From the Flames: Known World Map and stuff

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Nation 4:

The Skalder Kingdom

Major cities: Highlake Oasis

Cities: None

Towns: Wildshade, Southpass

Government type: None

Crime and Law: There are no “laws” or any kind of official “books” in the “Kingdom.”

Professions: The honest professions in the Kingdom range from smith to “lawmaker.” The not so honest professions are much more profound, ranging from the “head of state” Donathin Skalder, to his lowest grunt.

Trade: The entire economy of the Kingdom is based off of trade; they waylay caravans headed by their towns, and own the rights to the only mapped oasis in the entire desert, thus generating a heavy amount of business in Highlake, which thieves then take advantage of.

Organizations: The Skalder Cartel, The Cartel Guard, Southpass Cartel, Wildshade Cartel, Southpass Guard, Wildshade Guard, The Desert Army

Events: None known.

Education: None known.

Languages: Skalderan, Common, [Nation 5]

Class: The higher ups in the Skalder Cartel live the most comfortable lives.

Population: No known count, rumored to be around 60,000

Resources: No known resources, though there is lots of sand.

Wildlife: The usual desert fare.

Climate: Desert.

Mounts and Pets: The higher up Cartel members get to use horses, while the rest of the “lowly peasant folk” have to make by with their feet.

Technology: All stolen from the other nations.

Subcultures: The Southpass Cartel is a more religious organization due to the proximity to the Order’s lands.

Military: Light, few members, but experts at fighting in the desert.

Weapons and armor: Cloth, and daggers, who wants to walk around a desert carrying thirty plus pounds of heat conductive metal?

Timeline: The Skalder Kingdom was founded by the greatest thief ever to live in the southern continent, Aldaron Skalder back during the Great War. He was tried and found guilty by the major nation of the time, The Eriholt Empire, now reduced to the eastern coast of the continent, by sheer luck he found the desert’s single oasis. Farther exploration and mapping led him to several of the Ancient Ruins that dot the desert. These he left unmapped, hoping to discover a way to exploit his discovery. He did, gathering up several hundred followers to build a city at the Oasis. They then set guards around the ruins, two of these developed into the towns; Wildshade and Southpass, while the rest have no sturdy ground to build such structures on. No researcher has yet found enough funds to purchase passage through the desert to these sites.

Relations: The other nations barely acknowledge the Kingdom’s existence, let alone any sovereignty.

Homes: The homes are build out of mud bricks, giving them the look and color of the ground they are built upon.

Religion: The only known religious town is Southpass, which worships all the gods, but the Sun most heavily.

Architecture: Mud brick huts dominate the architecture, rare is the building that ascends to the second story.

Clothing: The Skalderian men and women both dress comfortably for the desert, covering as much skin as possible to keep away from the burning sun.

Arts: The art of thievery is the only known art in the Kingdom.

Entertainment: The stoning of prisoners is the odd entertainment that the guard takes place in.

Next... The biggest country on the friggin map. Many towns...

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Not too bad... Wish I could make them smaller...

[Kaez]

May 9, 2009 20:24:59 GMT -5 WJChesek ((Evern)) said:

Not too bad... Wish I could make them smaller...

You can. Use your paint program to reduce the size to 70% or so.

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

May 9, 2009 20:26:28 GMT -5 Kaez said:

May 9, 2009 20:24:59 GMT -5 WJChesek ((Evern)) said:

Not too bad... Wish I could make them smaller...

You can. Use your paint program to reduce the size to 70% or so.

MMmmm... Didn't think of that...

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Reposting, top half of Tiberia map.

Northwest corner



Northeast corner

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Hmm... Didn't work...

Ah-well...

[Kaez]

Can do it through photobucket edit too. >.>

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

May 9, 2009 20:45:06 GMT -5 Kaez said:

Can do it through photobucket edit too. >.>

Already tried that. Didn't work... It's fine, just big is all... That's what happens when I use the scanner at home. Damn Jpeg.

[Kaez]

May 9, 2009 20:53:02 GMT -5 WJChesek ((Evern)) said:

May 9, 2009 20:45:06 GMT -5 Kaez said:

Can do it through photobucket edit too. >.>

Already tried that. Didn't work... It's fine, just big is all... That's what happens when I use the scanner at home. Damn Jpeg.

Mine end up about 3000x3000 when I scan them. I scale them -way- down just by using Microsoft paint's Image=>Resize/skew.

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

May 9, 2009 20:54:14 GMT -5 Kaez said:

May 9, 2009 20:53:02 GMT -5 WJChesek ((Evern)) said:

Already tried that. Didn't work... It's fine, just big is all... That's what happens when I use the scanner at home. Damn Jpeg.

Mine end up about 3000x3000 when I scan them. I scale them -way- down just by using Microsoft paint's Image=>Resize/skew.

I did that too... It doesn't affect it much... Just a tiny amount on my monitor... Though I see how it could ruin someone elses enjoyment of this thread.

Apparently jpgs don't remember their size when uploaded. Or transferred.

[The Timeless One]

Damn it...I should probably start this as well. Used to do it all the time, then I sorta settled on one idea...now looking back on it, it was pretty dumb...

[Kaez]

May 9, 2009 21:01:17 GMT -5 WJChesek ((Evern)) said:

May 9, 2009 20:54:14 GMT -5 Kaez said:

Mine end up about 3000x3000 when I scan them. I scale them -way- down just by using Microsoft paint's Image=>Resize/skew.

I did that too... It doesn't affect it much... Just a tiny amount on my monitor... Though I see how it could ruin someone elses enjoyment of this thread.

Apparently jpgs don't remember their size when uploaded. Or transferred.

Oh, they do. Somewhere, something is being done incorrectly, either by you or the programs you're using.

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Wouldn't put it past Windows 7 to screw something up.

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Nation 5:

The Anopica Republic

Major cities: Ityrya

Cities: Eulona, Anycica, Ugova, Utasor, Bridgewatch

Towns: Eranmore, Itini, Reanima

Government type: Republic

Crime and Law: Crime is nearly nonexistent in the smaller towns, such as Itini or Eranmore, whereas it can stand a real threat in Ityrya and Anycicia. While it’s not as bad as [Nation 6], it’s not as good for the citizens of Anopica as [Nation 8]. There are vague hints of organized crime in the capitol, but very little is known.

Professions: Bureaucrat, Aristocrat, Councilor, soldier, sailor, blacksmith, woodworker, Fletcher, miner, carpenter, shipwright, governor, fisherman, trader, mercenary, priest, guardsman.

Trade: The international trade from the Republic is very open, but for a few contraband commodities, such as Visionweed, or the Eakyla leaf.

Organizations: Anopica Elite Guard, Ityrya Brigade, Bridgewatch Battalion, Ugova Midfleet, Eulona Northfleet, Utasor Southfleet, the Miner’s Band, Forest Committee, Desertwatch Guard, Senate

Events: There are few national holidays that all celebrate, though there are certain small holy days that the entire country in accordance with their god celebrate.

Education: The nobles of the Republic are the most educated of the entire country, learning extensive math, reading, and writing skills necessary to run the country, while diplomats learn the languages of other countries, the rest learn the language that spawned in the south of the continent, Common.

Languages: Common

Class: The nobles are those most elected to office by their district, one per town, two per city, and three come from Ityrya.

Population: 100,000

Resources: The Republic has access to most resources, though they have an excess of ore and a shortage of lumber, having cut down most of the forests during the Rapid Expansion.

Wildlife: Because the Republic covers such a vast area, the wildlife is numerous and all associated with the climate of the area, and is mostly allowed to roam free, the peoples having domesticated livestock.

Climate: Ranging from Temperate in the north, to tropical in the south.

Mounts and Pets: The horse originated in the East and was brought to the Republic when the nation was founded, the usual pets are a given, though in Utasor, the lizard, both large and small are used as pets and mounts in lieu of the horse.

Technology: The Republic can be considered the leader in technology, as its scientists are currently experimenting with a substance they call “boom powder.” The specifics aren’t known yet.

Subcultures: Ultrasor is closest to [Nation 7], as a result, the female population is more dominant than the male population of the city.

Military: The Republic boasts the smallest military of the entire continent of Albeveos, though they make up for a lack of numbers with a great skill.

Weapons and armor: The weapons used by the soldiers of the Republic range from the short sword, to the great sword, to the bow, to the crossbow, all of superior quality to the weapons of Tiberia.

Timeline: The Republic was founded centuries ago, long enough that very little record of the past remains, other than the most recent expansion north, to Tiberia when the new countries were formed. The wars between the Republic and [Nation 6] have done little to aid the recovery and recording of history. The most recent war was stopped when [Nation 8] was founded between the two countries, preventing any border or shared territory from forming, but that small stretch of mountain in the southern part of the continent.

Relations: The Republic has the best relations with Tiberia, being their mother nation, and refuse to acknowledge the Skalder Kingdom as a soverign nation officially, but they do not station or pass troops through the area.

Homes: The homes in the cities are made almost purely of stone, while those in the towns are a combination of the two.

Religion: The Republic worships no god officially, though the most widely accepted god is that of the Sun.

Architecture: The Republic architects have found that the best structure style is one that blocks the afternoon sun, thus overhangs are placed on the western side of all official and important buildings.

Clothing: The clothing is fancy and exquisite when worn by the people of the cities, especially in Ityrya, while those in the towns dress more functionally.

Arts: The most widespread art in the Republic is sculpture, as the excess of stone is found almost everywhere.

Entertainment: The Republic has found entertainment in acting, and plays. In Ityrya a play has been known to go on for days with a captivated audience.

[WJChesek ((Evern))]

Nation 6:

The Malilya Empire

Major cities: Ethas, Egova

Cities: Aquon, Asul

Towns: Arcus, Libentand

Government type: Dictatorship

Crime and Law: Crime is virtually nonexistent in the Empire’s cities. The law is so strict that few dare to break it and risk death for the smallest of offenses.

Professions: Vendor, fisherman, logger, ship swain, blacksmith, soldier, sailor, spy, enforcer, carpenter, mason.

Trade: Trade of any sort is very limited in the Empire, which takes almost an isolationist viewpoint on world affairs. Few enter and leave the land.

Organizations: The Elite Guard, the Imperial Army, the Imperial Navy, the Imperial Information Guard.

Events: The people of the Empire practice many religious festivals, as the current emperor allows all religions, though they must celebrate the Founding of the country.

Education: Education is quite possibly the worst out of the entire known world, few bother to learn anything beyond basic math and language skills, and those that do tend to leave the country.

Languages: Common, Imperial

Class: The current Emperor has done away with all classes, reducing all to the poorest possible, and readying his coffers for potential war with the West.

Population: 130,000

Resources: The Empire has access to almost every resource necessary to continue their isolationism for at least another fifty years.

Wildlife: The wilds of the Empire are teeming with the various creatures native to the area.

Climate: From Temperate to the north, to the beginnings of jungle in the south.

Mounts and Pets: The usual fare, though they have managed to tame the area’s wild flightless birds to use as mounts with speed beyond that of a conventional horse.

Technology: The Empire advances based entirely off of what the IIG can steal from other countries.

Subcultures: Due to an isolationist existence, the neighboring nations hold little sway on the nearby towns and cities of the Empire.

Military: The Imperial Army is at its greatest strength since the war between the Empire and the Republic to the West.

Weapons and armor: The Empire’s weapons and armor might be the only technological field that is actually advancing. It is from this nation that the folded blade originated from; the same is true of the layered armor.

Timeline: The Empire was among the first nations founded, shortly followed by its rival the Anopica Republic to the West.

Relations: As an isolationist nation, the Empire knows and cares little for the affairs of the other nations.

Homes: The homes in the Empire are made with wood and stone.

Religion: The largest amount of worship in the Empire is directed towards the sun goddess, Sonnenda

Architecture: The architecture of the Empire utilizes many arches and columns.

Clothing: The people of the Empire dress as they wish, usually comfortably for their work.

Arts: The Art most practiced in the Empire is that of fighting.

Entertainment: Gladiator rings can be found in all of the major cities of the Empire, where the best are pitted against each other.