Novis

Northern Most Continent
Countries
Expiraos, Capital city is Ciro - The land in which the capital of the continent, along with its rulers the liches reside in. Lands lie in the center of Novis and surrounded by all other territories. Full of skeletons and numerous others amount of other types of undead, monstrous, and humanoid races. People here lead a typical life and also home to the head of the church Daion. Also home to Shadowstone university, the premier school of magic on the surface (outside of Fizell) and Shade Lake, which some believe leads to Shadowfell.
Amala, Capital city is Lycria - Lands south of the capital and ruled over by the Chimera King, one of the most bountiful and beautiful places in Novis. Home to most of the monstrous races. One of the most notable things is that is has the testing grounds, a place where people may pay to test out magical spells and the sort. Also houses the most dangerous of beasts in the world.
Blutsende, Capital city is Karot - Lands to the east, ruled over by the Temes family. The most notable thing is the family produces wine that is known worldwide. One of the worst places for those not of undead race, as all others are treated at best second class citizens and at worst food for other creatures and undead. Fog emits from the capital which envelops the land and causes confusion and fear. If someone does not have money to pay taxes, they take blood as well.
Grimmsburg - Lands to the west, ruled over by the coven of Soma, a group of hags who have taken up ruling the area for their experiments and amusement. They have made a place to gather on special occasions known as Cauldron Cliffs, where they meet to talk of their hobbies and trade information. Most of the time, they spend most of the time in their hidden cottages throughout the lands and conduct their experiments on their preferred subjects. They run businesses of selling herbs, potions, and spell crafting. They also collect taxes outside of money with their preferred subjects as well like body parts, part of the soul, or even aspects of the mind.
Fimbulin - lands that lie to the north of the capital. A frigid Iceland that had no Overseer. Although they may associate and deal with outsiders, residents are known to suspicious and jumpy. Most notable are the Ice elves who are known to vicious and merciless, especially while on the hunt. Filled with ice and snow and is usually only traversed by those skilled enough to know the land or those prepared to make a dangerous trek.
Leaders
Those who monitor each land are known as Overseers, it being their title and also meaning stewards of the land
The Lord Brakus and Lady Mylin Mourin - The Liches which rule the continent as its Emperor and Empress
The Chimera King, Typhon Erebus - A being of unknown of origin, who is said to be have been around during the Arcane Upheaval. He rules graciously, but is also respected by his people. Although they have no kings or queens of the land, they refer to him as king out of the feats they have seen of him and the aura he exudes. He is said to made of parts of different animals and creatures and can control a powerful transformation using the parts. Some have tried and failed to the day to mimic his transformation and power, but still fail.
The Family Temes, Alexander and Justine, Marshall, Mara, Lazlo - A family of vampires who once tried to overthrow the Emperor and Empress. After the civil war, they gave the family status and land to keep them satiated. Alexander currently leads the family, while his children help to monitor the lands. Marshall is seen as cruel and coldly logical interested more in scientific experimentation, Mara is sadistic and might have had some hand in her mother's death, while also leading soldiers and training them to endure all pain, and Lazlo is seen as lazy, but is seen as the kindest of the family members.
The Coven of Soma, Cera, Torsna, Spira - The coven of witches who rule to the west. Each one has their preferred subject matter. Cera is interested in the mind, Torsna the body, and Spira is the soul. They continuously run experiments to gruesome extents and can sometimes be seen as one track minded at times.
Council of Skulls - A mysterious Overseer and possible myth of the continent. Supposedly having the ability to monitor and watch all over the continent. It has been said to be made up of minds of individuals who have lived and died since the time of the continent's establishment. They are simply a legend among the undead and is said they are the only ones who know the truth of it. It is said it lies beneath a graveyard somewhere near the capital.


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