Despheria

Despheria is a country which is guarded by the Void. It is located at the Western part ofthe Sunlight Void. It is usually known for the magical talents, and musical talents of it's citizens, as well as it's alchemy and magic.

## History

### Eternal Flame

The Fourth Period was known as the time where the Eternal Flame was found in Despheria. The Eternal Flame, was created by the Sun God, Sol to help people have hope. The sun god was observed with a smile to the world in the First Period until the Third Period, however, he soon found out about the strength of the Demigods, and the damage they caused which caused him to fade. Thus, the sun god used many fragments of his power to create the Eternal Flame, and did not allow anyone to use it, without being worthy enough to do so.

The ancient fire was first discovered in the fourth period by five shepherds who allegedly said they saw a star falling from the sky at night. When the sheperds went to investigate they saw a small spherical rock burning. They tried to extinguish it by many ways until one poured the milk he was holding. This only resulted was an explosion that killed four of the sheperds and left one heavily injured. When the one sheperd who survived, went to town nobody believed him, believing he has gone "insane".

However, one little girl, who was from the Escamilla Family, believed him. Since then, the Escamillia family has spent their lives trying to find the eternal fire. This Eternal Flame, was observed as the only hope to avoid the extinction of humans, and to create a safe world for humans. Afterwards, many searched for it, for different reasons, but were unable to find it.

### Sixth Period

The kingdom was founded thousands of years ago, when the islands of Kafa Dosu and Despheria were mixed together.  The royals were on good terms with each other and amassed so much wealth. However, the treatment of their people was extremely horrible, and many suffered under their command. The Despherian rulers as well as the Kafa Dosu royals were extremely corrupt, doing crimes and killing all the slaves or people who refused to obey their orders. People with great skills and abilities or powers were taken away from their families to work for the royals.

The royals back then, abused the power that they had, and made human experiments happen due to their corruption, and left many people helpless, and innocents died on the streets. Due to the surrender of the other kingdom, which they called Deruise, the soldiers of Deruise were ordered by the Despherian ruler to participate in the Death March, which killed off many people in Deruise. This continued for centuries, until the First Revolution of the two kingdoms due to the suffering of the people and their rage which happened which killed the royals themselves and ended the corrupted reign.

The Sea Demigod, Daiyu, who happened to be one of the victims, separated these two countries from each other, through the sea powers that she gained from Daiki, the leader of the Upper-Class Demigods. However, Durene was still mixed with Despheria after the separation. After the Revolution, the leader of the Revolution became fit to become their leader, and due to the separation of the kingdoms, the new leader fixed the locations which were ruined by the corrupted royals. Despheria started living in peace as well. However, it would not last so long.

### Seventh Period

In the Seventh period, a woman, Ubume from the country of Durene, the neighboring kingdom created the "Clocktowers". Due to this unknown creation, the creatures, alongside the clans who served the Demigods, were summoned, causing massive amounts of genocides, and lives taken away. To avoid more genocides, the warriors and soldiers of the military began using artifacts, and invented tools to battle these creatures. This invented the use of high-class alchemy, and many humans who were against creatures were beginning to have magical alchemy, thus aiding them in battle.

Thus, this greatly helped Despheria survive, and live more peacefully. Due to the possible harm, warriors and civilians as well as citizens used alchemy, and were taught to master magic, spells, techniques, and train to be able to protect themselves. Because of the popularity of alchemy, it became known as the Country of Alchemists, as it was the country which popularized alchemy. However, the threat of the clans and creatures was not yet away, and thus, people still lived in fear. Because of the destruction that Despheria caused in the Fifth Period, the country of Deruise became immensely enraged at Despheria, and started a war against Despheria, which went on for numerous centuries.

## **Society and Culture**

Unlike the rest of the society in other countries, Despheria does not want to follow the World Rules, or the Society Rules. The citizens of Despheria are known to have notable hatred for people who disregard human life. The Despherians have abandoned the practice of slavery, and immoral practices which do not value another human's life. The society of Despheria is also not that accepting of foreigners or people from other kingdoms due to the fact that they are very cynical and distrusting.

The Despheria citizens were categorized by their blue eyes or beautiful green eyes, as well as their beautiful brown hair. The society of Despheria is unforgiving, especially to those who have committed multiple crimes. The society has knowledge of alchemy, herbs, and potions, using it to make their lives better and protect the humans as well as their country. The country's society is also disgusted at people who are greedy, and those who abuse people for their own wants or whims.

They are also respectful of other people, even strangers, which is a mannerism they must obey. Even if they do not follow the World Rules, the society instructs everyone to bow down to royals and those who are higher class than them, and the higher class must have respect. Despherians were notably independent, but asked for help only when it was really needed and the Despherians also refused to look back on bad events. The Despherians were under the idea that one must act on their own free will, and the people must never have any slaves.

Despheria also enjoyed watching operas, and many were very concerned and worried about the world's state. They also enjoyed playing music, and listening to it. Their architecture and clothes were Chinese styled, and so were their names. Due to being an independent, Despherians were notably quick to hate other races, especially those who were the enemies of their ancestors, showing disdain for them. Despherians also liked Water Lilies, considering them beautiful and graceful.

## Economy

Despite the country's morals and society, Despheria has a lot of economical problems in different areas and many are struggling to even get their basic needs. Many are suffering from food shortages, thanks to famines and this usually happens at towns with large populations. However, the Despherian Economy is somehow improving, in the later years of the Thirteenth Period. Many Despherians are also instructed to support products from their country.

Despheria's locations are also lush green with many farms, and farmers were allowed to make alchemical potions to increase their harvest, which made it easier. However, due to the experience of alchemy needed, there was not enough amount of harvest for others to eat, leading to starvation. To fix this, the people who had some experience in alchemy were allowed to grow crops, leading to a larger amount of harvest.

## Geography and Climate

Despheria is a continent sized country located at the Western part of the Sunlight Void, and it is located near Dianden. It is located near the sea, which is why the Ningyo are notably close to it. To make up for it, the people do fishing on lakes and rivers instead of the sea. It is warm, making it effective for farming and growing crops or plants to eat. This is done alongside hunting animals.

## Government

Despheria is governed and controlled by the main leader, called the Kliessarium. A Kliessarium requires immense experience and knowledge of political information, as well as having leadership skills. To choose what they call a Kliessarium, there shall be a game, which will be hosted. This game is called Kliessarium Survival, which lasts for forty six days. When two canditates survive the game, the one who was more skilled and experienced, shall become the Kliessarium. Currently, the main leaders of Despheria are the Yasahana Family, with two warriors who joined the Defenders of the Light being Moriko and Kakushima Yasahana, alongside the second heir to the Kafa Dosu's throne, Penelope Doeun.

### Kliessarium Survival

The game consists of battling Akame, glitches, and other creatures, who serve under the Demigods. This takes place in the Zynhalkeon Forest, as it is the one which many inhabit. It is guarded by an invisible gate, which prevents others from leaving. These creatures are immensely strong, and modestly powerful, although they are much lesser ranked. For the forty six days, all of the canditates shall stay in a cottage, of the Zynhalkeon Forest.

Alongside the main ruler, known as the Kliessarium, there were the Supreme Dukes, which assisted the Kliessarium in governing Despheria. Below these dukes, were nobles assigned by the Kliessarium, to aid in governing Despheria. Below these Supreme Dukes, were the marquesses and marquis, who happened to participate in the programs made by the Kliessarium. However, the marquesses had much less contribution to the government, than the Dukes and the Kliessarium. Afterwards, the lowest part of the Despherian Government are the counts and countesses, who contribute the least to governing Despheria.

## Notable Locations

### Zynhalkeon Province

The Zynhalkeon Province is most known for it's farming and fishing, which makes it the "Fishing Place" of Despheria in the Void. There are many known villages, which aid people in farming. The province is located at the South East part of Despheria, and it's grounds are lush green.

### Lockwood Village

The Lockwood Village is located near the Paradise Town, and it is located at the Easthern part of Despheria. As the name alludes, it is near to the Magic Forest, as woodcutters and hunters live there.

### Paradise Town

The Paradise Town is located at the Easthern part of Despheria, and it is located near Lockwood Village. It is a place of alchemy, and is the most peaceful, earning it the name "Paradise Town".

### Flower Province

The Flower Province is located at the North of Despheria, and takes up a huge amount of it's island. The province is known for growing herbs, and flowers, earning it the name "Flower Province". It also performs alchemy with the flowers.

### Shubaihe Province

The Shubaihe Province, also known as the Lily Province is the place where many lilies grow. It is located at the central part of Despheria, and is known for it's operas and water lilies. It is also where the castle of the leader is.

### Light Forest

The Light Forest is a forest filled with sorcerers as inhabitants. It is used to find gems, which provide magic and aid to the warriors.

### Summer Province

The Summer Province is known for it's warm temperature, earning it the name "Summer Province." It is known for alchemy, and the tremendous amount of herbs grown at the place. It is also known for the inhabitants being flame sorcerers, who protect the human race. Because of the Ningyo and the creatures surrounding the area, it is extremely deadly to live in. It was the birth place of a well-known vigilante, Tae Tomodachi.

## Wildlife

There are plenty of wildlife in the country of Despheria, which has been incorporated into the Despherian diet. These wildlife grants different nutrients to those who eat it's meat. However, there are only three unique animals of Despheria.

## Trivia

Eating the meat of the Despherian wildlife is also said to boost the strength of the body parts, and further develop and increase a person's Numen Energy.