WORLD MAP

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

CONTINENTAL OVERVIEW

The continent of Aethermoor is dominated by three major empires surrounding a central region of smaller kingdoms and city-states. The Kingdom of Eldoria sits at the strategic heart of this contested zone.

THE THREE EMPIRES

AURELIAN DOMINION (West)

• Location: Western third of the continent

• Capital: Solaris Magnus

• Territory: Mountainous regions with rich mineral deposits

• Culture: Militaristic, values martial prowess and "radiant" light-based power

• Military: Heavy cavalry, disciplined legions, light magic users

• Economy: Mining, metalworking, military equipment

OBSIDIAN ENCLAVE (East)

• Location: Eastern third of the continent

• Capital: Shadowheart (hidden location)

• Territory: Dark forests, swamplands, and shadowed valleys

• Culture: Secretive, masters of shadow magic and espionage

• Military: Shadow mages, assassins, stealth forces

• Economy: Information trading, rare magical components, mercenary services

VERDANT CONCORD (North)

• Location: Northern third of the continent

• Capital: Greenspire (massive tree-city)

• Territory: Ancient forests, fertile plains, pristine wilderness

• Culture: Druidic, focused on harmony with nature and sustainability

• Military: Beast companions, nature magic, guerrilla tactics

• Economy: Agriculture, forestry, magical herbs and components

KINGDOM OF ELDORIA (Center)

• Capital: Ironhold• Major Cities: Millbrook (border village), various mining towns

• Geography: Rolling hills, depleted mines, fertile river valleys

• Key Features:

• Restored harbor on the Silverflow River• Sword Aura Academy

• Innovation Ministry headquarters

• Strategic Position: Crossroads between all three empires

KINGDOM OF WESTMARCH (Southwest)

• Capital: Westport

• Location: Between Eldoria and Aurelian Dominion• Specialty: Mining innovations, iron ore extraction

• Relationship: Primary trading partner with Eldoria

• Geography: Mountainous terrain with rich mineral deposits

FREE CITIES OF THE NORTHERN COAST (Northwest)

• Major Cities: Northhaven, Goldport, Merchant's Rest

• Location: Coastal region between Verdant Concord and Aurelian Dominion

• Government: Independent city-states with merchant councils

• Economy: Maritime trade, banking, shipbuilding

• Culture: Cosmopolitan, focused on commerce and neutrality

DUCHY OF IRONHAVEN (Southeast)

• Capital: Ironhold City (different from Eldoria's capital)

• Location: Between Eldoria and Obsidian Enclave

• Specialty: Advanced metallurgy and weapon crafting

• Government: Ducal rule with strong guild influence

• Military: Elite heavy infantry and siege specialists

SMALLER KINGDOMS AND TERRITORIES

KINGDOM OF BRIGHTWATER (South-Central)

• Capital: Crystal Falls

• Notable: Source of Lady Elara Brightwater 

• Geography: River valleys and crystal-clear lakes

• Economy: Fishing, river trade, crystal mining

BARONY OF GREYSTONE (Central-East)

• Capital: Greystone Keep

• Notable: Source of Chancellor Marcus Greystone

• Geography: Rocky highlands and ancient fortifications

• Military: Defensive specialists and siege engineers

VARIOUS MINOR KINGDOMS

• Thornwick Lands: Small druidic territory allied with Verdant Concord

• Blackstone Holdings: Noble territory with traditional military focus

• Silverflow Territories: River communities along major trade routes

MAJOR GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES

RIVERS

• Silverflow River: Major waterway connecting Eldoria's harbor to the sea

• Goldstream: Northern river system through Free Cities territory

• Shadowbrook: Eastern river flowing through Enclave territory

MOUNTAIN RANGES

• Ironspine Mountains: Western range rich in minerals (Aurelian territory)

• Shadowpeak Range: Eastern mountains shrouded in perpetual mist (Enclaveterritory)

• Greenwall Mountains: Northern range protecting Verdant Concord

FORESTS

• Whispering Woods: Ancient forest in Verdant Concord territory

• Shadowmere Forest: Dark woodland in Obsidian Enclave territory

• Brightwood: Smaller forest near Eldoria providing timber resources

TERRITORIAL SIZES AND POPULATIONSTHE THREE EMPIRES - SCALE COMPARISON

Aurelian Dominion

•Territory: 450,000 square miles (roughly the size of Egypt and Libya combined)

•Population: 12 million inhabitants

•Military Forces: 200,000 active soldiers, 500,000 reserves

•Major Cities: Solaris Magnus (800,000), 15 cities over 50,000 population

Obsidian Enclave

•Territory: 380,000 square miles (exact borders unclear due to shadow magic)

•Population: 8 million inhabitants (estimated)

•Population Density: 21 people per square mile

•Military Forces: 80,000 active operatives, unknown reserves

•Major Cities: Shadowheart (500,000), 12 cities over 30,000 population

Verdant Concord

•Territory: 520,000 square miles (largest empire by land area)

•Population: 10 million inhabitants

•Population Density: 19 people per square mile (much forest/wilderness)

•Military Forces: 150,000 active druids/rangers, 300,000 militia

•Major Cities: Greenspire (600,000), 18 cities over 40,000 population

Kingdom of Eldoria

•Territory: 8,500 square miles (roughly the size of New Hampshire)

EMPIRE VS. KINGDOM SIZE RATIOS

The scale difference is dramatic:

•Aurelian Dominion is 53 times larger than Eldoria

•Obsidian Enclave is 45 times larger than Eldoria

•Verdant Concord is 61 times larger than Eldoria