The World
The known world is formed of two great continents: Vurtgoren, known in the Old Tongue as Vurt’Goren, in the west; and Kere’Ulzan in the east.
Vurtgoren is divided by a vast rupture known as the Skar. The lands to the west, called Isurt’Goren, are inhabited by tribes beyond the reach of the eastern realms. To the east lie five nations, bound together in what is known as the Great Union of Vurtgoren.
The Great Union of Vurtgoren
The Great Union of Vurtgoren was formed at the beginning of the Second Era, following the fall of the Old Empire of Gorendor, to bring an end to the conflicts that followed and to secure a lasting peace among its peoples. Five nations stand within the Union: the Kingdom of Silvegurd, the Kingdom of Bersenia, the League of Gorendor, the Alliance of Ursathia, and the Duchy of Urdekar.
Its authority rests with the High Council of Vurtgoren, which convenes every four years in the city known as The Crossroads. Within the Council, twenty votes are held. Silvegurd and Gorendor command six each; Bersenia and Ursathia hold four apiece. Urdekar holds no vote, yet serves as host to the Council and its gatherings.
The League of Gorendor
The League of Gorendor stands as the remnant of the Old Empire, rooted in its former heartlands. It is divided into five autonomous regions, each governed by a Highlord, maintaining a structure shaped by its imperial past.
Within the High Council of Vurtgoren, the League holds six votes.
The Kingdom of Silvegurd
The Kingdom of Silvegurd is the largest of the five nations of the Union, long regarded as a pillar of stability and order. The King of Silvegurd rules from Silvetruphis over the region of Fleora, while the heir governs Freinia. The third region, Fushya, is held by the Grand Duke from Veskala.
Within the High Council of Vurtgoren, the Kingdom holds six votes.
The Kingdom of Bersenia
The Kingdom of Bersenia is counted among the wealthiest nations of Vurtgoren, distinguished by its prosperity and royal authority. Divided into five regions, it is ruled by a King or Queen from Dencaster, where the Royal House holds dominion over the realm.
Within the High Council of Vurtgoren, the Kingdom holds four votes.
The Alliance of Ursathia
The Alliance of Ursathia unites the Ursathi people of the mountainous lands between Gorendor and Silvegurd. Though smaller in extent, it is widely respected for the strength of its warriors. The Alliance is composed of two regions, each governed by a Grand Duke.
Within the High Council of Vurtgoren, the Alliance holds four votes.
The Duchy of Urdekar
The Duchy of Urdekar stands at the political and economic centre of Vurtgoren, surrounding the city known as The Crossroads, seat of the Great Union. The Duke rules over a people known for their mercantile way of life, and serves as host to the High Council, which convenes there every four years.
Though host to the Council, the Duchy holds no vote.