Kaedolis

The Flag of the Kaedolis Empire

The kingdom of **Kaedolis** is a large nation that takes up almost the entire continent of Skaeji. Founded in 4895, by its name sake Sir Raimond Kaedol who brought together the original seven nations of Skaeji. Many generations of royalty later, the monarchy came to an end during a civil war. After which, the Kaedolis Senate was founded to rule the country. At this time, the capital was moved from the city of Khaedena to the newly founded city of New Kaedolis. In the year 5436 PS, the Senate was dismantled, and a new king was chosen: King Cyran Monbell.

## Geography

The Kaedolis Empire encompasses almost the entire continent of Skaeji, excluding a number of islands to the east. Due to its sprawling nature, Kaedolis holds many diverse ecosystems. In the south, the Élos Wilds, a sprawling tropic forest covering the southern reaches of the Merinos Mountains. East of the mountain range lies the Red Sands, a vast desert. In the north, the Inland Sea as well as the Ryoxene Mountains and in the far north the Spires of Nant. To the west, a collection of islands called the Anantánti Islands.

### Anantánti Islands

Off the western coast of Kaedolis, a conglomeration of islands that are relatively unrelated. They reach to the far north as well as south towards the isthmus connecting north and south Kaedolis.

* Alverton - a large city on the northernmost and largest island. It was once one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, home to the Human kingdom of the same name.
* Brasshaben - a large city on the large southern island. It was once one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, home to the Gnome kingdom of the same name.
* Cliffport - a port city built into the side of a cliff. It is located east of Hellgate Island.
* Hellgate Island - a small island to the south of Brasshaben. It is dominated by a singular volcano at its center that contains a now inactive portal to the Elemental Plane of Fire.
* Marwick - a small port city on the west coast of the northern island.
* Stillwater - a small town located on the southernmost island. They are known for their fishing boats.
* Violl - a small town found deep within the small mountains of the northern island.

### Élos Wilds

A vast tropic forest covering a majority of the Merinos Mountains. Thus, the two geographic locations are often referred to as just the Élos Wilds. A large river, the Élos river, runs through the entirety of the mountains ending to the south.

* Deepfen - a marsh town located deep within the Wilds
* Eniox - a town situated at the start of the Élos river. It often serves as a bit of respite for those travelling the Wilds.
* Port Umanyss - a large port city on the eastern coast of the Élos Wilds. They were once one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, being home to the Dragonborn kingdom of Umanyss.
* Vanya - the southern most port of Kaedolis, located at one of the mouths of the Élos river.

### Inland Sea

A large, landlocked freshwater sea. It dominates the landscape to the northwest of the Ryoxene Mountains. A number of port towns dot its coast, thriving on its abundant resources. It is a rather deep body of water for being completely landlocked, getting anywhere from 2-3 miles at its deepest.

* Conifus - a small town on the northwest coast of the sea. It serves as a place for ships to dock unloading their cargo for Stavros.
* Khaedena - the once grand capital of Kaedolis, it was destroyed and abandoned during the civil war many years ago. It no lies in ruin on the northern coast of the Inland Sea. Often, it is just called Old Kaedolis or the Old Capital.
* Kilead - a large city built upon a number of small islands along the southern coast of the inland sea. It was once home to one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, the Elven queendom of the same name.
* Silver Falls - a small town on the east coast of the sea. It is known for its beautiful scenery, including its namesake waterfalls.

### Merinos Foothills

A large expanse of forested and grassy hills north of the Élos Wilds. The extend north to the isthmus connecting the north and south continental regions.

* Aruvale - a large port town located on the northern coast of the foothills.
* Daemarrel - a large city located on the northern tip of the Daemarrel Bay. It was once home to one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, the Halfling nation of the same name. They are known for being one of the most welcoming and lively cities in Kaedolis.
* Kastrum - a large town located on the isthmus, it is the connecting destination between the north, the southwest, and the southeast.
* Salum - a small fishing town located on an island east of Kastrum.
* Tormyll - a small town located east of Daemarrel.
* Zeshire - a small port town located on the southern edge of the Daemarrel Bay.

### Northern Coast

A large section of land located to the north and west of the Inland Sea.

* Berxley - a port town located west of Stavros.
* Falos - a port city located on the southern edge of the region. People often go through Falos to reach Brasshaben.
* Penshaw - a port town located north of Stavros.
* Pine Hollow - a small forest town located north of the Old Capital.
* Stavros - a large market city located in the center of the region. Almost all of the towns in the region are connected to Stavros, as it serves as the economic center of the region.

### Red Sands

A sprawling desert covering most of the southeastern portion of the continent. The sand is red, presumably from a high iron content. Often included with the sands are the less than fertile grasslands separating the Sands from the Élos Wilds. A single river, the Red Sand River, winds from an oasis in the desert to the coast. It is one of the only water sources in the desert.

* De'Losi - a port town located on the northern coast of the grasslands. It is known for its ferries to Xynnar, preventing many from having to traverse the Sands.
* Port Zari - a small port town on the southern coast of the grasslands. It is known for its relationship with Port Umanyss, often ferrying people to the larger city.
* Shudun - a small riverside city located along the Red Sand River.
* Xynnar - a large port city located at the mouth of the Red Sand River. It was once home to one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, the Infernal (Tiefling) nation of the same name.

### Ryoxene Mountains

A long range of mountains located on the northern portion of Skaeji. They are known for their basalt structures as well as a number of cities dotting the range.

* Black Ridge - a small town that is known for provided refuge for those that wish to travel north to the Spires of Nant.
* Limaní - a large port city located to the south of the mountains.
* Mountain Glen - a small town situated in the mountains.
* Myrfield - a large agricultural town located in a fertile valley to the west of New Kaedolis. They are one of the main distributors of grain and other crops in the empire, specifically for the capital.
* New Kaedolis - the capital of the Kaedolis empire. A gigantic city positioned on top of an excavated mountain peak.
* Port Kara - a port city located on the western coast of Kaedolis. It is well known for its import and export business, being the closes port to the capital.

### Spires of Nant

A small range of three mountains in the far north of the main continent. They are cold and bitter, and not friendly to outsiders.

* Kryo - a small, rarely used, port city at the base of the mountains.
* Nantgarth - a large, subterranean city located high in the Spires. It was once home to one of the seven nations of Kaedolis, the Dwarven nation of Nant. Underneath it, lie a number of caverns leading to the Underdark.

## Society

### Demographics

Kaedolis mainly consists of the races that once made up the Seven Nations, these races are the humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, dragonborn, and tieflings. Prior to King Monbell taking the throne in 5436 PS, the nation had some prejudice against the other races of Eoloth. Most were not outlawed, however those deemed monstrous (like Orcs and Goblins) were criminalized. Though they were not outlawed, the other races often found it hard to settle into a life in Kaedolis. After King Monbell was crowned, these prejudices and criminalization were eradicated (at least, in the eyes of the law).

### Leadership

Kaedolis was founded as a monarchy, though after the Kaedolis Civil War, the monarchy was dismantled in favor of the Kaedolis Senate. However, after the Dark Crystal Conclave's attack on New Kaedolis, the Senate was destroyed, and the monarchy was reinstated.

##### The King Sword

The monarchy was originally based on a system of merit involving the King Sword. The king (or queen) must be chosen by this legendary magical artifact. After the destruction of Khaedena, the soul of King Tyrus Ahlen was bound to the sword. The sword has adapted from the immense magical energy released in the destruction of the capital, causing the soul of the old king to be bound to the sword as a mentor for the new king.

##### The Tournament of Sword and Crown

Originally, there was a tournament held when a new king was being selected. Anyone of Kaedolis birth was allowed to participate. The winner of the tournament was given the sword and thus, the crown. If the sword were to find the victor unsuitable, it would be given to the next highest placing participant. However, this never occurred. It is unknown if the tournament has been reinstated after the monarchy was restored.

##### Known Monarchs

* Sir Raimond Kaedol - The first king of Kaedolis. A human man responsible for rallying the seven nations and founding Kaedolis.
* Daryk Kaedol - The second king of Kaedolis. Sir Raimond Kaedol's eldest son, the winner of the first Tournament of Sword and Crown.
* Tyrus Ahlen - The last king of Kaedolis, prior to the destruction of the monarchy. A moon elf that reigned during the civil war.
* Cyran Monbell - The current king. A sun elf chosen by the King Sword to reinstate the monarchy.

##### The Kaedolis Senate

After Kaedolis was founded, King Raimond Kaedol decreed that the previous leaders of the seven nations would serve as his council in order to smoothen the transition from separate nations to a unified kingdom. For several centuries, the position of Senator was passed through the noble families of each region. During the rule of King Tyrus Ahlen, the Senate was influenced to turn against the crown. After their victory in the civil war, they led the nation until their destruction at the hands of the Dark Crystal Conclave.