Orcess Valley
Orcess Valley, a kingdom held in high regard across Lucis, thrives through a system unlike any other — a society built not on coin, but on fruit. In this bountiful land, currency has long been abolished. Instead, value is measured in harvests, trade is rooted in produce, and prosperity is defined by orchards, not gold.
At the heart of Orcess Valley’s success lies its unique soil: a lush, clay-like earth rich with minerals, soft to the touch yet brimming with vitality. Nowhere else in Lucis can one find soil that nurtures such a staggering variety of fruit trees — from the commonplace to the exotic. Generations of farmers have tilled this sacred ground, cultivating a world where what nourishes the body also sustains the economy. From juicy peaches to rare starberries, fruit is traded, gifted, and even taxed — all while gracing the dinner tables of every household.
This fruit-based system has cultivated a humble and equitable society, where wealth cannot easily accumulate, and status is determined more by community and cooperation than by opulence. Even the most prolific orchard owners must operate within the same humble structure, ensuring fairness across the kingdom.
Orcess Valley is also famed for its wind chimes, crafted from the very soil that gives life to their orchards. When infused with water and heat simultaneously, the soil hardens into a material both durable and resonant. These clay chimes, strung across porches and trees, sing with every passing breeze — melodies that echo the simplicity, beauty, and harmony of Orcess life.
At the heart of Orcess Valley’s success lies its unique soil: a lush, clay-like earth rich with minerals, soft to the touch yet brimming with vitality. Nowhere else in Lucis can one find soil that nurtures such a staggering variety of fruit trees — from the commonplace to the exotic. Generations of farmers have tilled this sacred ground, cultivating a world where what nourishes the body also sustains the economy. From juicy peaches to rare starberries, fruit is traded, gifted, and even taxed — all while gracing the dinner tables of every household.
This fruit-based system has cultivated a humble and equitable society, where wealth cannot easily accumulate, and status is determined more by community and cooperation than by opulence. Even the most prolific orchard owners must operate within the same humble structure, ensuring fairness across the kingdom.
Orcess Valley is also famed for its wind chimes, crafted from the very soil that gives life to their orchards. When infused with water and heat simultaneously, the soil hardens into a material both durable and resonant. These clay chimes, strung across porches and trees, sing with every passing breeze — melodies that echo the simplicity, beauty, and harmony of Orcess life.
