was once the domain of a powerful witch. It is heavily populated with goblins and kobolds. The residents of the country are too busy trying to stay alive to concern themselves with little more than basic farming and hunting. There is no exporting and little importing. Some trade goes on between villages, but each smallContinue reading “Kardash”
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Nordan
is the second largest exporter of lumber in all Terra. Aside from the Duran Hills and Arising Lake, the country is covered in both deciduous and coniferous trees. At one point in its distant past, the country had an entire forest of wandering willows that were cut down and used to build the temple toContinue reading “Nordan”
Rhoan
is the largest exporter of adamantine in all Terra. Most of those who reside along the western coast within the Cresting Hills and Twin peaks on the Tartan Peninsula work the mines that produce the exotic mineral. Across the Sundering Bay in the Dancing Hills are the most productive diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire minesContinue reading “Rhoan”
Alondrol
home of Princess Anya Sophia Kofski, heavily influenced by Russian culture. It is a large country and vastly grasslands and forest with the Shadow Mountains on its northeastern border with Nordan. The Trident River flows out from Shimmergloom Lake, providing access to the exotic and rare titan-head trout, which is found solely in its darkContinue reading “Alondrol”
Hezdavar
is a Turkish-like culture in a hilly country with a vast lake which is the main source of their export since the aquatic life is unlike anything else in all Terra. The hill-country is also conducive to raising powerful and skilled horses and war elephants. While it’s not probable to export the war elephants overseas,Continue reading “Hezdavar”
Teshkar
is a matriarchal society that is often overlooked or looked down upon. They have no real navy, but a strong army and cavalry. It is a country of mostly hills and forests with only a little farmland along the three rivers that cut through its terrain. Teshkar could be considered a Spanish-like culture. It isContinue reading “Teshkar”
Iskenderun
where the bulk of the book begins, is the largest country in all Acleron. It is a European-like nation ruled by a monarchy. It has been under the sovereign reign of the Whitehart family for nearly twenty generations. The northern part of the country is known for its coffee and chocolate. The western part ofContinue reading “Iskenderun”
Health and Hygiene
vary through the countries and cultures across Terra. Cynsely, home of the medical academy, leads Terra in all things related to the health and well-being of its citizens. This country has the most advanced water system both supplying and waste-water treatment. Their waste disposal and postmortem protocols are mimicked by many of the other countries.Continue reading “Health and Hygiene”
Midsummer Celebrations
tend to be nearly as extravagant as the midwinter festivities. Many countries host tournaments as part of their celebration. They also, occasionally, host bardic competitions. The festivities last for the better part of the week. There’s always the early harvest available and the finished products from the spring fiber collection. As it is the longestContinue reading “Midsummer Celebrations”
Midspring Festivities
are celebrated all across Terra. Though they are seldom as elaborate as the midwinter or midsummer celebrations. There is always feasting, often provided by the temples of goodly deities for their parishioners, drinking, and dancing. Many couples choose to wed on and around the day. Many wealthy households open their massive and elaborate gardens toContinue reading “Midspring Festivities”
