Bathalumean Kingdoms and Factions

The Sovereign Kingdom of Lihimna

Region: Island of Kaluwagan (The Northern Kingdom)

Capital: Maylikha (The City of Divine Providence)

Governance: Absolute Monarchy, The Sovereign High Seat

Claims to be the rightful heir of Bathalumea's legacy. This kingdom embodies sovereignty, divine rule, and destiny, believing that only a chosen lineage may rule. It is led by a single monarch known as the Kataas-taasang Hari o Reyna (Supreme King or Queen), who is considered a living embodiment of Bathala's will.

Their governance is strictly hierarchical, with nobles and warriors forming the ruling class, while common folk exist to serve the greater vision of their kingdom. The Loom System is deeply ingrained here, and those with the most threads (symbolizing power and prestige) rise to the highest positions.

The Enlightened Domain of Layagkaw

Region: Island of Haranawa (The Central Kingdom)

Capital: Valmorca (The City of Learning and Wisdom)

Governance: Council of Elders & Scholars, Meritocratic Rule

Seeks to preserve the wisdom of the past, seeing itself as the guardian of Bathalumea's knowledge and a neutral mediator between the other two kingdoms. It is ruled by the Kataastaasang Pundasyon (The Supreme Council), composed of scholars, sages, and spiritual leaders who believe governance should be dictated by wisdom rather than birthright or brute strength.

Highly intellectual and philosophical, prioritizing the mastery of the Loom System as an art and science rather than a weapon. Unlike the Sovereign Kingdom, which values power, and Freedom Confederation, which values freedom, The Enlightened Domain believes in balance and understanding, believing that Bathalumea can only be restored through knowledge.

The Freedom Confederation of Sandigsal

Region: Island of Durandaya (The Southern Kingdom)

Capital: Alunsina (The Roaming City of the Free)

Governance: Loose Confederation of Warrior Clans & Guilds.

The most defiant of the three kingdoms, rejecting the idea of a single ruler or council. Instead, it operates as a federation of clans, warriors, and rebels, where leadership is earned through prowess, honor, and contributions to the people.

A land of fighters, rogues, and survivors, embracing independence as their greatest strength. They were once the strongest supporters of the fallen Bathalumean Empire, and many still believe in its return—making them the most hunted faction by the Sovereign Kingdom.

Great Concord of Dayawdan

Official Name: Ang Dakilang Kasunduan ng Dayawdan (The Grand Concord of Dayawdan)

Type: Neutral Trade & Mediation Coalition

Leadership: A Council of Wealth – Formed by the most powerful merchant guilds, noble families, and banking syndicates across the three kingdoms.

The Grand Concord of Dayawdan serves as a neutral force aiming to stabilize relations between Lihimna, Layagkaw, and Sandigsal.

Since the fall of Bathalumean Empire, war and division have threatened trade, infrastructure, and economic growth. Dayawdan's elite merchant lords, noble families, and financial leaders act as:

Trade Regulators – Ensuring goods, magic artifacts, and resources flow between the three kingdoms.

Political Mediators – Settling disputes through diplomacy instead of war.

Knowledge Keepers – Preserving Bathalumea's lost ancient wisdom, scrolls, and blueprints.

Secret Influencers – While neutral, they subtly manipulate conflicts to maintain their own influence.

The Order of Liwanag

The Order of Liwanag ("Order of Light") presents itself as a holy institution, claiming to be the keepers of lost Bathalumean scripture, artifacts, and wisdom. They act as mediators, scholars, and spiritual guides.

Founding Ideal: "Balance is the only path to survival."

🕊️ Public Duties

🟢 The Great Salvagers – Recovering lost knowledge, history, and magical relics from the Age of Sovereigns.

🟢 Spiritual Guides – Teaching Bathalumean philosophy about balance and fate.

🟢 Arbiters of Justice – Ensuring fairness in kingdom treaties and succession disputes.

Leadership: The Four Holy Priests, The GOMBURZA (Trinity of Light - High Priests), and the (Grand Priest - Pope).

There are various hidden factions, councils, and organizations that are present and influences the course of the fallen Empire.