Darrensmithe is an institutionalized monarchy that established its present-day borders with the conclusion of the Second Niburdarren War. It has population of around two million, with the majority being human.
The largest minority are Dwarves, with a hundred thousand residents, Gyllin with twenty thousand residents, Darelians with twelve thousand residents, and Carinians with six thousand residents. The others, amounting altogether to five thousand residents, come from many other countries.
Darrensmithe is ruled by the King, who acts as the sole decisionmaker and is fully responsible for the country’s economic and political state. The King, once accepting the Crown, abandons his first and family name, so that his identity gets never confused with anyone else. The use of that title, for that matter, is strongly prohibited and punishable by death in all of Darrensmithe.
The students of the Enlightened Order, after they complete they field of study, have to pledge an oath to the King during the Submission Ceremony usually performed at the Royall Hall.
There are four main regions of Darrensmithe, governed either by Mayors or Overseers.
Noteworthy residents:
The Head Monk of the Forest Monasteries, devoted to achieving a perfect spiritual accomplishment and inner peace. He is one of the few religious leaders who preach the greatness of the Universal Deity That Values All Existence. Spellcaster: 10 Star of Prayer
Fu Chao, the Head Monk of Ermen is very narrow-minded when it comes to disrespecting faith and government. He is prone to exploiting his influence at the monastery so that he can gain political power in the region. Because of his unbreakable loyalty and piety, the King confided him with absolving sins and minor judicial
An elder enchanter who is prone to wandering off into solitude where he spends months meditating in the wilderness. Even though he avoids demonstrating it, he can turn almost every material into a living being. He spends much of his time with the monks at Ermen and is also known at the Forest Monasteries, where
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The forest steward of Risentop, who had dedicated most of his adult life to preserving perennial oaks. He is a strong believer that ancient forests should be managed prudently, and exploited exclusively by selective as opposed to clear cutting. The recent change in the Royal loggers’ approach began to seriously concern him. 60 Star of
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Greaven is the King’s messenger who sends and receives letters in His name. He is excellent at hiding his Elven race and Gyllinian origins. Unbeknownst to anyone in Darrensmithe, he comes from the Tree of Karnima and lives in Alabis. Desirous to understand his human part of nature, he sought the Reigners’ approval to go
A biologist from Alabis responsible for the development of five-leaf clovers. Spellcaster: 96 Star of Rejuvenation
Known as a hermit who lives on the outskirts of Asyyn, Haw is also one of the most reputable healers in Darrensmithe. If a serious disease outbreak in Alabis, the King immediately calls for him, which says enough about his skills and knowledge. He prefers making potions out of locally sourced and oftentimes rare herbs,
Mayor Danius’s devoted wife. She supports him in his aspirations and does everything she can to help him run the city. The foreigners who come to Asyyn sometimes find it weird that she never expresses her opinion before them, but Danius hardly ever makes important decisions without first consulting with her. She was born in
An acting Mayor of Asyyn, beloved among the people despite his occasional incompetency in his position. His greatest virtue is that he cannot be bribed or brought into any aspect of corruption. He loved keeping his word, which the Asyyn farmers respected and valued because they could count on his support, regardless if the crop
