The Kingdom of Silvestra (sil-ves-trah)

Silvestra is a monarchy, traditionally ruled by the Liorene family for several hundreds of years down to the current monarch, Queen Liora. Liorendale, named after the royal family, serves as the nation’s economic and industrial hub. The nation is also home to a world renowned and extensive library in the relatively small city of Baomas. Each city has a representative on the Queen’s Council.

Structure

Governing Representative: Queen Liora, Chancellor Olira Archen (In Lieu)
Common Representative: Ochrose Gauvaine

Demography and Population

FIELIN

Size: Village
Atmosphere:
Government: Lord Chancellor Silas Fielin
Commerce: Masonry, Howlite
Organizations:
Craftsmen:
A small village, known as Village of Stone due to the Howlite statues that are present throughout the town.
Notable Citizens:

Braithe Rathmore. Orphaned daughter of Rhiangar.
Rowan Fielin. Woodsman, benevolent, down to earth.
Lord Chancellor Silas Fielin. Reclusive, abrupt, sharp, suspicious.

BAOMAS

Size: City
Atmosphere:
Government: Chancellor Olira Archen
Commerce: Smithing, Moonstone
Organizations:
Craftsmen: Moira Archen (Smith)
A smaller city known for it’s grand Library, home of the Archen family.
Notable Citizens:

Abraham Cade. Arcus Cade's nephew, excitable scholar of historical and folkloric figures.
Moira Archen. Matriarch of the Archen family, a renowned smith, mother of Olira.
Chancellor Olira Archen. Representative on both the Queen's and Elaenther Council.
Elder Tristan Archen. Head of Baomas Council, father of Olira, husband of Moira.

VARDORI

Size: Town
Atmosphere: Quiet, secluded
Government:
Commerce: Hyneth Lumber
Organizations:
Craftsmen: Carpenter
A small town.
Notable Citizens:

Indara Vidian. Reluctant Chancellor of Vardori, Rune's cousin, competent warrior.
Rune Vidian. Mute agender merchant.

COREWAN

Size: Village
Atmosphere:
Government: Ochrose Gauvaine
Commerce: Fishing, Topaz, Silk
Organizations:
Craftsmen: Vinca Gauvaine (Weaver)
Home of the Gauvaine clan, a harpy Daedalon family. The village is located near a large topaz mine.
Notable Citizens:

Alstonia Gauvaine. Sister of Ochrose and Tabernathe, mother of Oleander.
Ochrose Gauvaine. Leader of Corewan, brother of Alstonia and Tabernathe, father of Vinca.
Leander Gauvaine. Son of Alstonia.
Chancellor Tabernathe Gauvaine. Chancellor of Corewan, brother of Ochrose and Alstonia.
Vinca Gauvaine. Daughter of Ochrose

THARDOLAN

Size: Village
Atmosphere: Mountainous
Government: Annis of Thardolan
Commerce: Silver
Organizations: The Lamplighters
Craftsmen: Lapidary
Small village and harpy Daedalon settlement. It is very difficult to reach, as the mountainous terrain cannot be crossed without an experienced guide. Their warriors wear skull helmets, other civilians apply light face paint in skull markings on their faces.
Notable Citizens:

Annis of Thardolan. Mother of Gryane, partner of Rein, punched Death once.
Gryane of Thardolan. Leader of the rebel group The Lamplighters.
Rein of Thardolan. Father of Gryane, partner of Annis.

Mythology & Lore

Erasmus [ eh - raz - mus ] of the Moon was a loyal knight of Queen Orabella of Utheria. Erasmus is symbolized by the color violet, the month of Wister, and the moon. He is claimed to have founded Silvestra for his queen.

Gascoigne [ gas - coin ] of the Lantern and Ivo [ eye - vo ] of the Veil were the consort and child of the Lady of the Lantern, who founded Liorendale in Silvestra. Gascoigne is symbolized by the color black, the month of Sable, and lanterns or lantern oil. He is the patron hero of his homeland Utheria, and said to be a descendent of Orabella of the Sun. Ivo is symbolized by the color white, the month of Ivore, and veils or lace. Ivo is considered the patron protector of children. In most areas of the world, children are dressed only in white lace until they grow out of infancy.