Places
We wish you could've joined us on these adventures! Here's a quick guide for if you decide to visit these places.
Kingdom of Eldora (El-dora)
Most traditional and stuck in their ways of the leading Nations.
The final Nation to adopt Mistech. However, once adopted they integrated and advanced it quickly and now sit as the second most advanced nation behind Aethos.
Ruled by a Triarchy of Kings and/or Queens called The Godspeakers.
The Godspeakers are said to commune directly with the gods and have ruled Eldora as a triarchy as long as anyone can remember. Some say they are immortal and they are rarely if ever seen in public.
Places in Eldora
Granport
Capital city of the Kingdom of Eldora in the Vestian Empire.
City at the edge of Aarkera.
Main trade hub of the empire.
Notable Places in Granport
The Afterlife Casino
Previously owned by Quinten Togglepot, this casino used to be one of the most hoppin' places in town. In 127 PS, during one of the biggest poker tournaments of the millennia, the security system malfunctioned and started attacking innocent bystanders. Stark naked, Togglepot ushered everyone out, personally apologizing with a handshake and uncomfortable eye contact. Shortly after everyone was evacuated, the casino exploded.
The Shudders
Although it is the poorest district in Granport, the Shudders is home to the Blister & Brew, an inn and tavern with quality craft brews.
"Fine beer and a decent place to do shady business." - Anonymous patron
The Dreamer's Children's Home
This one is near and dear to our heart, as this is where our very own Pyrig grew up! An orphanage in Dusk Village that provides children with top-notch care that they need to become productive members of society.
*Note: this orphanage does not accept children with Mist corruption
Aether Right Headquarters
Located where the Afterlife Casino used to be, this group of freelancers will help your crew find (mostly) reliable and (probably) trustworthy jobs.
Not Ready To Rest Homes
This evil retirement home that kidnaps old folks wandering the streets by themselves, even though they are completely capable of finding their own way!!
There is bingo in the main hall every 7 days, and dance classes on the first of each month, except in Late-Shattering.
Old n' Bold Antiques
Delightful little shoppe for all your needs! You may even find things you never knew you needed!
"Service is a little slow, but they have some really neat things!" - K
The Technocratic Republic of Aethos (Ay-those)
The original creators of Mistech, the first nation to convert a ship into an airship, and the origin of Mistech across all nations on Aarkera. They pride themselves on their engineering, technology, and scientific ability.
Aethos operates as a meritocracy where only individuals who have demonstrated themselves as being experts in their fields may be elected. Once elected, they join The Mist Sworn Council, the ruling body of Aethos.
Life in Aethos is marked by a massive rift between upper and lower classes. The working class of Aethos make just enough to get by, while the researchers, scientists, engineers, artificers, and government live in excess.
Technology in Aethos far exceeds what is available in other nations, and is ingrained into everyday life.
Places in the TRA
The TRA Maelstrom
Aethesian prison ship transporting extremely advanced mistech. Had time travel capabilities, but exploded on the first warp.
The United Territories of Dominesk (Dom-in-esk)
A collection of territories that once belonged to 2 other great nations. After a war between these two nations that followed only a year after the first Unification Day, both were left in shambles. The other 3 remaining nations annexed the most desirable pieces of land afterwards and incorporated them into their own countries, leaving the rest to fend for themselves. The result was The United Territories of Dominesk.
While the other nations embraced mistech, Domineskans shun it, having seen and lived in a nation torn to pieces by a war over this technology. While they do operate ports and allow ships to dock there, outsiders are looked down upon for their reliance on mistech.
Because of this Isolation and xenophobia, very little is known about The United Territories. The main question that has eluded the other nations though is, how did they come together and how do they communicate if they don't utilize mistech? Perhaps their de facto leader, known only as The Itinerant, holds the answers.
The Concordium of The Eight
A theocracy ruled by the heads of each deities church within The Concordium.
They view the gods and goddesses as an extension of the mist and ultimately worship the mist itself as a unified divine being composed of the eight deities.
They view mist storms and corruption as divine judgment and as such do not employ mistwardens and ostracize the corrupted more than any other nation.
Despite this, The Concordium is seen as a haven by the people of Eldora and Aethos. Having avoided most major conflicts over the years, The Concordium has amassed a sizable wealth which they divvy out to their citizens as a monthly stipend.
Citizenship into The Concordium from another nation is a lengthy and difficult process requiring 5 years of unpaid service in one of the Eights churches.
Other Planes
These are places that our crew may not have been to, but are still relevant to our world.
The Feywild
Full of tricksters and magic, this realm is not for the faint of heart.
The Concordant Express
Train that brought passengers between Aarkera and different realms. Decommissioned in 127 PS when the assassin group, the Frogs of Avalon, stole half the train.
Hell
Used to be a pretty scary place, ruled by Go-At and controlled by a dragon. Currently ruled by two brothers, but their identities are unknown.