The Chronicles Of Kethira

  Scale: 1 hex = 26 miles Geography:  The Continent of Erone is bordered on the north and west by the Westway Ocean, and on the northeast by the Sea of Erone. To its east is the continent of Elet, and to the the south, the Thurdona mountains connect with the Krow Mountains to the west, and the Quilet Mountains to the east. Further south is the vast Onisal Desert, one of the most inhospitable regions on the globe.  The Kingdoms and Republics: The Kingdom of Kethira:  United from three separate kingdoms nearly seventy ago, it is the newest incorporated kingdom in Erone. It shares good diplomatic relations with most of its neighbors, and wields considerable effort in influencing The Republic of Isadmia to join them. The Kingdom of Thurland is not pleased with having to share its northern border with the Land of Null (the gray region of the map) a land of the undead, and it leads to a steady stream of political anxiety. Morgansfort is the capital of Kethira.  Popula...

Throughout the land, there are several institutions of learning for those who seek knowledge, learn a trade, or build a class. They are:   The Serpent's Guild Headquarters: Officially none. Unofficially: Nobody knows. Symbol: A silver serpent coiled around a dagger. Motto: "Every Lock Has a Key." Public Reputation Most citizens believe the Serpent's Guild is merely a criminal organization. This is only partially true. The guild acts as: thieves' guild assassin network intelligence service smuggling operation information brokerage Internal Structure Scales Pickpockets and burglars. Fangs Professional thieves. Vipers Assassins. Cobras Guild leadership. The Serpent Unknown guildmaster. No one knows if this title belongs to a single individual or a council. Relationship with Acroyear Acroyear refuses membership. This drives the guild insane. Many members view him as: "The greatest thief who never joined." Som...

The Free Clans are independent peoples who owe allegiance to their own traditions rather than the Crown of Kethira. There are four clans who homestead in Kethira.  Structure Unlike the Houses: leadership is earned inheritance is less important warriors and elders share authority clan councils are common A clan chief who loses respect may simply be replaced. This often horrifies nobles. The Great Clan Confederacies Several major clan groupings exist. These are large enough to influence politics across Kethira. The Stormhorn Confederacy Located in the northern coastal highlands. Known for: sailors raiders monster hunters These are the people most likely to interact with Karshana. Their longships occasionally patrol the Sea of Erone. Distinctive Color: Deep Blue Symbol: A lightning bolt splitting a wave Tattoo Style: Interwoven spirals and lightning patterns Placement: Forearms Neck Face (senior warriors) The Stormhorns believe every person carries a storm wi...

House Lemisaco Seat:  The Crystalline Palace, Morgansfort Race: High Elves Influence: Diplomacy Ancient lore Arcane scholarship Long-term planning Symbol: A silver tree beneath a crescent moon. Motto: "What Endures Is Remembered." Reputation The Lemisacos are the oldest recognized noble family in Kethira. They claim to remember events from before the founding of the kingdom. Nobody can prove otherwise. Many members serve as: diplomats scholars advisors archivists The family frequently clashes with House Chalise because the Lemisacos possess ancient knowledge but rarely share it. Relationship with the Crown The Lemisacos supported Queen Zauriel and remain loyal to House Aurelian. The House's finest warriors serve many roles within the ranks of the Royal Army and Navy.  However, they have begun expressing concern about the rise of the Fourfold End and the increasing number of forgotten historical records. House Nythra House Nythra ...

Elara Carelian Class: Paladin Alignment: Lawful Age and Place of Birth: 28 years old, born at The Palace on the Rock, Morgansfort Parents:   Father: King Zerne Carelian Mother: Queen Maerith Chalise Carelian (deceased) Siblings:  Half-Sister: Pernumbra Carelian Half-Sister: Rhea Adiri Early Life:  Elara Anne Carelian was born to trumpets blaring and a three-day festival in her honor. She was an extraordinary child with a strong sense of social justice and fierce ambition. She attended The Royal Preparatory Academy during her formative years, and was accepted into the prestigious Crown Academy, a rigid institution which develops and educates defenders of the faith and the crown of Kethira.  Crown Academy and her Oath: She graduated second in her class from the academy, and was immediately sent to her regiment at the Temple of the Crown in Morgansfort to begin her noble duty. She remained in frequent contact with her older sister Pernumbra, and remained active in her...

Rhea Adiri Class: Thief Alignment: Neutral  Age and Place of Birth: 25 years old, born at The Palace on the Rock, Morgansfort Parents:   Father: Baron Karza Carelian Mother: Queen Maerith Chalise Carelian (deceased) Siblings:  Half-Brother: Irfan Early Life:  When Rhea was born, the midwife had informed Queen Maerith that the child had been stillborn, so Karza's agents could remove the infant from the palace without suspicion. Two days later, Baron Karza arranged for Rhea to be adopted by Mehmet and Semra Adiri. Mehmet is a prominent merchant in Helmfirth, which is where Rhea was raised as a child. She displayed high athletic prowess and an uncanny ability to understand people. While in Helmfirth, she was an active child, and always getting into mischief. She loved watching the acrobats and magic users display their feats of prestidigitation in the public square and at the market, and aspired to become a wizard so she could bring honor to her family. The Regal Wiza...