Tiandi (Loosely inspired by: Ancient China with Japanese/Korean bits)
Demonym: Tiandine
Nickname used by outsiders: “Spirits”
Inhabit The Mingfei Woodlands (located in the northern region of the Eastern Continent at the foot of Mount Mingyi)
Climate: Hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Occasionally rains.
Reindeer (like our world’s reindeer only with longer antlers and bioluminescent eyes) are their preferred mounts.
Favored branch of Magic: Earth
Form of Government: Monarchy (Emperor/Empress)
Borders are well-guarded; so-so foreign relations
Prize: nature, health, magic
Despise: disease, filth, frivolity
Economy built upon: Timber and Fruit Farms
Tiandines overall are a very proud people and typically consider even the lowest (poorest) Tiandine to be worthy of more respect than a foreign ruler.
They are also a serious and practical people and unlike many other nations do not adorn themselves in extravagance. Rather, wealth and rank is hinted at (usually by the quality of one’s possessions).
The Mingfei Woodlands are full of life and most Tiandines keep pets.
Magic is favored in Tiandi and many great mages choose to spend at least a portion of their lives in Tiandi.
Divided into ten territories each ruled by a Liange (governing pair) comprised of a Respectable Duke/Duchess (noble) and a Governor (non-noble); there are also city-level Lianges that are ranked lower on the totem pole.
Tiandi has been struck by many terrible plagues/diseases in the past.
Several secret societies and cults are rumored to lurk in the woods.
First names are typcially composed of two parts; ex: Wen-he
Military Force: composed mostly of mages for protection; well known Earth Mage unit - Zero Squad
Image of the “typical” Native Tiandine: Brown/black hair styled for practical work, yellow/amber eyes, light tan skin with golden undertones, average to slender builds, of shorter than average height (men - around 5’8", women - around 5’2"), both men and women wear simple, practical clothing, usually tunics and trousers (the upper class tend to wear more brightly colored high quality fabric).
Patron National God: Keten; God of Medicine and Posions, God of Health
MC’s Background - Territory: Tsano, City: Kipchi City
Patron Territorial God: Kichirou; God of Sorcery and Decisions
City Population: 215,000
Liange of Kipchi City: Respectable Count Wen-he Wang and Mayor Ha-eun Jia
MC’s Family: Viscounts; Lower-Mid Nobility; once Counts, this ancient family lost much of their power and prestige in a scandal 104 years ago and have been slowly working their way back into favor ever since.
Xotlolca (Loosely inspired by: The Aztec Empire)
Demonym: Xotlolcan
Nickname used by outsiders: “Seekers”
Inhabit The Raychun Coastline (large part of the western coast of the Eastern Continent)
Climate: Typically warm and sunny with cool night breezes. Winters are exceptionally mild. (Varies slightly depending on location along the coast)
Winged serpents (giant serpents with bat-like scaled wings and aquatic head fins) are their preferred mounts because they can traverse land, air, and sea.
Favored branch of Magic: Water
Form of Government: Democractic (Elect the Triad - a representative from each class; Lower, Middle, and Upper) titled as Voice (Name) in reference to being the Voice of the People
Borders are open; so-so foreign relations
Prize: freedom, strength, the arts
Despise: restrictions
Economy built upon: Fishing
Most Xotlolcans live active lifestyles and greatly enjoy physical and artistic pursuits.
There is always some kind of movement and/or rebellion taking place in Xotlolca.
Xotlolca has its own black market system, albeit smaller and with less variety than the Zanjerian version
Home to both the Crimson Eye, an infamous mercenary gang that will take on any job for the right price, and the Justices, a far more noble mercenary group that only tracks down/captures/kills criminals.
Divided into twenty-one states each ruled by an elected official with the title of “High Representative”; towns and cities elect a “Representative” to lead them.
Corruption is common at the local level of government. Bribes are the name of the game.
Xotlolca seeks to bring freedom to every corner of the globe; not always peacefully
Military Force: composed mostly of warriors; train bersekers (offensive, durable brutal weapon wielders), knights (sword wielding mounted units), guardians (defensive, durable shield wielders), wavewardens (martial water mages), and more. Xotlolca has one of the strongest military forces on the planet and their local guardforce is no joke either.
Image of the “typical” Native Xotlolcan: Blue-black hair often adorned with feathers or beads, dark blue/gray or black eyes, deep bronze skin with cool undertones, muscular build, of taller than average height (men - around 6’0", women - around 5’8"), both men and women wear light clothing for warm weather, favor patterns.
Patron National God: Moichu; God of Freedom and Victory (unofficially also titled God of Rebels)
MC’s Background - State: Sacniete, Town: Pango Town
Patron God of the Justices: Roka; Goddess of Truth and Justice, Goddess of Death (one of a few)
Group Members: 180
Judge (Leader of the Justices): Xiutzin Ordonez
MC’s Family: Well, the actual family is presumably deceased; technically Lower Class; orphaned MC was taken in by the Justices and is currently in training
Whew, and done! Okay, I did my best to make the backgrounds diverse. Please note that things may still change around and that what is “typical” or “usual” doesn’t mean your MC has to be! <3
