Ager
Ager, occasionally also spelled Agar, is a large country on the Eastern side of the Northern continent. Its capital, Wenindore, is located on the Eastern coast by Calmbay and the Sovereign of the country rules from the castle built in the city, along with their Royal Council. The country is divided into nine smaller jurisdictions, all ruled by a noble appointed by the Sovereign.
Ager is ruled by a King or a Queen, and they have the absolute authority in all matters of the kingdom, though many smaller matters are left either to the Council or the more eminent nobility. The Sovereign is the one whom the troops listen when they get conflicting orders, as well as the one who decides on laws and punishments.
The current Sovereign is from a patriarcal family, meaning the oldest son is most likely to inherit the position. In matriarcal families, the oldest daughter would be the likeliest to take the throne next.
The Royal Council works directly for the Sovereign, and is always chosen by them. As the Sovereign dies, the Council is disbanded, and the next Sovereign will pick a new one: many often get to keep their position, but there is never any guarantee.
Ager was formed after a small group of Wanderers settled in the area where they later built the town that today is known as Umnfomé after falling in love with the scenery. At first, they built a simple settlement, but in time also a castle, that still stands in many parts as it was in its early days.
The majority of population has settled into the Southern regions of the country, where forests have been cut to make room for farmland and buildings. Where forests still remain, the trees are tall and their leaves large, and a traveler can risk their life eating whatever berries and fruits they find: many can take one's life, even in small doses.
During summers, the temperature can climb well into fourties (degrees Celcius), and the moisture in the coastal areas tries those unaccustomed to the climate. During early summer, thunderstorms are common whereas towards the end of summer and early autumn drought can become a serious problem unless people have gathered and saved water.
The weather cools during autum, though in the coastal regions, especially in Kiweda, the weather can remain close to mid-twenties. The winds become more commonplace, as does the rain as the winter closes in, and the weather remains similar throughout the winter, with the temperature being mostly somewhere between 15-20C.
When spring arrives, the weather warms quickly close to what is seen during summers, and rains are relatively rare.
In the middle parts of the country, there are multiple dense forests, and the ground is uneven. Traveling outside of roads and paths can be challenging at times, and only those who know certain areas well, as well as experienced rangers and hunters, move through these lands alone. Closer towards the Western border and the coast, the land is easier to traverse, and many choose these detours for their own safety and comfort.
Here, the seasons are the the most different from one another: the summers are warm, the temperature travelling the both sides of 20C; autumns are rainy and colourful; winters snowy and cold. Springs are often wet, but towards summer the weather warms quickly, and the rains lessen considerably.
On the Northern side of the Eastern mountain range the land turns more barren, and before long evergreen trees give way to rock and mountains. Cities and villages are almost all by larger roads, and you can travel days or even weeks in the wilderness' hard ground without meeting anything other than local wildlife.
During winter, the weather gets freezing, all the way into 40s (degrees Celcius) in the coldest parts. Snowfall is heavy, and travelling outside paths without the proper equipment can get extremely difficult.
Autum and spring are cooler on average than in the middle and southern parts. An unwary traveler may take a risk in traversing the unknown lands, as during the cold nights, the moisture freezes, making the rocky terrain slippery, and the ice over bodies of water gains a frail ice topped with snow, making them hard to spot. It is thus recommended to walk in the area only if you know exactly where currents, lakes and ponds are, otherwise it is for the best to find yourself a guide or a detour.
Summers are likewise cool, but it's not rare for the temperature to rise to 20C during the warmest days of the year. Otherwise, the weather is mostly dry, the exception being the region past the Northern mountain range, where rains are commonplace.
Governing
Ager is ruled by a King or a Queen, and they have the absolute authority in all matters of the kingdom, though many smaller matters are left either to the Council or the more eminent nobility. The Sovereign is the one whom the troops listen when they get conflicting orders, as well as the one who decides on laws and punishments.
The current Sovereign is from a patriarcal family, meaning the oldest son is most likely to inherit the position. In matriarcal families, the oldest daughter would be the likeliest to take the throne next.
The Royal Council works directly for the Sovereign, and is always chosen by them. As the Sovereign dies, the Council is disbanded, and the next Sovereign will pick a new one: many often get to keep their position, but there is never any guarantee.
History
Ager was formed after a small group of Wanderers settled in the area where they later built the town that today is known as Umnfomé after falling in love with the scenery. At first, they built a simple settlement, but in time also a castle, that still stands in many parts as it was in its early days.
Weather & Seasons
South
The majority of population has settled into the Southern regions of the country, where forests have been cut to make room for farmland and buildings. Where forests still remain, the trees are tall and their leaves large, and a traveler can risk their life eating whatever berries and fruits they find: many can take one's life, even in small doses.
During summers, the temperature can climb well into fourties (degrees Celcius), and the moisture in the coastal areas tries those unaccustomed to the climate. During early summer, thunderstorms are common whereas towards the end of summer and early autumn drought can become a serious problem unless people have gathered and saved water.
The weather cools during autum, though in the coastal regions, especially in Kiweda, the weather can remain close to mid-twenties. The winds become more commonplace, as does the rain as the winter closes in, and the weather remains similar throughout the winter, with the temperature being mostly somewhere between 15-20C.
When spring arrives, the weather warms quickly close to what is seen during summers, and rains are relatively rare.
Middle Ager
In the middle parts of the country, there are multiple dense forests, and the ground is uneven. Traveling outside of roads and paths can be challenging at times, and only those who know certain areas well, as well as experienced rangers and hunters, move through these lands alone. Closer towards the Western border and the coast, the land is easier to traverse, and many choose these detours for their own safety and comfort.
Here, the seasons are the the most different from one another: the summers are warm, the temperature travelling the both sides of 20C; autumns are rainy and colourful; winters snowy and cold. Springs are often wet, but towards summer the weather warms quickly, and the rains lessen considerably.
North
On the Northern side of the Eastern mountain range the land turns more barren, and before long evergreen trees give way to rock and mountains. Cities and villages are almost all by larger roads, and you can travel days or even weeks in the wilderness' hard ground without meeting anything other than local wildlife.
During winter, the weather gets freezing, all the way into 40s (degrees Celcius) in the coldest parts. Snowfall is heavy, and travelling outside paths without the proper equipment can get extremely difficult.
Autum and spring are cooler on average than in the middle and southern parts. An unwary traveler may take a risk in traversing the unknown lands, as during the cold nights, the moisture freezes, making the rocky terrain slippery, and the ice over bodies of water gains a frail ice topped with snow, making them hard to spot. It is thus recommended to walk in the area only if you know exactly where currents, lakes and ponds are, otherwise it is for the best to find yourself a guide or a detour.
Summers are likewise cool, but it's not rare for the temperature to rise to 20C during the warmest days of the year. Otherwise, the weather is mostly dry, the exception being the region past the Northern mountain range, where rains are commonplace.
Alternative Name(s)
Agar
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