Of Crowns and Conquest (3.5e Campaign Setting)/Geography and Environment
< Of Crowns and Conquest (3.5e Campaign Setting)GeographyEdit
Krypteia is a land of full of wonder. Ancient ruins from past ages when the Gods still walked amongst the mortals sit aside beautiful vistas, yet nothing compares to the majesty of the Wellsprings. All Wellsprings are round surface connections with subterranean water bodies. The water is extremely clear, with very little suspended particulate matter. The surface of the water glows at night around the edges with small specks of soft blue light and nearby flora blooms year round in vibrant hues, many of them also giving of light at night.
The WellspringsEdit
The Mulo WellspringEdit
Deep in the heart of Canim territory, at the center of the Aldwood Rainforest lies the Mulo Wellspring. While it is not the only wellspring in existence it is the most prominent. Latent magical energies can be physically felt by all who approach. As a result, numerous miracles have been attributed to the wellspring throughout the centuries. Additionally, spellcasters feel more in tune with their magic abilities; and those spellcasters lucky enough to have trained at the Mulo College are held in high esteem by others. For centuries, Lunar festivals have been held from dusk to dawn with every full moon.
Wellspring MagicEdit
A great many magical treatises have been written about the wellsprings, none of which are able to conclusively define its properties. This is probably due to the fame and folklore about wellsprings that permeates the Septheon cultures as well as to the shear volume of information; for every idea there are easily one or two opposing thoughts.
The few things that are agreed upon are that the wellspring is indeed magical, for anyone who approaches it feels different than normal. Not only that, but at every Lunar Festival the Curates of the Seven take their pick out of the most exquisitely crafted goods whether it be jewelry, arms, armor, or clothing. The few items they choose are taken to the center of the wellspring for a ritual that lasts from dusk until dawn. These items are said to be touched by the Seven, and upon completion of the ceremony the items are imbued with magical properties.
The City of MuloEdit
Mulo is a bustling urban city that is solely dependant on the wellspring for its economy. To the east there is the diverse Market Quarter where the finest artisans of their crafts compete to get their items enchanted by the Curates at the Lunar Festival. The northern side of the city is the Entertainment Quarter, full of a great many inns, stables, taverns, bathhouses and every vice you could ever imagine. The locals live in sprawling tree lined neighborhoods to the west, and the densely packed south is known as the Pilgrims Quarter. The center of the city has a great many plazas for gathering, wading fountains and tall, beautiful trees. It is in the city center that the Lunar Festival is held, the Mulo College, and numerous shrines and temples are located.
The Mulo “Wait”Edit
For a craftsman, there is no greater honor than to have one of your products taken in the Lunar Festival and enchanted. The perceived value of your goods skyrockets, and as a result a great many more craftsman reside in Mulo than almost any other city, eagerly awaiting their chance to be chosen. In a similar manner, the demand to train at the Mulo College far exceeds the capacity and as such it has become almost necessary to have a patron to obtain a slot, or some sort of bribe to grease the bureaucratic wheels. The entertainment and pilgrims quarters are full of hopeful applicants waiting their chance. Likewise, physical access to the wellspring is strictly limited, leaving vast numbers of pilgrims waiting for their turn to visit it.
StatesEdit
AragonEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Aragon covers an area of 1350 square miles. Of this, 45% (614 sq. miles) is arable land, and 54% (735 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Aragon has a total population of 108 thousand people.
Settlements The largest town Zaragosa has a population of 4929 people, the second largest 2957. There are no other towns of note in the kingdom. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Aragon has 2 active castles and 0 ruined. Of these, 2 castles and 0 ruined are in civilized lands, and 0 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
Asturias LeagueEdit
Physical Area The Asturias League covers an area of 3100 square miles. Of this, 47% (1482 sq. miles) is arable land, and 52% (1617 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The Asturias League has a total population of 248 thousand people.
Settlements The largest city Pelayo has a population of 8465 people, the second largest 2539. There are no other cities of note in the kingdom, and 14 towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The Asturias League has 4 active castles and 1 ruined. Of these, 4 castles and 1 ruined are in civilized lands, and 0 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
BiscayEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Biscay covers an area of 1500 square miles. Of this, 52% (790 sq. miles) is arable land, and 47% (709 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Biscay has a total population of 120 thousand people.
Settlements The largest town has a population of 4156 people, the second largest 2493. There are no other towns of note in the kingdom. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Biscay has 2 active castles and 0 ruined. Of these, 2 castles and 0 ruined are in civilized lands, and 0 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
CastileEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Castile covers an area of 2500 square miles. Of this, 33% (834 sq. miles) is arable land, and 66% (1665 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Castile has a total population of 150 thousand people.
Settlements The largest town Castile has a population of 5034 people, the second largest, Alava has 2013. There are no other towns of note in the kingdom. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Castile has 3 active castles and 1 ruined. Of these, 3 castles and 1 ruined are in civilized lands, and 0 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
Town of Castile The town of Castile covers an area of approximately 83 acres, with a total population of 5034 people.
Other The town has 10 noble houses. The peace is kept by 47 guardsmen, and there are 6 advocates to assist with legal matters. For those more concerned about their soul, there are 176 clergymen and 6 priests.
Catalan LeagueEdit
Physical Area The Catalan League covers an area of 4200 square miles. Of this, 46% (1960 sq. miles) is arable land, and 53% (2239 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Catalan League has a total population of 336 thousand people.
Settlements The largest city has a population of 9854 people, the second largest 4927. There are no other cities of note in the kingdom, and 12 towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Catalan League has 6 active castles and 2 ruined. Of these, 5 castles and 2 ruined are in civilized lands, and 1 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
Galacia LeagueEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Galacia League covers an area of 5000 square miles. Of this, 51% (2586 sq. miles) is arable land, and 48% (2413 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Galacia League has a total population of 400 thousand people.
Settlements The largest city has a population of 9486 people, the second largest 4743. There are no other cities of note in the kingdom, and 20 towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Galacia League has 8 active castles and 3 ruined. Of these, 7 castles and 3 ruined are in civilized lands, and 1 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
City of Galacia The city of Galacia covers an area of approximately 156 acres, with a total population of 9486 people.
Other The city has 71 noble houses. The peace is kept by 64 guardsmen, and there are 10 advocates to assist with legal matters. For those more concerned about their soul, there are 110 clergymen and 10 priests.
LeonEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Leon covers an area of 530 square miles. Of this, 44% (236 sq. miles) is arable land, and 55% (293 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Leon has a total population of 42 thousand people.
Settlements The largest town has a population of 3294 people, the second largest population center is a castle of 658 people. There are no other towns of note in the kingdom. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Leon has 1 active castles and 0 ruined. Of these, 1 castles and 0 ruined are in civilized lands, and 0 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
Edit
Physical Area The kingdom of Navarre League covers an area of 5530 square miles. Of this, 57% (3182 sq. miles) is arable land, and 42% (2347 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Navarre League has a total population of 553 thousand people.
Settlements The largest city has a population of 10 thousand people, the second largest 5205. There are no other cities of note in the kingdom, and 22towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Navarre League has 11 active castles and 4 ruined. Of these, 8 castles and 4 ruined are in civilized lands, and 3 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.
Valencia LeagueEdit
Physical Area The kingdom of Valencia League covers an area of 6300 square miles. Of this, 64% (4033 sq. miles) is arable land, and 35% (2266 sq. miles) is wilderness.
Population The kingdom of Valencia League has a total population of 630 thousand people.
Settlements The largest city has a population of 11 thousand people, the second largest 2381. There are no other cities of note in the kingdom, and 20towns. The remaining population lives in numerous small villages, isolated dwellings, etc.
Castles The kingdom of Valencia League has 12 active castles and 5 ruined. Of these, 10 castles and 5 ruined are in civilized lands, and 2 castles and 0 ruined are in the wilderness, along borders, etc.