Xerian

Xerian is a loose collection of city states located in the South of Avryn. While Xerian is officially a region, not a country, the states of this area share similar have similar political interests and ideals. As a result, it is generally referred to as a cohesive unit, as opposed to by the individual city state. This impression is reinforced by the fact that these states have several treaties with each other that make trade and commerce favorable between them. Additionally, the Xerians have a complex military treaty between the states, known as the Common Xerian Defense Alliance, which further unites them.
The geography of Xerian is very diverse for its size. In fact, there are five distinct climate that can be found in the area. The upper part of the area, which borders Charn, is on the outskirts of the Chalir Desert, and is a hot, scorching wasteland. The lower part, on the other hand, borders Vargor and is an icy tundra. Between these two extremes, the area transitions from a regular forest to a coniferous one as the temperature declines. The northern boundary of Xerian is marked by mountains, and several of the states are located on the slopes of this range. Finally, the free cities located on a chain of islands to the south is also considered a part of Xerian.
The geography of the area has helped to shape many of its cultural practices, as well as its political motivations. The cultures practiced by each of the states vary greatly, usually according to the climate, with each state worshipping a different god or goddess. The variety of worship is so diverse that one could find a state that worships any of deities of Voheia or Vespara within the region. Generally, however, the gods of heat and light are worshiped in the desert, the gods of darkness and cold predominate the tundra, and the gods of life and earth are commonly seen in between. The islands usually worship Sar, Aspect of water.
Generally, the states of Xerian are on friendly terms with Telheiros, Osfora, and the other countries that oppose Araxia, though the states do not have any particular stake in the fight, being so far away from the country, and do not really support them militarily. Additionally, they generally support Charn in their struggle against the Oasis, and have some favorable trade deals with the country that allow them to maintain some semblance of independence from their oppressors. The only country truly hated by Xerian is Vargor. The two have been at war for decades, with Vargor gradually chipping away at some of the cities in the southwest. Though their progress is slow, it is a constant pressure on the cities, especially the southern ones.

Type

Alliance, Generic