Miran

The largest continent upon the world of Miranda and named for Mir whose heart lives at the center of this world.

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Regional Statistics
Composition Western Realms
Endless Snows
Bronze Sea
Eastern Jewels
Area xx sq. km
Population xxx
Largest Areas Republic of Irill
Fire Plains
Caragan Sea

Weather

Located in the Northern Hemisphere the weather of the land is moderated by both large jet streams (polar and subtropical). The largest comes up from the south and moves along both the western and southern coasts bringing with it warm summers and wet springs. The polar stream is far more variable only changing weather patterns during the deep part of winters south of the Iron Mountains.

Physical Geography

Regions

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Bronze Sea Bronze Sea The Bronze Sea, occasionally called the Sea of Grass, is one of four geographical regions the comprise the Miran continent. This region is bracketed by the Republic of Irill on its western border and the Anor Mountains on its east. This region receives the harshest weather found on Miran with highs reaching over a 120°F during the summer and dipping below -30°F during the deepest part of winter. Unlike other parts of Miran where rainfall is moderated by prevailing jet streams, the Br… ,
Eastern Jewels Eastern Jewels This region is so named because it is very different from the rest of the Miran continent. Shielded from most of the effects of the polar jet stream the temperature varies little even during the depths of winter. Combined with plenty of warm air from both the ,
Endless Snows Endless Snows This region, including all nearby major islands, comprises nearly one-third of the total land mass of the continent. It is a panoply of various geoclimatic regions from Boreal forests in the south, Aspen parkland in the southwest, eventually becoming ice in the northern arctic regions. There are many volcanoes in the eastern half of the region divided into two distinct ,
Western Realms Western Realms The Western Realms, more commonly simply called the Realms, is one of four geographical regions the comprise the Miran continent. This region is dominated by the Caragan Sea for both weather and travel. The region is sub-divided into four smaller regions, each one based upon which shoreline of the Caragan Sea is borders. The Mountain Region is the rugged land of the north and shadowed by the ,

Nations

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Kingdom of Alberius Kingdom of Alberius Alberius is the most eastern of the three kingdoms that were carved out of the Providence of Selcaria when it separated from the Holy Irillian Empire. Its ruling line descends directly from House Alberius, one of the Irillian Empire's most prestigious houses. , , ,
Kingdom of Aquileia Kingdom of Aquileia Kingdom of Aquileia images map region map world Capitol Tusculum Official Languages(s) Irillian Regional Languages(s) xxx Demonym Aquilin Government Monarchy Monarch Imirio I Area 12k sq. km 5500 sq. km (developed) , , ,
Blackblood Blackblood A strong alliance of the various tribes of orcs, ogres, trolls, goblins, and many others; the Blackblood are one of the most multi-racial nations on Miranda. Ruled by the orcs of the Blackfist tribe, each tribe has flourished under their strong-handed rule. While it is true that orcs comprise over seventy percent of the population of Blackblood, they do not enforce their will over their neighbors are their cousins to the east , ,
Blue Isle Blue Isle This isle off the northeastern shore of the Caragan Sea is named for the hundreds of blue spruce trees that cover its surface. In fact, the tree cover is so heavy that nobody from shore can see what is happening on the center of the isle, even with the help of a looking glass. It is for that reason that the several magicians elected to build a university on the island when the , ,
Brundswag Brundswag The Brundswag is a polyglot collection of hundreds of Brund tribes held together by the military strength of the lords. These hold sway over large swaths of land and owe fealty to nobody; except in the rare cases when one lord has become powerful enough to declare themselves the , ,
Bzynathim Bzynathim Statistics Capitol AndaliOfficial Languages(s) IrillianRegional Languages(s) various dialectsReligion irrishiteDemonym IrillianGovernment Constitutional RepublicConsuls Lucius Junius Sextus; Livy TarquiniusArea xxxk sq. kmContinental xxxk sq. kmHoldings xxxk sq. kmPopulation xx million , , ,
Carthia Carthia Carthia, often called Five Tribes, is more like a modern nation-state than the feudal states of the western cultures. They are a people driven by their own heritage to master the land and themselves; a people bound by both blood and purpose. This uniformity has caused some scholars to believe that a single ruler leads all of the Carthins, this is not the case. Instead, the Carthins are divided into smaller independent tribes that each seek their own path to glory and honor. The uniformi… , ,
Chrysalis Chrysalis A nation with the most powerful magicians found anywhere in the Realms would seem to have long ago dominated the other nations and bent their people to their own will. The magicians of Chrysalis are so skilled at their craft that for many a mere thought can transform reality. The magic that infuses this land is so strong that most of the people that are born within its grasp have been physically changed. It’s known that the Chrysalii are all human, but a few have been changed so much … , ,
Kingdom of Dittare Kingdom of Dittare History The Kingdom of Dittare was once called the Providence of Dittare when it was created by the Irillian Empire. Located just south of the Caragan Sea and commanding the western border of the Black River, this was the first providence created in Selcaria. As the Elven Army continued to push east, it was also the battleground between the retreating Irillian army and , ,
Eishen Theocracy Eishen Theocracy Eishen is not as much a nation, but a religious colony. Its members are drawn from human women across the world each somehow drawn to these frozen rocky islands. When they get close enough, Eisha sends the queen a vision and one or more of the , ,
Eleleno Eleleno The Kingdom of Eleleno was carved out of the wilderness of southern Selcaria by Eleleno the Lion, the sixth son of minor Irillian Senator. With his father's backing, Eleleno had spent eight years as a mercenary lord before returning home and discovering that the eldest brother had lost the family holdings in a private war with a powerful Senator. Eleleno gathered up the loyal family retainers who survived and left for Selcaria to rebuild the family name. , ,
Ellendar Ellendar Largest elven community in the world Ellendar is the largest community of elves left on Miranda. Located south of the western lands of the Kingdom of Dakar and bordered by the Three Kingdoms, Xian, and the Isaurus Ocean. Nearly the entire land is covered by dense forests, lakes, and rivers. Even during the heart of winter when its neighbors are covered with snow and ice, Ellendar looks little changed from autumn. Ellendar is the Sylvan land of spring, summer, and autumn festivals. The… , ,
Evening Song Evening Song The largest jundari eyrie that stills survives in the Realms. Its counterpart, Morning Calm, was built in the northern Abjurer Mountains and abandoned generations ago. The central eyrie is located on a large plateau high in the western Iron Mountains. While few people actually live in here, most visit at least once a week. The majority of the population is scattered across the mountains in small tribal villages. , ,
Free Cities Free Cities The term “Free Cities” is used in the context that these holdings in southwestern Miran are not a part of any of the major nations. The list of free cities is always fluid as they may be conquered by their neighbors, fall to civil war, or simply collapse with the death of their leader. However, there are Free Cities that have survived for generations and will likely for generations to come. , ,
Kingdom of Giorgia Kingdom of Giorgia Irillian exile Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Gevella Lord: King Privinia free_cities nation western_realms miran , , ,
Goth Goth The Gothar live east of Vykir and south of Ice Peaks along the shoreline of the White Sea. North of their land is a cold sea filled with island of ice and snow beyond which the giants and dragons live. When the breath of Néébeka, the great ice serpent, touches the sea the water will freeze allowing the giants into their lands. This is a time of great struggle and death; however, the Gothar stand strong and proud against the odds. , ,
Gulshome Gulshome Probably the only nation in the Realms that will never be conquered, but instead fall apart with its citizens becoming bored and moving somewhere else. This is because it is a nation of gnomes, who have been described as having a long-term memory and patience of a goldfish. Most , ,
Holy Irillian Empire Holy Irillian Empire Statistics During it height in 1750 AE Capitol AndaliOfficial Languages(s) IrillianRegional Languages(s) various dialectsReligionirrishite (Official)Mendite (Outlawed)Dragon Worship (Outlawed)Demonym IrillianGovernment Theocracy SocialismArea 1,300,000 km2 (50,000 sq. mi)Slightly larger than Peru [circa 2016] , ,
Ikarji Ikarji This is the lost Elven City of crystal. Not even the oldest elven legends tell exactly where this wonderful city was located. The closest known passage speaks of weeks of travel north of the dwarven home. However, it is assumed that “dwarven home” in question is , ,
Irill Irill Irill is one of the longest lived nationalities found in Miran. Its history can be traced over a over two-thousand (3,000) year period. At its peak it controlled, either directly or indirectly, eighty percent (80%) of the land of the Western Realms - both its military and economic might was unchallenged. , ,
Irillian Empire Irillian Empire Often called the First Empire of Irill. Statistics Capitol xxxOfficial Languages(s) IrillianRegional Languages(s) various dialectsReligion irrishiteDemonym IrillianGovernment Emperor and WarlordsArea xxxk sq. kmContinental xxxk sq. kmHoldings xxxk sq. km , , ,
Kingdom of Istria Kingdom of Istria Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Lord: King Agiusto selcaria nation western_realms miran null , , , ,
Kingdom of Khami Kingdom of Khami A small kingdom that is currently held by a Sundatan prince in the name of his mother. Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Lord: Prince Bazân , , , ,
Kingdom of Dakar Kingdom of Dakar The Kingdom of Dakar was founded by the dakarians when the migrated south from the Endless Snows. Aided by the dwarves of Stoneheart Hold they conquered the Ajaccico as well as several smaller tribes in the area. The chief of chiefs of the Dakarian people, Lukas, was crowed king of the people of Dakar. During his investiture ceremony he was blessed by the priests with forethought and great wisdom, so he took the name , ,
Kingdom of Irill Kingdom of Irill The Kingdom of Irill was formed in Y398 AE when Lord Doisius forged an alliance with the Stormrock Clan. With the help of dwarven gold and steel Lord Doisius killed the other Lords of Irill and claimed their lands as his own. Scholars write that the Kingdom of Irill was replaced by the , ,
Kingdom of Mladovo Kingdom of Mladovo Once the largest kingdom southwest of the Iron Mountains Founded by one of the first tribes of Northmen to come through the Iron Mountains en mass. The often fractious Mladovians eventually founded a kingdom that stood for hundreds of years. Statistics , ,
Kith Kith Kith is the largest territory controlled by the Kithkin one of the ancient races created by the Sha’rek’ta. It is a land of vast prairie and gentle sweeping hills dominated by the kitkin tribes. represent both a single race and a cultural identity. Unlike the other mortal races, the kithkin have maintained the same culture for their race. There are other “catmen” races found upon the southern continent, but the kithkin consider them distant relatives at best — not true kithkin.… , ,
Krandryia Krandryia The highlands located just east of the Kingdom of Dakar are home to a diverse collection of family clans and tribes. While most of the inhabitants are human, there are several villages of dwarves, orcs and goblins. The northeast of the land is controlled by some rock trolls, but they rarely deal with their neighbors. , ,
Kresh Kresh Located along the northern ridges of the Anor Mountains, Kresh is not a Nation State as many of the nations on Miran are becoming. Instead it is land currently occupied by escaped Karellian slaves that the Turan brought to the eastern shore of Miran when they conquered Carthia. While a few other slaves have also come into the mountains seeking shelter, the majority of the population are Karellians. , ,
Kingdom of Langril Kingdom of Langril Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Lord: Lord Gregory free_cities nation western_realms miran null , , , ,
Kingdom of Lazio Kingdom of Lazio Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Lord: King Agiusto selcaria nation western_realms miran , , ,
Red Wolves Red Wolves The most powerful orc nation in Miranda is located in the southern Anor Mountains. They have forged alliances or conquered all of the other tribes, clans, or nations that have dared to invade their territory. Unlike their cousins to the west, the Red Wolves remain a force of terror in Miranda. They have denied their past history, when they were honorable warriors, instead they embrace the violence and blood-fury that rages in their hearts. , ,
Irillian Republic Irillian Republic Irill, officially the Irillian Empire, is a unitary constitutional republic in the Western Realms with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Serpente Sea. Continental Irill extends north from the Serpente Sea along the Black River and the eastern shoreline of the , ,
Selcaria Selcaria Selcaria was once a diocese of the Holy Irillian Empire in the Anicetus prefecture. If was comprised of the Demetri, Thebai, and Kastéllo provinces. Eight months before the elf army sacked Arapis and crossed the Caragan Sea the magistrates of each of these provinces rebelled against Irill and declared themselves independent nations. Irill was hard-pressed and could send no legions to pacify the region. , ,
Kingdom of Selmunia Kingdom of Selmunia History Geography Economy Society Religion Magic Government Military Holdings Lord: King Jurius selcaria nation western_realms miran , , ,
Shifting Sands Shifting Sands Zarim pulled a kerchief out of his pocket and wiped off the sweat that had accumulated on his brow. The sun had been beating down on him and his men for the past five hours. He wasn’t sure how much more of this heat he could take, but for his weight in gold, he could go a bit further. , ,
Sithara Sithara This name, taken from a very ancient map, is used to denote and area of wetlands, shallow waters, and salt marshes where the shoag have lived since recorded history. This is a primitive land uncluttered by large cities or vast fields, instead the shoag live in simple territories ruled by the most powerful male. Surrounding these territories are the males that have not been able to claim any territory and females past their breeding years. , ,
Stoneheart Hold Stoneheart Hold This is the last surviving stronghold on Miranda that is still occupied by dwarves. All of the other great strongholds were destroyed during the Brother's War or occupied by fell creatures far too dangerous to drive out. Thus, Stoneheart Hold is the center of all of the power of the dwarves that still remain on Miranda. , ,
Kingdom of Taormina Kingdom of Taormina Statistics History Geography Politics Foreign Relations Military Economy Demographics Religion Magic Culture Holdings Lord: King Poppo free_cities nation western_realms miran null , , , ,
Theodova Theodova Egalitarian City-States along the shores of the Serpente Sea A collection of independent city-states with a shared cultural history located along the shoreline of the Serpente Sea. Known to scholars as the City-States of Theodova, among its people they are far more likely to call themselves , , ,
Three Kingdoms Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms is a confederation of three territories created by treaty between the Elves of Ellendar, Yarrick a Dakarian high mage, and Satrynus Corelius the commander of the III Silvicola Legion. Each of the parties agreed to a division of the lands along the western shore of the Caragan Sea. Each “kingdom” , , , ,
Kingdom of Trilelisa Kingdom of Trilelisa Before she became Queen Silvio she was known as Silvio Nightmare for her bloody raids on the eastern frontier of Irill. It wasn't long before her band of raiders became so infamous that the Irillian Marshall Rorgianco la Isinalio set an ambush and killed most of her followers. On the run she escaped to the wilds of Selcaria with enough treasure to hire a new band of mercenaries and carve out her own kingdom. Now it is Silvio who sends out the soldiers to kill the bandits at… , , ,
Turan Turan Turan is the only nation in the Realms that also controls territory outside of the continent. The Turanian shipping fleet makes even the Xian navy appear small. However, unlike the Xian, the Turanian fleet is comprised of eighty percent trade and slave ships. There is no direct threat to their empire from the sea, so most of the warships are designed to stop pirates and smugglers. , ,
Kingdom of Tyerwintil Kingdom of Tyerwintil Upon this ground once stood the beautiful elven city of Tyerwintil; although nothing but a solid white oak monument surrounded by five green marble benches stand in testament to the thousands of elves slaughtered in their homes during the "Day of Blood." Although this land was claimed by many of the surrounding kingdoms; however, the appearance of a large elven army changed their claims. When the elves paid each of the Kings for the land with an elven sword of gr… , , ,
Urstavan Urstavan Riding out of the north atop a black mount, followed by a thousand battle-hardened warriors, and leading a column of nearly ten-thousand refugees - Andrenko created quite a stir wherever he went. Through western Dakar and on the border between the Three Kingdoms and Xian his column continued its march south. Until he reached land in Selcaria that he deemed good enough for his people, where he made a terrible war against the Pan until they retreated father into the woods. , , ,
Vaynite Vaynite The Vaynites where a human tribe whose range encompasses the southwestern lands of the Druyen Highlands and the Valley of the Sun. Statistics Name: Land of VaynePeriods:: 1280 - 1415 AE: 1415 - 1742 AE: 1742 - 1767 AE: 1767 - 1842 AE: 1842 - 1860 AEHead of State: No Central Government ,
Vykir Vykir Vykirs are the most pure-blooded northmen still found upon Miran as well as the most northern of the human population anywhere upon Miranda. The live in the most dangerous part of the world and deny its fury. In this cold harsh land of giants, montuk, and dragons they not only survive - but thrive. , ,
Xian Xian Xenophobic Theocracy of Refugees Xian is a large religious Theocracy that was founded by Xianese refugees who were driven out of their homeland. While they were originally greeted by the Elves of Ellendar their beliefs count the elves as devils who seek the corruption of man. Driven by religious fervor to free this new land of the evil and fallen men they have expanded the borders of their nation through fire and war. Although Xian is one of the larger nations in the , ,
Zentirovan Zentirovan During the Age of Empires the Zentirovans (commonly called Zentis) were the terrors of towns and villages along the coastline of Miran and Aquanius. Their raiding ships would sail in small packs and set ashore at night. The warriors would kill any that resist and haul off wine, wealth, and women. They were the masters of the sea and when hard-pressed by the warships of other lands they would retreat to the , ,

Geography

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Arawen River Arawen River The Arawen River is a wide river that flows from the foothills of the Iron Mountains through the Elfenwald until it empties into Lake Hurroc. It flows in a southwestern path; although it meanders more when it reaches the Elfenwald. The river is wide and deep enough for flat-bottomed rafts, but the rapids and rocks as it nears the foothills make river passage treacherous. , , ,
Caragan Sea Caragan Sea This inner sea is the largest in the entire world. Located on the western side of the Miran Continent the waters of the Caragan keep the lands around them rich in all manner of flora and fauna. Feed by both underground rivers and the mighty Zun river, the Caragan is rich in many minerals. At the southern tip the lake drains into the , ,
Dengal Strait Dengal Strait The closest point between the Miran and Aquanius continents this strait is just 10.2 km at its narrowest point. The chalk cliffs on either side of the strait rise up over 90 meters from the waterline presenting a unassailable face to ships passing between them. , , ,
Doursse River Doursse River The Doursse River begins on the western shoreline of Lake Hadt, which is filled by many feeder streams that come from the western side of the most eastern line of the Fuldelf Ridge. The river is wide and deep enough to allow for the passage of shallow draft craft along its entire length year round. The river empties into the , , , , , ,
Druyen Highlands Druyen Highlands The Druyen Highlands is the area of land that runs along the southern ridges of the Iron Mountains. Most of the land is occupied by Krandryia, although the eastern ridges are claimed by Carthia (Tlad Hith). Mountains and Hills The Highlands is the most mountainous region within the , ,
Evenki Islands Evenki Islands These volcanic rock islands are located in the northern western quadrant of the White Sea straddling the polar circle. These islands are inhabited by the Eishen religious colony along with hardy animals like the wolverine, red fox, winter hare, polar bear, whales, seals, and caribou. It is a difficult and dangerous environment made more so by the , , ,
Feuwald Feuwald This forest stretches in a strip from the foothills of the Iron Mountains to the northern border of the Elfenwald. The forest gets its name from the hot springs that are found along the northern edge. Many streams from these springs run through the woods, depositing rich minerals along their banks. The heavy minerals of the earth give the forest very unique colors. There is flora and fauna in the forest that is not found anywhere else in the , , ,
Heule River Heule River The Heule River for most of its length runs along the accepted border between Krandryia and the Kingdom of Dakar. Feed from the snow melt in the Iron Mountains, the river runs fast and cold for its length. While the river is shallow enough in several sections along its length the cold and fast river makes for a dangerous crossing. , , , ,
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Kugelbine Kugelbine This lake covers over 2,780 acres (11.25 km2) and can be smelled far sooner than it is visible. The lake is formed by many streams from the hot springs in the northern quarter of the Feuwald. The large number of minerals that reach the lake give it is unusual look and smell. The lake smells very strongly of sulfur and leaves a metallic taste in the mouth. , , ,
Lech River Lech River The Lech River is a deep river that flows from the highlands of Krandryia until its confluence with the Zun River at the city of Hattingen in the Kingdom of Dakar. The lower section known as the is navigable, but only to the end of Dakarian territory. Physical Geography The Lech River is traditionally divided into two areas: The , , ,
Stoneheart Mountains Stoneheart Mountains The largest mountain range above sea-level is contained within an region called the Iron Mountains. This large snow-capped range run northwest to southeast along the northern edge of the Iron Mountains reaching from Leviathan Bay to nearly the White Sea. Imposing and very dangerous, this mountain range is a natural barrier from the cold north and the rich southern farmlands. ,
Tarakian Islands Tarakian Islands The Tarakian Islands is an enormous archipelago comprised of approximately 18,000 individual islands. It is commonly accepted as the division between The Isaurus Ocean and Serpente Sea. Islands Of the 18,000 islands less than 6,000 are large enough to actually sustain more than a single fishing family. Of the 6,000 habitable islands there are only six (6) that are large enough to support major cities. , ,
Zun River Zun River The Zun River is the second longest river in the Western Realms. Flowing entirely through the Kingdom of Dakar. Its headwaters are located in the Iron Mountains and meanders slowly southwards until it empties itself in the Zun River Delta at the Caragan Sea. Its large system of tributaries the Zun's watershed drains all of the water for one of the richest agricultural land in the realms. , , ,