Calada

Calada is an Elected Kingdom on the continent of Dalmeran.

## Territory

Situated on the southwestern edge of the continent, the Kingdom of Calada stretches from the Heredi river to the north that borders the Stanta Forests.

To the east is the Valyr Mountain range that completely blocks off the neighbouring Highgaroth, although a passageway exists at Baz'oric, and some other Mountain cities bore all the way through to the other side, connecting these two countries.

The south and west of the Kingdom are bordered by seas.

## Geographical features

### Valyr Mountain range

A tall and imposing mountain range that effectively separates the Kingdom of Calada and the Kingdom of Highgaroth,

### Heredi river

The official border between the Stanta Forests and Calada, the river is crisscrossed with many bridges patrolled by the Caladian border watch. These bridges are the main trade routes, distributing cargo in Strummok.

### Bittersweet Shimmer Mountain

Named after the color of its glow, the Bittersweet Shimmer Mountain is an active volcano on the Valyr Mountain range, it is now used as a power source for Baz'oric, the Valyr Research Site, Gherkan and Agerkhan, using geothermal pipelines to funnel lava as a geothermal power source to cities.

### Strummok Lake

The meeting point for travelers merchants and visitors from the Stanta Forests. The lake is to the east of Strummok, an important trading town.

## Settlements

### Major Cities

#### Clanhome Calada

The Kingdom’s Capital, the city of Calada is situated to the south, on the seafront.

#### Gherkan

Situated at the southernmost point of the land of Farad is the city of Gherkan, a tristatus city state which sprawls overground, underground and even underwater, it is a major trade post for the eastern ridge, and is responsible for most of the maritime traffic and trade from the Stanta Forests, Crumble and Wargold. The city is connected to Agerkhan by a highway that goes through the mountain and connects

#### Agerkhan

Situated in the Bittersweet Mountain range. Train terminal, botanical yard, pipeline to red mountain, large oil refinery facility, watchtowers and city towers to survey above and beyond the city walls, lifts to travel up and has large mansion at mountain peak

#### Baz'oric

The location of the mountain valley dwelling Dalmer who mastered the power of lava, water mechanics, utility golems, and the mysterious rufescence. the Archy Lodge is located here. The city of Baz'oric serves as the main passageway through the Valyr Mountain range, and enjoys considerable trade from the Kingdoms of Calada and Highgaroth.

Though both kingdoms lay claim to the city of Baz'oric, although from a geographic standpoint it is part of Calada.

### Locales

#### Shadegear Technological center

The STC is the forerunner of some interesting tech related equipment

After the shattering, the unchecked industries produced the advanced stealth anumunculi, notably the Spellbreaker that patrol the outside, hunting local wildlife.

#### Inscription School of Calada

A site for the study of magical scrolls and other high energy magics, as well as the education of magically oriented students. This school is run by Magnus Thorvaldson, the author of the Book of Thorvald.

The Inscription school is burned to the ground and infested with local creatures, the lower level laboratories are mostly intact, but magical influence has warped the programming of some of the machines and autonomous production units.

#### Temple of Logic

An ancient facility dedicated to the learning of philosophies of logic, as well as the teachings of the Moral of the Stone Shape

#### Mashuguna

Birthplace of the very effective Mashuguna Securities, however the site is kept far from the public

#### Valyr Research Site

Dalmer atomic research site, Defark, Kangth, Karund, Irkam, and Mazund are top researchers who guard the brass god’s armor.

#### Dorumandus Facility

The Dorumandus is a massive underwater research facility located at the bottom of the Pantone Lagoon dedicated to the study of holograms and the use of hard light, as well as the use of special crystals for various purposes, such as an AI programmed to flood entire islands, as well as configure and optimize maze patterns (the Krazm AI). Dorumandus is famous for being the birthplace of Bonehands.

## Government

Calada is governed by an automated superconstruct AI, nicknamed Bonehands, who serves as elected king,

## Societal Issues

AI Government

Usage of Plainsgard