Corania

(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)

Corania was a nation of indigenous peoples with dozens of unique cultures coexisting for 500 years before the Archonist crusades laid waste to the region. An empire was carved from the natives’ civilization, which has become increasingly authoritarian since the crowning of Emperor Julian Aldertain. Now a resistance is growing, making this region a hotbed of political intrigue and religious conflict. Of course, the Corian Desert is an inhospitable place even without its political instability. The days are sweltering hot, while the nights drop to freezing temperatures out on the dunes. The native people have adapted to survive in such a cruel environment, but many travelers quickly find that they are not. And if extreme temperatures by themselves aren’t enough of a threat, mirages, dragons, and snake-creatures known as the Avrajir certainly are. To the Northwest of the desert is an area of highlands which are barely more hospitable. Some tough vegetation lives there, but not enough to support settlement. Nonetheless, Emperor Aldertain considers it part of his grand domain. Munen and ascended are common in the Empire, though dornen and pixies aren’t unheard of. Orgren and legion would do well to avoid it entirely.

Alexandria
Originally called Ordanja, Emperor Marcus Lutorian I renamed the capital of the empire after his youngest daughter 180 years ago. The city itself stands at the mouth of the Kalur River which bisects the surrounding desert. Its fertile delta allows for farming and commerce, making it a singular place of comfort and wealth in the Empire. At one time, Alexandria was home to a wide array of beautiful temples and gardens dedicated to pagan deities. Sadly, the current emperor decreed pagan worship to be illegal within Corania and ordered these places of prayer destroyed. The hollow shells of these structures stand in grim contrast to the gilded statues of Imperial leaders which line the streets. Despite the unrest growing within its walls, Alexandria remains a city capable of producing incredible artisanal crafts and other trade goods. As such, it maintains its status as one of the largest and wealthiest cities on Arethal. It remains to be seen how the inevitable conflict will affect its economic standing.