Espiria
Espiria is a beautifully colorful continent. Maple trees bloom in abundance across the landscape, adding brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges to the countryside. The samara fruit they drop sometimes create a pseudo weather pattern during autumn on some parts of the continent.
Espiria's wars exhausted the people and resources of the continent. Samaria worked hard using trade and negotiations to mitigate the wars on the continent. But the proxy wars of the colonies, the War of the Seven Tribes, and the threat of Dread Emperor Arkus triggered an era of uneasy peace. The leaders of Espiria now focus inward on reconstruction and reassert dominance on their claims.
Geography
in the southwest there is a massive mountain range. This range is both a natural fortification and a vast bounty of natural resources. The lakes and waterways of the north eastern portion of the continent also provides a natural tactical advantage. The cliffs and fjords of the eastern seaboard make it hard for the nations there to compete with the naval capabilities of their neighbors, but also keeps them safer from maritime threats.
History
When settlers first discovered Espiria, arriving in the north east, they tried to eke out a living. As the populations grew, they spread out further, creating new settlements. 200 years after the arrival of the first settlers at Sidon, the Cities of Emerald, Sidon, Parrish, and Hope had blossomed into major metropolitan centers. The Samaritans of the Emerald City were the first to create a larger government and incorporate neighboring cities and towns into their Republic. 10 years later, Sidon became the capital of the Kingdom of Sidonia. 5 years after that, the Parrishi Empire completed its expansion of its neighbors. The Sidonian and Parrishi border was very tense, with fortifications dotting their borders. Both knew that war was coming. 20 years later, Hope became the capitol of Heppe.
For thirty years, small conflicts broke out between the four nations, but past the Great Espririan Mountains, a new ruler rose to power. Maxamilian Madrane had a meteoric rise, garnering support from the masses and loyalty from noble houses of Karib before he turned 30. He convinced the populaces of the small city of Karib and Pax to form a more professional army. His charisma helped foster a feeling of unity between the cities. With a noble leading their new army, the Penninsular War began. The fledgling militaries of the city-states on the Bas peninsula were unable to stop the more professional Madrane army. After conquering the city of Fren, and with his campaign to build a government around him coming to a close, he rode out to Fren to command the army.
The years of conflict from the north meant that refugees and displaced peoples fleeing south west were reinforcing the Madranians fast. More agrarian peoples headed to Quatria, a rapidly growing City-State just east of the Madrane Empire. That helped Quatria grow incredibly fast, leading to innovations in many fields. Seeing the Madrane Empire's surprising appearance and aggressive expansion, the ability to develop new military tactics and technologies was a great boon. Unfortunately, many of the displaced peoples moving to Karib were more often angry at the failures of the governments of their former homes. Entering the fervor of their new home invigorated them, turning their anger to productivity. These combined helped Maxamilian to sweep through the Bas peninsula, uniting them under his name. Upon return to Karib, he instated himself as Emperor, with next to no dissent, and renamed Karib as Madrane, making it the seat of his Empire.
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Madrane Empire
The Madrane Empire is the largest country on Espiria. It's start as a smaller city state did not hinder it from growing into a military powerhouse. The Great Espirian Mountains provide excellent defense against other Espirian nations, though also prove to be an equal deterrent to them. The Republic of Samaria has maintained independence because of the mountain range, adding fuel to the fire of Doru Madrane's rage. Long ago, as a symbol of the Madrane line, red maples were planted across the empire, and forests of black pine were planted for ritual temples. -
Republic of Samaria
The Republic of Samaria is a rich trade nation. Their southern border is constantly contested with The Madrane Empire on the warpath. Samaria's resources are partially consumed securing their southern border, but most of it is in improving the towns and cities as well as expanding their abundant trade routes. The countryside is full of colorful maple trees and beautiful vistas: All except the forest that encapsulates the scar left behind from the infection of an abyss. But the lands are the safest to traverse on all of Espiria and there are lots of opportunities for travel and adventure.
Blessings on Espiria:
Blessings is a two day holiday celebrated by the peoples of many continents. On Espiria, there is a spectacular festival held on the second day in Emerald . It is often kicked off with a massive shower of samara fruit set to burst out and fly all over the city.
The festival is a brief chance for peoples across not only Espiria, but other continents as well, to come share cultural customs, seed business for the upcoming year, eat lots of food, and partake in fun competitions. In recent years, the competitions have gained some renown and are a draw, themselves.
Samaritan Samara Fruit:
With some colonists taking samara fruit to plant with them to Dracolia, the winds sometimes carry a hoard of them across the Heron Ocean back to Espiria. Because of the city of Onyx's location, and sometimes Ruby, it is in a prime spot to receive the hoard, often sparking an impromptu holiday - especially amongst children.
Blessings is a two day holiday celebrated by the peoples of many continents. On Espiria, there is a spectacular festival held on the second day in Emerald . It is often kicked off with a massive shower of samara fruit set to burst out and fly all over the city.
The festival is a brief chance for peoples across not only Espiria, but other continents as well, to come share cultural customs, seed business for the upcoming year, eat lots of food, and partake in fun competitions. In recent years, the competitions have gained some renown and are a draw, themselves.
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With some colonists taking samara fruit to plant with them to Dracolia, the winds sometimes carry a hoard of them across the Heron Ocean back to Espiria. Because of the city of Onyx's location, and sometimes Ruby, it is in a prime spot to receive the hoard, often sparking an impromptu holiday - especially amongst children.
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