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Gadencia

Nation

The Kingdom of Gadencia, also known as the Spire of Magic, is a nation situated against the west embankment between the Kingdom of Imperium and the Nation of Zyraitix. Its recognized as the sacred ground which magic progressed into the modern age.

Known For...

  • A profitable trade network that runs caravans through Imperium and Shuria. Their main export is recreational goods such as ale, mead, and wine, alongside a long grain supply chain.
  • Being the epicenter of magical innovation and harboring a lineage of rulers that spreads outward from the first Sorcerer King over five-hundred years prior to the advent of Gadencia's borders.
  • Harboring the remnants of the old magical age as part of their military, that being the Holy Knight Order.

Government

Gadencia rules as an absolute monarchy. The king or queen has unchecked power within its borders, although they are required by the Decernentium to work alongside the Minister of Defense for matters pertaining to war. The Minister of Defense also at times acts as an advisor to the king or queen.

The status for king or queen is an elected office, chosen from the men and women who have graduated from the Arcanum. A ballot is held at the first of every Claw of Winter to select the candidates, then the selected candidates debate in the Decorum. An event which lasts for a period of three weeks.

The Minister of Defense is simultaneously the captain of the Holy Knight Order, and rarely is the seat held by a person who does not share both roles.

Her Majesty Arryn Gwenheyth, the 131st Queen of Gadencia.

Captain Faustillus Agmulf, the 131st Minister of Defense, One-Heron Scelus Adventurer. Deceased.

Captain Freth Charmant, the 132nd Minister of Defense, A-Rank L&B Adventurer.

Population

As of the 3131 AD national census, the total residents of Gadencia total around 421,635 citizens, in addition to 138,951 working-class residents with temporary citizenship.

As per the ruling issued in 3091 AD by Her Majesty Yesthana Krisroris, Tabaxi and Tieflings are classified under genus paupertas and are not subject to the national census.

Since populations are rounded down, races below 1% on the chart are not shown.

Race Percentage
Humans 31%
Elves 30%
Half-Elves 13%
Half-Orcs 11%
Gnomes 9%
Dwarves 2%
Centaur 2%
Torans 1%
Genasi 1%

Their fashion emphasizes stylized light blue garments, with all genders enjoying the comfort of flowing robes and cloths. Different professions also wear clothes of their trade, such as lab coats for aspiring doctors and crest-marked robes for aspiring masters.

Economy

Much of Gadencia's economy relies on the production and export of magical items such as enchanted items, military-grade weaponry, and catalysts which are filled with magical energy for the purpose of casting spells without the ability to inherently spellcast.

While the Kingdom of Gadencia also has a thriving recreational goods market and is one of the leading producers of grain throughout the continent of Kagreth, nations such as Zyraitix pay massive dues to the inner-cities in order obtain these magical items (generally referred to as "Crests").

Gadencia's population is also extremely educated, barring the number of academic institutions in the nation.

History

Known as the Spire of Magic, Gadencia reached an age of reason (despite words for old concepts like "hell" and "damnation" still existing in the language as curse words), and no longer blindly followed the nonsense once believed by their medieval ancestors.

Decades ago, when this shift from a warlike society to an educated nation of magus happened, the Siphoning was also forgotten as a rudimentary evil art, forbidden from practice in every major province of Aprahgadencia. It is thought that this act is what caused the fracture between two major city states, birthing from the wreckage the nations of Gadencia and the Final Empire.

Apart from the center of magecraft, Gadencian style is also very unique, relying on regal and majesty beyond the extents of human comprehension. It is said the architecture of Gadencia is remarkable, due in large part to the years of magic used to create it. It is also one of the three Blessed Cities worked on by the Ancient Dwarves, with the other two being Imperium and the Final Empire.

Military

Gadencian's army is famed worldwide for its powerful clerics, sorcerers, and medical professionals. With the Kingdom of Gadencia being the epitome of learning, skilled practitioners from every part of the world make the trek to its majesty-filled walls. Perhaps contradictorily, they are also well-known for their devastating cavalry and beautiful formations, which are said to prowl the battlefield like a masterfully-concocted symphony.

See: the Merais Unit and the Order of the Holy Knights for more information.

Notable Cities

Avel Caelora, the capital of Gadencia. Well-renowned for its prestigious Arcanum (a gargantuan mage college located near the eastern-most half of the city where spellcasters from all over go to develop their talents), its prestigious Knight Academy (a large academy located to the north of Avel Caelora's town square, which trains prospective Holy Knights and also does joint training camps with Imperium's Spartan Academy), the Grand Archives (a massive library complex within the Arcanum containing books of just about anything), and its elvish architecture (grandiose spires that rise into the skies, brilliant blues and golds, painted walls that exude the upmost artistry, etc).

Empearbury, a small port town off Gadencia's easternmost border with the Great Sea. It was destroyed in an attack by the League of Evil during a Vigil for the Tragedy of Empearbury. It is currently under reconstruction efforts.

Nightstone, a fortified settlement located near the Misthaven Everglade, in the hills separating Gadencia and Imperium. It was built on the Ardeep River and consisted of a fenced island connected to an artificial motte that held the village's keep. Its name derived from a mysterious obsidian obelisk in the center of the village that had strange glyphs carved into it and emanated a magic aura.

Ebonreach, a mid-sized town located to the west of Gadencia proper, near the Zyraitix border. It is well-known for its massive cobble walls and towers which spread throughout the city, as well as the Orichalcum Forest just outside its fortifications. Often called the "Hanging Forest", it is said to be a place where those lacking purpose go to pass on to the next world.

Notable Locations

The Misthaven Everglade is a forest that runs near the Spine of the World up north of Avel Caelora. It is said to be a bridge to the Feywild, and is filled with fey creatures and other mystical elements. It is revered land for its connection to the elves who originally colonized Gadencia during the long ago, during the times of Aprahgadencia.