Ea
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Ea is a planet within the Manaverse.
Geography
Continents
Eorland
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Eorland is the western continent inhabited mostly by Men. Eorland was discovered at the end of the First Age and marked the beginning of the Second Age. Eorland was discovered by Hilfam Eorlsson. He was the leader of the first settlement of the new continent. Eorland has a climate that is colder to the north and warmest at the equator. A mountain ridge divides the continent into three parts. The mountains, and most of the area around them, are covered in a lush deciduous forest. Many of the rivers have created fertile valleys with the largest river having created a deep canyon. Grasslands dominate most of the rest of the rest of the continent and the rolling, grass covered hills are a view that the Eorlanders have come to love.
Nordlond
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Nordlond is the northern continent and homeland of Elves and Men. In this land the majority of men are enslaved by elves and have been made loyal to their lord after the first group of enslaved men rebelled somewhat successfully. Nordlond has a mountain range that splits the continent in half. A large freshwater lake is found in the west. To the south of the mountain range is fertile land near the rivers with large forests growing between the rivers. North of the mountains is bitter cold with snow covering the ground most of the year and leaving only a short growing seasons. The winters in this land are harsh, but survivable. The rivers there are frozen almost year round and allow fast traveling with sleds. The forests here are plentiful and thick and are an important part of life to the inhabitants of the frozen land.
Novvyland
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Novvyland is the most recently discovered continent and is made up of the mainland, Novvyland, and a large island called Silisium. The discovery of Novvyland marked the beginning of the Third Age. Novvyland is a land of thick forests and wide rivers. The only way to get through these forests easily is by traveling via the rivers and only recently roads between settlements. It was settled by separatists wishing to escape from the Theocracy of their motherland. The two largest nations were able to successfully rebel, however, there are two nations that have been reclaimed and are now part of the Grand Empire of Halim, the most powerful maritime nation in the world.
Regions
Silisium
Silisium is the home of the Silisi and is an island to the north of mainland Novvyland. Silisium was discovered 100 years ago by explorers from Hilam by an expedition led by Prince Aleksandre of Hilam and because of that the Silisi call refer to all humans as Alisi. Silisium's southern portion is made up of very large freshwater swamp that begins around eighty miles from the coastline. It is unique in the fact that there are many large sinkholes scattered throughout the Great Swamp. The northern section, north of the Great Lake, is mostly a large wetland perfect for growing rice year round. The eastern portion is drier and hillier and where the island's minerals are mined.
Southern Isles
The Southern Isles are an archipelago that provides a safe route to travel between Eorland and Novvyland. It is a tropical region that is warm year round and is home to a group of people that provides the fastest ships in the world and some of the best human sailors in the world.
Major Landmarks
The Lange River: The longest river in the world. Carved a deep canyon through half of Eorland.
The Great Swamp: The largest swamp in the world located on Silisium.
Ecology
Races
- Humans
The most widespread race in the world; found on every continent.
- Elves
The lords of Nordlond; the fairest race in the world. Found mostly on Nordlond.
The children of the waves and inhabitants of Silisium; most agile race in the world.
Native Species
- Goliath
A one ton feline that stalks the plains of southern Eorland. Its skins are highly prized for their use as decoration and clothing. Its fangs are held to be a hunter's ultimate prize as Goliaths are extremely difficult to take down.
Culture
Language
Language varies widely for the most part. All the peoples of Nordlond speak Old English. On Eorland three languages are spoken. The majority of the people of the Kingdom of Cyne speak English, but south of the mountain range the population speaks Russian. West of the mountain range, in the Republic of Stone, German and English are both spoken, but German is more common. Hilam and all of it's colonies speak Russian. The two independent nations of Novvyland have decided to turn away from Russian and as a result the upper classes have started to speak English. However most of the lower classes do not have the resources to learn a new language and still speak their native Russian. The Silisi speak their own language that was given to them by Sil, their creator.
Technology
The majority of technology is like that from the 1700s. All firearms currently available are muzzle loaded. The ships that sail the world are sailboats and are large enough to carry cannons. The only nation to have all of its soldier armed with muskets is Hilam. Electricity is currently not available anywhere on the planet. The only available power source are the Soul Stones found through the world. The most advanced use for the Soul Stones are the Automatons that the men of Eorland have become rather fond of and have used effectively for war and domestic uses. Elves use their Soul Stones to power their more advanced magic which they can use to cast all manner of spells that would other wise not be possible. The most recent advance in their magic is a spell developed by Beomer that could possibly allow transport between dimensions.
Theology
There are three main gods worshiped in Ea. Ea is worshiped by the Elves, Cyneburga by Men, and Sil by the Silisi. Ea is the creator, the mother of the world and the world is named after her with the Elves as her people. Cyneburga is the consort of Ea and god of Men, war, and sailors. Sil is the God of the Oceans and all other bodies of water, his people are the Silisi.
Politics
Currently there are no on going hostilities since the recent end of Rebellion in the colonies of Hilam. There are a total of 13 nations in Ea, some of which are under the rule of another nation. Hilam and the High Kingdom of the Elves are both looking to expand though and have begun to eye Silisium because it is currently the smallest independent nation on the planet. The nations of Novvyland are also currently hostile towards the Silisi because they did not aid them in their war and have ceased all trade with the nation they now hate.
- High Kingdom of the Elves
Currently Ruled by King Alfred the Old. He is the very same Alfred that first discovered Men. Capitol City: The Weald
- Eastern Elven Kingdom
Led by Alden the Wise, son of King Alfred and father of Beomer. Under the jurisdiction of the High Kingdom. Capitol City: Freodim
- Kingdom of Wufra
Ruled by King Howard III. Hostile towards the High Kingdom of the Elves. Capitol City: Keald
- Southern Enclave
Ruled by General Lester. Also hostile towards the High Kingdom of the Elves. Capitol City: Strangr
- Kingdom of Cyne
Ruled by King Hilfam VIII. Capitol City: Canyon City
- Republic of Stone
Ruled by the Stone Senate which is led by Chancellor Erik. Capitol City: Stein
- Kingdom of Hilam
Ruled by Emperor Peter, father of Prince Aleksandre. Origin of the Empire of Hilam. Captiol City: Okeanburg
- Southern Isles
Ruled by Emperor Peter and Governed by Governor Dmitri. Capitol City: Ostrovburg
- Aster
Northern Nation of men in Novvyland. Formerly the Republic of Aster. Ruled by Emperor Peter and Governed by Governor Sergei. Capitol City: Asteri
- Essil
Southern nation of men in Novvyland. Formerly the Republic of Essil. Ruled by Emperor Peter and Governed by Governor Andrew. Capitol City: Stronoz
- Vol Federation
A collection of States ruled by an elected President that serves five years terms and a Council of twenty locally elected representatives. Currently the President is Simon Tibel. Capitol City: Volind
- Kingdom of Tiil
Ruled by King Erik of the Hill. Capitol City: Hill City
- Silisium
Currently ruled by The Noble Hilla Wesilla of Clan Wesilla.The other eight clans are Syn, Cilv, Lloz, Hilph, Rillm, Zul, and Vaar. Capitol City: Laazul
Inhabitants
Notable Characters
History
First Age
History is first recorded by elves. Humans are enslaved by the elves. Silisi begin to inhabit Silisium. Humans rebel against their masters. Eorland discovered.
Second Age
Men spread across Eorland. Kingdom of Halim, Republic of the Stone, and the Kingdom of Cyne are founded in Eorland. Nine Noble Houses are founded in Silisium. Elves enhance their magic further by beginning to implant Soul Stones in their bodies. Men create automatons powered by Soul Stones. The Clan Syn discover a new metalworking technique that allows them to create swords that never dull, break, or rust. Southern Isles Settled by Hilamese colonists. Novvyland discovered. Clan Wesilla discovers how to draw power the spirit world and use it do drive their own spells.
Third Age, current Age
Republic of Aster, Republic of Essil, Vol Federation, and Kingdom of Tiil founded in Novvyland when they rebel from Hilam. Southern Isles rebel along with the four nations. House Wesilla gains dominance in Silisium and unites the island under its rule. Cannons developed by Hilam for use on their ships; firearms developed soon after. Hilam supresses rebellion in Southern Isles, Aster, and Essil. Firearms developed, along with a smokeless, waterproof gunpowder made from soul stones developed by Clan Syn in Silisium.
Trivia
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