Melarna

Melarna is a continent of moderate size, being home to a number of different nations and cultures. It has had a history of warfare over the past several thousand years, as the Demigod Ossav extended his control over the continent, only to be destroyed later. The empire he built still exists, yet it is waning in power.

Physically, Melarna is about 1/2 - 1/3 the size of North America. The continent has a variety of climates and temperatures, and quite a few distinctive features. The southwestern region is dominated by the Throndil Mountains, home of the dwarves of Throndheim. The northwest is home to another mountain range with active volcanos - the Khravest Mountains. These separate the Lleranin region from the rest of the continent.

The Rhyndus River flows from the center of the continent southward; it is a principal commerce route to the agricultural areas of Kelevantia. There are plenty of other rivers flowing across Melarna, and several lakes in the interior. The Veldis Sea is the largest sea, just north of the Throndils.

Culturally, the various nations of the continent range from Middle Ages to Renaissance flavors. The middle class and the nobility are roughly equal in importance overall (this vary from country to country). Magic is not usually viewed with any undue suspicion.

Some of the nations on the continent of Melarna include:

Askmar - actually an island off the coast, home to Viking-like raiders.
Bariston - semi-independent duchy of kelevantia, home of halflings
Cuthia - duchy of Kelevantia, desiring independence.
Cwengae - southernmost nation of the Lleranin region.
Donadhar - largest nation of the Lleranin region
Fenorri - Small kingdom, with a bit of Anglo-Saxon-like flavor
Kelevantia - Large, young kingdom, led by a dyamic king who unified Kekevantia from a number of smaller countries (now duchies within Kelevantia).
Lintham Isles - islands off the eastern coast of Melarna
Maerath - small nation in Lleranin region. Run mostly by local nobility (jarls).
Ossavia - Empire in the north, currently decaying from strife between nobles.
Theluran - forested home of Elves
Throndheim - the largest nation of dwarvenkind on Ganae; powerful and strongly allied with Kelevantia.

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