Ethania

**Ethania** is one of two continents that inhabit the worlds largest landmass. The continent consists of 12 Countries, in which the majority of it's history has been recorded. In Current Day Ethania, 11 of the 12 countries have allied to combat the looming threats that exist. Currently, the Mokuron Empire has finished dominating the rest of the territories East of the Adris Mountains, and has began its advance on the Western World. The Independent nation of Astrogar is the only barrier between the invading force and the allied territories. There is also an invading force from the northern sub-continent of Ohlmar. The northern edge of Aderia, known as the horn of Ethania, is currently inhabited by multiple savage northern tribes lead by warlord chieftans. Along with threats of pirates, dangerous religious groups, and talks of a plague from the southern lands threatening the continent through trade, the Allied Kingdoms are anything but short of issues.

## Culture

Each country in the allied kingdoms has its own rich history and culture. The continent is in a collective revival of culture, and a artistic boom, the great treaty among these lands, in rise of the threats surrounding them, has opened the world to a rise in travel between nations. people from all over are visiting new places, witnessing other cultures, pursuing education, and even finding a new home.

Soldiers have fought in new corners of their world, and fought along side people they may have fought in the past. The past 10 years under this alliance has seen many big changes for all kinds of people. Over the last decade, those serving under their respected banners have mixed through different assignments and even friendships. A good captain could find himself commanding a force of a myriad of diverse soldiers who have united behind a good leader. This would likely be the case in your journey to the new world.

## Countries & regions

The Continent of Ethania primarily consists of the Allied Kingdoms of Ethania. This alliance was formed between 11 once independent countries who now rule autonomously under the banner of the empire of Ethania. This excludes the land in the northern reach, known as the horn, and the kingdom of Astrogar which remains an independent nation. The land to the north is a small region known as Skalas. Home to an invading force of nomadic tribes from the northern sub-continent of Ohlmar. these tribes are lead by warlord chieftains, and continue to move south and disrupt the peace of the Ethanian People. The Allied Countries consist of Cambria, Ludika, Aderia, Estrana, Toulouse, Bergov, Novos, Kreszeki, Vizia, Makos, and the Salt Stones. The continent ends at the vast mountain range of the Adris Mountains, which nearly reaches from the Northern shores of the continent to the Southern Shores.

## History

The History of **Ethania** is rooted within many distinct ages: Pre-History,the Age of creation, the Dawn of Man, Mythic Era, The Roderan age, the Uborian Age, & . The Ages are named for the prominent events in history, such as the rise and fall of powerful empires, or world altering events.

## Religion

The people of the Allied Kingdoms of Ethania primarily, if not exclusively follow the faith of the One True God. Worship of the 'One' in Ethania began during the age of " ", Brought from the Eastern kingdoms by The Opal Empire. After the Empire fell, and the nations we know today were formed, the worship of the one continued. Along with the One true God, The followers of the Church pray to specific Saints. The saints of The one True God are powerful, pure humans who were granted sainthood when they departed this realm. The particular saint you would pray to might be one from the region you originate from.