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The Kyzan Empire (Byzantine Empire)

The original Empire was formed when a human united the dispersed kingdoms of his race, gained the favor of Cloudqueen Helena, and defeated the avens in the Battle of Ankevan, after which the avens swore fealty to the human emperor. Once covering the whole of Udar, the Empire shattered when a devastating event destroyed its capital, Orom. The western part of the empire fell, and the capital was moved to Kyzan. Now ruled by Mercuro and Arik, the aven caedomino, the Kyzan have isolated themselves and are rumored to be suffering from internal strife. The angels that once illuminated the white and golden cities of the empire have been disappearing, and the people worry that Cloudqueen Helena might be the only one left to protect them from their enemies. However, they are a proud and courageous people, and will face any enemies that may arise in the times to come.

The Tamis Wanderers (Bards, merchants, travellers)

After the fall of Orom, many brave and adventurous residents turn to a life on the road, full of wonder and surprises. They quickly formed a shared community, befriending the pixies and fae of the ancient forests and establishing rough holdouts for any who might find themselves weary from their travels. Thrill-seekers and merchants, the Tamis deal in song, treasure, and secrets. Apart from being able to find one in nearly every major city or town in Udar and Heria, they meet once every month at the Great Lake, the biggest on Udar, surrounded by forest and lying to the north of the continent. Their control of the Great Lake gives them access to the numerous rivers and streams that flow there, creating an extensive network of canals through which they can travel quickly.

The Vingon Kin (Franks)

The Vingon Kin is the result of the unification of several rebellious groups that wanted to be free from the Empire's authority. When Orom was destroyed, many of these declared themselves independent and annexed the surrounding territories that were now leaderless. Eventually, the emerging nations waged war against each other, each one trying to prove itself as the most powerful. The ursus Clovo became the first great chief of the Vingon Kin, the name he gave to the final, unified nation, and adopted the Prayer of the Eclipse as the official religion. Focusing on the strength of the individual and a strict separation between warrior-nobles and peasants, this fearsome people is now led by Gudul, an orc who some say is the avatar of the Eclipse. Will she be able to live up to her fame when the Dawn of the Eclipse comes?

The Umay Expanse (Arabs)

Many years ago, Amod the Lost heard the song of Kiranos. The dwarf bard had been travelling between several cities and settlements of the Heri desert when he found the lair of the mighty dragon. It is said that when Amod returned to the dwarven city of Vitra, something had changed in him. He spoke of the Song of the World, a way of living driven by study, innovation, emotion. The teachings of the bard rapidly spread through the Irsa mountains, and the dwarven lands united under his words. Even the most civilized of goblins started to follow him. Nowadays, the Umay Expanse is an advanced and inquisitive nation ruled by the Head-Crafters, the best artists and inventors of each discipline. The leadership changes each year and a half, with Mahir, the Head-Alchemist, leading the lot at the moment. In the last few months, the Expanse has established many trade routes between their own lands, Heria, and Udar, making the Kyzan Empire nervous at their growing power.

The Doine Clans (Celts)

Even when Orom still stood and the Empire's people believed that Udar was completely under control, the swamps, marshes and rainforest of the Doine remained a mistery. Holding the land itself as sacred, the Doine revere the cycle of life and death and think that many of the supposed advancements of civilizations are holding the true power of the earth and the elements back. As such, they sometimes strike out of their territories, making vegetation flourish over the Empire's roads and liberating rivers held down by dams, among other actions. It is said that their knowledge of weather and natural magics is unparalleled, but all efforts to try to learn from them have failed. However, there are more peaceful groups that simply keep to themselves, studying and helping nature take its course in their territory. Ulik, the most respected lizard druid, is a part of this group, and has been trying to keep the Doine Clans away from the bubbling hostilities. This will prove ever more difficult with the reappearance of Zarix, the Marshbringer.

Updated on 04 Feb 2026 by FlyingDingo