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.”
A frozen mountain fortress carved into the Kilele Peaks. The Sword God still spars at dawn, and the portal‑town of Shikari Pango watches the Obsidian Wastes for the next incursion.
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”
A savannah kingdom of airships, i‑meteorite crystals, and the Journey of Courage. The Pale Soul runs through her capital every dawn with a cheetah at her side and a third of the city running behind her.
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.”
A painted archipelago of pirates, refugees, and musicians. The Oba rules a nation built on found family, free magic, and the fastest ships on the sea.
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”
A vertical jungle kingdom of tiered cities, river trade, and the Uhai Maji fuel that powers the continent. Ruled by the Shadow Lark through a web of spies.