Arcavia

Arcavia is a large continent east of Medala. Culturally and politically it resembles Europe in the early 15 century, and is one of the most advanced and developing continents of the world.

## History

Only thing known about history of Arcavia is that at one point, due to religious differences, Arcavian ancestors chased out Medalan ancestors out into the sea. This was later forgotten and whole Medala was know only to a few sailors unfortunate enough to be drifted off course.

## Culture

Culturally it is very similar to medieval Europe, with castles, walled cities and knight orders scattered around the lands. Traders and trading unions seem to have significant influence, sometimes being allowed into castles and some merchant unions even owning cities.

## People

Due to bad higiene, common conflics between kingdoms and little arable land, Arcavian population in cities hover around ten of thousand at max per city. Wars are often decided by small armies numbering thousands supported by mercenaries.

People are divided into classes as follows

### Kings and nobles

Rulers and the highest class. Often reside in castles which serve as their capital as well as defence.

### Knights

Knights are lover nobles and enjoy benefits as such. They often train cultivation techniques as due to lack of horse they are main forces as well as cavalry. Knights also seem to found Knight Orders, though not much is known

### Commoners

The largest class, overlooked, often used as cannon fodder.

## Technology

Similar to medieval Europe, Arcavia has understanding of gunpowder and use matchlock, later on flintlock rifles. Gunpowder weapons have been around some time, as all kingdoms are proficient in gunpowder warfare.

Arcavia is the only known continent so far known to be able to produce precision mechanisms for clock or lighters

Arcavia also seems to be only one to create clear glass, though other empires have created coloured glass and thus are not far off.

## Notable kingdoms

### Borna

Large kingdom and one of the main antagonists, Borna became most powerful sea power after defeating Whiteport navy. It is ruled by unnamed king, brother of duke Herak. Recently converted to new arcadian religion, further inciting religious conflict in Arcavia.

During Corco exile, Borna and Cahlia decided to estabilish trade route to Chutwa though Medala. This was aborted after the poisoning of envoys, revived during war of South kingdom against Central kingdom and abandoned again.

#### Notable people

Duke Herak

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### Cahlia

Cahlia is a small kingdoms and one focused on overseas expansion and trade. Together with Borna they established a temporary alliance in order to get trade routes to Chutwa though Medala. This was later abandoned due to Corco offering Chutwa products himself, which satisfied Cahlian ambition

Cahlia is also know for red haired people, such as assassin who tried to kill Corco in the palace

#### Notable people

Orbit Kallas (Lord, in Medala)

Steen Borgarson (representative of Cahlia in Medala)

Margave Hakon (Helped fleece Herak at auction, representative of Cahlia)

### Whiteport

Previously naval superpower, now reduced to minor player in Arcavia, Whiteport armada of galleys was defeated by Bornish armed ships