Kingdom of Lutesan

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Kingdom of Lutesan

## Overview

Lutesan is abundant in food and resources, and under the royal house of Aevor, the kingdom is currently in an age of peace and prosperity. Although those that live in the capital of Calatia are open-minded, most Lutesans are pious, conservative, and suspicious of most other races. This is due to their history of fighting against the Undead attacks from the north and Orcish raids from the south.

## Relations with other forces

### Dwarves

The alliance between the Lutesanians and the Dwarves of the Rangnen Range holds strong. Trade between the two peoples further fuels the alliance, even if some Lutesanians feel uneasy about the Dwarven atheism.

### Sylvan Elves

Recent history has seen conflict between the Sylvan Elves and the King of Lutesan. Old grievances exist, but both sides strive toward a better future.

### Orcs, Ogres, Harpies, Goblins

The Orc of the Utic Desert were a thorn in the side of the Kingdom of Lutesan for centuries. However, with the formation of the Seven Hills Federation, talks of peace between the two nations have begun.

## Population

Brea is a shattered realm. These scattered woods bulwark against the corrupted wilderness of the north. As such, the people here are cautious and even unfriendly. Their lands are picked over by opportunistic scavengers and necromancers, little wonder the Breans protect their land with ferocity.

The orchards of the Central Plains are fed by a fresh water river that brings with it the gold of commerce. Running from Heronia, its roads and banks are lined with merchants hawking their wares. This regions people are open-hearted to those that share their faith.

Calatia, the king city of Lutesan, is much the same as its kingdom's other major cities. Home to Humans, Elves, Dwarves, and even the occasional Orc, the splendor of the city is matched only by the hearts of its people. Loyalty and honesty are held in high regard amongst Lutesanians, and its people strive to live out these virtues to the best of their ability.

For those that seek seclusion, there is one region left, the Arcadine Hinterlands. Surrounding the river, frontiersmen build their shacks far from civilization. These stoics enjoy isolation. Whether for peace or safety from the observation of polite society, they and their families quietly thrive.

## Civilization

Lutesanians believe deeply in the Eudic faith. While this level of devotion has turned to zealotry in other Euda-worshipping kingdoms, Lutesan is tempered in their approach. Due to the Undead threat to the north, Lutesan has formed a strong alliance with the neighboring Sylvan Elves. Although Lutesanians do not like the Mother-worshipping faith of the Elves, they overlook this in favor of their mutual disdain for the Undead.

The countryside is pastoral, mostly populated by farmers who are protected by their paladin lords and court m ages. The cities, on the other hand, are bustling and filled with many races of Nevria. Calatia, the capital of Lutesan, is home to many Elves, Dwarves, and even the occasional Orc.

Once its own kingdom, Brea is the most recent region to fall under Lutesan's control.

## Religion

The Eudic faith is prevalant throughout the Kingdom of Lutesan Devout followers of the Euda and the Lord of All, Lutesanians understand the value of tolerance, unlike their brothers in faith, the Basilousians.

Due to centuries of fighting against the Undead, Lutesanians have become allies with the Sylvan neighbors, even though they don't agree with the Elves worshipping the Mother. Although the Order of Lady Yunalesca understands the necessity of working with the Elves, their order says that Mother-worship is heresy and should be stamped out. This has caused strain within the order as many paladins call their Elven allies friend. For most Lutesanians, however, most of these concerns are beyond them. Knowledge of the Euda's protection is enough to fill their lives with joy. In the Euda, they find peace.

## Organization

### The Order of Benevolence

The Order of Benevolence are the anointed order of Calatia's Cathedral of Hope, the largest Eudic church in the Kingdom of Lutesan. Made up of winged, angel-like humans said to be the product of Eudic miracles, they perform alms and help heal the sick.

### The Holy Order of Paladins

The Holy Order of Paladins comprise the military wing of the Eudic Church of Lutesan, under the direct command of the Grand Pontiff himself. Well-versed both in combat and Eudic magic, these stern crusaders are the hammer of the faith, dispatched to eradicate the fell stench of heresy wherever it may spread. Many paladins spend their service in Brea fighting against the Undead blight that ravages the land.

### The Dragon Guard of Calatia

The Dragon Guard of Calatia are the personal guard of the King of Lutesan, named for the majestic dragons that once roamed the mountains of Nevria. Recruited from knightly orders and the Lutesanian nobility, members of the Dragon Guard train relentlessly to hone their physical, martial, and magical abilities.