Game Map - kingdom

The game will be taking place in Axandorf. That is a kingdom in the central north coast of Carsis. By general comparison, it is a lot like King Auther's England, a feudal society that tends to be honorable and a good place to live.

Axandorf

The capital is Axandorf city, on the east coast, because it is the major trade port with double the population of any other place in the kingdom. However the royal residence is Axar-Rex, a castle at the very center of the nation. ( Notice the square markers on the map; they are crown castles with a strong military force and only a small civilian section. ) The kingdom has a strong naval tradition, in many ways it is more advanced than the army.

Culturally there is a noticeable difference between the East and West halves of the kingdom. The East is very much interested in world affairs, with its ships sailing far and wide. The West on the other hand has a very narrow view, concerned mostly with  nearby neighbor nations to the west.

Internal dangers; There are two major forest areas in the kingdom, the Wetax and the Royal Ridge, both of which have abundant wild life, including monsters. Rumors persist that a band of Trolls live in the Wetax Forest. Although the Penedor Wood is not as large, its rough mountainous terrain makes it a good place for creatures and people to hide.     

The king is Arion of House Edelkonig a heroic warrior who gained the crown 30 some years ago during the Shadowing War, when both his elder brothers were killed one shortly after the other. Before becoming king Arion had led an adventuring company based in Canatan. After helping to win the great war, the new king started making reforms in Axandorf. Many were unpopular with the old nobles. Soon there was a brief civil war, which the king's forces won. Since then there have been no serious dangers to his rule. Although he is now almost 60, Arion still seems to be strong and vigorous; some credit this to his magic sword.  

The king has been married to Lady Ellinorra, daughter of the Baron of Viskent for some 25 years. They have four children; 2 boys and 2 girls. Although she is a small woman she has great force of personality and often plays an active role in the royal government.

It is rumored that the Lord Arion has many bastards from his time as an adventurer before he became king. He only has acknowledged one;  Bowion the son he had with a barmaid in Canatan, over 40 years ago. Bowion now holds Paxilldorf; the estate his father had won in Canatan and leads the adventuring company. He seems to have no interest in any claim to the crown.

Recently the kingdom has been involved in a land war in the Jor Area, directly south of Axandorf. After three years of fighting the war has come to an end with victory in the field and at the negotiation table. Soon most of the troops will be home.