Explore the world of Emrilion

The rulers of Emrilion, the Reluwyn started out as a nomadic people in the Tao desert to the south. Originally living alongside but separate to the Radichi, the Reluwyn have a strong warrior culture associated with both sexes. They take pride in physical strength and prowess both in hunting and on the battlefield. The women of the Reluwyn are expected to take pride in their bodies and show them off! They wear revealing attire and are not ashamed of men’s ogling glances. The men on the other hand favour silk tunics, trousers and leather versions of the latter as well as heavy-duty coats in the colder climes of the north. However, the men do revert to their tribal wear when ceremonies or traditions are enacted.

Though the Reluwyn have grown from a nomadic peoples to a settled race as overlords across all Emrilion, they don’t forget their roots and are proud of their love of battle and pleasure. Whilst their capital is Emril City in the central-eastern region of Emrilion, there are numerous forts scattered throughout the kingdom as strongholds of Reluwyn authority and many of their people have made settlements and villages across Emrilion.

The Laowyn have always been a peaceful people. Living predominantly in the north-west of Emrilion one of their largest towns is the forest town of Miresh. A town built around and within the trees themselves Miresh is a settlement thriving on local craft with small trade routes in the surrounding area. Whilst there are larger dwellings their are many small homes weaving in and out of each other making a maze of living alleys that even the Reluywn would rather not get lost in; preferring open spaces harking back to their desert origins.

On the western coast lies the ruins of Ishtalia, the old Laowyn capital from which their council of elders led the race. A city of bright white stone sitting on the western sea it was slighted (the walls were destroyed making it indefensible and uninhabitable) during the wars of conquest by the Reluwyns, destroying any thoughts of unification or rebellion.

Believing in one Great Spirit, the Laowyn are often seen as foolish and weak by other more bloodthirsty races. Their opinion of modesty vies with the Reluwyn’s desire to appreciate physical beauty. They believe in women being dutiful daughters, wives and mothers; and men largely taking the lead. They are a more sombre race, inclined to peace rather than war, but their wisdom is underestimated in the kingdom, though their compassion is widely known.

The Meir Elves’ home is the Great Forest. Whilst the Laowyn have settlements within the forest borders the Meir Elves are the native race. Unlike many other elves, those in Emrilion have become sour and suspicious because of their Reluwyn overlords. Once a celebrating race who made the most of harvest and spring, they have been persecuted by the Reluwyn government who want conformity in the races, not celebrations which highlight racial differences.

The Meir Elves are generally a quiet race that keep to themselves. They believe the forest sustains them and so they must sustain the forest and so have never had thoughts of expansion or conquest. Due to their close proximity the Meir Elves have close trading links with the Laowyn and are similar in values to them.

The Chieftains are leaders of small groups of people who live in the central-western area of hill-land in Emrilion. The warmer climes make pleasant living for these peoples who largely live off the land and trade animals with the Reluwyn.

They have one of the main ports that trades with the Western Isle lying off the coast of Emrilion. Pief Port is largely a fishing port and one of the gateways across the Western Sea.

The Radichi Warriors, unlike the Reluwyn, are still very much a nomadic race. Living in the Tao desert which their overlords largely abandoned twenty years ago before the wars of conquest, for the Radichi home is a tented dwelling. Whilst they are a proud race who love their fighting and their women they are also the main pool of mercenaries which the Reluwyn dip into when they need extra troops.

In appearance the Radichi generally have darker skin but very fair blond hair which they wear in beaded braids – both men and women – but their most defining feature are the unusual pale brown tattoos which run in intricate patterns just under their skin, all over their bodies. It’s said that these markings mean something, and perhaps tell the Radichi lineage from the beginning of time, but it’s a secret the race keeps to themselves and no one outside of it knows the real truth.

The Southern Elves differ from the Meir Elves in appearance by having slightly shorter and rounder ears. They are a mysterious people-group who largely keep to themselves. Apparently the ancestors of the Laowyn, they are also reputed to worship the Great Spirit, and their ancient lineage means they have knowledge of the world’s creation story.