The Blighted Realm of the King-eater
History
The Blighted Realm of the King-eater is a land of evil and horror. Vile creatures haunt its forests, bogs, and ruins. It was once the kingdom of the King-eater. The King-eater ravaged the lands of Arkanmere just over one thousand years ago. His vast armies of twisted beasts overwhelmed the defenses of the Arkanmerans, pushing them nearly to the sea. With the help of Ilíos, the Arkanmerans fought tooth and nail for their survival. After 17 years of conflict, the Blighted armies were thrown back into their lands.The King-eater
The King-eater has not been seen for over one thousand years.Society
There are some who make their living among the twisted forests and rotting bogs of the Blight. They are not all evil folk, but they are all cursed. These men and women harvest strange plants and create potent brews and potions unavailable anywhere else in the world.Structure
The King-eater is the lord of all within the Blight. His remaining lieutenants, The Man and the Beast, execute all his bidding. It is rare to see the lieutenants, though.
Culture
There is no culture in the Blight. There is only decay, death, and fear. All who enter are assaulted by the Blight's seemingly endless swamps and bayous. The last bastion of civilization in Blightcoven abandoned their home in 1066 YGP.
Assets
Technically the Blight does have assets, but very, very, few take advantage of them. Certain flora and fauna can only be found in the Blight. Some of these are known cures to illnesses, other garner great wealth. But no person or organization is brave enough to turn these assets into capital.
Demography and Population
The Blight is largely populated by savage, curse, and undead creatures. The very few denizens of the fetid swamp are largely dhampirs or otherwise cursed castaways from other realms.
Territories
The Blighted Realm of the King-eater occupies the entire northeast corner of Verda east of the Rakes.
Military
The Blight no longer has a functioning military. It does, however, have hordes of beasts and monsters. They may appear mindless, but they heed their master's call.
Agriculture & Industry
The Blight has no agriculture; no industry. Any scant commerce that is carried out along its borders would best be described as "hopeless."
Trade & Transport
There are no traders or businessmen to conduct trade in The Blight. Even if there were, there are no realms on the planet who would wish to do so.
Infrastructure
The Blight has virtually no infrastructure. Only the Keep of the King-eater, the ruins of Blightcoven, the Road itself, and the Barrow could be considered infrastructure of any kind. None of them are well kept.
Founding Date
14 YGP
Type
Geopolitical, State
Alternative Names
The Blight
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Thanatocracy / Necrocracy
Power Structure
Semi-autonomous area
Economic System
Barter system
Currency
The Blight has no currency of its own.
Executive Body
The judgments of the King-eater are delivered by his remaining lieutenants: The Man and The Beast.
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
Related Species
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