Midgard

**Midgard**, commonly referred to as just the **Mortal Realm**, is a planet and the main setting in *Love and Darkness*. It is almost identical to our real universe, but its version of Earth features entirely different landmasses and historical events.

## Geography

Midgard is a fantasy world inhabited by humans and other mortal beings, with its own distinct landscape and environment. It is a world filled with forests, deserts, mountains, and seas, as well as home to a variety of creatures and cultures. People from different backgrounds and cultures live on Midgard, and they are often at odds with each other. Beyond the geographical/physical aspects, it is also composed of many other fictional cultural aspects, including languages, governments, currencies, ethnicities, etc.

Midgard has five divisions of land called continents (Atlas, Esteria, Sonspiria, Polaris), as well as countless islands. The variety of biomes seem endless, from mountainous, to volcanic, to ice laden, to deserts and others. The world is generally divided it into five-named oceans, such as **Royal** **Blue Sea**, **Southern Sea**, **Eastern Ocean** and the **Northern Ocean**.

### Religion

**Angelus**, also known as the **Supreme Deity**, is an ancient, all-powerful celestial entity that created the world and the source of all living things, out of nothingness. She holds dominion over Midgard and lifeforms, as her followers would pray prostrate on the ground daily. The **Church of Angelus** is a monolithic religion that believes in the Goddess Angelus, which is the most widespread religion of this world.

## Geographical Features

### Nations

* **Adestria Kingdom** (Kingdom of Stars) - A large kingdom with ancient history and a melting pot of cultures.
* **Botanica Kingdom** (Kingdom of Flowers) - A small, landlocked nation known for its low plains and peaceful nature.
* **Eclipsara Kingdom** (Kingdom of Darkness) -
* **Edafo Kingdom** (Kingdom of Stone) - A nation surrounded by formidable mountains and tough terrains.
* **Harmonia Kingdom** (Kingdom of Sound) -
* **Jezhan Empire** (Kingdom of Sand) - A large desert empire located in the far south.
* (Kingdom of ) - A militaristic nation.
* **Zephyrion Kingdom** (Kingdom of Clouds) -
* **Ozera Empire** (Kingdom of Water) - An island nation which is more oriental-style culture, located in the far east.
* (Kingdom of Snow) - A northern nation, where its castle sits on the heights of an icy mountain range.
* **Solaria Empire** (Kingdom of Light) - A theocratic nation, which has retained the role of a religious hub for years.
* A diarchic state
* A small nation
* **Zulzar** **Kingdom** (Kingdom of Fire) - A tropical nation located in the southern regions, covered in lush forests and warm weather.

## Politics

The Mortal Realm has vast number of nations and settlements each with their own form of governing structure.

* Atlas Continent (continent)
	+ Adestria (feudal monarchy)
	+ Marmont (autocratic monarchy)
	+ Edafo ()
	+ Zulzar (matriarchal monarchy)
	+ Romalia (theocratic monarchy)
* Esteria Continent (continent)
	+ Ozera (imperial monarchy)
* Sonspiria Continent (continent)
	+ Jezhan (absolute monarchy)
	+ Suvania (semi-elective monarchy)
	+ Paradise Archipelago (tribalistic union)
* Polaris Continent (continent)
	+ Kingdom of Ostarov (monarchy)

### Landmarks

* Ancient Basin
* Arctic Mountains
* Northern Sea
* Blue Sea
* Blazing Pinnacle
* Cherry Forest
* Crystal Cave
* Eastern Ocean
* Emerald Bay
* Grand Blue Sea
* Hollow Jungle
* Ironvale Mountains
* Misty Plains
* Moonlight Forest
* Mystic River
* Northern Ocean
* Oriental Passage
* Paradise Lake
* Rokaia Desert
* Southern Sea
* Western Plains

### Artifacts

* **Weaponry and vehicles**
	+ Smoke Bomb
* **Food and drinks**
* **Drugs**
* **Magic**
	+ Arcane Crystal
	+ Celestial Crown
	+ Communication Orbs
	+ Crystal Ball
	+ Magic Mirror
	+ Serpent’s Venom
	+ Spirit Essence

## Technology

* Airship
* Automobile
* Hoverboard
* Mobile Armor
* Net Launcher
* Plasma Gauntlet
* Railgun
* Steam Engine