Ruled by: Duke Vaedros Thorne (A pragmatic leader, loyal to Arinus but focused on military strength.)
Capital City: Vakker (A militarized city-state known for its war academies and elite warriors.)
Dominant Elemental Affinities: Earth, Fire
Primary Exports: Weapons, armor, war beasts, rare minerals
Overview: Vakker is the military stronghold of Arinus, responsible for training warriors, developing war tactics, and maintaining the kingdom’s strongest standing army.
→ The Peaks of the Fae are partially controlled by Vakker, though the northern duchy contests their ownership.
→ The Redridge Mountains hold powerful fire-aligned ley lines, exploited by House Thorne for weapon enchantments.
Political Role & Conflicts
→ Duke Thorne supports the monarchy in name, but many fear he has ambitions beyond mere military leadership.
→ Internal debates within the military, as some push for an offensive strategy against Scadia, while others call for caution.
→ Power struggles between House Thorne and the Queen, as Thorne’s growing influence in the army could challenge the monarchy’s control.
Capital City: Vakker (A militarized city-state known for its war academies and elite warriors.)
Dominant Elemental Affinities: Earth, Fire
Primary Exports: Weapons, armor, war beasts, rare minerals
Overview: Vakker is the military stronghold of Arinus, responsible for training warriors, developing war tactics, and maintaining the kingdom’s strongest standing army.
→ The Peaks of the Fae are partially controlled by Vakker, though the northern duchy contests their ownership.
→ The Redridge Mountains hold powerful fire-aligned ley lines, exploited by House Thorne for weapon enchantments.
Political Role & Conflicts
→ Duke Thorne supports the monarchy in name, but many fear he has ambitions beyond mere military leadership.
→ Internal debates within the military, as some push for an offensive strategy against Scadia, while others call for caution.
→ Power struggles between House Thorne and the Queen, as Thorne’s growing influence in the army could challenge the monarchy’s control.
Moderators: Cami Otherworld