Synopsis:
Aselacia is the smallest kingdom in the area, in both size, population, and power. The country is close to the size of Texas but suffers from a climate and geography similar to that of Alaska. There are no seasons of summer or fall and three fourths of the year deals with winter like weather. The last fourth of the year is slightly warmer and contains spring like temperatures. The a great deal of snow melts this time of year but not enough to make the country devoid of it unless you live in the lower lands. This time of year is the most busy and is when the country does most of the farming, gathering, etc to sell and prepare for the coming year.
The kingdom and country itself is protected by an ancient spirit, Taiga, which is adequately named the Summon Spirit of Ice. She dwells inside the land as a part of it herself and if she suffers, the land suffers. She controls much of the climate and magic that can flow through the land. Taiga's moods also have an impact on the weather. If she I'd ever angry, for example, severe storms will wreck the land.
Most of the land in Aselacia is covered in a think layer of snow most of the year other than the spring season. The land is covered in many mountains which boarder the north eastern side. This area is referred to as the high lands because the mountains rise upward over the rest of the iceberg like island. The west side of the country is basked in long, wide beaches that boarder the sea. This is the warmest part of the country, getting colder as you move eastward. In the highlands there are dense forests scattered around in the mountains. The area between the beaches and the highlands, referred as the low lands, consists mostly of flat icy land. A few villages and institutions are scattered around in this area and it is where most of the population outside of the kingdom city itself lives. The islands on the outskirts of the country are mostly barren but the south most island has a city that contains many of the countries intellectuals and mages where they learn and train. Small glaciers are often seen floating near the ocean surrounding Aselacia that break off from the country itself at the coming of spring and remain for years in the icy water.
Unusually large bears can often be seen wandering the terrain of Aselacia. Due to few harming their territory they have grown to be very feral and can grow up to twice the size of normal bears. They dwell mainly deep in the mountains and in the caverns where the spirit Taiga resides. These bears do not come near the cities or around heavily populated areas. They will however wander down when food is scarce or in the spring season to feed and will need to be fought off, for they will attack if provoked.
Being the smallest kingdom, Aselacia is thought to have very little power, unlike the other three. However what Aselacia does have is a population full of both intelligent scholars and mages. What they lack in numbers the country makes up for in substance. The people thrive on knowledge and see no need for fighting or power that can cause destruction. The kingdom is ruled currently by one Queen. She took over after the death of her husband, Maximus, which is suspected to be a murder by another high ranking official. Maximus was a very domineering and controlling ruler and husband, leaving the current Queen emotionally unfit to rule without the help of high ranking religious officials and Prince Zephyrus. The kingdom is very religious and often goes to the churches and even the Queen herself to help solve problems. However the current adminstration is corrupt due to the highest ranking religious member wishing to overthrow the current government and create a new one with himself at the head - His goal is to push the religion to extremes in an attempt to grow power for the country and make it one the other kingdoms fear. This member has been working with the King if Torvalum to overthrow the government to further their own personal needs.
Aselacia is the smallest kingdom in the area, in both size, population, and power. The country is close to the size of Texas but suffers from a climate and geography similar to that of Alaska. There are no seasons of summer or fall and three fourths of the year deals with winter like weather. The last fourth of the year is slightly warmer and contains spring like temperatures. The a great deal of snow melts this time of year but not enough to make the country devoid of it unless you live in the lower lands. This time of year is the most busy and is when the country does most of the farming, gathering, etc to sell and prepare for the coming year.
The kingdom and country itself is protected by an ancient spirit, Taiga, which is adequately named the Summon Spirit of Ice. She dwells inside the land as a part of it herself and if she suffers, the land suffers. She controls much of the climate and magic that can flow through the land. Taiga's moods also have an impact on the weather. If she I'd ever angry, for example, severe storms will wreck the land.
Most of the land in Aselacia is covered in a think layer of snow most of the year other than the spring season. The land is covered in many mountains which boarder the north eastern side. This area is referred to as the high lands because the mountains rise upward over the rest of the iceberg like island. The west side of the country is basked in long, wide beaches that boarder the sea. This is the warmest part of the country, getting colder as you move eastward. In the highlands there are dense forests scattered around in the mountains. The area between the beaches and the highlands, referred as the low lands, consists mostly of flat icy land. A few villages and institutions are scattered around in this area and it is where most of the population outside of the kingdom city itself lives. The islands on the outskirts of the country are mostly barren but the south most island has a city that contains many of the countries intellectuals and mages where they learn and train. Small glaciers are often seen floating near the ocean surrounding Aselacia that break off from the country itself at the coming of spring and remain for years in the icy water.
Unusually large bears can often be seen wandering the terrain of Aselacia. Due to few harming their territory they have grown to be very feral and can grow up to twice the size of normal bears. They dwell mainly deep in the mountains and in the caverns where the spirit Taiga resides. These bears do not come near the cities or around heavily populated areas. They will however wander down when food is scarce or in the spring season to feed and will need to be fought off, for they will attack if provoked.
Being the smallest kingdom, Aselacia is thought to have very little power, unlike the other three. However what Aselacia does have is a population full of both intelligent scholars and mages. What they lack in numbers the country makes up for in substance. The people thrive on knowledge and see no need for fighting or power that can cause destruction. The kingdom is ruled currently by one Queen. She took over after the death of her husband, Maximus, which is suspected to be a murder by another high ranking official. Maximus was a very domineering and controlling ruler and husband, leaving the current Queen emotionally unfit to rule without the help of high ranking religious officials and Prince Zephyrus. The kingdom is very religious and often goes to the churches and even the Queen herself to help solve problems. However the current adminstration is corrupt due to the highest ranking religious member wishing to overthrow the current government and create a new one with himself at the head - His goal is to push the religion to extremes in an attempt to grow power for the country and make it one the other kingdoms fear. This member has been working with the King if Torvalum to overthrow the government to further their own personal needs.