Damorica



The island country to the east of Gryphonvise, and to the south of Volund, Damorica is one of the oldest countries in western Atrox. Formerly it was the most developed, most bountiful country on Atrox, even following the catastrophe that was Thanatos' RealmWar. However, when the Battle of the Fortress occured, it shattered and poisoned the continent forever. Currently, it stands as a reminder of the bloodshed of the past, and of the chaos that Atrox represents.

Damorica has a chaotic, rusty landscape that defies all reasonable explanation and geographical/historical consistency. It is a melting pot of cultures and artifacts, making it incredibly difficult to date.

Making home in the strange, dangerous world are multiple Guilds who vy for control over Damorica's rich resources and mana, which seems to survive in almost limitless quantities. As a matter of principle, most of the main nations do not get themselves involved, but most hire out guilds and pirates to work in their interests. Many adventurers come to Damorica to seek a fortune, and many pirates and mercenaries find it their home away from home.

The noble houses of the world often refer to it as a hive of scum and villainy, though most have a stake in the nation. Due to the warping effect of raw mana, many develop strange plagues in the country, however, and even more mutations exist, birthing demons and monsters. Thanatos' leftover temples also hold an array of demonic and undead minions, giving the chaotic, doomed landscape the affectionate nickname of the Unholy Nation.

Statistics
Age: It is generally agreed that Damorica is the oldest landmass, next to the Realmwoods, on Atrox.

Population:  Very Sparse.

Religion: Damorica has no formal religion but many there worship the Goddess of Luck and Wealth. Some others risk worshipping Thanatos, as his shrines are still mostly around.

System of Government: Anarchy, but the Guilds have a form of formal agreement and a code of honor. Most Guild disputes are settled in Damorica Castle, with very little skirmishing as to prevent damage to the civilian population.

Current Leaders: The ruling guild changes far too often to document.

Important Factions:

Vander

Avalon

Kalmyasis

Technology Level: Mixed. The Guilds are mostly too poor to use some of the higher-tech avaliable, but rudimentary magitek is avaliable throughout, and even higher levels of technology that nobody can quite describe are buried in Damorica, ancient relics of the Realmskippers.

Allies: Damorica has no formal allies, as it has no formal government.

Enemies: Though most do their best to leave Damorica alone, Gryphonvise considers the continent a sinful, unholy place and often wages Crusades into its heart. During the Damorica-Dismark War, and some time afterwards, Dismark and Damorica have been bitter rivals.

Locations

 * Bane


 * Centris


 * Conner


 * The Delta


 * Despora


 * The Fissure


 * Mercy Island


 * Nuren


 * The Steps


 * Terent


 * Tarren