Fantasy Stones of Incienda Kingoms

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Mulada is the desert kingdom. Its culture is based upon Ancient Middle East (think of Disney's Aladdin). The Muladi folk are a very proud people and love showing off all of their hard work. Physical strength and protection are the basis of this kingdom's foundation. It's why the heirs to the kingdom are always males since they are physically the strongest. However, the women are no pushovers either and can be just stubborn as their male counterparts. They are allowed into male roles like the kingdom's army. Mulada's capital is Isladam (image seen above) and it's located near a huge oasis and relies on underground water. Most towns are located along the coastal areas and the interior is a vast desert varying from massive dunes to great canyons. Only desert nomads roam these forsaken lands. Sandstorms are common here. Days can get very hot, but nights can get very cold. There are rumors of underground civilizations, but no one has found them for centuries. Mulada's stone is the Jasper, which was created by Mulada's founder, Jennah.

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Histadel is the jungle kingdom. Located northwest of Mulada, the two kingdoms are only connected by a narrow stretch of land (it's an isthmus). Histadel is a very unique kingdom for all of the towns (the capital, Selva, included) are located in the trees and are located far from the ground. This is due to the fact that the ground level is extremely dangerous due to all of the dangerous beasts that inhabit the area. Because of this, majority of the civilians are vegetarians. Their main food source are the fruits and other things that grow in the trees there. Travel between towns can be done via large birds that inhabit the area. However only the wealthy can afford such things so a good chunk of the kingdom's villages are isolated but they are sustainable. Trade is prominent in the kingdom so goods can be sent via these large birds. Currently they're getting assistance from the kingdom of Puran to find other means of travel. Storms can ravage certain areas and it's consistently humid. Histadel's culture is based around ancient South American cultures, like the Inca, as well as Spanish/Portuguese influences during the Age of Discovery (think of 1400/1500s). It's ideals are based around creativity and fertility. Many Histadeliens get into crafting and artisan goods like weaving. And because of their belief in fertility, they tend to have large families with the average family have 6 kids (or more). Histadel's main source of water does come from rain and Puran has helped them install "rain catchers" that also purifies the water to make it drinkable. Histadel's stone is the Carnelian, and it was created by Histadel's founder, Calliope.

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Puran is mostly made up of plains with some hills, rivers, and lakes. It sits on its own landmass and is the most technologically advanced kingdom. Airships are the main mode of transportation. They can be used for private and public use. Puran's air brigade uses them for combat purposes since Air Pirates are common too. The culture of this kingdom is based around the Victorian era in England and USA. Alchemy is a prominent profession here and Puran thrives on knowledge, so it does have the largest library in the kingdom, which is located in the capital of Puran, Hawkhurst. Outside the larger towns and villages, in rural areas there is a lot of farming. Many of the kingdom's port cities have a decent shipping industry, but they're nowhere as prominent as kingdoms like Anahaly and Vinsumi. Puran has no issues with sharing some of their technology with other kingdoms if they ask for them. This desire to come up with new and improved means of living derive from the kingdom's ideals of will power and aspirations. Puran folk love to 'aim high' and everyone is encouraged to reach for their dreams. There are talks of trying to create 'floating cities' to mimic the floating isles of Sasuren, but there have been obstacles due to intense winds that can appear and even the occasional tornado. Puran's stone is the Citrine and it was created by the kingdom's founder, Cistra.

 

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Anahaly is a kingdom made up of different islands located between the kingdoms of Puran and Vinsumi. Islands can vary in size and environment. Some are tropical while others can be mountainous. The largest island is near the center of the kingdom, and it houses the capital, Corius. Some islands were big enough to have more than one town, but most only had one. And a good number of them were completely deserted due to the dangers in or around the island. Like some islands had volcanoes on them. Most of the towns relied on the ocean for their needs with larger towns and cities having grand ports. Anahaly had the strongest navy as far as ocean faring went. The culture is based around Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Anahalians are an emotional lot and aren't afraid to express themselves. Their ideals are love and connections. Some of the islands aren't large enough to grow a lot of food, but they do have orchards. Wines and juices are prized here as a result. Besides hurricanes and tsunamis, Anahaly has to deal with earthquakes, but the kingdom has learned how to make their buildings stable, and they use their magic to create shields to protect the larger islands. Anahaly's stone is Jade and it was created by the kingdom's founder, Jael.

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The kingdom of Vinsumi is a land filled with rivers and valleys. Some rivers are so expansive that two large ships could pass each other with room to spare. As a result of this, most of Vinsumi's population live along the vast number of rivers. There's not a lot of flat areas here. The few flat areas here are dedicated to rice patty fields. Vinsumi's culture is based around ancient Asian cultures, especially Chinese and Japanese. Vinsumi folk like to believe they are the most beautiful kingdom because of how they've built their buildings into the cliffs of their valleys and numerous number of waterfalls within it. The biggest valley has 5 rives congregate around the capital of Kawanaki. It's basically several islands floating on the rivers. The people here are strong believers of the kingdom's ideals of communication and understanding. Vinsumians hate lying and not only strive to be as honest as possible but try to find harmony as much as possible. It's why they build things that meld with the land itself. Flooding is a problem in this kingdom, so a good number of villages are built around the peaks in between valleys, and some have buildings on stilts over rivers. Vinsumi's stone is the Aquamarine and it was created by the kingdom's founder, Anya.

 

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Ajna is by far the coldest kingdom on the planet. Located north of Vinsumi, it has a large chain of mountains that separate the two and some of it's rivers (which start out as glaciers), flow into Vinsumi. Ajna's snow-covered lands, much like Vinsumi, doesn't have much flat lands. The kingdom has gotten help from Puran and Sasuren in creating places to grow crops indoors and at high elevations (think of greenhouses). Most of their agriculture is based around raising goats though. Ajnanans are a hearty folk though and prefer simple livestyles. Most people specialize in mining and creating things out of metal and other precious commodities found within the mountains. They have great stone masons who have created towns and cities out of rock that can withstand blizzards. The capital city of Fjell is a fine example of this. There are frozen lakes scattered throughout the land, but regular seasons do appear in the southern regions of the kingdom, if only for 3 to 4 months out of the year, and even then, it still gets cold at nights. The ideals here are instincts and truth. Much like the people of Vinsumi, locals here prefer being honest, but unlike their neighbors to the south, they're not very tactful with their words. They rely heavily on their instincts and these instincts have definitely helped keep the kingdom afloat and thriving since it's a harsh kingdom to live in. The culture this kingdom is based around is ancient Scandinavian civilization (think Vikings). The stone is the Sapphire and it's creator is the founder of the kingdom, Serena.

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Sasuren has the highest elevation out of the kingdom for it's nothing but floating islands. It is rumored that the kingdom has massive amount of magic to make it float in the sky. It doesn't move through, and it situated over an ocean that separates the kingdoms of Vinsumi and Mulada. Similar to Anahaly, it has many islands, some bigger than others. It uses a variety of means to travel between the islands, from flying animals to airships. Some are close enough to have bridges. The capital of Speiridian is made up of multiple small islands with the biggest island reserved for the palace and has bridges connection to different sectors of the city. Islands can be found closer to the surface and there are rumors of islands close to the planet's upmost atmosphere, but the air is so thin that it's impossible to stay up there for long. Most of the islands are mountainous though, but the magic keeps the weather and climate pretty decent. The culture Sasuren is based around are ancient Celtic cultures like Ireland and Scotland. Sasuren is famous for its magical school and knowledge of arcane arts. They also have great knowledge of the stars, and the capital has its own Royal Observatory, even though other towns have them. They do share this knowledge with other kingdoms. The ideals of this kingdom are spirituality and wisdom. Sasuren folk believe in having a very strong spirit so they look for different means of strengthening it which can vary from fighting to meditation. The stone found here is the Amethyst and its creator is Sasuren's founder, Astelle.