References and stuff for "Two Kingdoms"

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Anea: The world, akin to our Earth.

Ayrii: The name of the Western Kingdom, named for being West of the River of Sand and Caldera Mountains; they fight for a dark deity, and commence genocide to those they see unfit to inhabit their land; those who are fit are the men of their kingdom, and a bird race known as Noabul. The ruler is known as "Vorsar the Relentless". adj - Ayriian

Harad: The name of the Eastern Kingdom, named for being East of the River of Sand and Caldera Mountains; they fight to unify the lands once more. They are more welcoming to creatures other than men. Their ruler is Shah Kadeem Chichor. adj. Harad'rim

Harriy: Literally means "Desert-dwellers". Little is known of them, except that they live in the River of Sand.

Ma'hapa: an insect like rise that inhabit the lands north of the River of Sand. They slaughter any travelers who may encounter them for sport.


Nekahtph: A race of ape men who inhabit the forests south of the River of Sand. They are a diplomatic race....but not hospitable.

Ybess: A race that lives in the most parts of Anea.

Reheраn - general, military rank

Воеhguerra - War master, Shogun-esque. Military dictator, though under the king in power

Rороa Rорbl - stronghold laid siege to

Enbol - elf- or nymph-like creatures

Mарwаn - Marshal, military rank

Rivers of Sand - great desert; named for it's unending dunes of ever-flowing sand
~~~~~~~~~Information of the main Nations~~~~~~~~~~~

Harad: Harad was formed after the break of the unified Kaniak. They consist of people who resemble the people in the lands of Earth's East and Southwest Asian lands. the Harad'rim are a self-sufficient nation, growing their own food, and maintaining simple urban life as such. The ruler, Shah Kadeem Chichor, is a friendly, plump man, who enjoys the spoils of luxury and wealth. But that does not mean he neglects his military.

Military of Harad: The army of Harad has the most skilled rangers and archers in the world of Anea. So much that they wield a variety of ranged weapons. From the conventional bow and arbelist, to two weapons unique to their own kind. One is a rapid fire crossbow, similar to the Chinese "Chu-Ko-Nu". It has much shorter range and smaller bolts than a standard crossbow, but fires several at once. They call it the "Hora-drem". The other is basically the crossbow rival to the conventional longbow. With a longer bolt, and much farther range than a standard one. These weapons have made Harad'rim archers feared throughout Anea. Another weapon they possess and are proud of is an animal. Much like modern day elephants, the Mumaks are a breed of elephants fifty feet taller than modern day ones.They have two sets of massive tusks, one set in the upper jaw with a further set of smaller tusks just below them. The giant tusks hang close to ground level, and carry either spiked sleeves for hitting enemies, or house a broad barbed wire suspended between them, used for simply grinding anything in front of the animal down. These animals are the pride of the Harad'rim, the loss of even one is a horrible a tragedy, since they don't breed often. When brought into battle, a massive wooden structure is mounted on the back of these strong beasts, like a mobile fortress, and is fitted with skilled archers.

The Shah of Harad also has a group of his "finest" Generals. They are in this category, for winning every major battle brought forth to them. There are eight Generals in this party; General Daishi, General Hassan, General Jahan, General Shagu, General Morai, General Beraidun, General Kahyet, and General Jia Min. Each is famous for a trait in battle, or for commanding a legion exceeding in a skill.

Religion: The religion of the Harad'rim, is monotheistic, and they believe in only one god; Hora. Hora is believed, like most monotheistic religions, to have been the creator of the world, and chooses the path of every individual. He is prayed to before battle, before meals, and even at burials.

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Ayrii: a country comparable , in races and climate, to the Mediterraneans. along the coasts and rivers resides a huge megalopolis. they have build over most viable farmland, and thus, imports vast amounts of basic necessities to keep it's people in good health. Expansive and aggressive, it has found it's way into a history book by way of tooth and claw. Led by a High King Vosolovck, who's family has ruled since before the unification. directly under him is th4e Воеhguerra, literally "War Master"(guy who gave the speech). In some ways, many say the Воеhguerra holds more power than the High King. The current Воеhguerra (as none of them are expected to make it too long) heads the whole of the army, and his/her orders, in most cases, do not have to apply to the law within Ayrii's Constitution. Values war and pain as symbols of strength; Missing limbs aren't grotesque, so much as revered.

Military: Gonna be hard to write without spoilers....
Known as "blasphemous" and "sick", the armies of Ayrii are not to categorized as we do now. Aside from the foot soldiers and archers, far in back, reside horrendous creatures... once normal Humans, Nоabul, or the like, these monsters have been bred, mutilated, and tortured into the embodiment of Death. (might see later... we'll see)

Religion: Originally followers of Hora, the Boehguerra and, subsequently, the Ayriian army recently converted to an unknown God. unlike most monotheistic religions, This god is known to not have created Anea or the life walking it; rather, She (no known name) came, and instructed the Humans on how to end the chaos which destroyed them. She instructed that some creatures should not be tolerated; they were born for the soul purpose of spreading destruction. She is known as "Protector", in some skews of the religion.
Outside of the armed forces, other religions, most of them polytheistic villages of the Noabul or (presumably) Ma'hapa. They are allowed, so long as they didn't interfere.

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Kamigawa: A city of splendors. Most trade with more uncivilized species come through the city. Long ago when the continent was united it was a metropolis. The city grew outward. Now with a population of ten million it is considered to be a prime example of a sanctuary. Though not to be confused as completely democratic it still practises slave trading. Few slaves were ever to be given freedom whether by earning the right or to be released by there current master.
The city had been able to divert attention to itself by acting as an in-between with other nations. With a diverse amount of people in the city they were blessed with many mages, priests and priestesses, warriors, rogues, slavers, a formadible army. It was much more simpler to let Harad believe they were in charge.

Kamigawa has a total of six tiers (levels) to it. The top layer belonged to the Royal family. The Magistrate Wuxia Zhengi and his lovely wife Mei Zhengi with several daughters and one son.

The second level belonged to the noble class.

The third tier was the merchant floor. Filled with exotic items, incense, silk clothing, rose soap. Jewels that could make a sultan cry.

Below was the commoner quarters. The largest level. It contained its own sort of culture, shops, inns, and taverns. this was where most of the populous lived. With an amazing seven million living on the ground level.

Right underneath was the opening to the Undercity. The undercity is where most outlaws fled to. The guards had long ago decided to let them govern themselves. Its simple to understand. Its an eye for an eye.

Far below the surface was where the slaves lived. Their homes mostly built into the stone.