The Arterion Empire and the Nations of the Continent
At the heart of the continent stands the Arterion Empire, a formidable power that has conquered neighboring nations through its overwhelming military strength.
For centuries, the Empire’s relentless expansion and wars of conquest have brought countless nations to ruin or forced them into submission. Yet the surviving kingdoms have begun to unite against imperial oppression, plunging the continent into the turmoil of a great war.
01. Arterion Empire (ARTERION EMPIRE)
– Ruler: Emperor Lucas
– Key Figures: Calis Das Valerion, Cassian, Sion, Meredia
A vast empire occupying the northern and central regions of the continent, possessing the most powerful military force in the land.
Under Emperor Lucas’s rule, the Empire has relentlessly expanded its territory. Its overwhelming military might and the Emperor’s ruthless reign have made it a source of terror among neighboring nations.
Calis Das Valerion, known as the **”Emperor’s Hound,”** has played a central role in the Empire’s wars of conquest. Countless kingdoms have fallen before his extraordinary power.
At the heart of the Empire stands the seemingly impregnable Imperial Palace. To the north rise the rugged Hilal Mountains, while the dense Greywood Forest stretches to the east.
02. Kingdom of Escariel (ESCARIEL)
– Ruler: King of Escariel (Deceased)
– Key Figures: Diena, Bellona, Luena, Astina, Edwin
A small kingdom once situated along the western coast of the continent.
Despite its limited military strength, Escariel maintained stability through diplomatic alliances forged by royal marriages. Its four beautiful princesses were both symbols of the royal family and central figures in the kingdom’s diplomacy.
However, the kingdom was destroyed almost overnight by the Empire’s invasion, leaving the surviving princesses to face a cruel and unforgiving fate.
03. Kingdom of Krotzen (KROTZEN)
– Ruler: King of Krotzen
– Key Figure: Van Krotzen
Once located in the northeastern region of the continent, Krotzen was destroyed after its defeat in a war against the Arterion Empire.
Even after the kingdom’s fall, surviving members of the royal family and resistance forces continue their struggle against the Empire.
04. Kingdom of Rusbekia (RUSBEKIA)
– Ruler: Leod Arsen Rusbekia
A kingdom located in the southern region of the continent and the leading nation of the Anti-Imperial Coalition.
The young King Leod is a ruler known for his keen political judgment and bold determination. To halt the Empire’s expansion, he has united the military forces of several nations and assembled a formidable coalition army.
A marriage alliance was once proposed between Leod and Princess Bellona of Escariel, but the arrangement never came to fruition.
Rusbekia now serves as the political and military center of the resistance against the Arterion Empire.
05. Kingdom of Kartesion (KARTESION)
– Ruler: King of Kartesion
– Key Figures: Theodore Kartesion, Rowen, Roster
A kingdom situated in the southwestern region of the continent.
Despite the wars of conquest and political turmoil surrounding it, Kartesion has maintained its neutrality for many years. Its king remains wary of becoming entangled in foreign conflicts, placing the stability of his kingdom above all else.
Prince Theodore is betrothed to Princess Astina of Escariel. However, the fall of Escariel has drastically altered the relationship between the two kingdoms.
As pressure mounts for Kartesion to join the Anti-Imperial Coalition, the kingdom faces a crucial decision between maintaining its neutrality and entering the war.
06. Heidevel Alliance (HEIDEVEL ALLIANCE)
– Governing Body: Confederation of Mages and Merchants
– Key Figure: Archmage Helios
A free and independent confederation located in the eastern region of the continent.
Founded by merchants and mages seeking mutual prosperity and independence, Heidevel operates as a republic without a monarch. Its major policies are determined by the **Alliance Council**, composed of representatives from its various factions. The nation places great importance on free trade and magical research.
Home to the most advanced magical knowledge on the continent, Heidevel is supported by two powerful pillars: its influential mages and its vast merchant organizations.
07. Anger (ANGER)
– Key Figure: Rostein
A small nation located along the southeastern coast of the continent.
Anger has joined the Anti-Imperial Coalition in its struggle against the Arterion Empire.
08. Mustar (MUSTAR)
A nation situated across the sea to the northwest of the continent.
As a member of the Anti-Imperial Coalition, Mustar has dispatched its forces by sea, placing additional pressure on the Empire from the west.
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The Current State of the Continent
The Arterion Empire’s relentless wars of conquest have led to the destruction of Escariel and Krotzen.
In response, several nations have formed the Anti-Imperial Coalition under Rusbekia’s leadership, and the continent now stands on the brink of another great war.
A vast encirclement has formed around the Imperial Palace.
Within it, countless individuals pursue their own ambitions, desires, and hidden agendas.
This war is more than a struggle for territory and power. It marks a turning point in history, as the old order that has ruled the continent begins to crumble and a new era is about to dawn.