The Council Lands are a civilization located on the continent of Alharth. Verta, an Elven country, shares a border with The Council Lands.
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Etymology
History
- The Council Lands were created in Alharth after a group of wizards known as the Council conquered the region over a thousand years ago. After displacing most of the native populations into neighboring countries through various wars, The Council Lands experienced centuries of peace. In recent times, only five members of the Council remain. While the surviving wizards live in seclusion in the city of Statehelm, The Council Lands have thrived under the control of local leaders.
Geography
Serbule
Eltibule
Kur Mountains
Fae Lands
Sun Vale
Other Lands
- - Fallowglade is a town populated by Humans, Elves, and Rakshasa.
- - Statehelm is a city serving as the seat of the Council.
Demographics
Population
Humans
Elves
Rakshasa
- - Rakshasa are not native to Alharth, but they claim to be.
- - The Rakshasa are "old friends" of the Demons serving Berelius, Queen of All Things, Benevolent Goddess of Light and Dark. These Demons do not want to alert the Rakshasa of their presence in The Council Lands.
Fairies
Goblins
Orcs
Indigenous Species
Religion
- - Residents of The Council Lands worship 37 deities. Each deity is associated with various natural phenomena. While some deities are thought to have created their associated phenomena, others perform more minor tasks. It is believed that the deities are sentient and can manifest themselves in physical forms.
- - Tok of the Eighth Pod suggests that the deities are simply nature spirits.
| Deity | Association | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Norala | Goddess of Hunts | Spreads a specific magical disease. |
| Irhetsu | God of the Winds | Controls the Winds. |
Government
- The Council Lands are ruled by the Council, a group of five wizards. The Council members have not been seen in years, but reside in the city of Statehelm.
Economy
- Council-Stamps (or just "Councils") are the basic currency issued by The Council. Walls are worth a tenth of a Council, and Screeds are worth 20 Councils. - "The Chortling Beaver's First Screed"
- All known vendors accept Councils.
Infrastructure
Science and Arcane Arts
Technology
Magic
- -Most residents of The Council Lands are unaware of other planes of existence and simply refer to anyone from one as a "Demon."
Culture
Trivia
- -Citizens of The Council Lands often mistake Alharth as being the name for the entire world.