Fantasy Ikaria: The Four Empires Lore

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The World


Welcome to the world of Ikaria.​

 

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The Grand Houses of Ikaria​

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Here is the history of the five houses of Ikaria.​

• House Burton
• House Remington
• House Keaton
• House Lockhart
• House Montcroix

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  The realm used to unite as one under Empress Clara, the Golden-Hearted, Burton's rulership. Empress of the Reathia Empire. House Burton was a prestigious family, with members rumored to have divine strength, wisdom, and charisma. The stories shared ages ago were said to have held some truth, and the citizens of the Reathia Empire idolized them as demigods. House Burton had the strongest warriors, the wisest of scholars, and charismatic poets. No one wanted to face this house-afraid of suffering losses of men, wealth, or family reputation. Maybe all three: if you offended House Burton to a great extent. The house's name only brings both fear and respect amongst the people. With such power, many dynasties tried to overtake the Burton Household, and they all fell. This house seemed to be going well, as their empire lasted over 100 years, until years ago, under the rulership of Emperor Edgar One-Eyed Burton, four ambitious houses allied together and overturned House Burton.
  
  The war lasted only two years before House Burton fell when Emperor Edgar fell in battle and put his only child on the crumbled throne. With the death of their father, the only member of House Burton signed a contract with the four houses. House Burton can no longer have a title higher than prince and princess. All the claim House Burton held have been taken and divided equally between the four houses. Now, settled on an island in between the two continents is what remains of House Burton. With the only living Burton member prince/princess of the small island.
  
  
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  Here's to House Remington, a house that represents peace and prosperity. A unicorn is their family's sigil to express this. The house started as nobodies, and over the years, the reputation grew. It's all thanks to Lord Ralph Remington, Ikaria's well-renowned healer and the creator of modern medicine. Ralph did all sorts of experiments to ensure the future survival of humanity, but some of the experiments were too gruesome and looked down upon with disgust. Ralph knows that they won't understand what he's doing, and no amount of words can sway the people. All of his medical knowledge was written down by him and passed down through generations of Remingtons. The house inspired others to become doctors, but none came as close to House Remington. With the popularity of the house skyrocketing, House Burton granted them a bit of land and the title of nobles. For profit and sustaining wealth, Lord Alden Remington started selling their medicine around the world, which inspired many others to become doctors.
  
  House Remington grew ambitious and started to ally itself with other houses to overtake House Burton. With master healers from House Remington on their side, the four suffered few casualties, unlike House Burton. With House Burton's defeat, Remington and the other four horses formed a treaty for the only remaining Burton to sign. With that done, the Remingtons elected a member from their house to become the next emperor/empress, but the others didn't agree with their decision. To keep the feud between the four to a minimum, the Remingtons created the Hesha Empire, with their previously elected candidate as emperor/empress.
  
  
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  Meet House Keaton, the strength of the empire-the claymore representing their combat expertise. A soldier has earned the title knight and is granted a coat of arms by House Burton. House Keaton provided the empire with the best soldiers, the soldiers having no fear of dying and their combat skills unmatched. During one war, General-Lord Colin died at the hands of the elven king during a war between humans and elves. The deceased lord's offspring, the three wolves: Lord Colin the II, the eldest. Lady Catrina, the middle. Lord Calid, the youngest. The three fought bravely against the elven forces charging the former capital of Thorton. They didn't stop there, going as far as to drive the elves off the mainland. House Keaton not only values strength but close ties and a sense of kinship between relatives and unbreaking love. House Keaton is not only respected for their family's battle prowess but the fact they have a close family bond with each other. In the eyes of others, this house is exactly like a pack of wolves.
  
  No one knows why they joined in on battle against House Burton, and none of them are willing to answer. It could be that they miss being part of a war, or they also grew ambitious, but the answer is left untold. With the warriors of House Keaton, House Burton had a hard time suppressing their forces from the capital. They're the cause of House Burton's defeat. After the treaty, they also elected someone from their house like the others but got denied. Out of fear of angering the fierce warriors, they split the titles they earned after the war, with House Keaton forming the Notilux Empire. The Empire of Wolves is home to warriors and a tight-knit community.
  
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  The House of Secrets, in other words, House Lockhart. This house is secretive, and how it's formed was kept in the dark. Lady Josephine Lockhart worked close with the empress and went as far as to teach her four children. Everything seems normal on the surface, but hidden behind a facade, Lady Josephine was working to put a puppet ruler on the throne. The youngest and weakest child of the empress, Prince Leon Burton. It's unknown if she killed the empress or not, but it could be that she did. When Leon had enough power to claim the throne, he executed his siblings and their siblings with the help of Josephine to eliminate the competition. However, her plan failed when her little puppet went off the strings and executed her days later. Leon Burton earned the nickname Leon the Cruel. Her sister, Lady Rosana Lockhart, took her place as head of House Lockhart. She proceeded to insert herself into the royal court but did things differently to keep her house's prestigious reputation.
  
  Before the war, House Lockhart exposed House Burton's secrets, which started the war. The exposed secrets sullied House Burton's reputation, which broke allied treaties with other noble households. With broken treaties, a poor reputation, and a decrease in morale amongst the royal troops. House Burton was left vulnerable to House Keaton's unending attacks. After the treaty was signed, House Lockhart gained an empire of its own, forming the Zisal Empire after choosing their selected ruler. ZIsal Empire became the home to pirates, thieves, and assassins. House Lockhart is the scariest, even without having magic or battle prowess.
  
  
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  The masters of magic and rivals of House Keaton, introducing House Montcroix. The creation of this house began when Daniel Montcroix aided Empress Clara in soothing angry elves when the elves lived on the mainland. With their shared interest in magic, Daniel and the elves got along with their share in magic, with magic being rare among humans. Finding beneficial gain with this, Empress Clara made Daniel a lord and granted him his land. Daniel created an academy for magic users within the human and elven races. The academy was successful and became a peaceful ground between the two races. Four years after the completion of the academy, Daniel's grandson and the Elven Queen's daughter married, bringing half-elves into the mix. Over time, the elven trait became subtle, but their blood still has traces of elven lineage. With the addition of elven blood, Montcroix's magic became powerful compared to normal mages. House Montcroix vows to keep the peace between humans and the magical realm.
  
  House Montcroix wasn't involved as much during the war, but they still aided the other four houses. With their magical prowess, House Montcroix enhanced the soldiers to become an unstoppable force on the battlefield. Although, they didn't get along with House Keaton after what they did to the elves long ago. With the treaty signed, House Montcroix gained one of the titles and formed the Cewen Empire. They placed their selected member on the throne as emperor/empress. House Montcroix is the only empire to allow elves within their land without restrictions, with the empire home to magic users of both humans and elves.
  
  

 

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Empire's Info​

• Hesha Empire
• Notilux Empire
• Zisal Empire
• Cewen Empire
• Souven Dynasty

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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Remington.
  Religion: They worship Helina, the Goddess of Medicine, Healing, Knowledge, and Peace.
  Architecture Style: Greco-Roman.
  What's The Kingdom Known For?: Veritas is home to humans, dryads, fairies, centaurs, and satyrs. Any creatures from nature are always welcomed within the city, as the people find them beneficial. Gardeners and the benevolent creatures of nature have created an alliance to ensure plentiful harvest, keep their crops safe from pests, and grow healthy herbs. The humans get endless herbs and spices, while the nature guardians can stay in the gardens for free. Not just the variety of species living together that made this city marvelous, but the buildings decorated with all sorts of plant species that range from flowers to simple bushes. The capital appears to be taken over by nature; funnily enough, the people live alongside nature peacefully. Their ships get destroyed by some empire that they're not eager to mention. Ahem, Zisal.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans, Dryads, Fairies, Jungle-Based Beastmen, and Satyrs.
  Academy: Remington University.
  Guild: Discovery and Exploration Guild.
  Capital: Veritas.
  Climate: Tropical Wet Climate.
  Allied With: Notilux (Close), Zisal (Tense), and Cewen (Close).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Keaton.
  Religion: They worship Nivros, the God of War, Victory, Strength, and Triumph.
  Architecture Style: Nordic/Tribal.
  What's The Kingdom Known For?: Dalmerlington buildings are beautifully crafted and had effort put into them. Tribal engravings within the outer walls of every building give a tribalist style. The people are master crafters and smiths, with each piece of weaponry or structure made a work of art. Their projects are beautiful and durable, with each piece made from love. They give their loved ones handmade gifts-wanting to gift them something that'll last long and pretty to the eyes. It's not their crafts that draw the people in, but they have a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other and help raise each other's kids. In addition, Darlmerlington warriors are fearless of battles and death, believing that once they die, their souls would join Nirvos and partake in the realm of endless skirmishes.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans, Winter-Based Beastmen, Dwarves, Snow Elves, and Orcs.
  Academy: Somerset University.
  Guild: Fighters and Hunters Guild.
  Capital: Dalmerlington.
  Climate: Tundra Polar.
  Allied With: Zisal (Close), Hesha (Close), and Cewen (Frenemies).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Lockhart.
  Religion: They worship Xodea, the Goddess of Secrets, Thievery, Murder, and Shadows.
  Architecture Style: Gothic.
  What's The Kingdom Known For?: Airedale isn't the right place for you if you can't deal with petty crimes. There are city guards but don't expect that much help from them. If the thieves and assassins guild is after you, don't ask for assistance and start praying for a quick death. Lockhart rules this city, and some of their beloved family members are part of the city's guild. Settled in their harbor are amazingly built ships that can withstand any storms; although, most of the vessels there are pirate ships, which the royals and nobles employ for whatever reasons. The city keeps to itself, and most of their matters stay in Airedale-that means if you visit, you better leave with your lips sealed shut. The scariest part is many don't know about Airedale's business, but they sure as Hell know yours. Here's some advice, always check your pockets.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans, Tieflings, Half-Elves, Sirens, and Half-Orcs.
  Academy: Golden Sea Academy.
  Guild: Thieves and Assassins Guild.
  Capital: Airedale.
  Climate: Humid Subtropical Climate.
  Allied With: Notilux (Close), Cewen (Distance Kept), and Hesha (Tense).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Montcroix.
  Religion: They worship Iton, the God of Magic, Spirits, Wonders, and Destiny.
  Architecture Style: Byzantine.
  What's The Kingdom Known For?: Cewen is home to beings of natural born magic. Many towns are filled with a vast majority of humans and elves, while the other two empires, Hesha, and Notilux, have a strained relationship with them. Long ago, Montroix ancestors always allied themselves with the elves, and vice versa. Their peace has lasted for centuries and went as far as a marriage alliance. To keep the peace between them, the ancestors built an academy to signify unification and to allow the younger generation to learn about their abilities. Over time, many other species started to move in and settle within the empire. Now, it's home to magic users of all kinds, and House Montcroix proudly rules it all with the aid of the elves. If you're looking for a magical item, you're in luck; this city has everything you'll ever need.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans/Mages, Elves, Mermaids, Centaurs, and Dragonborns.
  Academy: Mages Tower or Blue Moon Academy.
  Guild: Mages and Alchemist Guild.
  Capital: Crasmere.
  Climate: Humid Continental.
  Allied With: Hesha (Close), Zisal (Distance Kept), and Notilux (Frenemies).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
  
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Other Kingdom's Info​

• Principility of Drypondia
• Principility of Matis
• Grand Duchy of Gilramore
• Principility of Stezia
• Principilty of Taewe
• Grandy Duchy of Dalhurst
• Principility of Reathia

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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Rothchester.
  Religion: They worship Elan.
  Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans.
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Mages and Alchemists Guild. Warriors and Hunters Guild.
  Capital: Haran.
  Climate: Humid Continental.
  Liege: Cewen Empire/House Montcroix.
  Allied With: Principality of Matis (Close). Principality of Stezia (Close). Principality of Taewe (Close). Principality of Reathia (Fiercely Loyal).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty (Hostile). The Four Empires (Secretly Hostile).
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Fitzgerald.
  Religion: They worship Elan.
  Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans.
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Mages and Alchemists Guild. Warriors and Hunters Guild.
  Capital: Mirstone.
  Climate: Tundra Polar.
  Liege: Notilux Empire/House Keaton.
  Allied With: Principality of Drypondia (Close). Principality of Stezia (Close). Principality of Taewe (Close). Principality of Reathia (Fiercely Loyal).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty (Hostile). The Four Empires (Secretly Hostile).
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Sennitt.
  Religion: They worship Iton.
  Architecture Style: Byzantine.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans and Elves.
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Mages and Alchemists Guild. Warriors and Hunters Guild.
  Capital: Acrine.
  Climate: Humid Continental.
  Liege: Cewen Empire/House Montcroix.
  Allied With: Grand Duchy of Dalhurst (Tense) and Cewen Empire (Understanding).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Lovell.
  Religion: They worship Elan.
  Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans.
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Thieves and Assassins Guild. Discovery and Exploration Guild.
  Capital: Colchester.
  Climate: Tropical Wet.
  Liege: Hesha Empire/House Remington.
  Allied With: Principality of Matis (Close). Principality of Drypondia (Close). Principality of Taewe (Close). Principality of Reathia (Fiercely Loyal).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty (Hostile). The Four Empires (Secretly Hostile).
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Rowe.
  Religion: They worship Elan.
  Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans.
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Thieves and Assassins Guild. Discovery and Exploration Guild.
  Capital: Wakefield.
  Climate: Humid Subtropical.
  Liege: Zisal Empire/House Lockhart.
  Allied With: Principality of Matis (Close). Principality of Drypondia (Close). Principality of Stezia (Close). Principality of Reathia (Fiercely Loyal).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty (Hostile). The Four Empires (Secretly Hostile).
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Cecil Keswick [Played by Fenrir/Me]
  Ruling House: House Keswick.
  Religion: They worship Xodea.
  Architecture Style: Gothic.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans
  Academy: Minor schools. Nothing of that importance.
  Hideouts: Thieves and Assassins Guild and Discovery and Exploration Guild.
  Capital: Luton.
  Climate: Humid Subtropical.
  Liege: Zisal Empire/House Lockhart
  Allied With: Grand Duchy of Gilramore (Tense) and Zisal Empire (Understanding).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty.
  Other: To be added.
  
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  Ruler: Open
  Ruling House: House Burton.
  Religion: They worship Elan.
  Architecture Style: Beaux-Arts.
  Majority Citizen Species: Humans.
  Academy: None.
  Hideouts: None.
  Capital: Thorton (Formerly). Dunwich (Currently).
  Climate: Humid Subtropical.
  Liege: None, but closely watched over.
  Allied With: Principality of Matis (Loyal). Principality of Drypondia (Loyal). Principality of Stezia (Loyal). Principality of Taewe (Loyal).
  Enemies With: Souven Dynasty (Hostile). The Four Empires (Secretly Hostile).
  Other: To be added.
  

 

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Independent Kingdoms
The independent kingdoms are NPC kingdoms, but your characters can originate from them.

The independent Kingdoms:

Xelan
Arionhet
Wheldrake​

 

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Other Info
The Principalities:

The principalities are former kings and queens that once served House Burton before the empire collapsed. Before the war, these houses once held prosperous kingdoms, but now they're under the strict supervision of the four. People had enough bloodshed, so the four empires allowed some members to live. They also signed the treaty alongside Burton and can no longer hold a title above king/queen. The principalities still have a strong loyalty towards their former liege. They eye the empires with disdain and currently considering working with the Souven Dynasty to restore the former emperor/empress. Silently, they wait for Burton's orders and aid the other principalities.​