Siren Coasts

"There are people who are rays of sunshine, cherry blossoms, vanilla candles, and the colors of dusk.
There are people who are marble floors, old temples, black ink, and the smell of the earth after rain.
There are people who are star-gazing, holding your breath, little smiles, subtle touches, and soft fabric."
-Doctor Rashelle von Guaren

    The people of Sire, united together as Sirens, make up the collective of the first world. Surrounded by harsh climate, difficult terrain, and an international ego, these nations have kept most of their focus on their already captured territories, and each other. Shifting borders, vague history, and a political chess game keep Sire in flux--it is never the same as it was decades ago.
  The northern coast occupies Calia, or the Caliate System. Leading Sire in technological advancement, Calia has made significant strides in connecting its separated states together in recent years. Beyond hastened communications and easier trade, Calia has found its interest piqued by Golemancy and Forgery. The leaders of each settlement are elected by merit, and as such, their government is held at high regard--and to a higher standard. Respect is the most valuable thing to Caliates--don't underestimate its power.
  The southern nation is Ginisia, a nation proud of its history and culture. To preserve it, they do everything in their power to keep the peace within its borders. Cherry blossoms and rivers and wide open skies keep the whole of the Ginisian populace mindful of their past, with the imagery of their home going back centuries. Still, recent advancements in technology and the arcane arts have changed much of Ginisia--for better or for worse.
  Kovchek is the third nation, standing tall westward of Sire. Previously being two separate nations, the north Koven and south Chekovik, a mutual alliance has allowed the two nations to join together and continue through history as a single populace. However, the change was abrupt for many, and the government has yet to come to a consensus on how to best come to terms with many of the effects of this joint.