Region - Atria

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-Atria-
^{Kingdom of Spirits}

The region's real name has been long forgotten-'Atria' is actually the name of the monarchy that rules over all of the region. Artria is the largest, most well known area that still relies on magic, swordsmanship, and 'the old ways.' Despite that Atria has chosen to close itself off from other regions with higher technology (in fear that war would spark due to difference in ideas) is is fairly well known by it's surrounding regions.

Atria is a temperate zone, so naturally it experiences different seasons. It's surrounded on all sides by mountains, assisting in their close off from the rest of the world. Entering the region is a dangerous trek, as the area is filled with all sorts of dangerous beasts and less then safe roads, if they could even be called that.

Atria, unlike most other regions, has a strict religion, believing that there are six guardian spirits that rule over their land; Solunna, the spirit of light and the leader of the lands, Aiqe, the trickster spirit of the waters, Erutian, the warrior fire spirit, Tetspera, the pacifistic wind spirit, Woldant, the distant but powerful earth spirit, and Creisl, the silent spirit of darkness. If there is any truth behind the existance of their deities or not is unknown, but that doesn't make the followers of it any less diligent to their beliefs.

Atrians are very tradition based and dislike change, which is one of the reasons they have closed themselves off from the world. Despite being closed off from the world, Atria is trying to improve on their own without influence from other regions. Sexism was recently abolished, with women no longer being considered property and being allowed to hold jobs of their own. However, as this is a fairly new rule just being put into place by the last king, there are still many who harbor prejudice.

Five years ago, the land was ravaged by a demon known as The Terror, only for it to be brought down by a lone, masked hero who gave his life to slay the beast. No one is sure who this hero was, or even exactly what he looked like; despite this, statues of various interpretations of the hero litter every major in the region.

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-Cities & Towns-
The most well known cities of Atria.

Solunna - Located in the center of Atria, Soluna is the capital city of the region and where the castle of the royal family is located. Obviously, Soluna is the most populated and wealthy part of the kingdom. It is every Atrian merchant's dream to sell their wares in Soluna. As it is the home of the most important and powerful people in all of Atria, Soluna is well protected, both by a huge wall and the most skillful guards in all of the land. Soluna is named after the spirit of light who allegedly guards Atria and is worshiped in it's religion.

Aiqe - Located to the west of Atria, a large lake is located in which all rivers in the land are connected to. Aiqe is a city built around this lake. Aiqe is a prosperous fishing village. Aiqe is named after the water spirit of Atria's religion.

Erutian - The now southernmost town of Atria. Agriculture is big in Erutian, and it supplies most of the food eaten in Solunna. Used to be fairly desolate until Creisl was destroyed, causing the remaining residents of Creisl to flee to Erutian. Named for the fire spirit.

Tetspera - The northernmost town of Atria. Tetspera is the center of art and culture (aside from Solunna itself, obviously), and any form of art is held in high regard here. Because of Atria's religion, those from Tetspera are required to be pacifists unless specifically enlisted as a Knight of Atria. Named after the wind spirit.

Woldant - Woldant's location lies farther away than any of the other cities, being located in the far, far eastern area, nestled in a forest in the mountainous borders. Woldant is considered the boondocks, and many consider it's residents ignorant and uncultured. Usually, the only reason anyone comes here is as a last stop before they cross the border into Centaria's region. Woldant is named for Atria's earth spirit.

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-Other Areas and Landmarks-

Creisl - Once a city. However, five years ago all of Atria was being terrorized by a great, powerful, and selfish demon known only as The Terror. Unfortunately for Creisl, the demon's stronghold was closer to it than any other town making it The Terror's main target. Over the course of three months the city was crushed and it's inhabitants killed, the few survivors fleeing to Erutian. A large tombstone is set in the middle of the town, unmarked, left as a monument to those who died within. Since the government of Atria leaves the town alone it has become a prime hideout for all sorts of bandits and crooks, though after a while they all disappear without a trace...

The Great Forest - A large forest that covers most of Atria, some places thinning out more than others. Despite the size, there are no legends or tales about people wandering in and never returning; it's actually quite easy to make it out... except it's likely that you're probably going to end up in a completely different area than where you started.

Forsaken Bluff- The mountains that The Terror made his home. At the top there is a large cave where the beast's corpse still lies in pieces, a skeleton. This place is avoided by all Atrians, and the reason is not simply unfounded superstition; any who tread up the rocky mountain path will disappear for months on end, only to turn up without a single memory--- or the lucky ones do. The others, they never return and are eventually forgotten themselves. The mountain reaches high above the earth and is shrouded in mist all year round.

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