The People of Keleron

The People of Keleron encompass all beings across Keleron, from the Common Folk, to Thurièl and the Moroi.

The Common Folk make up near 50% of Keleron's entire population, followed closely by the Sarifari vampires, and the Thurièl. Though the majority of Common Folk live within absolute monarchies, most of the remainder live as tribal unities.

Below is a list, by continent, of the various civilizations across Keleron.

## Daedynos

### ***The Great Kingdom of Althéa***

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The Great Kingdom of Althéa is situated upon the central plains and forests of Daedynos. It extends from a small sliver of the northern coast to the near entirety of the southern, occupying the entirety of the Warrior's March Peninsula, and ending its border along the southern edge of the Gorvalín Woods.

It borders Anthanar to its far west, the Thaelin Fjords to the far east, and Aldárion to the south.

* Its capital is Val Sayre, currently ruled by King Balthéon, and his children: Crown Prince Aeric, Prince Dyren and the Gemini twins Princess Raelah and Prince Raelys
	+ Other major cities include:
		- Val Myros
		- Val Tethyr
		- Val Athrod
		- Val Erovi
		- Val Tormyn

Althéa is known to be the largest Kingdom of all across Keleron, boasting a culture teeming in magic and national pride. With the majority of its cities sitting on the coastlines of Daedynos, Althéa is among the wealthiest Kingdoms of Keleron, with trade and travel abundant both to and from its gleaming cities of white. Many live happily under the generous rule of King Balthéon, enjoying their peaceful and idyllic lives. By no means does this make them complacent, as the armies of Althéa are among the most well-esteemed in the entirety of Keleron, often emerging victorious even when vastly outnumbered.

* Its banner bears the Althéan Star (two concave hexagons overlaid on each other to form a six-pointed star) atop a ring of gold

### ***The Grand City of Aldárion***

The Grand City of Aldárion is the centre of all of Keleron, occupying the entire southern point of Daedynos, bordering Althéa to the north.

* As a City State, its only city is Aldárion, governed by the Seven Guardians, and in turn, led by the High Guardian Savannah

Though the Academy's influence is felt across Earth and Keleron alike, Aldárion is their home base. Originally comprising of just the Academy and the grounds required to educate and house its students, many flocked to its surrounding lands in the hopes of protection and a better life over the millennia, expanding into and eventually creating what is now known as the Grand City. Aldárion owes its name to the Common term for the powers of its inhabitants, and represents a beacon of hope and strength for all. The city also houses the Gate of Aldarí, the only known passageway between Keleron and Earth.

### ***The City Kingdom of Anthanar***

The City-Kingdom of Anthanar is huddled atop and around the Hill of Anthar, just southeast of the Bloody Pass, bordered by Sarifar to the west, and Althéa to the north and east.

* As a City-Kingdom, its only city is Anthanar, currently ruled by King Larcin

Anthanar is comprised of a crude people, who while they aspire to be as gleaming as the neighbouring Althéans, cannot ignore the constant threat of the Sarifari vampires and werewolves. As a result, Anthanari are a hardened people, ensuring that their heavy-walled city remains the fortress it is known to be.

* Its banner bears a burning sword wedged deep into the earth

## Laetho

### ***The Principality of Bellewyn***

The Principality of Bellewyn is the southernmost known settlement in Laetho, south of the Arqilis Desert, and a day's journey east of Caster's Wood.

* As a Principality, its only city is Bellewyn, currently ruled by Prince Ahren

Bellewyn is a hardened city, preferring to keep their solitude to the far south. Its people are known to be unfriendly and little, if any, contact is usually made on their behalf. However, Bellewyn has remained a bastion of strength, having kept multitudes of bandits, rogue barbarians and unknown creatures both desert and sea at bay for centuries now.

* Its banner bears the rook castle tower

### ***The Meritocracy of Saermia***

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The Meritocracy of Saermia is completely intertwined amongst the high mountains and deep valleys of northern Laetho, extending from the Maiden's Rise to the edges of Solheim Forest.

* Its capital is Throenhar, currently ruled by the brothers Warmaster Daemon and Warlord Dravan
	+ Its other major cities include:
		- Dwinhar
		- Filka
		- Valhar
		- Balrohar
		- Kelmahar

Ruled by the twin kings, the logical master tactician Warmaster Daemon and the equally cunning and ruthless Warlord Dravan, Saermia enjoys a warmongering culture that holds the belief that "anyone with strength may rise", regardless of rank or birth. Saermians believe that only the most powerful are worthy of recognition, and so constantly train in battle and combat tactic to better themselves each and every day. Their dreams of conquest are only contained by the efforts of the Academy and Althéa, though many fear what is to become of the rest of Laetho should this uneasy agreement be broken.

* Its banner bears a crossed sword and axe, encircled by a ring of fire; the sword (blade-up) bears Daemon's crown, the axe (blade-up) bears Dravan's crown

### ***The Republic of United Cities***

The United Cities of Kessamyr, Orsym, Salwyth & Thyram lie along the southeastern coast of Laetho, on the Bleeding Fang Peninsula.

* The United Cities are currently governed by the Eastern Council, which periodically cycles its seat of power between the four cities

Citizens of the United Cities are known to be among the most liberal, and to many others, often appear to exist in a state of perpetual jubilation. The streets of Kessamyr in particular echo endlessly with music and laughter, while the famous cisterns-turned-banquet halls of Salwyth often play house to feasts of wine and music, and the occasional orgy.

* While each city has its own banner, its United banner bears a four-pointed star under a wreath of roses
	+ The banner of Kessamyr bears the three-stringed lyre atop two blue-starbells
	+ The banner of Orsym bears the Sciontel hawk in flight
	+ The banner of Salwyth bears the three berried grapevine below a sun of five rays
	+ The banner of Thyram bears the Hasherlock badger

## Martyri

### ***Hadrasc***

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The Kingdom of Hadrasc is situated in the north and centre of Martyri, bordered along the south by the Silmaríev in the Summer's Reach.

* Its capital is Hadracian, currently ruled by Queen Jianne
	+ Other major cities include:
		- Yessefer
		- Lova
		- Karst

Hadrascians, as a general populace, are the least concerned with political machinations and conquest, instead preferring meditation and pacifism, on a path to spiritual growth in connection with nature around them. They are the most well-versed in all forms of magic, and are well-attuned to the flora and fauna that surround them, giving them a special affinity with Moroï and nymphs alike. These people are considered scholars far ahead of their time, and prefer a peaceful means to any end.

* Its banner bears the nightheart flower on a circle of gradual gold to amber

## The Islands

### ***The Ironclad Isles - The United Kingdoms of Beltorok and Varida***

The United Kingdoms of Beltorok and Varida are situated upon the Ironclad Isles, due east of Daedynos.

* While the two Kingdoms have been united under the High King Paetr, they have each retained their own capital:
	+ The capital of Beltorok is Esmirok, and the current seat of power
	+ The capital of Varida is Galbrok

Though in the past, the Ironclad have had a history of constant civil war and conquest, under High King Paetr, they have turned to a peaceful united country, kept fabulously wealthy owing to their proliferate mining industry, particularly in precious metals and gems. Though there are some that yearn for the days of glorious battle, many Ironclad live happily under Paetr's rule.

* Its banner bears the Iron crown encircling the famed double-bladed Varidian axe

### ***The Kesh Islands - The Kingdom of Karibor***

Also known as the Serpent's Kingdom, the Kingdom of Karibor occupies the entirety of the Kesh Islands, due west of Daedynos and north of Martyri.

* Its capital is Keshi, ruled by the King Garen and his sister-wives Queens Mayve and Danila

The Karibori are considered by many across Keleron to be the most backward and strange, owing to the vastly differing ideals of the citizens, including beliefs in polyamory, polygamy and incestuous relations between Karibori citizens. Karibori citizens are treated with little respect and often with more than slight contempt; for this reason they often keep to their own shores, only venturing southwards to Hadrasc for trade on the rare occasion.

* Its banner bears a horned ourobouros, with a flaming sword pierced through its head