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*The '''[[Qin Chao Steppes]]''' are the northernmost of the Twelve Kingdoms, and their army is tasked with holding the Northern [[Wall]] against the barbarians. | *The '''[[Qin Chao Steppes]]''' are the northernmost of the Twelve Kingdoms, and their army is tasked with holding the Northern [[Wall]] against the barbarians. | ||
| − | *Many of the inhabitants of the '''[[ | + | *Many of the inhabitants of the '''[[Craneslake Heights]]''', the northwestern plateau, are nomads and herders. However, the capital palace boasts some of the grandest and most beautiful temples, drawing pilgrims from every corner of the Empire. |
| − | *The capital of the Empire, where the [[Regency Council]] sits is the '''[[ | + | *The capital of the Empire, where the [[Regency Council]] sits is the '''[[Dragon's Throne]]'''. Much of the bureaucracy of empire is located here as well. The [[Pearl River]] runs from the Dragon's Throne to the [[Jasmine River]]. |
| − | *The '''[[ | + | *The '''[[Hearthstone]]''' lies to the northeast (formerly named The Shrouded Isle for its persistent fog, which hangs about the island no matter the time of year). |
*The western border of the [[Dragon Empire|empire]] needs no [[Wall]], for it is guarded by the nearly impassable [[Mountains of Heaven]], highest in the world. The lord of these ranges resides in the fortress of '''[[Bear Mountain]]''', guarding the [[Pass of the Five Elements]], by which passage may gained to the far west or beyond. | *The western border of the [[Dragon Empire|empire]] needs no [[Wall]], for it is guarded by the nearly impassable [[Mountains of Heaven]], highest in the world. The lord of these ranges resides in the fortress of '''[[Bear Mountain]]''', guarding the [[Pass of the Five Elements]], by which passage may gained to the far west or beyond. | ||
| − | *The bamboo groves of the '''[[ | + | *The bamboo groves of the '''[[Foxwoods]]''' to the southwest are some of the most beautiful lands in the Empire. |
*While most of the '''[[Forest of Chin]]''' is pleasant enough, it is said that there are portions of the forest where no one has set foot in a thousand years. Many heads of the noble houses in the Forest keep to the older title of Warlord, and at any given time, there are often several involved in brief, if bloody, disputes. | *While most of the '''[[Forest of Chin]]''' is pleasant enough, it is said that there are portions of the forest where no one has set foot in a thousand years. Many heads of the noble houses in the Forest keep to the older title of Warlord, and at any given time, there are often several involved in brief, if bloody, disputes. | ||
| − | *The eastern coast is claimed by the rainy '''[[ | + | *The eastern coast is claimed by the rainy '''[[Golden Coast]]''', though their caravans and ships can be found throughout the rest of the Empire. The Arcade likes to consider itself the most civilized of the Twelve Kingdoms - while its music, theater, and literature may support such a claim, the subtle and bitter rivalries between its houses do not. |
| − | *The small '''[[Isle of Beauty]]''' is a lovely, pastoral place, separated from the mainland by the strong currents of the Strait of the Silent Winds. | + | *The small '''[[Isle of Beauty|Butterfly Meadows]]''' is a lovely, pastoral place, separated from the mainland by the strong currents of the Strait of the Silent Winds. |
*Some say that the Southern [[Wall]] need never have been built, as the swampy country of '''[[Strand]]''' is so generally inhospitable and unpleasant as to stop any travelers from the south. | *Some say that the Southern [[Wall]] need never have been built, as the swampy country of '''[[Strand]]''' is so generally inhospitable and unpleasant as to stop any travelers from the south. | ||
| − | *The rice bowl of the Empire, the central plains of the '''[[ | + | *The rice bowl of the Empire, the central plains of the '''[[Plains of Honor]]''' also hold the training grounds for the Dragon Army. |
*The '''[[Illuminated Precincts]]''' of the southeast coast sit at the outflow of the [[Jasmine River]], and a series of canals connect nearly all of the low-lying kingdom with the river. The Precincts are home to many masters of the harder arts, such as architecture, fireworks construction, and astrology, as well as riverboat construction and more cloistered academics. | *The '''[[Illuminated Precincts]]''' of the southeast coast sit at the outflow of the [[Jasmine River]], and a series of canals connect nearly all of the low-lying kingdom with the river. The Precincts are home to many masters of the harder arts, such as architecture, fireworks construction, and astrology, as well as riverboat construction and more cloistered academics. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:45, 12 March 2022
- The Qin Chao Steppes are the northernmost of the Twelve Kingdoms, and their army is tasked with holding the Northern Wall against the barbarians.
- Many of the inhabitants of the Craneslake Heights, the northwestern plateau, are nomads and herders. However, the capital palace boasts some of the grandest and most beautiful temples, drawing pilgrims from every corner of the Empire.
- The capital of the Empire, where the Regency Council sits is the Dragon's Throne. Much of the bureaucracy of empire is located here as well. The Pearl River runs from the Dragon's Throne to the Jasmine River.
- The Hearthstone lies to the northeast (formerly named The Shrouded Isle for its persistent fog, which hangs about the island no matter the time of year).
- The western border of the empire needs no Wall, for it is guarded by the nearly impassable Mountains of Heaven, highest in the world. The lord of these ranges resides in the fortress of Bear Mountain, guarding the Pass of the Five Elements, by which passage may gained to the far west or beyond.
- The bamboo groves of the Foxwoods to the southwest are some of the most beautiful lands in the Empire.
- While most of the Forest of Chin is pleasant enough, it is said that there are portions of the forest where no one has set foot in a thousand years. Many heads of the noble houses in the Forest keep to the older title of Warlord, and at any given time, there are often several involved in brief, if bloody, disputes.
- The eastern coast is claimed by the rainy Golden Coast, though their caravans and ships can be found throughout the rest of the Empire. The Arcade likes to consider itself the most civilized of the Twelve Kingdoms - while its music, theater, and literature may support such a claim, the subtle and bitter rivalries between its houses do not.
- The small Butterfly Meadows is a lovely, pastoral place, separated from the mainland by the strong currents of the Strait of the Silent Winds.
- Some say that the Southern Wall need never have been built, as the swampy country of Strand is so generally inhospitable and unpleasant as to stop any travelers from the south.
- The rice bowl of the Empire, the central plains of the Plains of Honor also hold the training grounds for the Dragon Army.
- The Illuminated Precincts of the southeast coast sit at the outflow of the Jasmine River, and a series of canals connect nearly all of the low-lying kingdom with the river. The Precincts are home to many masters of the harder arts, such as architecture, fireworks construction, and astrology, as well as riverboat construction and more cloistered academics.
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Takanata has done some scrying on the Kings.
