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Lothair


A kingdom located in the southwest corner of Ashes, also including the Island of Kalair. This is a Loth kingdom, ruled by Orthallion Nightfly and his wife Gavendra. Lothair is known for its beautiful cities and fantastic architecture. The most prestigious school is Ashes, the Lothair Academy, is located on the Island of Kalair.

Cities and towns include: Korthin (capital), Taryn, Lyra, Hilot and Bonakan. Also the Island of Kalair.

Kamaria

Another Loth kingdom, Kamaria is sandwiched between Lothair and Otora, with a southern coastline. Kamaria is ruled by Zarin of Sonsha, a cruel man with six daughters. Ruler Zarin is said to have murdered all those in his path to the top.

The large magical center, the Golden Forest, is located in the west of Kamaria. Also, the famous Lonain Archives are located in the City of Jayan.

Cities and towns inculde: Aiayana (capital), Jayan, Sarina, Sonsha, Daray and Keaverti.

Zaki

Zaki is the less powerful of the two vampire kingdoms. It is located in the north of Ashes. Zaki's ruler, Danita Losolola, is the daughter of the feared Jaden the Cruel, the vampire that rules Kyanos. The climate is usually cold, as Zaki sits between the Black Mountains and the Zaki Mountains.

Cities and towns: Kanith, where Danita's court is centered, and Nemeth, a fortified town on the coast overlooking Kyanos.


Kyanos

 

A powerful Vampire kingdom, ruled by Jaden of Lyl (Jaden the Cruel) for over 300 years. It is an island kingdom, with one large island and one small. It is a very rocky and barren place, with poor weather conditions for most of the year.

Cities and towns: Kyanos City (capitol), Lyrin, Lyl and Nol.


Kyanos

 

A powerful Vampire kingdom, ruled by Jaden of Lyl (Jaden the Cruel) for over 300 years. It is an island kingdom, with one large island and one small. It is a very rocky and barren place, with poor weather conditions for most of the year.

Cities and towns: Kyanos City (capitol), Lyrin, Lyl and Nol.


Charkatani Territory

A section of land wedged between Lecta, Kageri and the Zaki Mountains, where the nomadic human tribes of the Charkatani live. The Charkatani segregate themselves from the outside world for the most part, and they have no permanent towns or villages.


Lecta


A country in the northwest of Ashes, where the Shapeshifters rule. The country is unique in Ashes in that they use a form of democracy to run their government. The current rulers are Mia and Marcus of Lecta, twins whose other shape is that of a black panther.

Cities and towns include: Lia (capitol), Tree, Nayana, Xandra, and Kellata. Also the Xandra Plains.

Kai Islands

The Kai Islands are located in the southeast corner of Ashes, surrounded by the Ancient Seas. The Kai tribes are made up of islanders with green eyes and fair hair. There are twelve islands altogether, each with its own tribe. The islands are sandy, tropical places that stay warm all year round.

Some of the known islands are: Hitar, Nayolo, Alesitol, and Tomasti.

Otora

The larger of the two human kingdoms, Otora's inhabitants tend to have a very European background. Some areas refuse to believe in magic altogether, and some even doubt the existence of the gods and goddesses!

Otora controls the largest coastline in Ashes, and therefore fishing plays a large part in the kingdom's economy. Otora is ruled by King Karrick Tyrlison and Queen Callista of Acco.

Cities and towns include: Kesari City (capitol), Acco, The Four Valleys, Illiandra, Itara City, Nyota, Tanvi, Christie, Murali Island, Stranura and Mechalli.


Kageri

A human kingdom that was formed in the year 937 of the Unicorn, when the Kageri tribes merged under one leader. The kingdom is in the east, wedged between Otora and Zaki. The olive-skinned and dark-haired Kagerians live mostly below the Kaga River, where they feel safer from the vampires in the north.

Kageri has a young Queen, Arianna Lash of Aigriya. She is a descendant of Everard and Rathdi Lash, the brothers who united the Kageri tribes.

Cities and towns: Kageri City (capitol), Catriona, Aigriya, Lydell and Conn. Also Draven's Wood.