Lands Of The Four Circles: Etherealm
Etherealm, a large landmass South of Futro, is home to the Etherians. Legends say that the Etherians were once Human, but the magik that lies in the land of Etherealm changed them.
The Davorians are the ruling race of Etherealm, a proud race that have always taken the most esteemed seats of power in the country. They make all major decisions on Etherealm in their domed city, Conjecture. In the center of Conjecture is the Gathering, a huge circular arena where speakers stand in the center and lay their case in front of the rest of the Davorians. It is recognised that a Davorian will never ever shame themselves in the use of a weapon, instead using words and money as their means of disposing of their enemies.
The Angeli, who live in their cliff and mountain homes in the South of Etherealm, are the only people of Etherealm that the Davorians do not outrank. Instead, these winged people are left to their own devices. Partially because of their amazing skill in battle with both sword and magic, but mostly because they are a peaceful and thoughtful people, who instead spend their days either creating great works of art or contemplating the philosophical matters in life.
The Davorians rely on the Gurula people to do almost all their work. These Etherians are only beaten in size by the Ogar, but they are recognised as the most vicious people in the world. Even though their main work in Etherealm is mining, farming, or craft-work, the armies of Etherealm are made up mostly of Gurula. Still, they are not a stupid race on the whole, their young trained and schooled from an early age, but they do rely on the Davorians for guidance.
The land itself varies from rolling grasslands, jungle in the central area, and volcanic mountains in the East. The crops are similar to those of Futro (grain, vegetables, fruit etc.) but the lands are often more fertile in Etherealm than Futro.
Relations with other countries
Futro: Futro and Etherealm have been at war countless times, for many different reasons and started by both sides an equal number of times. At the moment, they are at an unstable ceasefire. Neither side have made an attack yet, but both countries know that it is merely a matter of time before war begins again. Futro is in Civil War, and the Davorians are preparing their Gurula armies for an invasion. Yet they fear to start conflict, as they know that the people of Etherguard in Futro are prepared now more than ever.
Skavvin: The lands of Skavvin and Etherealm have always been too far apart to bother one another, but the Ogar look to the Etherians as simply another people to trade with and learn from, and so there is no hostility between the two realms.
Inkroz: Inkroz is even further away than Skavvin, yet still the Inkrozian naval forces have tried to land on the shores of Etherealm before. Even though unsuccessful, the Inkroz warriors are a force to be reckoned with, and they did not leave without drawing blood. Inkroz is openly hostile with all lands, and their relationship is no different with Etherealm.
Whitefield Island: The only people that the Etherians fear are the Great Elves. The wise yet fearsome people of Whitefield Island do not hesitate to show their hatred for the Etherians, and whenever the silver sails of an Elven ship are spotted off the coast, the warning horns are blown immediately. The Elves do not often make war upon Etherealm, but when they do the casualties are often gargantuan. The Angeli are trying to create a peace with the Great Elves, but the Whitefield Islanders have no wish to barter with these magikal freaks.
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