Nation Realms

As the Descendants trail throughout the various Realms of our world, a great number of Kingdoms, Empires, Republics and Federations have graced and cursed the land they have raised their walls around. Many, to this day, still stand stalwart against the tides of the sea. Having fallen and risen from the ashes time and time again, these homes have stood against the test of time. To their merit, further civilizations have embraced the morning's warmth, and seek to provide unique and never-seen-before cultural concepts and ideas.

The lists below are broken into two sections: Current Nations, and Current Major Settlements. A Major Settlement is a community of an appropriate size, one that has reached independence or established itself most recent became self-sufficient, and a Nation is a civilization with the respective title and influence over a larger group of communities.

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The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska (Humans) The Kingdom of Hanseti-Ruska, known as the Kingdom of Haense or simply Haense (New Marian: Haenz; Raevir: Henzij), is a centralized, united monarchy composed of two crowns, Hanseti and Ruska, and ruled by a single individual known as the king. Highlanders make up the majority of the population of Haense (especially Haeseni, but also Batavians, Raevir, and Norlanders) and the state claims to be the "Realm of All Highlanders". Its current capital is Reza, one of the largest human cities in Arcas, which is situated in the south of the kingdom and surrounded by the Haeseni lowlands. Excluding the dense urban area of the capital, the rest of the nation is mostly rural with its denizens spread out across the forests and highlands. • Current Leader: Karl III, King of Hanseti & Ruska • Haense Settlement Guide	The Kingdom of Norland (Humans) The Kingdom of Norland is a absolute monarchy ruled by a single individual known as the king. Highlanders comprise of the majority of the population of Norland (specifically Norlanders) and the King claims to be 'Protector of the Highlanders'. Varhelm is the current capital of the Kingdom of Norland, which is located along the great northern mountains of Almaris. There are two primary Jarldoms which swear fidelity to the King of Norland, Luemont and Elysium. The Red Faith finds its home in the Kingdom of Norland as both the most practiced religion of the region and the official state religion, with the largest Hearth Temple standing next to the great Keep of Varhelm. • Current Leader: Odin Freysson Ruric, King of Norland • Norland Settlement Guide	The Kingdom of Oren (Humans) The Kingdom of Oren, colloquially known as Oren is an absolute autocratic monarchy composed of the several vassal states and territories of humanity. The official state religion is the Holy Canonist Church, however many Owynists reside there. Governed by a King and the collective limited sovereignty of its vassals, the Orenian Kingdom encompasses a very diverse realm. It is situated along the center of the continent composed of the heartlands, with the capital city of New Providence as the seat of the Kingdom. • Current Leader: Frederick I, King of Oren • Oren Settlement Guide
The Grand Duchy of Balian (Humans) The Grand Duchy of Balian is a human settlement that exists on the southern landmass of Almaris. It was founded out of the remains of the Imperialist faction by Prince John Casimir after the devastating Brothers' War. It stands as a major human settlement, and as such, revolves around the culture of mankind. However people from all walks of life and races are welcomed within the land of Balian. Due to this it is not uncommon to find Elves, Dwarves and even some Orcs wandering around. • Current Leader: John I, Grand Duke of Balian •	The Grand Kingdom of Urguan (Dwarves) The Grand Kingdom of Urguan is a constitutional monarchy primarily ruled by an individual known as the Grand King. Being the sole nation of the Dwarven people, Urguan has continuously been a bustling hub of dwarven goods, knowledge, culture, and religion. While not an enforced practice, the Brathmordakin is the religion of the land, seeing all Dwarves inhabiting Urguan following its teachings. The current capital city on the Realm of Almaris is Kal'Darakaan, meaning City of Ancient Might in the common tongue. Originally settled centuries ago by the ancient Dwarves, the expert craftsmanship left the city is almost pristine condition, allowing the newcomers to the land to settle there quickly. Outside of the capital hold, Hefrumm, the village of the Forest Dwarves, is the only other major hold within Urguan's lands. • Current Leader: Bakir Ireheart, Grand King of Urguan • Urguan Settlement Guide	The Principality of Celia'nor (Elves) Celia'nor, the land of stars is a large nation on the western part of the continent. It is the home of the High Elves, also known as Mali'aheral. This new elven nation, was founded by Princess Ivarielle I. and the remaining loyal population in 1865 after the Aheralic War. It is known for it's many scholars and mages, as well it's large Arcane Academy - a great Academy of magic. • Current Leader: Ivarielle I. • Celia'nor Settlement Guide
The Vale of Nevaehlen (Elves) The Vale of Nevaehlen is the home of the Wood Elves, located on the south-eastern peninsula of mainland Almaris. These Wood Elves and Father Circle Druii reclaimed their home to nature, living amongst the recycled foundations and grown trees of once standing Vaelya. • Current Leader: Miven Caerme'onn • The Vale of Nevaehlen	The Iron Uzg (Orcs) Krugmar is the home to the world's Orcs and is founded on Krug's Code which deems that "Might makes right." This means that all disputes and political affairs are settled in the arena by a klomp, or a duel. The orcs speak their own dialect of common known as "The Blah" and they worship The Spirits who represent the elements, ancestors, and parts of culture such as hunting. They often demand a tribute from visitors and are eager to take sides in a war so as to sate their curse of blood lust. Clans make up the nation, each clan having their own culture and unique members, and any Orc is expected to find a clan that they will stay with for the duration of their entire life.	The Crown of Amathea (Elves) The Crown of Amathea, formerly known as Elvenesse, is a constitutional monarchy and one of the realms of the elves upon the continent of Almaris. Ruled by its head-of-state, the Prince, and administered by a bicameral council, the nation models itself as a united realm for all descendants of Malin and a successor state to the ancient Holy Princedom of Malinor. It hosts the largest population of wood elves upon the continent, as well as a sizable populace of sea elves and dark elves. Encompassing the eastern tip of the temperate western peninsula known as the Arm of Malin, its capital city of Amaethea is situated between the coast and the Orcocarne mountain range, serving as a bustling centre for seafaring, trade and craftsmanship. The enshrined state religion of Elvenesse is the Wild Faith (Elnarnsae'ame), which promotes the ritual worship of the Aspects, Cernunnos and Cerridwen. • Current Leader: Kosher Daesmon, Prince of Amathea •
The Kingdom of Elysium (Humans/Elves) The Kingdom of Elysium, also known simply as Elysium, is a xannic absolute monarchical Kingdom made up of a mix of Humans and Elves. Before its establishment as an independent nation, the Kingdom of Elysium was a small semi-autonomous vassal within the Kingdom of Norland named Lunsbeck, notoriously known for its people’s talent in farming and harvesting crops. fter successfully declaring independence from the Kingdom of Norland, Elysium moved to the south western forested swamp lands in which they began to adapt to the rapid change of climate as well as the challenging task to form and govern a nation. • Current Leader: Queen Leika de Astrea • Kingdom of Elysium	Vortice (Mixed Race) The elective monarch of Talon's Port, also referred to as Vortice is a port-town in the jungles of Almaris. It holds a variety of races, though the majority of the population are elves. • Current Leader: Lenora Jusmia • The Unified Domain of Vortice	The Viceroyalty of Hyspia (Humans) The Viceroyalty of Hyspia, also called Hyspia or sometimes New Hyspia, is an absolute hereditary monarchy inhabited almost completely by Hyspian Farfolk or converted Hyspian Elves. Unlike a handful of its neighbors, Hyspia remains faithful to the Church of the Canon as its official religion. The Viceroyalty was founded by Cesar I, Viceroy of Hyspia in the year 78 S.A. on the continent of Almaris. With the permission of High Pontiff Tylos II, the Hyspians settled the city of Niseep, which was a former Savoyard city left to the Church after the death of its former Count. The High Pontiff granted the Hyspians the city, and the settlers chose to keep the name of the city to honor the former Savoyard inhabitants. • Current Leader: Cesar I. • Viceroyalty of Hyspia

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Last Revised: 2022/07/06