Jan 5, 2017 12:31 am
This thread will serve to capture information about the game world, Delmarra, including key figures, regions, etc.
The World As We Know It
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Jan 5, 2017 12:32 am
Background Information
It is the year 6147 AI (After Imperialization). As with each age after the imperialization of Delmarra, the High Elven family of Bloodflower sits atop the Gilded Throne. The current Empress, Val'ekanyth, is a just ruler and is nearing her fifth regnal century. Every four years, she hosts all the sovereigns of the empire at the Glorious Temple of Light to assess the health of the empire. For millenia now, this has been a simple practice, with nothing major coming of it. However, the most recent set of meetings, stretching over the last eight years, has seen a lot of hostility between the kingdoms of Markindale and Telluria.
Queen Evelyn of Markindale has contended that their ability to provide food and goods to the rest of Delmarra has been severely restricted by Telluria's control of the Ephraim River Junction, where the primary spurs break off. At the meeting eight years ago, concerns were raised and nothing was done beyond that. Four years ago, Evelyn made it clear that she would broker no further delay from the Gilded Throne in redrawing the lines of the kingdom to allow Markindale to control the Junction as part of their responsibility as the food source. This incensed King Anvilard. He declared in his lifetime, this would never occur. The Empress cautioned them both to calm their tempers before blood was shed. Unfortunately, neither side was willing to listen. Shortly after, skirmishes and hostilities broke out all along the Southern Spur of the Ephraim. These skirmishes lasted for the intervening four years until the most recent meet. Final insults were launched and Anvilard stormed out of the meeting, his voice ringing a declaration of war throughout the Temple.
For the last eighteen months, Markindale and Telluria have been engaged in all out war. The Glorious Order of the Southern Expanses has taken to the field, bringing the fight to the lands of Markindale directly. King Anvilard has gone to battle with them. In the interim, one of his vassals, Baron Wessex saw an opportunity to take The Court of the Three Lords for himself. As senior vassal to Anvilard, he took command of all non-engaged Tellurian forces and has begun a tyrannical rule over the Tellurians. He is almost universally hated by the citizenry for his harsh taxation enforcement and his use of his private guard to obtain those fees.
It is the year 6147 AI (After Imperialization). As with each age after the imperialization of Delmarra, the High Elven family of Bloodflower sits atop the Gilded Throne. The current Empress, Val'ekanyth, is a just ruler and is nearing her fifth regnal century. Every four years, she hosts all the sovereigns of the empire at the Glorious Temple of Light to assess the health of the empire. For millenia now, this has been a simple practice, with nothing major coming of it. However, the most recent set of meetings, stretching over the last eight years, has seen a lot of hostility between the kingdoms of Markindale and Telluria.
Queen Evelyn of Markindale has contended that their ability to provide food and goods to the rest of Delmarra has been severely restricted by Telluria's control of the Ephraim River Junction, where the primary spurs break off. At the meeting eight years ago, concerns were raised and nothing was done beyond that. Four years ago, Evelyn made it clear that she would broker no further delay from the Gilded Throne in redrawing the lines of the kingdom to allow Markindale to control the Junction as part of their responsibility as the food source. This incensed King Anvilard. He declared in his lifetime, this would never occur. The Empress cautioned them both to calm their tempers before blood was shed. Unfortunately, neither side was willing to listen. Shortly after, skirmishes and hostilities broke out all along the Southern Spur of the Ephraim. These skirmishes lasted for the intervening four years until the most recent meet. Final insults were launched and Anvilard stormed out of the meeting, his voice ringing a declaration of war throughout the Temple.
For the last eighteen months, Markindale and Telluria have been engaged in all out war. The Glorious Order of the Southern Expanses has taken to the field, bringing the fight to the lands of Markindale directly. King Anvilard has gone to battle with them. In the interim, one of his vassals, Baron Wessex saw an opportunity to take The Court of the Three Lords for himself. As senior vassal to Anvilard, he took command of all non-engaged Tellurian forces and has begun a tyrannical rule over the Tellurians. He is almost universally hated by the citizenry for his harsh taxation enforcement and his use of his private guard to obtain those fees.
Jan 5, 2017 12:33 am
General Information
The entirety of the presently known world is goverened as a single entity: The Delmarran Empire. At its head, the High Elven Emperess Val'ekanyth Bloodflower IV rules from the Gilded Throne in the Glorious Temple of Light in the far northern forest. Under her are four kingdoms: Brevia, Valonois, Telluria, and Markindale.
The entirety of the presently known world is goverened as a single entity: The Delmarran Empire. At its head, the High Elven Emperess Val'ekanyth Bloodflower IV rules from the Gilded Throne in the Glorious Temple of Light in the far northern forest. Under her are four kingdoms: Brevia, Valonois, Telluria, and Markindale.
Jan 5, 2017 12:38 am
Kingdoms
Brevia
The oldest kingdom in the empire, Brevia boasts the unique privilege of housing the Glorious Temple of Light. Very little, in terms of food or primary goods, are produced here. Some fine Dwarven stone and Gem work, but not much.
Capital The Ebon Keep in Menderhall
Sovereign King Eduard Sedian II
Population ~180,000
Demographics 40% Human, 40% Elf, 10% Dwarf, 10% Mixed Other
Weather Cold for much of the year. Mild in summer.
Valonois
Often called the Gate of the Ephraim, Valonois claims control over the mouth of the mighty Ephraim River. Seamount exists as the chief trading cities on Delmarra, even though it is not as easily reached from some kingdoms.
Capital The Ivory Palace in Seamount
Sovereign Queen Beverly Stormhawk
Population ~200,000
Demographics 60% Human, 30% Elf, 10% Mixed Other
Weather Cool for much of the year. Warm in summer.
Telluria
The largest kingdom, in terms of land, in Delmarra, Telluria is commonly referred to as "The Southern Expanse" and is easily the most diverse of the kingdoms.
Capital The Court of Three Lords in Faerdringplace
Sovereign King Renarruk Anvilard
Population ~300,000
Demographics 40% Mixed Other, 20% Human, 20% Elf, 20% Dwarf
Weather Warm for much of the year. Very hot in summer.
Markindale
As the primary source of food for the entirety of Delmarra, Markindale earned the moniker of Delmarra's Breadbasket.
Capital The Crystal Seat in Glanareil
Sovereign Queen Evelyn DiNorrian
Population ~450,000
Demographics 30% Human, 25% Elf, 25% Dwarf, 20% Mixed Other
Weather Warm for much of the year. Mild in winter.
Brevia
The oldest kingdom in the empire, Brevia boasts the unique privilege of housing the Glorious Temple of Light. Very little, in terms of food or primary goods, are produced here. Some fine Dwarven stone and Gem work, but not much.
Capital The Ebon Keep in Menderhall
Sovereign King Eduard Sedian II
Population ~180,000
Demographics 40% Human, 40% Elf, 10% Dwarf, 10% Mixed Other
Weather Cold for much of the year. Mild in summer.
Valonois
Often called the Gate of the Ephraim, Valonois claims control over the mouth of the mighty Ephraim River. Seamount exists as the chief trading cities on Delmarra, even though it is not as easily reached from some kingdoms.
Capital The Ivory Palace in Seamount
Sovereign Queen Beverly Stormhawk
Population ~200,000
Demographics 60% Human, 30% Elf, 10% Mixed Other
Weather Cool for much of the year. Warm in summer.
Telluria
The largest kingdom, in terms of land, in Delmarra, Telluria is commonly referred to as "The Southern Expanse" and is easily the most diverse of the kingdoms.
Capital The Court of Three Lords in Faerdringplace
Sovereign King Renarruk Anvilard
Population ~300,000
Demographics 40% Mixed Other, 20% Human, 20% Elf, 20% Dwarf
Weather Warm for much of the year. Very hot in summer.
Markindale
As the primary source of food for the entirety of Delmarra, Markindale earned the moniker of Delmarra's Breadbasket.
Capital The Crystal Seat in Glanareil
Sovereign Queen Evelyn DiNorrian
Population ~450,000
Demographics 30% Human, 25% Elf, 25% Dwarf, 20% Mixed Other
Weather Warm for much of the year. Mild in winter.
Jan 6, 2017 2:35 am
Key Figures
Val'ekanyth Bloodflower - The High Elf Empress of Delmarra. She has been in power for over 400 years, and is rapidly approaching 500 years. She is nearly 650 years old and is a mighty force in her own right. Few know the depths of her powers, yet all know that she has a vast set of them.
Eduard Sedian II - The Human King of Brevia. He has been in power for only a few years. He took over the throne after the passing of his father, Eduard Sedian I, the first of the Sedian line of Brevian rulers. He is a strong combatant and devotee of The Light.
Beverly Stormhawk - The Wood Elf Queen of Valonois. She has ruled The Gate of the Ephraim for 230 years. With the voice of an angel, a wit sharper than most, and a lighting tongue, she keeps one eye on the sea at all times.
Renarruk Anvilard - The Human King of Telluria. He has an interesting position. Telluria is technically ruled by three monarchs, though only one is in ascendancy as the Sovereign at any time. When not in ascendancy, the other two monarchs retain the title of Baron. Rennaruk has been in his position for 16 years, most of which have been plagued by hostile talk and hostile acts from Markindale. He is currently a-field in Markindale waging a campaign against Queen Evelyn.
Evelyn DiNorrian - The Tiefling Queen of Markindale. Sometimes called The Demon Farmer, Evelyn has reigned for 20 years. The focus of her reign has been seizing The Empraim River Junction for Markindale as the chief supplier of food. She is incensed at paying Telluria taxes to have the luxury of providing food to the world.
Father Ecklund and Mother Daerynne - Twin High Elves that have ruled the Faith and directed the worship of The Other throughout Delmarra. They answer to no mortal power on Delmarra.
Val'ekanyth Bloodflower - The High Elf Empress of Delmarra. She has been in power for over 400 years, and is rapidly approaching 500 years. She is nearly 650 years old and is a mighty force in her own right. Few know the depths of her powers, yet all know that she has a vast set of them.
Eduard Sedian II - The Human King of Brevia. He has been in power for only a few years. He took over the throne after the passing of his father, Eduard Sedian I, the first of the Sedian line of Brevian rulers. He is a strong combatant and devotee of The Light.
Beverly Stormhawk - The Wood Elf Queen of Valonois. She has ruled The Gate of the Ephraim for 230 years. With the voice of an angel, a wit sharper than most, and a lighting tongue, she keeps one eye on the sea at all times.
Renarruk Anvilard - The Human King of Telluria. He has an interesting position. Telluria is technically ruled by three monarchs, though only one is in ascendancy as the Sovereign at any time. When not in ascendancy, the other two monarchs retain the title of Baron. Rennaruk has been in his position for 16 years, most of which have been plagued by hostile talk and hostile acts from Markindale. He is currently a-field in Markindale waging a campaign against Queen Evelyn.
Evelyn DiNorrian - The Tiefling Queen of Markindale. Sometimes called The Demon Farmer, Evelyn has reigned for 20 years. The focus of her reign has been seizing The Empraim River Junction for Markindale as the chief supplier of food. She is incensed at paying Telluria taxes to have the luxury of providing food to the world.
Father Ecklund and Mother Daerynne - Twin High Elves that have ruled the Faith and directed the worship of The Other throughout Delmarra. They answer to no mortal power on Delmarra.
Jan 6, 2017 2:40 am
Faith and Religion
Faith and Religion are different on Delmarra. Rather than pantheons of gods upon gods, the Delmarrans worship facets of a being called The Other. The two most commonly referenced are The Light and The Dark.
Other Known Facets
The Toil
The facet of honorable work. Worshipped by farmers.
The Green
The facet of the land. Worshipped by druids and other nature-type folks.
The Fury
The facet of unbridled combat and storms. Worshipped by barbarians and pirates.
The Blood
The facet of life and death.
The Depths
The facet of the sea and waterways.
The Rigid
The facet of unyielding combat. Structured war and vengeance.
Faith and Religion are different on Delmarra. Rather than pantheons of gods upon gods, the Delmarrans worship facets of a being called The Other. The two most commonly referenced are The Light and The Dark.
Other Known Facets
The Toil
The facet of honorable work. Worshipped by farmers.
The Green
The facet of the land. Worshipped by druids and other nature-type folks.
The Fury
The facet of unbridled combat and storms. Worshipped by barbarians and pirates.
The Blood
The facet of life and death.
The Depths
The facet of the sea and waterways.
The Rigid
The facet of unyielding combat. Structured war and vengeance.