Perloria

Type: Coalition

Ruler: Court

Capital: Chenev (“The Pearl of the North”)

Races: All

The northernmost kingdom, Perloria consists of three smaller islands, all ruled over by a court of the free peoples. The island, rich due to a heavy trade of pearls and jewellery, has become only richer as it continues to attract trade and new residents from across the world. Perloria prides itself on supporting truly free people, where anyone is welcome to be themselves and practice religion and faith as they see fit, as long as it falls within the somewhat lax laws set for the kingdom. Because of this it has attracted a vast array of extremely different peoples, with Chenev itself being built over multiple levels, including underground and suspended above the earth, to accommodate the different lifestyles of people. Many of these are people who have fled from the empire of Tyrathel, with its heavy control on religion and strict laws. The kingdom is ruled by a small court of different people and races, with representatives chosen by any group with a large enough presence. This does mean that decisions tend to be slow and change even slower, as agreement is often needed from people of very different backgrounds and cultures.

Much of Perloria’s success comes from its diversity, as it is famed as a city where you can sell anything, and therefore buy anything. Although limited in its own trade offering, consisting mainly of pearls, it has become a bustling metropolis with constant movement of ships and peoples, all loaded down with goods. Chenev has built itself around catering to this constant movement, with a staggering number of inns, taverns and places of entertainment. Fighting rings, performances and markets as the free peoples attempt to make the most of the passing trade.

Perloria is seen as a decadent and dangerous presence by the Tyrathel Empire, promoting unsavoury and sinful behaviours in the eyes of the stricter populace. Nevertheless, an uneasy truce exists between the two kingdoms, as Tyrathel sees the value of a supposed haven for its troublemakers, and Perloria does provide an extremely valuable trading city, after all, you can find anything in Perloria with enough coin.

Notable Landmarks

-       Chenev

-       The Sea of Tears

o The sea surrounding Perloria is incredibly pure and clear, supposedly created out of the tears of Eldath, who wept to witness the fighting of the gods during the Godfall. The waters are claimed to have some healing properties and support peace and goodwill, supposedly contributing to the relative harmony of Perloria.

Notable Factions

-       Court of the Free Peoples

o A diverse and argumentative group, the court rules the three islands of Perloria. Each member represents a group which has made a significant contribution to the islands, and controls their factions interest in the islands.

-       In general there are too many factions to name, ranging from rival merchant groups to vying gangs.