Ilann

Ilann (il-*ohn*) is the entertainment capital of the world. The region is a major tourist area and its major exports are luxury items. Most of the worlds richest families vacation here and ultimately retire in this area. It is considered a plutocracy.

 Geography & Climate

#### **Locations & Borders**

Ilann is a large country along the southern coast of Alderyon, within The Gaothmar Coastlands. It is bordered on the north by the territory of Fenara and on the west by Salmarch. It is bordered on the south by the Thunder Sea and on the east by Frontier Bay and the country of Feldwesten.

The capital of Ilann, Glasghan, is located at the base of the mountains in northeast-central Ilann. Port Wylanna is it's largest port.

#### **Geography & Climate**

The Climate in Ilann changes depending on which area you are in. To the west, the climate tends to be humid, rainy and subtropical. Along the coast, especially in the east, the climate is warm and notoriously windy and much dryer, except in the winter. To the northeast it is extremely warm and dry, bordering on arid.

The northern border of this country is dominated by rugged hills which lead into the Andun Mountains. On the eastern end are the dry hills known as Cladath Downs which, at it's center, hides a surprisingly fertile valley called Llanwyda Valley. The Greenbank River cuts through these hills from the northern mountains and empties into Frontier Bay.

The dry windy eastern coast is called The Wind Flats. The extremely green valley located near the capital is the Beryl Vale.

At Ilann's center is a region of rugged hills known as Kurthdul Heights. On it's western end the Ilnor River cuts through and splits at the city of Rosmeath into the Southern Ilnor River and the Emlyn River. Both empty into the Thunder Sea. The wet areas between these rivers are called The Riverlands. West of this is an area of humid semi-tropical hills called the Myddfai Highlands. Between these hills and the northern mountains is a valley called Llanbydder Valley. The Western border of Ilann follows The Braided River which breaks into many smaller rivers near the southern coast.

#### **Flora and Fauna**

Most of Ilann is dominated by dry, windy grasslands and hills, dotted with farms and the occasional stand of forest in it's more sheltered areas. Its trees tend to be short and twisted or bendy palm trees. It's flora mostly consists of hearty grains, grasses, and shrubs. Many herbs and spices grow naturally here.

Ilann, as a major trade and tourist destination, is a relatively safe place to travel. The roads are well maintained, and most major threats have been pushed pretty deeply into the mountains or the wilds in the hills. The coasts tend to be harder to manage and creatures from the watery depths of the thunder sea, like sea hags, can wreak havoc on port towns and ships. Closer to the mountains there are other dangers like wyverns. The central plains are *mostly* safe, with the very occasional pack of worgs or cyclops to contend with while on the road.

## History

### **Culture**

#### **Views on Magic**

Ilann is a large hub for magical learning, though it can't quite rival the sovereign city of Eversummer or the kingdoms of Va'Sehir and Solistria. The city of **Rosmeath** is the center for all things magical in Ilann and there is a large Bard's College located there. Many spellcasters from this area specialize in using the arcane arts to supplement their skills in the arts and entertainment industries- especially in music and theater. Many folks are familiar with illusion magic here, so there are many extra precautions taken against illusionist would-be thieves and tricksters of a criminal nature.

There are no schools of magic that are particularly 'off-limits' in regards to the law, but as per usual necromancy is a controversial topic. Raising and controlling the dead is taboo pretty much everywhere, though one would likely not be arrested unless the dead they were raising were located in a cemetery. Raising the dead there would be considered a form of grave robbing.

#### **Religion**

Ilann is not lacking in religion, though the cults that are the most influential are not the most typical ones compared to other places. Deities of creativity, luck, leisure and commerce tend to dominate the temple landscape. The largest are arguably Sunura, Shemar, and Torav who are the sort of "official" deities of the country. The elvish deities of Noralva, Sylanna, Rhala and Fenar also are widely worshiped in the larger cities. In the smaller towns and farm areas more agricultural deities are worshiped, especially halfling ones like Arthfael and Fionn.

### Demographics

Ilann is predominantly human (around 50%), but there are also large populations of Halflings (20%) and Gnomes (10%). The large cities are also home to a sizable Elvish and Dwarvish populace. This area is also one of the only major homes of Tabaxi and Genasi populations. The area originally belonged to halflings before humans moved into the area. Their surviving towns include Abertraeth, Byddr, and Wydatref. Gnomes once owned the mountainous area known as Cladath Downs, and though they've been pushed into Feldwesten for the most part, they still live in the eastern towns of Brunanheg, Stalweir, Kidwelly, and Cladathwud. The only dwarven settlement is Kurthdul, in the mountains.

## Economy

#### Agriculture

Ilann exports a lot of crops that only grow especially well in the particular climate found in the far east of this country. This includes wine grapes, olives, saffron, pomegranates, and figs. Many spices also come from this area, including sage, rosemary, and bay laurel. It is one of the largest exporters of almonds. Perhaps controversially, one of the largest exports of Ilann is poppy which can be used to make opium. Subsistence farmers in the east typically plant barley and lentils (non-native), as well as fennel, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower (which are native). They also grow and use a lot of onion and garlic. Farther west, where lands are wetter, they grow more corn, beans, squash, and tomatoes.

#### Major Industries

Ilann is dominated, of course, by the hospitality and entertainment industries. Inns, theaters, resorts, restaurants, museums, and the like make up the majority of this countries income. People come from far and wide to visit this area, partake of it's fine food, art, and music, as well as to sample the areas famous wines (its other most lucrative industry). Though it imports cocoa beans from Fenara, Ilann has famously perfected the making of chocolate. Another area it is known for is beekeeping and honey production and they tend to use honey as a sweetener more than sugarcane. Production of olive oil, vinegars, soaps, and other aromatic luxury goods also dominates. One thing Ilann does not lack, is clay, and they are very famous for their pottery. Their clothiers, gemcutters and jewelrymakers are also renowned. There are llama and alpaca farms in this region and they make lots of good from llama and alpaca wool. There are some mining operations in the north, but they are not exceptionally lucrative. They produce a decent amount of gold and silver, however.

#### Trade

Ilann exports mainly luxury goods that can only be found in this area like olives or things it specializes in, like wine, chocolate, honey, and pottery. It also trades far and wide for other luxury goods, especially "exotic" items from Shathaar, like silk, incense, teas, and astrithyrian spices and fruits. It imports a great deal of produce from the island of Caernwyd (mainly its cool weather crops) and a great deal of tropical fruit, coffee, tobacco, sugar, vanilla, and most importantly cocoa from Fenara. They import metal like iron, and precious gems, from Fenara as well.

 Crime & Major Threats

### Crime & Criminal Organizations

Hoo boy. So so so so many. Like so many. I dont even know where to start here.

### Outside Threats & Raiders

Mainly goblinoids. Most threats are covert, living among unsuspecting victims and include Marids/Djinni, Rakshasa and other infernal invaders.