Ord

Ord
A fantasy world made up of several continents of varied nationalities and traditions that will still feel comfortable and familiar to the average player.

Granpeis
Continent made up of three significant powers
-Terrafreis
-Lordhelm
-Longrad

Terrafreis
-Used to be part of Lordhelm, broke apart after a rebellion 400 years ago
-Oligarchy, ruled by the 47 Lords who meet to vote on national matters
-Has a common currency but bartering is allowed
-Allows sovereignity to land owned by non-humans
-Port city of Portdecomt is the richest, in Duchy Framrose, ruled by Duchess Framrose.
-Origin of the Abyss, a water-filled crater where vile creatures spawn from regularly. Regulated by the Abyssal Gazers, a brotherhood of warriors whose duty is to slay the creatures from the Abyss.
-National spirit of positivity and advancement, though somewhat flighty and don't think in the long term
-Many small religions with local gods- one of the reasons for the rebellion and split from Lordhelm was a rejection of their monotheistic religion. Many gods and spirits are of fey origin, and have physical manifestations.
-Races naturally present: Dwarves, Elves, Halflings, Humans, Half-Elves, Half-Orcs, Boar-Men(NPC)
-Migrant races: Humans, Dragonborn(rare, from Longrad), Tieflings(rare, migrated from Tor-Magron), Gnomes(rare, often live near/with Halflings, migrated from Vallhachen), Orcs(NPC, uncommon, migrated from Tor-Magron)
-military might mostly comes from Lord knights and conscripts, better at self-defense than offensive maneuvers, commonly hires mercenary bands and armies
-many keeps and walls along the border with Lordhelm

Lordhelm
-Monarchy, ruled by King Rikard Lordhelm III
-Does not recognize non-humans as lords, delegates their lands to human lords
-Capital city of King's Hill
-National spirit of strong pride and importance of negotiation, though headstrong, strict on immigration and highly wary of non-humans
-National religion worships a single goddess, called Queen Emagra. When a king ascends to the throne, she is considered the king's spiritual wife, while his queen is his worldly wife. Queen Emagra's image is manipulated and depicted for every aspect of life for prayer and devotion.
-Races naturally present: Dwarves, Elves, Halflings, Humans, Half-Elves, Centaurs(NPC)
-Migrant Races: Humans, Dragonborn(rare, from Longrad), Tieflings(rare) Orcs(NPC, uncommon, migrated from Tor-Magron)
-strong military, some areas having compulsory military service
-legendary knight errants

Longrad
-No central government, composed of tribes ruled by chiefs
-Barterers
-Commmonly fishermen, some farmers, some raiders
-Mostly untamed lands
-Some dragons, source of Dragonborn in the north
-reports of ancient ruins from an unknown civilization
-no real national spirit, on account of not being a nation, but generally the tribes keep to themselves. Natives often exude an aura of knowing more than they let on.
-no real military, villagers and tribals are all trained in combat and are able to defend their lands. Raiders are more aggressive and attack ships travelling in the sea between Longrad and Lordhelm, tempting invasion from Lordhelm.
-Races naturally present: Humans, Dragonborn
-Migrant Races: Very little, to the point that it is not worth taking note of, usualy explorers or adventurers.

Vallhachen
Continent of two central powers
-Devolken
-Krom-Hellen
And many small warring clans that hold land and are vying for control.

Devolken
-Made up of 14 states, ruled by descendents of King Forstagg
-Has a neutral central state as a seat of government
-Common currency
-Proud individual states that respect others for their common ancestry
-Used to be a monarchy ruled by King Forstagg who took many wives and children all over the land- after his death, there was a large civil war for the kingship that ended with the current arrangement
-Lots of small towns and farmlands on central grasslands
-Large walls on the borders with the warring states
-Border-states are very militarized, central and coastal states are relatively peaceful
-Home of the War Striders, mercenaries famous for their brightly colored clothes under half-plate, fabulous facial hair, and wielding greatswords.
-Races naturally present: Dwarves(rare), Elves(rare), Halflings(rare), Humans, Gnomes(rare)
-Migrant races: None of significance