Illevar Nations - Part 1: Brisfall
Happy Tuesday to you all! Today we will begin to look at some of the nations that make up the world of Illevar. We're starting things off with the Capital nation and the middle area between the nations. These posts will be a bit messier than my normal ones, but I am currently looking into other resources to create a more consistant and clear method to showcase my ideas.
Brisfall - Illevar Empire Capital Nation. The nation is built surrounding the main mountain, inactive volcano, of the world.
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| Lindblum from FF9 is a great example for how I imagine Brisfall's Capital city. |
Named after the ancient Titan Dragon, Bris, who fell to the planet after being slain by the gods, or so the story goes. When the dragon fell to the earth, his body became the land of Illevar and his head became the volcano.
Brisfall is a massive metropolis built around an inactive volcano. The volcano has been carved out and molded over the centuries into a massive multi-level residential, industrial, economic powerhouse that is the central hub of the Empire.
People from Brisfall are usually well-educated, skill based, or working class. They are more fast-paced in personality, tending to just want the facts or gist of a situation. City-folk like. Technological magic is more common than traditional magic. Artificiers’ combining spells into tools is a predominant trade and the more traditional views of magic are mocked or seen as antiquated.
Notable People:
-Emperor Jazal Hala
“The Great.” A former scientist that invented the vaccine/cure for The Great Plague.
Mid 70s, well liked by the public. Getting on in age and it bothers him.
Researching immortality to become a deity to rule over and lead Illevar to his ideal world.
Opened the laws to allow the public to begin exploring and creating new settlements.
-Empress Danika Urshanova
3rd wife of Jazal
50s, tall and strong build
Well versed in politics, was former senator for Ocren
Wealthy with former military training
More involved in politics than the king
-1st child, from first wife, Sania Hala
30s
Female
Military life, Airship Naval Admiral. Captain of the newest Airship for the Empire
Devoted to work, trying to find out what happened to her mother.
2nd child, from 3rd wife, Danilo Urshanova
20s
Male, student, Politics and Architecture.
Dreams lie in crafting and sculpting the Mountain.
Does not care for parents or politics.
Notable Locations:
Dustown: the working class area. Smiths, carpenters, etc.
Lofton: Upper class, raised to view the town. Finance offices, company offices, etc.
Qioat Marketplace: Shopping area. Fashion district.
Grarag Market: shopping, farming, groceries, etc. more residential stuff.
Pantheon Row: the religious district of the main city.
The Dark: The secret laboratory for the Empire’s military/the Emperor.
Capital City: Beacon.
The Pinnacle - Emperor’s Home/Palace at the top of the volcano.
The Core - Upper/Middle. The location of the government centers. The main Embassies for each nation as well as the World Parliament/Assembly and their lodgings.
The Hive - Lower/Middle of the Volcano. This is the main HQ for the world’s military force. There is a new airport extension being constructed for a new airship.
Two outer walls that surround the city. The first wall separates the main city from the farm lands. The second wall separates the farm lands from the wildness of the middle prairies.
The Lowlands - Middle Area of Illevar
The Lowlands refers to the area of land between Brisfall, Ocren, Daal, and Charleau. Mostly plains and uninhabited areas. Home to a few settlements and military bases, but not much else. Trade caravans often travel through the area. Most settlements are heavily controlled by “Lords” who own the land. There are a few nomadic tribes in the area as well.
Notable people:
Ghun Mercadi - Explorer and Proprietor of Fireside Inn/The Adventurer’s Guild.
The Maw - A mysterious warrior who is often seen in the Lowlands.
Garland Ironstove - Leader of the vampire and ghoul hunting group, The Iron Convent. Often referred to as the “Hungry Paladin,” given his frail looking physique.
Jakob Hojin - “The Toy Maker.” A mad scientist who has been terrorising towns with his strange machines.
Notable Locations:
Fireside Inn - a massive tavern in the Lowlands that is home to the Adventurer’s Guild. It is located by a natural hot spring and is a haven for adventurers looking to relax or share exploits.
Spidergold Mine - A former gold mine that was later infested with mysterious and dangerous giant spiders. They chased off the prospectors and have since made the mine their home.
The Toy Factory - A hidden underground factory that was once used during the Age of Gods. It has since been transformed into a fortress used by Jakob Hojin.
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