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While the size of the presently-discovered Aloria is comparable to real-world Europe, the distinct landscapes, climates, cultures, and races that cover the landscape are indicative of the world's dramatic diversity and the fantastic sights one would encounter when traveling. The snowy peaks of [[Ellador]] contrast the endless sands of [[Farah'deen]], and the [[Yang-Tzu Islands]] rival the [[Regalian Archipelago]] in size and beauty. Take a moment to read up on the incredible world of Aloria, and the fantastic lands within.
[[Aloria’s]] world is vast and varied. The snowy peaks of [[Ellador]] contrast the endless sands of [[Farah'deen]], all surrounded by the [[Oceans]] of the world. Accompanying these distinctive climates and geographical features are a wide variety of [[Cultures]] and [[Races]] that cover the landscape, which emphasize the world's dramatic diversity and the fantastic sights one would encounter when traveling. Take a moment to read up on the incredible world of Aloria, and the fantastic lands within.
[[File:Geography2021.jpg|375px|thumb|right|A map of the continents of known Aloria]]


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|text = To many [[Regalian]] imperialists, Corontium is seen as the center of Aloria. Indeed, the area functions as a pivotal continental region in the middle of everything, and is well-connected with the rest of the world by diplomacy, politics, war, and trade. Corontium is the homeland of the [[Regalian Empire]], arguably the most powerful in Aloria, and the people of the [[Regalian Archipelago]] owe their mastery of the world in part to the location they reside in. 
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|title = Daen
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|caption = A constant mixing-pot of strife and chaos.
|text = Home to most [[Nelfin]] Races, Daen was the birthplace of the once-sprawling [[Allorn Empire]]. Possessing bountiful natural resources, such as vast jungles and fertile land, Aloria's various factions have wasted no time in attempting to divide the continent up between themselves. Ailor lands like [[Ithania]] exist and create their own widespread image and culture, the [[Asha]] make efforts to establish themselves as their own power and the powerful [[Eronidas]] competing with both wildlife and [[Avanthar]] alike for the glory of their kind. A far cry from its ancient, united past, the Daen of the modern age is Aloria's stewing pot, mixing many Races and [[Cultures]] into one ancient land.
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|title = The Far West
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|text = The Far West was an expansion region off of Daen for the ancient Allorn Empire, but it was soon invested with the [[Faith of the Dark Ancients]] and other dark powers. From this, came the [[Kathar]], though the northern regions recoiled and sealed themselves off from everyone. After the [[Cataclysm]], the [[Dread Empire]] rose in the region and now battles with the forces of the mainland and that of the [[Suvial]] [[Altalar]].
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|title = Farah’deen
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|caption = The land of the shifting sands, and the mysterious people that inhabit it.
|text = Farah'deen is a desert landmass to the far east of Regalia, and is occupied by the Songaskian and Qadir Races. Farah'deen is host to a variety of nations and states. The most notable of these is the [[Songaskian Masaya]], but others such as the Qadir Hadrityas reside in the ever-shifting dune seas, stalwart and resolute in their stance. The Regalian invasion of 305 AC has left the traces of civilization on its borders war-ridden and devastated as entire towns have been put to sword. Today, Farah'deen is experiencing a time of intrepid peace; one that may remain, or may spill out into bloodshed, as it has before.
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|title = Hadaria
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|caption = What was once a peaceful and idyllic land now cries tears that will fall for generations.
|text = Most recently known for the [[Chrysant War]], the ancient home of the [[Slizzar]] has seen much conflict in its history. Refugee [[Allar]] came to this land following their own civil war in [[Sendras]], but in the past few decades, Hadaria's history is steeped in war and manipulation. The [[Maraya]] also claim a presence here, the continent bringing together cultures that, whilst physically close, are ideologically far apart. Tropical, populous, and rich in aquatic life, the conflict-riddled past of Hadaria entirely betrays its idyllic appearance and exotic cultural practices.
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Larger landmasses that come together to form vast forests, endless plains, towering mountains and awe-inspiring deserts, humid and dry, populated and barren origins for any story.
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|text = Oldt Era is known as the birthplace of Ailorkind, with a history lost to the ages. Early Ailor were beset by slaving vessels from the Allorn Empire, who helped spread them to Daen. Then, over generations, escaped slaves, intrepid explorers and expansions left Ceardia and helped to further spread the Ailor population across the world. Unfortunately, those that remained on [[Old Ceardia]] were savage and cruel, resulting in a time of Ceardian Warlords ruling and fighting amongst themselves. This came to an end with time, but it wasn’t long before the Ceardian people were dealt a new cruel hand by fate. The [[Destruction of Ceardia]], caused by unknown magical forces, resulted in a huge evacuations, with the wild lands now left open for future settlers to return.
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Regalia is the center of known Aloria, and in turn, the center of commerce and economic growth. The Regalian Archipelago consists of a number of smaller islands in close proximity, all with unique cultures and landscapes.
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|text = Sendrass takes up the entire south of Aloria and is huge in size, with the colossal continent of Sendras holding untold miles of thick jungles, rich rivers and many dangerous creatures. It is from this land that the Allar originated and it is now where the [[Void]] worshipers of their population reside, along with their vile [[Sendrassian Empire]]. Nearby [[Solangeria]] is much the same but it has even more deadly beasts, and ruins from an era long forgotten.
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Full of history and ruins older than time, Daendroc has seen the great migration of the Orcs from Guldar, the rise and fall of the Elven Empire, and the thriving Elven and Orc communities today.
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|text = The North Belt is the adopted homeland of the [[Velheim]] Ailor people, as well as some of the more unique Races in Aloria. The [[Urlan]], with their strange origins through symbiosis with a strange worm and animal features, the [[Dwarves]] with their short stature and various dedications and the [[Isldar]] with their unique abilities to resist the cold and affinity for the [[Dragons]] of Aloria. All emerged in this cold region of the world, which despite its harshness can produce great forms of life on land but especially at sea.
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The desert sands of Farah'deen hold one of the only known empires to rival Regalia's prestige: The Qadiriyye empire. Home to the Qadir, Farah'deen is a harsh, but beautiful land.
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|text = Volcanic, colonial, and largely unexplored, the mysterious continent of Fendarfelle has historically been untouched land, only recently facing intervention by Regalia in the form of Ithanian colonies. Despite this lack of activity by the sentient Races of Aloria, Fendarfelle is expansive, with unchecked resources simply waiting to be claimed.
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Cold and bitter winds stretch across the continent, home to the Ur, Thylan, Dwarves, and Northerne cultures. The creatures of the north fight the elements and each other in this land of ice and snow.
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|text = Holding the Northern Expanse, the Far North is an unexplored and treacherous wasteland unclaimed by any formal nation or people. This frontier is periled by dangerous fauna, an inhospitable climate, and is not to be ventured to by the faint of heart.
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History written in the landscape and architecture, the Southern States were once prosperous lands full of Naylar. With the recent Chrysant War, the parts that are populated are often met with instability and devastation.
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|text = The Far East is a poorly understood part of the world. Often considered apart from Aloria, in it's own unnamed corner of the planet, The Far East is home to the homelands of the Sihai. These lands are mysterious and often poorly understood by outsiders, though growing trade and interest has begun to tear down these barriers.
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A continent lost to the events of Cataclysm for centuries past, Muird is home to the Tarchlann Culture, as well as the ever elusive Spirits that roam the scattered plains of this forgotten landmass.
 
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Revision as of 21:50, 19 June 2022

Aloria’s world is vast and varied. The snowy peaks of Ellador contrast the endless sands of Farah'deen, all surrounded by the Oceans of the world. Accompanying these distinctive climates and geographical features are a wide variety of Cultures and Races that cover the landscape, which emphasize the world's dramatic diversity and the fantastic sights one would encounter when traveling. Take a moment to read up on the incredible world of Aloria, and the fantastic lands within.

A map of the continents of known Aloria