Mid-World
Mid-World is continent E of Ensla, comprising six sovereign nations: Draevenne, Orrivane, Kesh'thara, Brynlor, Selunara and Thryssal.
The Six Sovereign Nations of Mid-World
Territory Map
Numbered Territory Key
| Number | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Draevenne |
| 2 | Orrivane |
| 3 | Kesh'thara |
| 4 | Brynlor |
| 5 | Selunara |
| 6 | Thryssal |
Country Registry
| # | Country Name | Identity | Government |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draevenne | Gothic castles, misty forests, ravens, shadow magic and ancient noble houses | Hereditary Monarchy |
| 2 | Orrivane | Fertile valleys, enchanted orchards, fae markets and pastoral communities | Council of Five Houses |
| 3 | Kesh'thara | Sun-drenched highlands, sandstone cities, serpentfolk and arcane astronomy | Sacred Sultanate |
| 4 | Brynlor | Mountain fortresses, enormous cavern cities, forge clans and mineral wealth | Confederacy of Clan Lords |
| 5 | Selunara | Silver lakes, mystical waterways, moonlit cities and aquatic peoples | Matriarchal Lake Kingdom |
| 6 | Thryssal | Cloud forests, high mountains, flying peoples and suspended cities | Council of Sky Crowns |
2. Orrivane
The Golden Orchard Realm
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Bellorren |
| Ruler | First Councillor Elowen Bramblemere |
| Government | Council of Five Houses |
| Primary Peoples | Halflings, humans, fae, satyrs, centaurs, gnomes and rabbit shifters. |
Orrivane is a prosperous country of rolling hills, ancient orchards, fertile farmland and cheerful market towns.
It is famous for its agricultural abundance, fruit wines, festivals, confectionery and lively local traditions.
Major Cities
| City | Description |
|---|---|
| Bellorren | Capital and home of the Five Houses |
| Honeyvale | Agricultural center famous for orchards and apiaries |
| Thistleford | Large merchant settlement with a celebrated market |
| Amberbrook | Riverside city known for breweries and mills |
| Merriglen | Cultural center for music, festivals and performing arts |
Orrivane's population strongly values hospitality and community.
Its national symbol is a golden apple beneath five green leaves.
3. Kesh'thara
The Kingdom of the Sunlit Spires
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Qashtir |
| Ruler | Sultana Zareena al-Kesh |
| Government | Sacred Sultanate |
| Primary Peoples | Serpentfolk, lamia, humans, fire-elemental descendants, jackal shifters and sun elves. |
Kesh'thara is a mountainous highland kingdom known for warm valleys, dry plateaus, immense stone cities and ancient celestial observatories.
Its people have developed sophisticated traditions of astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and magical architecture.
Major Cities
| City | Description |
|---|---|
| Qashtir | Golden-domed capital and seat of the Sultanate |
| Zamarash | Commercial city of spices, gems and textiles |
| Serakhet | Ancient temple city devoted to celestial observation |
| Mirazhun | Highland fortress city |
| Thessamir | Academic city famous for astronomy and mathematics |
Kesh'thara's national symbol is a golden serpent encircling a radiant star.
4. Brynlor
The Kingdom Beneath the Peaks
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Karak Brynn |
| Ruler | High Thane Dorgrim Ironcrest |
| Government | Confederacy of Clan Lords |
| Primary Peoples | Dwarves, gnomes, orcs, minotaurs, stone giants and earth-elemental descendants. |
Brynlor is a mountainous country whose civilization extends far beneath the surface.
Its colossal underground cities contain mines, forges, residences, workshops and subterranean markets connected through massive stone highways.
Major Cities
| City | Description |
|---|---|
| Karak Brynn | Capital built into a mountain's interior |
| Emberdeep | Vast industrial city of geothermal forges |
| Stonegarde | Military fortress city |
| Crystalvein | Gemstone-mining and magical research center |
| Hammerfall | Trade city known for weapons and mechanical engineering |
Unlike a conventional hereditary monarchy, Brynlor's High Thane is selected by the major clans.
Its national symbol is a silver mountain crossed by two golden hammers.
5. Selunara
The Kingdom of Silver Waters
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Lunareth |
| Ruler | Queen Seralyth Moonwater |
| Government | Matriarchal Lake Kingdom |
| Primary Peoples | Water elves, merfolk, nereids, undines, selkies, humans and amphibious beastfolk. |
Selunara is a kingdom of interconnected lakes, waterways, islands and silver-blue forests.
Much of its civilization is constructed either upon the water or within it.
Its cities are renowned for their elegant architecture, magical fountains, luminous gardens and aquatic transportation systems.
Major Cities
| City | Description |
|---|---|
| Lunareth | Royal capital built across several connected islands |
| Pearlwater | Submerged and surface city of the aquatic peoples |
| Silverfen | Wetland city known for healing and rare herbs |
| Miralith | Cultural center for music and water magic |
| Thalavelle | Trading city and center of freshwater navigation |
Selunara's society emphasizes diplomacy, scholarship, healing and the preservation of freshwater resources.
Its national symbol is a silver crescent reflected in three blue waves.
6. Thryssal
The Sky-Crowned Dominion
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Aerathis |
| Ruler | Sky Queen Vaelira Stormfeather |
| Government | Council of Sky Crowns |
| Primary Peoples | Harpies, avian folk, griffin shifters, sylphs, winged fae, dragonkin and humans. |
Thryssal is a highland country of cloud forests, steep mountains and enormous cities built along cliffs and elevated plateaus.
Its architecture accommodates both flying and non-flying peoples through suspended bridges, lifts, open landing platforms and elevated roads.
Major Cities
| City | Description |
|---|---|
| Aerathis | Capital and seat of the Sky Crowns |
| Windspire | City of aerial academies and skyship workshops |
| Cloudrest | Mountain city surrounded by mist forests |
| Griffonreach | Military stronghold and flying mount sanctuary |
| Zephyra | Cultural city of wind music and aerial performance |
The nation is famous for skyship navigation, wind magic, aerial transportation and mountain rescue.
Its national symbol is three silver feathers beneath a golden sun.
Six Countries at a Glance
| Country | Character |
|---|---|
| Draevenne | Shadow and nobility |
| Orrivane | Harvest and plenty |
| Kesh'thara | Sun and scholarship |
| Brynlor | Stone and craftsmanship |
| Selunara | Water and healing |
| Thryssal | Wind and flight |
