Atria

EMPIRE, NOW AND FOREVER

On the eastern expanse of Cordania is the promised land that Quevala, Goddess of Life and the Feywild, had gifted to her beloved children, the Elves. Throughout the Gaudean Era, the Elves built wondrous realms, learned the ways of powerful magic, and defeated legendary dragons. At the end of the Gaudean Era, the Elves had consolidated their power into a single, Elven empire, the Atrian Empire. The Empire of Atria stands as a paragon of civilization, upholding a reputation of fervent piety, arcane might, and mystical elegance.

GEOGRAPHY

Atria is the largest country in Cordania and contains a wide variety of biomes, from deserts to snowy mountains, from grasslands to coastal forests. There are three mountian ranges, all along the eastern coast of Atria: the Venitari Mountains, the Silenium Mountains and the Agaldos Mountains. From the eastern coasts, many of Atria's major rivers flow throughout the land, providing the land with rich greenery and thick forests.

NOTABLE LOCATIONS

Agaldos Mountains - An expansive mountain range located in the northeastern-most region of Atria
Silenium Mountains - A cluster of mountains located in the eastern region of Atrian between the Venitari Mountains and the Agaldos Mountains
Venitari Mountains - An extensive mountain range located in the southern regions of Atria

The Glinting Sea - The sea between the northeastern coast of Atria and the island of Mirum
The Rising Ocean - The expansive ocean that lies to the east of Cordania

Lithalis Lake - A small, yet resourceful lake located in southern Atria and west of of the Venitari Mountains
Lunalia Lake - One of the major lakes of Cordania located in northwestern Atria, a shared body of water between Atria and Waldenna

The Agaldos River - The river that flows from the Agaldos Mountains westward toward the center of Atria, as well as southeast towards the Glinting Sea
The Eurus Rivers - The river that runs off from the Silenium Mountains to the Rising Ocean on the southeastern coast of Atria, towards the center of Atria, and branching off along the eastern base of the Venitari Mountains
Font of the Fey - A river that flows from the peaks of the Gelari Mountains towards the center of Atria
The Ruani River - A short-channelled, hook-shaped run-off on the west coast of Atria
Lunalia Major - The short, yet wide river that runs east to west from Lunalia Lake into the Arpean Sea
Lunalia Minor - The river stream that runs from the Lunalia Lake to the center of Atria

The Greywind Forest - The coastal forest that surrounds the eastern and southeastern base of the Silenium Mountains
The Misted Forest - The partially misted forest that is located to the east of the Venitari Mountains and north of the Valley of the Lost
The Alnari Forest - The taiga forest that is located around the southern base of the Agaldos Mountains

Valley of the Lost - A valley filled with steep, darkened mountains and an unnaturally heavy mist that has earned this place its rightful name to any who enter. The valley is located in southeastern Atria and acts as a buffer between Atria and Yinshi.

Mirum - A remote island to the east of Atria
Arthelia - A mining city west of the Silenium Mountains and southeast of Volara
Balafur - A port city on the western coast of Atria, just north of the Ruani River
Brumaltis - A city between Volara and Caverlassia, south of the Cascading Rivers and north of the Font of the Fey
Caverlassia - A city on the western edges of the Agaldos Mountains and east of Volara
Colliari - A city at the northeastern coast of Atria, south of the convergence between the Font of the Fey and the Cascading Rivers and at the northwestern edges of the Agaldos Mountains
Debelos - A city south of the Agaldos Mountains and at the center of the Alnari Forest
Elwin - A city at the northeastern tip of the Venitari Mountains and cradled near the mouth of the Eurus River
Greywind - A port city built on the eastern coast of Atria, southeast of the Silenium Mountains
Hessinor - A bureaucratic trading city at the center of Atria, centered where the Ruani River, the Font of the Fey, and the Eurus River end
Hyathur - A trading city south of where Lunalia Major runs out of the Lunalia Lake
Talandria - A city west of the Venitari Mountians and built on the northern shores of the Lithalis Lake
Volara - The capital city located within the crescent of the Font of the Fey

DEMOGRAPHIC

Atria's imperial heritage has cultivated a very nationalistic sense of belonging for the Elves that have thrived there. As such, Atria is a very inclusive nation home to mainly Elves. Anyone living there who is not an Elf has either been accepted by the Atrian Empire to serve for the greater good of the nation or is just passing by.

NOTABLE FACTIONS

The Teledari Mages - An organization of mages who descended from ancient sorcerers who pioneered the spells used to combat dragons
The Illari Order - A branch of the Illari Order, designated as an elite task force against all dark forces
The Atrian Merchant Company - One of Atria's most influential trading companies, maintaining networks and footholds all across Cordania
The Atrian Guild of the Arts - A dedicated study hall where masters of various arts pass on their knowledge to those who have the aptitude
The Forgiven - A select number of Drow who have found themselves in influential positions throughout Atria due to their merit and devotion

RELIGION

Atria has held an enduring sanctity for Quevala and all she emobdies. Alhough death is accepted as a natural part of life, the Elves of Atria have suffered devestating treachery from their brethren who would turn to the power and worship of Death. Though Atria's pantheon primarily exalts Quevala, the Elves of Atria have come to honor other gods who embody righteousness, harmony, and life.

NOTABLE SECTS

The Illari Order - An order created by Empress Elosyna at the end of the First Era to combat any threats to Atrian law, peace, or culture