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The Harvest Confederacy is a primally human nation consisting of [[Humans]] and [[Heartlanders]]. The Harvest Confederacy is comprised of two major groups, The Barony of Acre and The Commonwealth of Petra. The official state religion is the Holy Canonist Church, however, Many Owynists reside there. Governed by the Harvest Lords and led by the Baron of Acre, the Harvest Confederacy encompasses a very diverse realm. It is situated along the center of the continent composed of the heartlands. <br/>
 
The Harvest Confederacy is a primally human nation consisting of [[Humans]] and [[Heartlanders]]. The Harvest Confederacy is comprised of two major groups, The Barony of Acre and The Commonwealth of Petra. The official state religion is the Holy Canonist Church, however, Many Owynists reside there. Governed by the Harvest Lords and led by the Baron of Acre, the Harvest Confederacy encompasses a very diverse realm. It is situated along the center of the continent composed of the heartlands. <br/>

Revision as of 18:39, 15 August 2022

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.

Should you note any inaccuracies, please contact a member of the Community Team to have corrections made. However, if you want your independent nation or settlement added please provide us with proper information.

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 is an 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. 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 Harvest Confederacy is a primally human nation consisting of Humans and Heartlanders. The Harvest Confederacy is comprised of two major groups, The Barony of Acre and The Commonwealth of Petra. The official state religion is the Holy Canonist Church, however, Many Owynists reside there. Governed by the Harvest Lords and led by the Baron of Acre, the Harvest Confederacy encompasses a very diverse realm. It is situated along the center of the continent composed of the heartlands.


Current Leader: Baron of Acre, Hannes de Vilain
Harvest Settlement Guide

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.

Current Leader: John I, Grand Duke of Balian

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

Celia'nor, the land of stars is a large nation on the western part of the continent. It is a nation of 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 its many scholars and mages, as well as its large Arcane Academy - a great Academy of magic.


Current Leader: Ivarielle I.
Celia'nor Settlement Guide

The Vale of Nevaehlen a settlement of the Wood Elves, is 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

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.


Current Leader: Ar-Borok'Akaal, Rex of Krugmar
Krugmar Settlement Guide

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 on 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 center 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 •
Elvenesse

The Kingdom of Elysium, also known simply as Elysium, is an 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. After successfully declaring independence from the Kingdom of Norland, Elysium moved to the southwestern 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

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, 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 neighbours, 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, Viceroy of Hyspia
Viceroyalty of Hyspia

The Silver State of Haelun'or, or simply Haelun'or is a state of High Elves. Established in early Asulon by Ellir'siol and Dio Astóre, it was built on the ruins of an ancient Elven nation that predated the arrival of the descendant races following the Fall of Aegis. The Citizenry is guided by the principle of Maehr’sae Hiylun’ehya (defined as Progress and Health), laid out by Larihei, an ancient leader of the High Elves who is adored and upheld as the epitome of purity. The Eternal Library serves as the bastion of knowledge for the state, comprising the largest collection on the continent and a history of its own almost as old as the High Elves.


Current Leader: Maheral of Haelun’or, Seth Calith
Haelun’or Settlement Guide

The Clandom of Vistulia is a mixed settlement made up of Humans and Elves on the southern continent of Almaris. They were once a vassal under Savoy however when savoy collapsed they were able to grow and gain their independence.


Current Leader: Piast of Vistulia, Casimir
Vistulia Settlement Guide

The Principality of Nor’Asath of a settlement comprising mainly of Dark Elves on the eastern part of Almaris. It is currently the home of the Dark Elves and comprises most of their population.


Current Leader: Primarch of Nor’Asath, Netseth Loa'Chil
Nor'Asath

Last Revised: 2022/08/15