Krezdiv

home of the Corelon Zepheroth, Guildermaire, and Bethsaille, it is the most magically advanced country in all Terra. It boasts the most bountiful harvests of corn, wheat, oats, and barley. They also produce large amounts of sugar cane and maple syrup. Nearly half of all their production is exported. They are also known for their melons, root vegetables, and tomatoes.

Despite being the leading authority of all things magical, musical, and fashion related, they are third in healthcare, sixth in military might, and second in education. They rely more on their magic than their military to defend the country. While they hold health and hygiene in high regard they don’t send as many to Argenon as Iskenderun. Home to two magical academies and the bard college, they value learning more than every country except Cynsile.

The center of fashion, most other countries follow their lead. Their nobility and aristocracy spend a large amount of their time focused on their appearance and attire. While they cannot boast the grand creations of the dwarves of Dorath, the country, and especially the capital city of Corelon, is home to a sizeable gnomish population. A large percentage of halflings call the country their homeland as well. The ingenuity and resourcefulness, as well as their skill and creativity continue to be a large reason for the fashion prominence.

The Adventurer’s Warehouse, the single largest business and only “chain store” in all of Terra, calls Corelon home to its flagship establishment. What began as a small, lone shop selling basic equipment to new adventurers, over the generations has grown into a massive franchise with at least one sprawling complex on each continent (except Ni-Shan) across Terra. This business boasts the most innovative, unique, and exotic merchandise known. They sell everything from armored gowns and suits, to enchanted weapons, to powerful potions, and so much more. It is unlike any other retailer.

While generally frowned upon, especially by the lower classes, slavery is not unheard nor illegal in Krezdiv. Mostly nobility, the aristocracy, merchants, and some ships still use slave labor on a regular basis. Since the country is a kingdom, there is little chance that it will ever be completely outlawed.

The biggest celebration of the year is the midsummer celebration. It is marked by the Zepheroth and the Nostratale (the bardic competition). These two massive competitions bring more new visitors to the country and capital city every year. With the renown and wealth attributed to the victors, it is a small wonder that all of Terra has yet to turn out for the events. While the royal family, King Amos and Prince Andros, host a massive and elaborate gala, the commoners celebrate in more traditional ways. This usually involves consuming copious amounts of alcohol and food, brawling, sex, and many other forms of debauchery. Many in Terra can trace their night of conception to this week of the year.