A mountain kingdom defined by an
unyielding spirit, where warriors and mystics guard a land rich in magical
ores and technological marvels. Ruled by the non-binary Sword God,
Omukamo Juma Makori, its society is a complex web of powerful guilds
governing everything from arcane arts to commerce, centered in the
balanced capital of Nkonge. Though currently thriving from the wealth of
mines like Marashiya, the kingdom lives under the constant shadow of an
active eldritch portal in Shikari Pango, a blight that threatens its hard-won
prosperity. Native Kin are Humans, Alokozay, and Ataikin.
Motto: “here lies unyielding spirit.”
Omukamo Juma Makori
the Sword God
Ilmoran Dominion (Based on Southern Africa)
A land of boundless
savannahs and grasslands, where rangers, artificers, and adventurers
prioritize hands-on experience and exploration. Ruled by the albino queen
Nkosi Nomvula Kgosiwan, the Pale Soul, the kingdom is a beacon of
innovation, famed for its advanced steam-tech, airships, and
environmentally conscious craftsmanship centered in the wheel-shaped
capital of Zephyrhold. Its culture celebrates boundless horizons, balancing
a deep reverence for nature with groundbreaking technological progress
that some fear may upset the very balance they cherish. Native Kin are
Humans, Intolu, and Abatwa. Motto: “Bold Hearts, Boundless Horizons”
Nkosi Nomvula
Kgosiwan, the Pale Soul
Saharadune Sultanate (Based on North Africa)
A realm of vast deserts
and fertile deltas, renowned as the birthplace of casters and magicians
due to its proximity to divine realms. Ruled by the visionary Sultana Fatma
Al-Hassani, the Omniscient, the kingdom is a center of magical learning
and ancient wisdom, governed through a complex system of tribal
alliances (the Bledsiba) and direct royal authority (the Makhzen). Its
society is defined by a deep pursuit of knowledge and spiritual balance,
though it is internally divided among factions debating between
expansion, preservation, and fanatical appeasement of the very Eldritch
forces that threaten the continent. Native Kin are Humans, Ifrit, and
Bumbasti. Motto: “Whispers of wisdom find their rhythm”
Sultana Fatma Al-Hassani
the Omniscient
Maravi Isles (Based on West Africa & Black Diaspora)
A vibrant
archipelago where clerics, mystics, and traders thrive under the guidance
of ancestral Orishas. Ruled by the storyteller pirate-queen Oba Xiomara,
the Isles are a cultural crossroads, famous for their magical artisans, the
Midnight Crafters, and a network of principled pirates called the Shadow
Tides. Leadership is uniquely decided through the spectacular Midnight
Trials, a tournament that reinforces a legacy of freedom…and ensures that
no ruler grows too comfortable on the throne. Native Kin are Humans,
Yumboes, and Marid. Motto: “Tales be shapin’ the hearts of Maravi’s
children.”
Oba Xiomara Marooncrest,
the Balladmaster
Nkutu Enclave (Based on Central Africa)
A secretive jungle kingdom, ruled
from the pyramidal capital of Kushimba. As healers and masters of
espionage, its people guard ancient mysteries and a lucrative trade in rare
medicines and resources. The charismatic “Shadow Lark,” Makalakini
Itoto, maintains stability through a vast spy network, but faces clandestine
plots from his own council, the Sikalords, who are manipulating a violent
cult splinter group to undermine his rule. Native Kin are Humans, Zinariya,
Gidim and Pymera. Motto: “sweat and sacrifice birth possibility”
