The Three Superpowers of Cathedris

Artazia, Hansun, and Russin. Summer Camp 2020 scope!

Take a peek behind the world's curtains to see the inner workings of Cathedris. Look here to see plans, machinations, ideas, and more! What is contained within this article is not necessarily canon, but pre-canon, and subject to change.

— Stormbril

Worldwide culture and technology is pushed forward by three distinct nations within Cathedris. Located on the continent of Vir Tenera is Hansun, one of the two leading military powers of Cathedris. The second is Artazia, located on the northern portion of the continent Volsinki. The third "superpower" of Cathedris is the cultural superpower of Russin. The art, music, and ideas that come from Russin (particularly the capital, The Coastal City-state of Russin) influence people all across Cathedris.

Hansun

by Z S

Artazia

by Anchor Lee

Russin

by kermit nicou

Quick Look Stats

Hansun

Continent

Vir Tenera

Superpower Type

Military/Economic Superpower

Climate

Moderate, heavy rain seasons

Geography

Highlands, plains, coastal mountains

Politics

conservative, Oligarchy

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Artazia

Continent

Volsinki

Superpower Type

Military Superpower

Climate

cold, dry, high wind speeds

Geography

Mountainous, large barren regions

Politics

centrist, Authoritarianism

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Russin

Continent

Russin

Superpower Type

Cultural Superpower

Climate

Moderate winter, hot summer, mild rain

Geography

many rivers, coastal mountains, large lakes

Politics

liberal, democracy

Overview

Hansun

History/Importance

Founders of the Legion, the world-wide military force trained to combat Rendlings

Legion headquarters are found within Hansun

Has had a strong military force, used it to take over their neighboring country years ago

Strong respect for elders within Hansun, they are looked to for advice in all things

Geography

One massive lake in the middle of the country, surrounded flat land and coastal mountains

Sparse few rivers feed into and out of the lake, country is fairly dry when not during rain season

Heavy rain seasons feed the rivers and lake

East of the lake, where Miyu is located, is the Hansun Highlands -- many large flat topped, sweeping mountains in this region.

Flora/Fauna/Monsters

Home to many small mammals, birds, and reptiles that roam the flat, dry areas

Mountains contain larger fauna

Shrubs, grass, weeds common across the entire country. Trees are mostly found near the lake, or far west.

High count of Rendling infestations, due to the proximity of Dimiti

God-husk

Miyu, located in eastern Hansun, near the Highlands.

Artazia

History/Importance

Country almost always in some form of military conflict with the coalition of Ezlya/Ezwya/Ezcor

Pushes the borders, and boundry of what's acceptable in military conflict

Country was hard to survive in, so people are historically very close-knit, and protective

Geography

Very mountainous and cold

In the shoulder seasons, very strong winds rip through the mountains

Valleys are rocky, full of ice-cold glacier water

Majority of it's population live within 5 main cities, all grouped near the center of the country

Considers Varzen to be a part of Artazia, though Varzen officially is known as a separate country

Flora/Fauna/Monsters

Short evergreen trees common on the mountains, where sheltered from wind

Short hardy grass on lower elevations when less cold

Very large hibernating animals live in Artazia -- big enough to defend themselves against Rendlings

High concentration of Rendlings around Avartarian

God-husk

Avartarian, walks an angry loop in the northern valleys of Artazia.

Russin

History/Importance

Some of the longest recorded history within Cathedris

Very strong sense of culture, has been invaded multiple times but never had their culture erased

Close ties to Abrador, Point Apae, Estana and Falaradun, meaning Russin has many allies

Geography

Moderate seasons -- snow only on mountaintops in winter, with hot summers

Much of the landscape is semi-desert mountainous, with rivers fed by melting mountaintop snow

Massive central lake sheltered by the coastal mountains around

Capital city of Russin is home to 50% of the entire countries population, the rest live scattered evenly across the rest of the country

Flora/Fauna/Monsters

Moderately sized mammals and birds call the wilderness of Russin home

City of Russin has a large amount of vermin feeding off the cities underbelly, including Scaetthen

Ocean-dwelling Rendlings occasionally strike Russin's west coast, originating from Artazia

Lush grass found on rivershores and lakesides. Slopes of the mountains contains dense forests

God-husk

Sharenskus, trudges a slow loop in the shallow oceans surrounding Russin.

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