Nortunem (WIP)

After the fall of the Alvonto Empire, the continent of Nortunem was ripped into five war engulfed nations. Tensions escalate as Shivour; the most western nation, Kendrul; the old capital of Alvonto, Noween; which resides inbetween two rivers, Mica; the most eastern nation, and The Black Isles; a patch of islands off the coast of Noween fight for supremecy of Nortunem.   Shivour, the most western nation, is ruled by House Corvus. An honest house with a victimized history. Shivour's domain stretches from Thumbs Wood down to Stiletto Bay. Their capital Noriiv is safely positioned between Mount Knuckles and Norosks Bend. To the west is the stunning peaks of Mount Knuckles announcing the western coastline. Dangerous as it is beautiful, mankind has never traversed it. The snow capped peaks feed into Norosks Bend as it snakes to the Yielding Main, an oceanic body that connects Nortunem with its southern neighbors.   East of this river lies Orlund, the Capital of Kendrul. This roaring city is at the peak of technological breakthroughs. Sitting on one of the many Kendrulian rolling hill ranges, the city is well protected by the bare and lonesome praries. The Orlund River's natural flow around the city exemplifies its markets, making it a thriving trade center. For this reason Kendrul was once the center of the Alvonto Empire. After the collapse, the House of Wincane took power. Inexperienced travelers often lose their way in the vast amounts of land under their control, spanning from the Lonely River down to the west side of Deadmans Marsh, bordering The Broken Straight.   South west of the base of The Alvonto Highlands, on the east side of The Broken Straight sits Enwell, the Capital of Noween. Enwell, being one of Nortunem's oldest cities, almost matches Orlund in size. Being so far inland staggers its economic growth, having to rely strictly on land trading. The city itself is not well protected, to increase defenses from both west and east the castles Broken Twins, and Blood Valley Castle were constructed shortly after the unification of the Alvonto Empire. Noween's claim has been held by House Lochra since before the unification, and continues to after the fact. Having the second largest kingdom, next to Kendrul, Noween's claim ends at the Alvoniti Castle Ruins, and the east side of Deadmans Marsh.   The last nation on the mainland of Nortunem is Mica, ruled by House Somerduft. Another house that has ruled before the unification, they built their capital Longvale on the shore of Longmens Bay to ensure ease of travel and trading. Although sea trade was crippled after Orlund was built, as sea travel for traders were halved. Mica has struggled to keep up with the other nations economically, often selling their armies as sellsword mercenaries. Along with being the poorest nation they are also the smallest following the east side of Raven's Split down to Somerduft Woods.   The fifth and final nation is The Black Isles. Known for their pitch black stone cliff sides, they are located off the coast of Noween. It is said their capital Greyhull was built by the survivors of an entire fleet of unknown origin crashing into the islands at night. It is also said every building has been constructed from ship wrecks on the almost invisible rocky cliffs. The Black Isles are exceptional ship builders, and are presumed good friends with Shivour. Ruled by mere sailors kin, The Black Isles are considered an illegitimate nation by some. Regardless they go by House Greyhull, but don't follow normal political standards.