Symbol: White wolf on black

Government: Clanic hierarchy with Jarls sworn to a High King

Location: Northern coastline with steep cliffs, pine forests, and fjords

A harsh northern kingdom of proud seafarers and raiders. Noviran clans value honor and strength above all else. Their society follows old traditions where both men and women can fight, raid, and rule. The kingdom maintains a powerful naval force and has a long history of coastal raiding and fierce clan feuds.

Symbol: Indigo eagle on white

Government: Feudal monarchy

Location: Alpine valleys with ice-fed rivers and high waterfalls

A mountain kingdom of stoic, tradition-bound nobles who take oaths as sacred bonds. Eldenwald specializes in defensive mountain warfare and maintains strict honor codes that often lead to formal duels. Men traditionally bear arms while women control family lineages and inheritance. The hill nobility are known for their unshakeable loyalty once sworn.

Symbol: Gold stag on green

Government: Feudal monarchy

Location: Rolling plains and ancient forests crossed by great rivers

The heart of chivalric tradition, where knights compete in tournaments and noble families obsess over bloodlines and honor feuds. Ascalon follows strict patriarchal customs, with noble women serving primarily as tools for political alliances. The kingdom's knights are renowned for their heavy cavalry and adherence to chivalric codes.

Symbol: Silver tree on amber orange

Government: Feudal monarchy guided by scholars and philosophers

Location: Fertile meadows, gentle rivers, and soft hills

The most progressive kingdom in Aurion, where merit matters as much as birthright. Lindevale prizes diplomacy, learning, and cultural advancement over military conquest. Men and women have equal rights, including inheritance by primogeniture regardless of gender. The kingdom influences others through treaties, trade, and intellectual leadership rather than warfare.

Symbol: Green sea-serpent on navy

Government: Clan-based kingship

Location: Storm-beaten coasts, rocky highlands, and kelp-filled bays

A fierce maritime kingdom of oath-bound clans who master both sea and highland warfare. Caladonian women hold significant authority within clans, though formal military ranks remain restricted. The clans engage in constant feuds and coastal raids while maintaining complex networks of oaths and alliances. Their sailors are considered the finest navigators in rough waters.

Symbol: Gold phoenix on red

Government: Imperial monarchy

Location: Warm inland seas, terraced vineyards, and interior mountain ranges

Once the dominant power of Aurion, now clinging to past glory through ceremony and bureaucracy. The Empire maintains massive archives, formalized diplomatic protocols, and grand armies organized in ancient tradition. Despite declining influence, Illyrian Empire still pursues expansion when possible. Public life remains strictly patriarchal, though women wield influence in private spheres.

Symbol: Obsidian tower on olive

Government: Fragmented city-states

Location: Rugged hills, broken coastlines, and terraced olive groves

Not a unified kingdom but a collection of fiercely independent city-states in constant rivalry. Each city maintains its own government, army, and ambitions. Warfare between cities is common, with shifting alliances and heavy use of mercenaries. The practical needs of constant conflict mean everyone—regardless of gender—contributes to defense when needed.

Symbol: White Pegasus on purple

Government: Mercantile republics

Location: Deep harbors, coastal cities, wine country, and lagoons

Wealthy trading republics where merchant princes hold more power than nobles. Valemar dominates sea trade through economic manipulation and naval superiority rather than open warfare. Men control civic offices and formal power, while women rule the influential salon culture where real deals are made. Political ruthlessness hides behind refined manners and luxury.

Symbol: Gold lion on brown

Government: Feudal monarchy

Location: Fertile river valleys and humid coasts in the south

A cosmopolitan crossroads kingdom that profits from its position between other realms. Mauricia focuses on protecting trade routes and maintaining strategic marriages with neighboring powers. The kingdom blends influences from all its neighbors, creating a uniquely diverse culture. Women are respected in matters of lineage and commerce, participating actively in the kingdom's trading ventures.

Symbol: Red sun on gold

Government: Sultanate

Location: Desert basins, oasis settlements, and incense caravan routes

A realm of extreme wealth and deadly intrigue, built on luxury goods and caravan trade. The sultanate is infamous for its assassin guilds, particularly the Red Snakes, who operate throughout Aurion. Slavery remains legal and common. While men dominate public positions, women often wield considerable shadow power through palace intrigue and covert networks. Political struggles typically end in poison or blade rather than open war.