Prologue
Prologue- History and information on the 7 races of Mundum
· The Humans of Borithia
The humans of Mundum are grouped into one large country, Borithia, which dominates the central region as well as the far south beaches of Mundum. The humans worship a god known as the phoenix. This religion is the major binding force for the humans, if they did not have the religion most of the regions and cities would break apart into city states. The religion is made into a simple hierarchy. At the top is the phoenix, he was a very powerful man who achieved what all the followers try for, Ascension. Below him are the high priests and priestesses known as Cardinals. The cardinals are very influential figures within cities and can be powerful warriors due to their capability to control fire. Below the cardinals are two groups. At a certain point a priest or priestess may choose to become a Shield or a sparrow. Sparrows, spend most of their time in small villages tending to small shrines or in pilgrimage to discover their inner flame. Once they discover their inner flame they become a cardinal. The shields are warriors that maintain peace and defend the church. Lastly in the hierarchy within the church are the simple priests and priestesses who tend to the temples and act as assistants to the cardinals.
Although many humans avidly worship the phoenix there are small sects that follow other gods. these gods are very diverse and were known long before the Phoenix rose up to be the first king of all men.
The humans are ruled by a king whose family leads by divine right. Supposedly the royal family were given the power to rule by the cardinals millennia's ago. The king generally deals with the other 7 races but he is a powerful person within Borithia, and is able to make laws, declare war, and collect a portion of taxes.
· The Elves of Eldiana
Eldiana is a large forest country that connects the far western beaches of Mundum to the great central plains. The Elves are well known for their skills with magic. With being well known for magic it is common for elves to attend a large College of Mages either in their country or in Borithia. The elves lead simple lives or they become mages and spend most of their lives studying. The Elves have no established religion and most of the time prefer to stay out of religious gatherings. The Elves are usually light skinned, but they can vary in traits just as much as humans.
The elves are governed by a powerful monarch. The monarch chooses who they feel will best lead the country after their death. Usually the monarch has three advisors who take care of day to day things. One for handling justice, one for managing food production, and the other to manage the colleges of mages. These Advisors only have power as long as the monarch likes their performance. And failure can lead to death by the monarchs hand.
· The Dogmere of Canisa
The Dogmere are an Anthropomorphic race of beings. They vary greatly because they all come from different breeds of Dogs. People aren't really sure where they came from but they know it was recent in history. Since their sudden appearance they have claimed the area on the eastern part of Mundum, and they have erected large cities. They are famous for their knights who carry a special great sword which acts as a badge of honor.
The Dogmere are led by a "monarch." The monarchs rule can be very short or pretty long, depending on if they are doing well enough and are strong enough to hold the throne. If the monarch maintains power then he or she chooses from their kids, near the end of their life, to duel (not to the death). The one who arises as victor gains the crown.
· The Tygerians of Tygeria
Tygerians are anthropomorphic tigers who live primarily in the southern Desert lands of Mundum. Similarly to the Dogmere it is unclear where or exactly when they became Anthros and were capable of forming complex thoughts. The Tygerians are a tall and powerful race, greatly known for their aggression in battle. The Tygerians are a very diverse people of many religions and many cultures. some being very aggressive, others with cannibalism, people eating, or some that have extreme feminism.
Due to the harsh terrain the Tygerians have something like a confederacy, known as the Tribunal Council, Which meets in Shabenka. The council is made up of one representative from the 47 Tribes that are spread across the desert, Mountains, and jungles of Tygeria. The council only meets in times of great catastrophy or when the need for war Arises.
· The Grand Elves of Perditus
The Grand Elves live in the northern ice lands of Mundum. The Grand elves are a very prideful race because they believe they were chosen by the Frost Giants of the north to become the supreme rulers of Mundum. Their skin color goes from extreme white to a pale blue. They are very well known for their power to freeze things or shoot spears of ice.
The Grand elves are ruled by a powerful dictator who commands everything that goes on in Perditus.
· The Fairies of Fiorna
The Fairies live on the western islands just off the cost of Eldiana. The Fairy republic is known as Fiorna. The fairies are a simple folk who enjoy the forests and plains of their islands. The Fairies are child size and have beautiful wings that are capable of carrying them for long distances. Besides their wings being able to carry them they can also fold in as to not hinder their movements in tight places. Fairies are not known for being war like and they prefer to remain on the Islands of Fiorna.
The fairies are the only race to maintain a true republic. Each island has an elected representative who goes to the largest island to conduct things. In this republic the fairies use a three "branch" system. One branch is the Cornsial, an elected head of government, the senate, and the courts.
· The Dark-ones of The Black Isles
Little is known of the dark ones. If they are ever seen on the mainland they are wearing black armor that covers every inch of them. The only thing that is commonly known is that they are powerful fighters and Worship a goddess known as Sicilium. The Black isles themselves are volcanic and the sky above them is always black with smoke.