Tawakoshi, known as the Jade Empire, is an island nation far to the east of the mainland. The ancient line of Emperors takes a ceremonial role as an intermediary with the spirit world, while the nation’s affairs are presided over by the Lord Regent and the Imperial Court. Warlords known as daimyo rule the provinces, by right of inheritance or conquest. Daimyo follow the law of the Imperial Court but otherwise set all the rules within their domain. Tawakoshi is a feudal society in which the citizens, high or low, know the importance of their place in the social order.

Esdara is a theocracy, ruled by the High Priest and High Priestess and governed by the priesthood, collectively called the Church of Esdar. The High Priest and High Priestess answer only to their deity, Esdar, whereas the duties of their nation are split between them and the priesthood. Everyday management of the nation falls to the priesthood, and above them, the Council of Winds, but the Blade and the Crown are the ultimate authority in the land.

A group of vikings came to the land in search of treasure and glory and came upon a magical crystal. However, the magical crystal was being worshiped and protected by the Mineraali, a type of hulking creature made from crystals or other earthly materials. Conflict ensued, and the vikings came out on top. Impressed by their bravery, the Valkyries gave them immortality, and the dead vikings were turned into Einherjar.

Within the lawlessness of Dongshu, there stands a beacon of order under the rule of the Shogun - within the claimed Lands of Heaven. The family line that has held the title of ‘Warlord’ rules over every aspect of his territory, protecting his people from raiders and ensuring their prosperity to serve him.

Its name means Blue Sky. Made up of displaced refugees from multiple countries and young warriors out to prove themselves, the faction of Aozora fights to make a new home for those who have lost theirs and rebuild civilization over the ruins of the southland between Meridian, Black Vale, and the Iverian Peninsula.

Tir la Morr is a newly formed monarchy following The Tyrant in Gold’s domination of the two courts that once ruled over it. His rule is absolute, and he has divided the land between four courts named after the seasons.

The Dominion of Morgdul is a resurrection of the historical dominion that collapsed hundreds of years ago. Formerly known as the Lightning Kingdom, their power was great in the forgotten age until its sudden and violent end following the premature death of its sole ruler, Morgdun. With all record of Morgdul destroyed by the Cataclysm, no one remembers the nation or its former ruler. Though the only signs of human life in the region are a collection of small, frontier towns, its leader clearly intends to grow the population in the near future.

Once a wealthy and influential island nation, Lhesa was mysteriously lost and abandoned for eight hundred years, leaving only myth and legend in its wake. The recent rediscovery of the lost city has brought adventurers and treasure-seekers from the far reaches of the world seeking to make their fortunes and discover the secrets of this ancient place.

The Government of Venland is decentralized and relies primarily on internal groups for the foundation of its structure. These groups, in turn, can be considered to be compartmentalized parts of the Government. As a result, the heads of these groups may be regarded as parts of the Venlandic Nobility. Though, in practice, it is primarily a meritocracy with the heads of them being Jarls and Barons or Baronesses respectively. The head of state is the Kaizer or Kaizerin, a monarch elected by the nobility to serve a life-term.

The Emirate of Sakand is governed by Emira Fairuz, whose firm and careful rule has stabilized Sakand through a time of great unrest, and has even begun to restore Sakand to its former glory.

The Kingdom of Gauldin is an ancient monarchy that has lasted through the ages. Like most, it began as fiefs ruled by whoever was the strongest and most capable leader and quickly grew into a feudal system of a king, his lords, their vassals, and their people. Gauldin is a kingdom built on magic, and a rare crystal ore known as cieltherium which is found almost exclusively in it's borders. Cieltherium holds a charge of magic far longer than almost any other ore, and is used to power various wonders rarely seen in other parts of the world.

The Vessian Empire is a very diverse place, with the Imperial Family ruling over a very varied land with many different sub-cultures, all of which are Vessian. Many wrongfully believe that it is a uniform place with the lands the same, but in truth, each minor holding could not be more different. There are thousands of languages and even more ethnicities within. The Imperial Family has to make sure to appease them all, for it is because of them that they hold their place. Vessia is split into three main provinces; Swavia, Augustgrad, and Romulburg.

Far to the south of Gauldin lies an ancient kingdom situated upon an island of its own, a land called Alban. This is a land of subtle magics, dark mystery, and powerful tradition. It is said in many kingdoms that the king has a divine mandate to rule. In most cases this is merely propaganda, but in Alban, it is truth. Since time immemorial Alban has been ruled by House Arach wielders of the mystic blade An Dlí.

A city inhabited primarily by monsters and other humanoid creatures, The Steelscape features heavy competition between its residents. A survival of the fittest, only the strong and the sly can make something for themselves in this hectic environment.

The nation is a divided one. To the southeast of the island lies the bandit’s refugee of Alnwick - a place of little law save for a common ground of honor among thieves. The terrifying set of civilization lies to the north, northwest - under the veil of perpetual darkness. The city is much bigger than that of the pirate’s port by the shore, and run by money, name, power, blood and greed - and only weighted by a majority of non-humans.

Goraia arose as a successor state to the Kingdom of Medan, which was the world's first known civilization. As Medan began to fall apart from security issues and the king fell ill, a new figure took the reigns and enacted an immediate totalitarian dictatorship in the name of better security.

A vast, Baltic frontier lying between the Free Plains, the Phoenix State, and Aaedan, steeped in darkness and folklore. Although inhabited by pagan warrior-tribes, these forests have been claimed by the ambitious Brothers of the Sword, who have already laid the foundations of their first city, Salem, in the west. Driven by a desire to purge the land of evil, the relentless Knights of the Black Cross look eastward, to an untamed frontier known as the Eastern March, where their crusade can continue unfettered.

Asgeir is the homeland of the Varan, a clannistic warrior-folk who were brought to near-extinction during the Cataclysm. They reclaimed their homeland during the Heroic Age, which culminated in the creation of the Kingdom of Asgeir. Varan are tough, hardworking laborers who value family, loyalty and honor. They boast some of the greatest warriors in the Overworld, with many becoming sellswords. Roaming Varan Warbands are small, but highly sought after by kings, queens, and lords for their brutal efficiency and undying loyalty. King Borg III is the latest of the High Kings, and seeks to ensure a brighter future for Asgeir, and all Varan worldwide.

The government of Belrow is that of a strict monarchy with strict castes. Above them all is Overlord Ralakor, beneath that are the three lords of the separate cities, who rules mostly under as Barons. Beneath them are the lower noblemen and women. Under them are the Guardian caste, these are the soldiers and guards of the cities. Under that are the working class, builders and such. While below that are the slaves, these are barely ever seen by the living and not much is known of them. The living are placed in a separate category. Equal mostly to that of the working class but can be expelled from the cities at a moment’s notice for any infraction the nobles deem worthy of.

The Kingdom of Frostborne is ruled by the Frost Queen, who is absolute sovereign. She answers to no council, although the vassals she favors can often also be called her advisors. She delegates her power over the cities she captures to Marshals, one each to govern each citadel that falls beneath her control. The generals of her armies and the legions within it, however, answer directly to her.

The Kingdom of Aaedan lies South-east of the Phoenix State and almost directly east of the Free City. While it is a city-state, a militaristic culture has allowed its single city to control large swath of territory. The Kingdom of Aaedan was founded just after the cataclysm by barbarians fleeing their own kind in the east. They have stayed to themselves only rumors of their lands reaching the Free City through the occasional Aaedanian trader. Now their king has decided to bring their might out of the shadows.

Dolburimm is home to a race of seafaring dwarves who live and die on the waves. For hundreds of years they have lived off the bounty of the sea and have become accomplished boat builders. With stocky frames and limited access to precious metals the populace of Dolburimm have adopted a more refined take on combat, focusing on ranged combat both on and off land.

A new frontier. After recently being cleansed by the Phoenix State Marine Force, three colonies had been tasked with building cities. Currently, these three cities are competing for the right to become the capital. Currently Ozmodias holds the lead and also the only one with an officially elected leader. The two other cities are currently looking for someone worth electing to be their leader.

Little is known about this fledgling group, and while not yet a state, their ambitions are clear. This band of fighters seeks to carve out their own sovereignty in this land.

Sub-board: The Phoenix State - Quests

Beautiful land. Evil government. Evil is their goal.

A foreign population of hard working people who work to cultivate the rich and fertile lands to bring it back to its former glory.

Sub-board: Katashima - Quests

Every season the crown changes matriarchs. Some say this will cause great chaos, but the faeries don't seem to mind. They follow the laws put in place by each crown.

The land is desolate and long abandoned by the civilizations that used inhabit the area. Jagged mountains form a natural defense against intruders, leaving only narrow pathways for invading parties. Something stirred under the mountain, something was waking up from a long sleep.