South/Southwest Region: Paradeinisi

There is a large island known as Paradeinisi in the midst of the Iron Chain, ruled by a Venusian queen. This island lies halfway between the continents of Chijiplum and Wadwala, has the largest concentrated population of Venusians in the world, and is the base from which they launch their pirate attacks. Although most races are considered fair game for robbing, raping, and eating, the Venusians respect the Green Elves and often trade slaves or other goods with them.
The industrial and military demands of the island Venusians are somewhat higher than their desert and jungle sisters. This is due to the labour involved in building and repairing ships, as well as the constant threat of Sahuagin attacks. Consequently, the Venusians of Paradeinisi train their males to do menial tasks. Exceptionally intelligent males are taught to fight and given guard duties. They are only included on naval excursions as oarsmen. The island Venusians also raise and train Hippogriffs to be mounts for their elite Cavaliers.
Races: Venusian
Common Tongue: Elvish
Classes:
Females: Elfin Cavalier, Fighter, Mariner, Bard, Merchant, Thief, Pirate, Votary, Reverend, Witch, Oracle, Magic-User, Illusionist, Alchemist, Fighter/Magic-User, Merchant/Magic-User, Thief/Magic-User, Magic-User/Cleric
Males: Fighter

Structure

Ruled by a queen who appoints her own successor. To actually inherit the crown, the heir has to accept duels from several challengers. Once a winner has been established, she is respected as queen until her death. Female Venusians make up the rulers, priests, and pirates of the island. Males are used for manual labour.

Mythology & Lore

Deities:
Venus – chief goddess, goddess of passion and pleasure
Ate – goddess of mischief, folly, and ruin
Aurora – goddess of the dawn
Cybele – goddess of motherhood
Dione – goddess of darkness
Fortuna – goddess of fortune
Isis – goddess of healing magic
Juno – goddess of disciplining men
Luna – goddess of the moon
Minerva – goddess of war and wisdom
Moneta – goddess of poetry
Nemesis – goddess of fate
Prosperpine – goddess of the underworld
Terra – goddess of earth
Tethys – goddess of the sea
Theia – goddess of the sun
Themis – goddess of justice
Trivia – goddess of black magic
Vesna – goddess of nature

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Demonym

Venusians

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Economic System

Palace economy