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*PROLOGUE : The Wrath of Themeta*
Centuries ago, humanity turned its back on Themeta, the celestial goddess who had created the sun and brought humanity into being. Insulted by their betrayal, Themeta unleashed her wrath upon the world. She withdrew the sun's light, and though the earth continued to cycle through day and night, the days were no longer illuminated by the sun's warm rays.
The consequences were dire.Vampires, once confined to the Twilight Pit, a realm deep within the Aulstrian lands where they originated, were freed to roam the earth under the dim, sunless days. The continent of Aulstria, being the birthplace of these creatures, bore the brunt of their wrath, becoming the primary domain of the vampires. Themeta's plan was for the vampires to spread their terror beyond Aulstria, to the continent of Aridona, and perhaps beyond, punishing all of humanity for their betrayal.
However, as Themeta watched the suffering of humanity in Aulstria, her wrath gave way to pity. She saw the devastation, the fear, and the despair that gripped the continent, and her heart softened. Deciding to intervene, Themeta chose a mortal, Gayus, a man gifted with the ability to communicate with celestial beings. Through Gayus, Themeta sent a message to humanity: return to her worship, and she would restore the sun's light.
Gayus preached Themeta's message across Aulstria, gathering a large following despite the dangers posed by vampires. His efforts paid off, and eventually, the sun's light returned to Aulstria, vanquishing the vampires. The last remnants of the vampire clan, the enigmatic Blood Sisters trio, fled the sun-kissed realm of Aulstria and sought refuge in Aridona, a realm where the skies remained shrouded in a perpetual haze, devoid of sunlight, yet still subject to the cycles of day and night.
The continent of Aridona, however, remained untouched by the vampires' darkness. Its people had never known the terror that Aulstrians had faced, and as a result, they saw no need to return to Themeta's worship, besides, they've lived years without the sun, all those sunless days Aridonians have come to adjust to a life without the sunlight. When Gayus arrived in Aridona, his message fell on deaf ears. The Aridonians rejected the idea of a goddess who would unleash such horrors upon the world, and the religion failed to take hold. As a result, Aulstria remained unique, its people worshiping Themeta as the sun goddess and revering Gayus as the Bringer of the Sun, forever changed by their experience with darkness and redemption.
*WORLD BUILDING AND PRONUNCIATION*
Kingdoms in the continent of Aulstria
1. Kingdom of West Aulstria
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*Kingdom of West Aulstria*
- *Location*: Western region of the Aulstrian continent
- *Inhabitants*: West Aulstrians
- *History*: Claimed descendants of Gayus, the Bringer of the Sun
- *Notable Traits*:
- Renowned for military prowess
- Impressive cavalry unit
- Nicknamed "Horse Owners"
- *Seat of Power*: West Hall Castle
- *Archenemy*: The Kingdom of Norveil (longstanding rivalry and raids)
2. Kingdom of Norveil
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*Kingdom of Norveil*
- *Location*: Northern region of the Aulstrian continent
- *Inhabitants*: Norveiks
- *History*: Norveiks have a warlike nature, with a longstanding conflict with West Aulstria over land disputes
- *Motivations*: Norveiks believe some West Aulstrian lands belong to them, and they seek to expand their territory due to infertile northern soil
- *Military*:
- Lack of cavalry due to limited horses in their land
- Powerful naval force, known for building powerful and magnificent fleets
- Nicknamed "The Sea Demons" for their dominance in open sea battles
- *Seat of Power*: Blackwood Keep, seat of the Blackwood dynasty, rulers of Norveil
- *Archenemy*: West Aulstria (longstanding land dispute and series of wars)
3. Kingdom of Baelgard
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*Kingdom of Baelgard*
- *Pronunciation*: "Bael-gard" (Bael like "Bail" and gard like "guard")
- *Location*: Eastern region of the Aulstrian continent
- *Inhabitants*: East Aulstrians
- *Size*: Smallest of the five kingdoms in Aulstria
- *Military*:
- Limited army power
- Skilled archers
- Defensive strategy, utilizing knowledge of their land and terrain
- *History*: Baelgard has faced multiple invasions from Norveil and Beamford, but successfully defended its territory due to strategic location and stronghold of StoneFort Castle
- *Seat of Power*: StoneFort Castle, seat of the Stone dynasty the located on the highest hill of in Baelgard, Baelhil.
- *Nickname*: "The Swamp People" due to the swampy terrain in some areas of Baelgard
- *Archenemy*: Beamford, which has launched repeated attacks on Baelgard's StoneFort Castle, taking advantage of Baelgard's small size
4. Kingdom of Beamford
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*Kingdom of Beamford*
- *Pronunciation*: "Be-Am-ford"
- *Location*: Southern region of the Aulstrian continent
- *Inhabitants*: Beamfolks
- *History*: Founded on greed and a desire for land acquisition, often through politics or force
- *Size*: Largest kingdom in Aulstria, controlling the most land space among the five kingdoms
- *Military*:
- Powerful cavalry force, supported by a larger infantry
- Not as strong as West Aulstria's cavalry, but still a significant force
- *Ambition*: To unite the five kingdoms of Aulstria under Beamford rule, with the ultimate goal of becoming an empire
- *Seat of Power*: Beamfort Castle
- *Nickname*: "The Landlords"
- *Archenemy*: Baelgard, which has thwarted Beamford's plans to expand and unite the kingdoms, particularly their goal of seizing control of the East by taking Baelgard
5. Kingdom of The Gurl
Here's the information about The Gurl written in a more organized format:
*Kingdom of the The Gurl*
- *Pronunciation*: "Gu" pronounced like "Go" in "god" and "rl" pronounced like "ore" in "Iron ore"
- *Location*: Middle of the Aulstrian continent
- *Inhabitants*: Gurlish people
- *History*: Known as the "Holy Land" and the "Heart of Aulstria" due to its central location and strong religious devotion
- *Notable Traits*:
- Most religiously devoted people in Aulstria
- Home to monks and nuns
- Peaceful and non-wartime people, respected by the other four kingdoms
- *Military*: Organized and impressive military system, though not typically involved in conflicts
- *Seat of Power*: Sunspire, seat of the Gurl leader
- *Government*: Ruled by religious leaders called Archbishops, who are elected rather than inheriting the position
The five kingdoms of Aulstria, despite their political divisions and conflicts, share a common thread - the "Fate of the Sun" religion, which means they are all worshipers of Themeta.
Kingdoms in the continent of Aridona
*Aridonian Continent*
- *Two main territories*: The Hal'Deen Empire and the Kingdom of Yen
- *Hal'Deen Empire*:
- Formed by conquering eight kingdoms in the past
- The Kingdom of Yen remains the only kingdom in Aridona that has resisted conquest by the Hal'Deen Empire
- The empire likely views the Kingdom of Yen as a challenge to its authority
- *Kingdom of Yen*:
- Maintains its independence despite the Hal'Deen Empire's expansion
- Seen as brothers in religion by the Aulstrians due to this shared belief, the "Fate of the Sun" religion, the religion was accepted in the land of Yen years later after the rejection of the religion by Aridonians
Note: Though the kingdom of Yen accepts "the fate of the sun" still the sun is yet to set on the face of the Aridonian continent for the majority of Aridonians, the Hal'deen empire empire, still rejects the religion.