdoms of Arkain were independent territories claimed by the separate Royal factions, and others.

## History

The earliest mentions of the continent was written by the Four. The land of Arkain was once playground of the gods, putting their ideas, merging it and shaped whatever they fancy upon one place, and it is Arkain. Then, after finishing touches, they created Arkainians, the first sentient humanoids that the gods used to live the land. But after 2 centuries, the problem started. Arkainian numbers were declining due to high mortality rate due to an incurable plague or disease. Many of them dying while praying for the answer or cure to the sickness. The gods were confused on what's happening, and small bickerings turn to all-out battles, with Arkainians, ever declining, fought their fellow Arkainians with different gods and beliefs with berserk zeal.

The gods saw their creations driven to extinction, but it's too late, worsened their irreparable relationships. The Four Fallen gods, gained power and launched war against the remaining gods, defeating them, killing most of them and driving the rest away, never to return.

The Four then recreated Arkain and filled it with creatures they created. The Demon God created a place for his demonic creations, the Lord of Shadows created Shadows and shadow creatures, the Avatar of Death raised many Undead and the Dark Elves, while the Dark One, don't made any creatures, content with taking the other creations. Many years later, the Avatar of Death slain the Demon God, apparently "killing" themselves. After that, the races blossomed freely.

Many centuries later, the Nation of Zyainor was established. They initially ruled Arkain with an iron fist. Their vassals served the Nation wholeheartedly, until they revolted.

Nation of Zyainor, a large state in Arkain, has became decadent, and corrupt. Their arrogance hurts so many nobles and commoners in the land. The people revolted, and with the Black Dragons abandoning them, Zyainor fell. Kingdoms were born from separate nobles who never loved each other, allied only due to choice.

## 7 Human Kingdoms

### Kingdom of Isalmur

Isalmur was the frontier Kingdom of Arkain. They led the lands they took from Zyainor. But when the Demon Legion attacks Arkain, they were the first to fall, survivors became Demon Slaves.

Gardon Bloodclaw, incorporated this fallen Kingdom into his new Zyainor.

### Kingdom of Lor

Lor was a Kingdom of Arkain. The next battlefield of the Kingdom/Empire-Demon war. Most battles between Imperial Army, Royal Army, Golden Guard, Ironfist, Kasrkin, Hammerfall, Orc Clans, Tribal Dominion, Undead Nexus and Demon Legion happened here. Forgotten used the Pearl of Lor, a mystical place as their landing spot in their mission, thwarted only by Gardon and Aridon the Watcher.

Later, Gardon, incorporated this land into his new Zyainor.

### Kingdom of Pyrru

This Kingdom has fallen to Korras Retka, during his rebellion. Most of Retka's Army came from here. Gardon crushed the rebellion and took the crown from Korras.

### Kingdom of Toran

This Kingdom has fallen to Korras Retka during his rebellion. Just like Pyrru, this land fell to Gardon Bloodclaw, and became their King.

### Kingdom of Rengar

An isolationist Kingdom, they stayed quite far from the conflict, but supported the war nonetheless. Led by an declining royal family. And worse yet to come, as the capital fell to an unknown curse, creating a Quarantine Zone. Now, a new capital was erected near Kerrel.

### Kingdom of Kerrel

The Kingdom of Kerrel, nears the Kingdom of Lor, and the next stage for war, if Lor and Isalmur fell. Led by King Dorten, his heirs Prince Toraes and Princess Felicia. Guarded by Royal Army.

### Kingdom of Salria

This Kingdom is far from the Human-Demon war battlefield, but assisted them nonetheless. But there is a persistent problem, with Orc Clans, and later, Tribal Dominion raiding and ravaging their frontiers, they required Imperial Regiments and Companies, Redfist, Hammerfall, Royal Army, Daric's Mercenaries, Golden Guard and Zora's Pirates to defend their Kingdom. they were led by King Salran the V.

They fell inevitably due to united Tribal Dominion offenses, and the Kingdom became their new homeland under Amari. Remaining Humans were turned to their servants.

### Castle Kome

This autonomous Territory is the traditional homeland of Knights of Kome. Fell due to Orc Clans defeating them. They were led by Theoden of Kome.

## Zyainor

Reborn Nation of Zyainor was rebuilt by Gardon Bloodclaw, the new Cala'er of the Zyaise nation, built most of the old Nation from the territories he captured from Korras Retka, and the fallen Kingdoms of Lor and Isalmur, with the help of the Black Dragons.

## Elven Kingdom

The Elves built their Kingdom in the forests of Arkain. They are xenophobic race, avoiding as much Human exposure as possible, but when Demon Legion threats reaches them, they are loosening their stance. They were led by Elven Queens since time immemorial. Currently led by either Larine the Exile or Salana Woodhunter after overthrowing Queen Renova.

Since then, they only allied themselves into Gardon Bloodclaw's later plans. The east part became the Dead Forest, due to critical damage the Undead and Demons applied on the area, held by Daviliad Nexus led by Queen Keera.

## Dwarven Kingdom

Dwarves, who is only focused on exploration, mining and metallurgy, established their Dwarven Kingdom. Unlike Humans and Elves, they pick their leader by vote, Hammerfall leading them majorly, and recent King is Zarin Hammerfall. Their faith is rune-based, led by Horgar Whitebeard.

Their only problems are Lords of Coal, who lived on the mines before they claim it as theirs, occasional Orc Clans/Tribal Dominion attacks and raids, and Demon Legion attacks.

They initially joined Golden Guard, but when lost, they isolated themselves, declining any Human offers. A handful of Hammerfall however, joined Redfist to avenge their leader's death at the hands of Orcs.

## Dead Mountain

A mysterious, desolate and dreary place. Cut off from outside with a mysterious barrier, revealed to be the place where Undead Nexus based. They were led by Aridon the Watcher. They boosted their ranks with foolish creatures lost in their mazes.

## Gnoll Island

Gnolls who became free after the Nation of Zyainor fell, built the island as their new homeland. Being formerly Human Thralls, they adopted to Human culture fast. Their numbers rose swiftly, and land is not enough for them. So they found solace to Amari's offer of new lands for their growing population.

They were led by King Gran Gorehowl.

## Orc Islands

Orc Clans lived on islands and archipelagos on Arkain. They survived by raiding coastal lands and destroying pirate coves. But this islands fell after Redfist's genocidal missions. They are now known as Burned Islands and now used as base for Zyaise activity.

## Cold North

A mountainous area, still unknown and uncharted area.

## Hot Sands

Uncharted area near the Demonic homeland.

## Fields of Despair

A barren land between the Void and the Kingdom of Isalmur, later Zyainor.