Tarsis

The Velhomin estate

Geographical position

> "Those who guard from threats beyond comprehension recognize us as the seat of power for the world itself. This assertion is humbling and we should do well to live up to the reputation given to us."
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> - Marphira, the Aroeri Empress

Tarsis is a mountainous coastal nation located within the region of Ikovu. The current ruler of the country is Marphira, the Aroeri Empress. The capital city of Tarsis and the Aroeri Empire is Virtha. In addition to Tarsis the Aroeri Empire rules over Nahari and Vlerryn. Tarsis served as the home country of The Guardians during the Era of Dreams and ever since they have had an overwhelming amount of nationalism.

## History

In the Era of Ancients Ikovu ruled by several small city states that settled along the coast. In the Era of Beasts Ikovu’s situation got worse: Three powerful monsters Baharaditana, Martivir and, Deirregex conquered the entirety of Ikovu and Aeritoa turning the civilizations of the regions into breeding grounds to feed their insatiable hunger. The Monster Kings ruled until the Empire of Duvan’ku was reaching the peak of its power. The Empire’s shows of force in the area and attacks on the civilizations of Ikovu caused the Monster Kings to scatter to find less problematic lands to conquer. The Eastern Alliance poured resources into Northern Ikovu as it was the frontline in their war against the Empire establishing the Kingdoms of Zanor and Nahari however after the Incursion and the fall of both the Empire of Duvan’ku and the Eastern Alliance Tarsis and Zanor were left with all the financial power of the entire eastern world. In the Era of Dreams The Guardians were founded and used Tarsis’ capital of Vithra making it even more prosperous from the massive waves of population that came from those supporting The Guardian’s ideology. After The Shattering Tarsis became one of the strongest kingdoms in the world and Queen Marphira created the Aroeri Empire conquering their neighbor Zanor recently renamed Nahari and colonized the Kingdom of Valua on the island of Dahlvier.

## Culture

    Tarsis is very culturally accepting and believes that travelling and experiencing the world outside their home kingdom is a necessity to develop as an individual. This cosmopolitan attitude the people of Tarsis have is derived from the borderline arrogant level of nationalism. The Aerori empire is viewed by its citizens as the greatest most prosperous place in the world and as such travelling is a necessity to experience the hardships that they’re protected from.

A great deal of respect is given to those who are experts of their trade. Commoners who are capable of outperforming their peers are often treated with the utmost respect even in noble circles. Outsiders who can compete with tradesmen of the Aerori Empire are respected as to succeed in spite of living outside the empire is seen as an achievement in and of itself.

    Surprisingly Tarsis is home to many mountain settlements that have yet to be subjugated under imperial rule. The mountains of Kenaluma have a long history of nomadic mountain wanderers that due not being tied down into a single place have been very difficult for the empire to deal with. To the people of the Aerori Empire the fact that the nomadic mountaineers are resisting imperial subjugation makes no sense.

## Locations

Public library of VithraAroeri titling ceremonyDuke Altorin's ballroomVithra, capital of the Aerori EmpireAerori imperial territories