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Stout, stubborn and fiercely loyal, the dwarfs are one of the oldest races in Allurian. While some dispute the fact that they had been created before man but rather had created a civilisation before men, it is without a doubt that their civilisation has long existed before man. Despite this the dwarfs are a race that sadly live in the shadow of their past, their dwindling power now having to play second fiddle to humanity. Their race is divided, some remain in good standing with men while others hold grudges with both themselves or the other races for wounds which will never heal. While nowhere as numerous as men, dwarfs can be found in many of the major cities, their craftsmanship and skill in battle and engineering nearly unmatched and valuable assets.

The Kingdom of Rodan is perhaps the most important and significant of all the kingdoms, not only in the Empire but all of Allurian. It has played pivotal roles in the history of Allurian and has often been a part of the major events of Allurian. Built on the west coast of the main continent of Alluroth, the Kingdom sits on many of the trade routes. The kingdom is said to have been where all humans came from and where the first alliance of Men, Dwarfs and Elfs were formed and in which the Empire of Allurian was created. Rodan is famous for its large cities which dot its kingdom. The capital of Rodan, Cidan is the largest city in the entirety of Allurian. Even the great dwarf city of Khazuk-Carin or the Dominion’s capital of Auroenix cannot match the size of Cidan. Even then, th

The youngest amongst the major races, Elfs are rarely found outside their communities and cities. Unlike the other races who were created by the god, Alluradin, Elfs were indeed created by the goddess Lirineonix. Elfs are unmatched in their magical prowess and have reflexes few can match. A series of brutal wars with men and dwarfs have left both sides with a distaste and anger towards each other. While the Elfs have never really forgiven the wars which tore their race apart and nearly sent them extinct, they are willing to engage in diplomacy though they are more than ready to strike if that fails and tolerate no tresspases or provocations. Elfs are often obsessive and single minded in nature, often failing again and again until they are all but masters in their fields of studies. Elfs are often viewed as enigmatic, cold and deceitful and they are slow to trust non-elfs. Those who gain the trust of an elf find that they can be expressive , often eager to teach and noble. They are rarely found outside Elven territory and those that do are met with discrimination, suspicion and scorn. All Elf’s are ruled by the Phoenix Queen,an Elf who is considered the avatar of Lirienoix, the goddess responsible for the Elf’s creation. This is regardless of whether either a Wood or High Elf though the Wood Elf’s view the Phoenix Queen more as a spiritual leader than one responsible for political decisions.

The land of Paldatan is land of brutal wars, infighting and oppression. Yet it is also a land of rich history and culture, of beautifull landscapes, large rich cliffs that turn almost gold, large mountains from which crystals grow. It is a land many call tragic beauty.

Bothering the Sea of Vadun, the Wild South and the Sadirian States. The nation of Iluskan stands proudly, admist a sea of brutal turmoil.

The factions and their military are as numerous as are they varied