Orlando (empire)

An empire created by settlers from Lardon, controlled by a bloodline family that originated in Tolkia. From this kingdom, the culture had flourished to all of eastern Gertia: Language, art, religion and manners had took dominance even in the neighbor country’s on the island. From day one of the royalty, Orlando took great wars to either defend itself or to conquer. The cultural heroes and icons are warriors and generals, and their names are forever cherished from bards singing in their name in the local pub to fine artists creating huge sculptures in their figure in the capital’s streets.
The high society of Orlando think of itself as the most successful and evolved then any other civilization in creation, while the presents working for minimal payments.The monarchy is exclusively human, although some high elves took place of power in the high ranks. The head of the empire is not referred as “king” but rather just “Orlando”, which is the name given to whoever currently lead the house. When Orlando die, his spouse go through a test of wits, intelligence, endurance and strength to determine who is the one that shall change his or her name to the new Orlando. Humans are the most popular race in Orlando, although high elves and halflings are common as well. Half-orcs and goblins are illegal and killed on spot.

Locations in Orlando

The Capital

While every city in the kingdom is controlled by a different human lord of the royal family, the Capital that shares the name with the kingdom is controlled directly by the current king/queen Orlando. Read more here

Nordar

This is the name for a cold and hard land located to the north of Orlando is the northest part of Gertia as well. In a time long past, an ancient human civilization was located here. But after Orlando's empire was built, their ancient castles are empty. Legend says that these lonely castles are haunted by their dead lords.

Location: Eastern Gertia
Current monarch: Orlando VIII
Inhabiting races: Mostly human. Other races: halflings and elven refugees