Here is a list of countries and kingdoms our members have created to give you an idea of how our world currently looks.
Terel'Liren, kingdom of magic - owned by Terel
Terel'Liren is one of the oldest kingdoms found in the continent. Once abandoned due to a great catastrophe, the Terelians have returned after many years to rebuild their old home back to its old glory, with success, as Terel'Liren is becoming a most shiny pearl upon The Expanse's crown!
The Terelians are a wise and cultural race of humanoids with feline characteristics with a great understanding of magic and magitech, as proven by their illustrious architecture. They live extremely long lives and can easily age generations beyond their human counterparts. They have seen many races come and go. Besides all of this, the Terelians are not a warmongering people, and thus prefer to keep neutral relations with all notable kingdoms.
Orotion, the Dark Elves' realm - owned by Olthain
An old race, the Drow once ruled the entirety of the Expanse, before an unknown foreign High Elf king from across the ocean decided that they were a threat. A great war broke out, and the Drow were eventually pushed back to their homeland in the mountains of Mi'Tharas and the Darkwood, where the High Elves were unable to finish them off.
Today the Drow are a solitary race, slowly rebuilding and remembering the days of when they used to own the Expanse entirely, dreaming of reaching such glory days once more.
Vos Valkear, the Monster's Utopia - owned by Rynh
Vos Valkear is a very young community of monstrous races who have lost their homes. When man waged war on each other, many tribes and races were left broken in their wake. Too weak to join stronger tribes and too proud to beg the cities for aid, these tribes wandered the Expanse, until some of them met, and banded together.
Today, Vos Valkear is a safe haven for unfortunate monsters without a home, located on top of ancient Yuan-Ti ruins. Many races call this place their home, and they have not forgotten who nearly wiped them out. Vengeful and ever expanding, the Triumvirate that leads Vos Valkear have an uneasy peace with most kingdoms so fragile it could shatter at any moment. Their motto is
"Alone we break, but joined together we shall never bend." and they live their lives this exact way, keeping their friends close, but their enemies closer.
Coronet, the Crown within the Crater - owned by Miss
Coronet is a civilization built within and around a massive crater that seems to have been in the Expanse since the dawn of time. What is inside of it is a mystery, though one thing is for sure. Those who go in are not the same when they come out.
Coronet is a civilization of criminals with a huge black market. The most vile and insane of criminals find their way to Coronet somehow. Lead by an individual who names himself The Gentleman, Coronet's goals, or even its very reason of existence, is a mystery. Whatever the case, the Crater city is real, and travelers be warned for its hostile inhabitants.
Ark'Halez, the City that Dreams - owned by Earendill
Ark'Halez, more commonly known as The Ark, is a strange enigma of a city. Legends speak of an elder dragon trying to achieve immortality and godhood, but instead got cursed and received his immortality in a much different way. Its body became twisted and tormented as its scales turned to rock and its flesh to soil. Only its bones remained, and they now form the homes for many Kobolds.
The city floats over the Nothern deserts, and it is insane to think anyone would live here when the city has such a cursed reputation. People claim to have seen strange apparitions, some even lost their minds over it. The Kobolds seem to lead solitary lives, yet welcome outsiders with open arms and occasionally people tell tales of a black feathered Roc bringing the city food it has hunted.
Despite all that, it is an interesting place, as the dragon's body holds many treasures. Enter The Ark at your own risk!
Archaia, Ilmortum na Orothriim - owned by SirMustacheTheGreat
Archaia is the collective name for a group of free states who named themselves this. Their history of rebellion still lingers in these people to this very day and they are very proud of their independence of the other kingdoms. Ruled by High King Gahlerek, Archaia is a very divided land. From lands of the highest nobles to the underbelly of criminality and murder, these states will surely have something for everyone.
Alferheim, City of Wealth and Intrigue- owned by Ben
Once part of a major kingdom, this commercial city state now stands independant from the rest of the world. They are an economical juggernaut compared to the rest of the kingdoms, and with good reason! The Steward, Jon, is a genius, knowing just how to manipulate the economy for his own needs, making Alferheim a very rich kingdom indeed.
However, with wealth comes corruption. The higher your rank rises in Alferheim, the more easy it is to get a dagger through your back. Behind the scenes of this beautiful lies a violent world. However, Alferheim is a good ally to have none the less. The place is slowly but surely getting its own identity and deals with anyone with the wealth to be worth their time.
Ahuachtli, Nation of Warriors- owned by virusghost18
A solitary tribal kingdom located in the density of the jungles of the South, Ahuachtli has only been recently discovered by scholars and adventurers. This brutal and strong tribe is larger than one might think. United under the hill shaped like a wolf howling mists, Ahuachtli is as beautiful as it is dangerous.
Lead by the Warrior King Eztli the Heart Devourer, these tribals have many gods and many buildings honoring them. Their beliefs and survivability in even the most dangerous terrains makes them formidable fighters. With their discovery, the Ahuachtli have allowed outsiders within their boarders as honored guests. Those with a curious soul have flocked to this peculiar kingdom, but not all survive the trip there.
Osia, The ever Watchful - owned by Vera Mae
Osia is a large kingdom settled across most of the wetlands. It houses a very peculiar race of people, namely Shrimp Tailed Dragons. Though not as big as their Dragon brethren, some speculate they might be related to the Dragonborn or perhaps Half-Dragons within the Expanse. This Dragonic race is quite unheard of, as Osia is a land set on its neutrality and unwillingness to allow foreigners in.
Lead by Empress Vera Mae Delossa, Osia is a mysterious land where none seem to know their motives. Their lives are structured similarly to those of Humans, yet even they are not welcome unless specifically invited. Those who enter Osia might find more than they bargained for.
Nistha, The Kingdom Beneath - owned by Wildfire6
Even below the surface of the Expanse there lies a mighty kingdom. Nistha is a kingdom that has dug too deep and unleashed creatures that were never meant to see the daylight. The deeper you go in this kingdom, the more alien and poor your enviroment shall turn.
The Humans and Dwarves, united by King Alric Righton, work hard to maintain their high social status. Nistha is a rich kingdom thanks to the ores they found within their mines, and is quite a sight to see! However, beware, if you thread into the depths, you do this at your own risk!
[NON-ACTIVE]Forest's Pyrates - The Pyrates of Expansion's Coast - owned by Copper Dragon
Though not a nation, Forest's Pyrates are a notable presence upon the Expanse's shores. Lead by the illustrious captain Forest, these sea faring criminals are unusually well organised. The amount of pirates out there under Forest's flag is a true mystery.
Though most prominent in the South, these cretins have their safe zones in many places, especially the uninhabited jungle beaches seem to be an all time favoured spot to store their loot and drink their rum. A meeting with Captain Forest's crew is sure to become a dangerous one!
Vothyl Syl - Kingdom of Ebony & Silver - owned by Harvest
The wastes of the West are inhospitable to most folks, but as sure as vultures fly there exists a hardy populous within the frozen wastes who have carved out a kingdom of their own and thrive.
The unforgiving cold is where the Pale People feel at best. Nature hardens them and has allowed them to find many riches beneath their feet. The mines so filled with ebony and silver have put Vothyl Syl on the map as an economical player. Yet these people have lived remotely for very years. Now they travel South into warmer lands and learn to live with the inhabitants of the Expanse.
Ahn'Kahet - The Unliving - owned by Fangreywolf
Very few kingdoms would proudly proclaim they seek the death and enslavement of all living beings, but Ahn'Kahet proclaims such motives proudly. The underground cities scattered below the frozen West consists of mainly undead or corpses ready to be raised. A council of Liches rules over these dark settlements and have been a part of mortal politics for centuries. Though generally disliked, they are still a powerful force to be wary of and respect.
Many have tried to figure out why Ahn'Kahet does what it does, but most have met their ultimate demise in this hostile kingdom. It takes either the bravest zealot or the biggest fool to near this place of famine and death.
The Red Polemarchy - - owned by SeraphicStar
The Red Polemarchy is a nation of Goblinoids that makes its home in the Drylands up north. Just like the area they inhabit, the Red Polemarchy is unforgiving and tough! Led by Maglubiyet's High Warlord Prabu of All Legions, the Polemarchy's legionnaires are quickly expanding and becoming a notable force to be reckoned with.
Militaristic, zealous and ruled by an iron fist, the Red Polemarchy is not a kingdom to be trifled with!
Asiotus - The Animal Kingdom - owned by XinonHyena
Asiotus could be considered a kingdom one would talk about as if it were a fairy tale. But make no mistake, Asiotus is very much real! Influenced by magic, the remote island's wildlife has become intelligent and mutated to become more man-like. The kingdom is led by Strigi the Chosen, a massive and intelligent owl who dictates the land.
Though intelligent, the law of nature is still very strong in this kingdom. The animals who are larger and more built for hunting have the right to hunt and eat whoever is smaller than they are. Those who come upon Asiotus better pray they are tall enough to survive, for anyone is fair game! However, those who find their way within this kingdom will find themselves enchanted by the magic and whimsy the land has to offer.
