Kaasalia
« A kingdom that appears peaceful, where the shadows lengthen and betrayals are woven in secret. »
Capital :Whitecastle
Ruler :King Borr
Government :Monarchy
Climate :Temperate
Distinguishing Feature : A peace maintained for more than twenty years.
Located on the continent of Sudalya, Kaasalia is both the starting point of Prince Ken-Rhyl’s story and the crossroads of a conspiracy destined to shake entire kingdoms.
The peace that reigns today was forged in the aftermath of ancient wars whose scars remain visible. It owes much to the alliance between King Borr and Denderic III, ruler of the Kingdom of Feris. A peace that appears unshakable, yet rests upon fragile foundations.
The royal family, along with a small portion of the population, descends from the Beryllith, a human race born at the dawn of the world whose average lifespan reaches one hundred and twenty years. The oldest Beryllith on record died at the age of one hundred and sixty-three.
The kingdom’s emblem is a leaping stag crowned with a royal crown.
Major Locations (Map):
Whitecastle : Capital of the kingdom. A vast city of white stone walls, surrounded by fertile lands where great herds graze. To the north, the castle overlooks the city from atop a hill.
Denden : A village northwest of Whitecastle, renowned for its vineyards.
Highbank : A port city and the kingdom's principal naval harbor. The second-largest city in Kaasalia.
Telisina or Telsina (in Beryllith) : A mountain village to the east, famous for its mead. Birthplace of Altaris of Nimar, a hero lost at sea more than twenty-five years ago.
Monastery of Elb : A fortified monastery dedicated to the goddess Chaïaa, protector of the kingdom.
Great Trunk : The sacred site of the druids of Green Calankha.
Crystal Cavern : A natural deposit of Valteri crystals, essential for crafting magical artifacts.
Important Figures :
King Borr : Ruler of Kaasalia. Once a feared warrior, he is now a steadfast defender of peace. At seventy-four years of age, he bears the weight of time and the loss of his sons.
Prince Dunedane : Heir to the throne, missing for more than a year without leaving the slightest trace.
Prince Thyll : The middle prince, who vanished six months later under similar circumstances.
Prince Ken-Rhyl : You. Your destiny is inseparable from that of the kingdom.
Ashar : Royal mage, in the king's service for more than ten years. The most powerful mage in Kaasalia.
General Hendricks : A loyal veteran who has served the king faithfully for decades.
Generale Yulia : A formidable strategist and one of the finest swordswomen in the kingdom.
General Khrys : A loyal commander, deeply respected by his men.
General Vesima : A brilliant young military prodigy, bold and impetuous. Quietly mentored by Hendricks, despite the latter's repeated denials.
Master Healer Savano : An elderly priest renowned for his mastery of healing magic. Long ago, he saved the king from a venom believed to be incurable.
Father Mathieu : A former soldier brought back from death by the will of Chaïaa. In return for this miracle, the goddess commanded him to build the Monastery of Elb in her honor. He now serves as its abbot.