Aquilonia

Aquilonia is a senatorial province, thus free from men and legions, and one of the most prestigious and sought-after provinces for Ephesian senators to govern. Tarantia is the primary center of education for the imperial elite, rivaled only by Al Minshah, and is one of the most important cities in the Empire. Educated slaves are always in high-demand in Ephesus in the role of doctors and teachers.

## Brocellian Forest

The Brocellian Forest lies between the southern Poitain cities and the Imirian Escarpment. The peasants believe that supernatural beings lurk in these woods. The nobles of Poitain encourage these beliefs, as the superstition preserves the woods for their hunting pleasures. A road runs through the forest toward the Imirian Escarpment where the Bitaxa River carves out the Giant’s Notch, a large gorge through the escarpment that the road follows. It takes a day to cross the width of the forest from the edge to the escarpment.

## Ereípia

An abandoned land long since touched by man or beast. Ruins of an ancient city lay resting half buried in the land. An ancient city known by few and visited by none. Below the small desolate stone city, there is a kingdom. It's tunnels spread for miles on end across Aquilonia. It was once a sacred land filled with gold and gems. Now death is all that this land holds. Tales of adventurers entering these tunnels have surfaced. Word of mouth tells of a disease, or a magic that plagues those who enter, death and misfortune following those who defy the land.

## Khorotas River

The Khorotas River runs from northeast Aquilonia, south past Tarantia, and southwest into Poitain, joining the Red River and into the Noerest Ocean. It is Aquilonia's major river as the port city of Messantia lies at the river mouth. The Khorotas is not navigable by ocean-going vessels, but there is a barge trade bringing goods to and from Brythunia, Corinthia and Poitain.

## Lefka Ori

Lefka Ori (Greek for "White Mountains") is a mountain range located in Eastern Aquilonia. The White Mountains consist mainly of limestone, from light grey to bluish or black color.

It has a rich history as a hiding place for rebels, having seen uprisings against the Lunaros and Orisian Empires, as well as during the Aquilonian occupation (3 BV).

## Poitain

Poitain is a lush and fertile region, rich in game and natural resources—from metal ore to hardwood forests. As such, it has naturally drawn prospectors, miners, and trappers. Also, rich communities of artisans and craftsmen are commonplace here.

Poitain is a proud part of Aquilonia and a land with a strong identity and heritage. Bordered by Heraklion and Rethymno it has always fought against its jealous neighbors and has had to defend its vast wealth of natural resources. In the past it has also resisted the rule of the Aquilonian throne, but this past has been all but forgotten and its loyalty to King Minos is unshakable. Along with Bossonia and Gunderland, it's an important territory of Aquilonia and stands ready to aid in the defense of the realm.

## Tarantia

Called the "Princely City of the World" by chroniclers far and wide, Tarantia is a sprawling city of wonders and the capital of Aquilonia. Its skyline is dotted with towers of blue and gold, while many of its buildings are clean and dazzling to behold.

Created in layers, like rumpled cloth against the cliffs of the Khorotas River, Tarantia has several distinctive areas separated by walls both physical and societal. Possibly, the most famous of these sections is Old Tarantia.

Old Tarantia sits at the end of a huge bridge that leads to the rest of the bustling city, divided elsewhere by high walls and guarded gates. It uses its own docks and has a massive gate sitting on the Road of Kings. All are patrolled regularly, and watched for dangerous visitors. It is the root of the city itself, where the rest of the capital grew outward from, and is the base of the royal palace of King Minos himself.