Orkandus
The Kingdom of Orkandus
The Kingdom of Orkandus was formed upon the remnants of the Darklands after the destruction of the Cell. Groups of humans who traveled from the east after the Battle of the Four Daughters embarked on a mission named the Second Quest, where they were called to claim the unholy lands of Nedel and form new kingdoms in the name of light.Campaigning in Orkandus
The kingdom of Orkandus stands upon the ruins of Nedel’s dominion. It is a barren land drenched in necromancy and death, filled with undead creatures that still roam the vastness of the Darklands. Traveling in Orkandus is to move through a grim, unfriendly area whose history is marked by death.The People of Orkandus
The people of Orkandus are grim folk. They were soldiers who fought against Nedel’s forces and settled in his lands but paid a heavy price. The magic of Orkandus is powerful and Nedel’s energy will never completely fade. The barren wastes and the old necropoli that rest beneath the new cities take a toll on the people who chose to reside there.Inner & Outer Conflicts
Orkandus is a place filled with dangers. Its threats lie on the inside, from the scarce resources to the foul entities that still lurk in the lands. The Orkandians learn to survive in this difficult climate of deprivation, as well as to fight against unseen horrors that come with the territory.The Dangers of Orkandus
Orkandus’s gravest dangers lie in the land itself. Beyond scarce resources, diseases and basic difficulties, Nedel’s presence will always cause calamities to the land of Orkandus. Spirits and undead creatures still roam the barren lands, prophets of Nedel still worship his name and local people often lose their minds due to the side effects of the former Cell and Nedel’s influence. Traveling between cities is dangerous and requires provisions and a sense of direction. Many will attempt to kill for food and little wealth and the areas outside the cities are hardly patrolled. The Gargoyles of Goliath offer little support and resources but are unable to control all of the infiltrators or limit the dangers of the surrounding areas.Orkandian Customs
- Orkandus is split between people who follow the old gods of the Final Light and the new gods of the Sacred Blood.
- The cities of Orkandus were built upon old necropoli where Nedel preached the ways of True Existence to his undead minions.
- Dead bodies in Orkandus are placed inside sarcophagi.
- Dead bodies of kings or queens are put inside mausoleums.
- Food is mostly imported through Goliath and the Southern Seas.
- Many Orkandians still worship the True Existence openly, a custom tolerated by the local authorities.
- Priests in Orkandus often die young or go mad due to Nedel’s energy that still lingers in the area.
- Traveling outside the cities is considered extremely dangerous due to the vastness of the land and the lack of patrols.
Demography and Population
60.000
Founding Date
1992
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
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Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
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