Vaermina

## The Empire of Vaermina

*"What can I say that has not already been said? We have braved the harshest storms, and survived at the brink of utter destruction during the War of Expansion. As Empress, I take it upon myself to reignite this Empire and have it reborn from the ashes. A brilliant phoenix to light the way towards a brighter future."*

*"With the marrying of my dynasty and the Order of Silver Wings, we have cultivated the land of Davenport into one the likes of which have never been seen before. Tradition and Faith, those are the stones that this great Empire has been built upon. I know not what lies in the future, but I know that my people will face it with the grace and beauty of our Cherry Blossoms."*

*-Empress Amaterasu Okamiden*

Beauty. That is the word that comes to mind when describing Vaermina. The land is draped in an enchanted forest of Cherry Blossoms that are always in full bloom. The Dragonborn and Drow have made this province into their home and reside in harmony with one another. After nearly suffering complete destruction at the hands of Sovngarde in the War of Expansion, they have since grown into a global superpower. Although tensions still exist between the two nations, Vaermina has enjoyed the past century of peace and have used to to create swaths of art, music, and dance.

### **Davenport**

The Shining City, the Sun City, the Jewel of the East. Davenport has many names, and all of them are true. It is a colorful city that is draped in all the colors of the rainbow. The mixture of cultures has lent itself to a fascinating atmosphere where new experiences are abound. Even if one were to take the entire day, they would not be able to explore every facet of the city. Who knows what you might encounter in a place as magical as this?

As for politics, Davenport is a city that is shared between two great powers. The Sun Dynasty, with Empress Amaterasu at its head, and the Order of the Silver Wings, the church of Bahamut with Pontifex Ifghar at its head. While the church is unable to enact laws itself, the pontifex wields a great deal of power. Just as much as, if not rivaling, the Empress herself. They have had a mostly amicable relationship however, and have coexisted for nearly a century. Under their protection, Davenport has flourished and become a player on the worlds stage.

In addition to the Empress, there are also smaller ruling Daimyo which belong to smaller clans within the Empire of the Sun. Clan Okamiden has held the ruling position for centuries and it is their children that take the place of Empress or Emperor when the throne is vacated. As for the other clans, there is the: Oda, Mori, Okamiden, Tokugawa, Hojo, Otomo, and Ishida. Their representatives provide counsel to the Empress and are unwavering in their dedication. Tradition and Honor is what this society is built upon, and will take you farther than any simple currency. Now, take in the sights, enjoy the food, and immerse yourself in the wonderful city that is Davenport.

Primary population: Drow and Dragonborn.

***"Ad Astra per Aspera. Through Hardships, to the stars."***

- Abe no Seimei, of the Onmyōji Court

*The flag of Vaermina, and the flag of the Okamiden Dynasty, is represented by a sun wrapped in wings. As a nation born from the embers of the War of Succession, they have "risen from the ashes" akin to the Immortal Phoenix of legend.*

### **Guilds and Organizations**

* The Order of the Silver Wings: Church dedicated to Bahamut, the Dragon God. It is the epicenter of religion in Solus and has many devout followers. Leader: Pontifex Ifghar.
* The Holy See: Guild of mages devoted to researching magic and arcana under the grace of the Pontifex. They uncover the secrets of the world hidden in arcanum. Leader: Urien Edelweiss.
* Librarians Guild: Guild of Scholar's dedicated to gathering knowledge from all areas of the world. They collect their findings in the Imperial Library, and wish to provide the ability to learn to all who wish to. Leader: Haurchefant Greystone.
* Astrologians Guild: They are a guild of Star Seekers, who weave magic through the stars in the sky. They are masters of Divination, and read fate through the use of cards. Leader: Ashiya Dōman.