Argolen

Terrain as rough and unapologetic as the Argonites themselves...

Argolen; a largely isolated kingdom on the world of Toril, located in a continent somewhere to the far west of Faerûn. To the north, the treacherously icy heights of the Northern Range, an impenetrable natural bulwark. To the south, the Isles of Cárog, beyond which lie boundless oceans. The most practical routes to reach Argolen are from the East or West; both via a worthy seafaring vessel that can rough the waves. The native people of Argolen tend to go by the name of Argonite(s), especially in the more urban areas, but some older parts of Argolen, as well as the most rural areas, retain the archaic usage of 'Argonian'. Stereotypes of the Argonian people include bluntness, resilience, and adaptability, as they learn from a young age to harden themselves to the environmental extremes of the kingdom. To compare Argolen's design and customs to our world, it would likely be a fusion of Old Norse and Celtic practices.

Geography

Climate:

North: Heavy snowfall and glaciated areas cover the tallest mountain range, measuring between the low end of Temperate to the coldest depths of Arctic climates depending on the location

South: Fairly humid, bordering on the Tropical/Sub-Tropical divide based on the time of year; although, this side of Argolen is sparsely populated due to how inaccessible much of it can prove to be

East: An unforgiving desert climate dominates much of this side of Argolen, where dry environments and sandstorms are common, populated by the likes of both opulent palace-owners and lowly desert scroungers

West: By far the most agreeable and balanced climate of the realm, with long, warm summers, and snowy winters; the majority of Argolen's food production stems from here

Demographics: Although this is heavily area-dependent, the average distribution of Argolen's citizens by Race are:

40% Human

20% Elf & Half-Elf

18% Other

10% Dwarf

8% Half-Orc

4% Halfling

Commoner Basics:

Average stats: STR 11/DEX 10/INT 9/WIS 10/CON 12/CHA 9

Higher STR and CON on average due to the harsh environments; lower INT and CON due to less time spent in school with more time at work, combined with generally gruff attitudes

Aware of the main Races, local wildlife, as well as Undead, but levels of knowledge vary

Knows that the ruler of Argolen is one High Queen Halldóra, and this is the 3^rd year of her rule; she is also the first female High Ruler in Argolen's recorded history

Roughly 90% of Commoners worship a specific Deity, and as such, would be able to provide more detail about that particular Deity than the others

9% do not actively worship a Deity, and 1% are Atheist, though the latter are considered ‘mad’ as there is absolute proof for the existence of the Gods

Knows about the general geography of Argolen and recent history of their area

Understands that Argolen has a history of discrimination towards Half-Races

Commoners and Magic:

Clerics and Wizards are the most common magic-users

Citizens are wary of magic and try to stay out of magical affairs

Have heard of Dragons and Faeries, but only through stories, as myth or speculative history only

Restricted to scholastic Academies, Guilds, and the authorities in charge

Registered users are free to practice within reason

Practitioners require official registration at one of the following establishments:
- the Citadel at Maré;
- the Academy of the Navïs Peninsula;
- the Most Exquisite School on the Isle of Eiskagi.

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Type: Region Administrative Capital: Leandros Cultural Capital: Tarsis Ruler: High Queen Halldóra Demonym: Argonite(s)/Argonian Area: 32,423.90 km² Islands: Eiskagi; Brennwr Maer; Slaegr Rock Average Terrain: Mountainous Highest Peak: Mount Irehan (1,567m) Largest Lake: Crescent Lake Largest Forest: Ventyr Woods Regional Bird: Red Kite