Big Map of the East (with boundaries)| Climate Map
Principal Regions
Geography
- Moaba Jungle
- Yokokami Mountains
Anherosh
Overall Structure
Government: The political system of Anherosh is a constitutional monarchy. is the Premier, an office The Emperor is a The empire is made up of provinces in which hereditary daimyos fulfill the function of governors. Provinces are subdivided into counties and baronies as the daimyos wish.
- Premier - The head of the government, a noble supposedly elected by the people (the reality is closer to an oligarchy).
- Emperor - The hereditary ruler who serves as a figurehead, a ceremonial ruler who represents the state and unity of the people. Appoints Shogun.
- Shogun (equivalent to Archduke) - Each province has a shogun, a hereditary military dictator.
- Daimyo (equivalent to Duke) - Subordinate to the Shoguns, daimyos fulfill the function of provincial governors.
- Nobility (Marquess, Count, Viscount and Baron) - Other noble family members holding land.
Military: The armies loyal to the Emperor are composed of samurai led by the Shoguns, who is chosen from the Daimyos by the Emperor. In an individual clans military, samurai are considered elite warriors, specialized in enforcing the Emperors will. Composition of the main force of armies varies by clan.
Economics: The economy of Anherosh is the most capitalistic in the world, with much focus on the free market. Commoners deal largely in bronze coins and small amounts of electrum. Merchants and nobles also use titanium and mithril coins.
Technology: The gnomes of the east have significantly advanced alchemical knowledge. Those who immigrated from the frozen mountains in centiries past brought the secret of black powder with them (thought lost in the west). The use of flintlock firearms is common for nobles and soldiers (though samurai foreswear them). Steam locomotives allow for rapid travel across the continent. There are also steamships, airships, and balloons available to travelers.
Magic: Arcane magic in Anherosh more often the result of inborn ability rather than study (sorcerers more often than wizards). Alchemy is actually a more common profession in the east. Having a resident alchemist is as common as the town wizard in the west. Anherosh also has a fair share of those who call forth spirits (summoners). Since most Anheroshi are non-religious, clerics and paladins are quite rare. However, oracles, who channel divine power without devotion to a single deity, are common.
Arngoth
Climate: Arctic
Flora: As one approaches the south pole the trees appear more unhealthy until the forest becomes nothing more than petrified husks.
Fauna: Wolves, spiders, bats, and rats inhabit the woods in the northern regions, but other than those, very few living animals are to be found in Arngoth.
Demographics: None
Government: Arngoth is ruled by the vampire lord Xandros Laurentiu the undisputed dictator for over 1000 years.
Military: Lord Xandros Laurentiu has vampire spawn lieutenants and keeps the company of demons. His soldiers are mostly skeletons and zombies and other varieties of undead, but sometimes employs animated objects (such as suits of armor) and golems.
Brass Isles
Climate: Tropical
Demographics: Brass Elf dominent, isolated society
Electrum Isles
Climate: Sub-Arctic
Demographics: Electrum Elf dominent, isolated society
Steel Isles
Climate: Temperate
Demographics: Steel Elf dominent, integrated with gnomes, humans, halflings, and vanara
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