The Kingdom of Capricornus

Allied with Taurun and Virgora. Conflicts with Arien, Saggitar, and Leonus.

*"Capricornus is a haven.. I think. There's some weird stuff going but our Lady Kazu  and the archmages make sure we're all safe and happy. A place for technology, creativity, trade, and commerce."*

*~Rama*

### Capital City

**Lazulia** is the capital of Capricornus. It is home to creativity and knowledge. Magic is widely accepted, as the archmages that protect the city are all magic users. It has a blue, white, and gold color palette and the architecture is very extravagant and detailed. Limestone is the most used materials for buildings in Lazulia, as it is readily able to come by and it is easy to use. Lazulia has the biggest archive in Iatov that's attached to their college as well as the Evergreen Market, the biggest market in all eleven kingdoms.

##### High Class Districts

**The Green** District is where High Ruler Kazu and all of her royal subjects reside. It got its name because Lady Kazu's love for plants and the mysterious fact that none of the plants in this district seem to die. Castle Green sits atop a mountain in the center of the city. A large, majestic building that took over a century to build. It’s large enough for three royal families and all of their staff to fit inside; more than enough room. On top of that, there are also recreational rooms for all the inhabitants of the castle to do as they please. It's made of white marble and bricks, with colorful fabrics adorning the interior and exterior. In addition to the castle, there is also a massive garden where Lady Kazu spends all of her time outside of attending to political matters.

**Gloomsong** is the second most wealthy district next to The Green. Bards, druids, and monks typically reside here. It’s known for holding the Evergreen World Market, the largest market in all twelve kingdoms. The people who live in Gloomsong are also known for their insane musical abilities, and having an esteemed Bard’s College. Every person who was born into this district has attended the bards college free of pay because they were born there but anyone else has to pay a hefty fee if they want to learn the arts. Since each district specializes in one craft, the arts are Gloomsong's.

##### Middle Class Districts

**Port Ward** is the fishing district on the harbor. Most any class seems to reside here. To the surprise of foreigners, Port Ward doesn’t smell like rotting fish but, the salt of the ocean. The air is clean and the harbor is greatly taken care of by its inhabitants to prevent bad smells from permeating the air. Each family on the harbor fishes enough food for their family and sells the excess at the market and that’s how they make their income. Most families have 4-5 people in their family so that there are enough people to get enough money for the household.

**Egbowl** is the metal and smithing center of Lazulia. Paladins, barbarians, clerics, and artificers typically reside here. Every child is taught smithing from a young age and the master smith in each age group becomes a royal blacksmith when they turn twenty years old. In the center of the district is a smithing area where there are all the supplies one would need to do their craft. People pay for the materials and make things for themselves or for selling at the market. These folk are hardy and have personalities of steel, not taking incompetence from anyone who tries to insult them or their craft. They’re also kind and genuine as long as one is on their good side.

**South Road** is home to the most ruthless assassins in all of the twelve kingdoms. From the age of twelve, each child is trained by the executioners the ways of the Dark Brotherhood but also how to be a good citizen. Everyone in the brotherhood refers to each other s 'sister' or 'brother'. Though they are ruthless killers, they also have a long line of honesty and trust in Lazulia. The citizens of Capricornus know deep down that they’re trustworthy even if their prejudice often gets in the way.

**Nightpole**, home to the mightiest warriors in Capricornus. Barbarians, fighters, clerics, paladins, wizard, warlocks, blood hunters, and artificers typically reside here. Each member of the district is given a thorough education and they start physical training at the age of 12. They go through ruthless training until they are 25 or until they decide that they want to have a different career. They’re a protective bunch, always looking for ways to help out the other districts and the only district besides The Green that is on good terms with all the other districts.

**Two Ridges** is known for their hereditary green thumb. Druids, monks, rangers, and the reside here. They take care of all the farms in the kingdom and are the main source of food. They provide herbs for alchemists and sell their wares at the market. They also have the choice to give their finest meats and vegetables to Castle Green, and that is what most Ridge citizens choose to do. They're a happy bunch, almost like their own small village and everyone knows each other.

**The Valley** is the mining district of Lazulia. Most any class resides here. It's a mostly female population where they're trained from a young age to use explosives for mining. They frequently take trips out of the kingdom to mines far off lands with rare materials. They bring these materials back and sell them to The Green and at the market. Vallians aren't usually seen as a wealthy bunch but they make the most out of every district besides The Green, they spend almost all of it on the inside decorations of their house and tools.

##### Poor Districts

Heathen Spring is home to the sorcerers who are sadistic, savage beings that enjoy torturing their victims. Blood hunters and rogues typically reside here. They look out only for the royals and for other Heathens and don’t associate themselves much with the rest of the kingdom. They’re commonly hired to protect people traveling to and from Capricornus. Even though they’re quite disconnected from everyone else and are sadists, they’re actually quite kind people to those who earn it. They just keep to themselves because it’s easier that way. They’re also one of the highest rated escort services on the continent.

**Golden Meadow** is home to the alchemists. Sorcerers, rogues, druids, and monks typically reside here. Like every other district, each child is trained from a young age in the art specific to that alchemy and the best from each age group is sent to the capital to become a royal Alchemist after twenty winters. They’re the most resourceful and level headed of the outer districts, unlike Heathens who are sadistic and savage with their victims, the Golden only make lethal potions if it’s absolutely necessary. The alchemists of course, sell potions in the market to earn profit and pay for their homes as well.

### Archmages

Archmages are the top of the top.  They supervise and control all that happens in Capricornus and are known as heroes to the people. In fact, the previous line of archmages stepped down in favor of newer ones to rise to take their spot. Every generation of archmages becomes more powerful and dedicated than the last. As Capricornus and the High Authority grows in power, as do the loyal people within their walls. There are a total of five archmages that have control over Capricornus, coming from the Golden Meadow, Nightpole, South Road, Heathen Spring, and Egbowl districts. These individuals have not only placed at the top of their trials, but also show to be outstanding in comparison to their other peers within The Green. Powerful, cunning, loyal, and terrifying when need be. The Archmage duty is to protect the city and keep the peace. In addition to these responsibilities, the newly appointed Archmages will be tasked with running outposts, towns, and leading their own team of people to service Capricornus.

There are  5 districts that choose members of their community to serve high ruler Kazu. Below is a description of each of the trials they go through every year alongside the name and personality of the current Archmage.

**Archmage Syndus of Egbowl** is the court blacksmith and head of all military operations. She runs one of the towns outside of the walls of Lazulia.

Every year there is a Hearthfire festival and one blacksmith from each household creates and presents any item of their choice to the High Leader. Said item needs to be created from the heart and has to be carefully crafted. The High Leader will judge based on presentation, functionality, and how much the blacksmith themselves is represented through the item. The smith(s) chosen will work in The Green and will be assigned a job based on personal preference and input from senior blacksmiths.

**Archmage Giggler of South Road** is the head executioner, and lesser known to be a member of the assassin's guild.

South Road- During the Evening Star, all assassins looking to serve the palace will go through a course that has them taking down different kinds of targets with different skill sets without making a sound or bring as little attention to themselves as possible. Ten assassins go through a single course and work as a team to eliminate the enemy. The High Leader’s senior assassins will watch the trials and then choose based on who they think will work best in a team and will be a good addition to the Executioner’s branch.

**Archmage Nephrite of Nightpole.** She is the head of the royal guard and controls all outposts in Capricornus.

Nightpole- In First Seed, all warriors in Nightpole will gather in The Green’s colosseum and teams of 20 will go up against each other in a test of their will and loyalty. The first trial will be an endurance run which will have all warriors running laps for an hour. Any warrior who quits will have to wait until the next year to participate in the trials again. The second trial consists of one against one combat and a senior warrior watching technique. Anyone deemed necessary will be removed from the trials but be given a personal trainer until the trials in the next year. The final trial will have two teams of 20 going against each other. Neither side will try to kill one another but disarm them. If someone is killed, accident or intentional, said killer will not be able to participate in the trials for the next 5 years as repercussions. They will not be shunned but they will get punishment.

**Archmage Seraphim of Heathen Spring.** He's the court sorcerer and controls one of the towns outside the walls of Lazulia.

Heathen Spring- In Evening Star, up to three sorcerers from each household can participate in a course that determines whether they are worthy of becoming agents of the royal court. The first kind of trial consists of their ability to get information from someone- by any means possible. The people they will be getting information from will be war criminals who are past redemption and waiting their death sentence. Each sorcerer will be assigned a senior sorcerer of the court and they will judge based on their abilities to get information and how messy their torture is. The 5 best sorcerers will become royal sorcerers.

**Archmage Arakocra Rher of Golden Meadow.** He is the most powerful Archmage and the leader of the group. He presides over all of Lazulia and runs the caravan service.

Golden Meadow- During the Mid year, an 8 man team’s ability to protect and deliver a caravan to a designated place will be tested. There will be a surprise attack on the team, where they have to disarm the attackers. Then there will be an animal attack that they have to kill, and finally a team of 20 attackers that they have to disarm as well. One person from each team will become a part of the royal escort service.