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Jan 21, 2019 3:26:05 GMT -5
Post by inky on Jan 21, 2019 3:26:05 GMT -5
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Jan 21, 2019 3:27:16 GMT -5
Post by inky on Jan 21, 2019 3:27:16 GMT -5
The kingdom of Calea is rather large in size, covered by more desert than anything else. Calea's deserts are to the east and some of the southern deserts as well. Across Calea there are Oases that have small buildings or tents for the tribes, it varies by tribe. The tribes closest to the sea are larger in scale since resources are more abundant and trade is plenty. Calea is on the mainlands. The lands have mountains of sand and those of rock, though they are rare most villages are near the stone mountains and oases.
Outside of the cities/villages the weather is harsh, if the dry heat doesn't kill you sand storms will. Animals tend to stay away from the inhabited areas, so in order to find anything people have to go on trips to get food. The only place they can grow anything is near the water and even then there isn't much that people can grow. Most of their produce comes from trade. The Capital Teleri is buried deep within the walls of the largest stone mountains in Calea. The mountains are in a circular shape protecting Teleri from Sandstorms and heat as it most of the city is cover by shade from the rock formations. Another reason there is so much shade is the beautiful clear watered Oasis surrounded by trees. One tree in particular casts a large shadow since it stand well above the rest of the surrounding buildings. It is almost like a tower on its own growing from shelves of land in the middle of the water. The people of Teleri call this tree The Tree of Teleris named after one of their gods. Buildings are carved into the sides of the mountain with windows for the guard to look out of that see above the tops of the Tree of Teleris. Most of the Ruling family and Nobles live inside the mountain while the lower people live in the surrounding area that is sheltered by the circle of rock. This is where markets are set up for trade and battle training areas. Normally the capital is densely populated with traders and merchants trying to sell their ware from all over. The villages tend to be smaller and more familial related.
» Culture & Economy
Economy differs depending on the part you Calea you are in. The capital holds a lot of wealth thanks to their markets and trade as well as the ocean side villages. The scattered cities and villages are not as well off but do participate in the trade market when they can. The most common jobs here are Trader/ Merchant, Fisherman, knight, or something with entertainment. The city is known to produce the best dancers and plays of any kingdom, as well as some of the best forms of night life entertainment. Many people often leave Calea to find wears and return to sell them, so not many people stay permanently for more than a few month at a time unless they are wealthy. There is only one main language spoken called Calewa (said like Calea (Ka-Le-A but it is Ka-Le-Wa) but several different dialects from region to region.
Each city/village has its own god that they worship out of four.
The first god is Teleris, the god of Oasis, he is seen as the god of life to these people because with out the water they die. He is the ruler of gods and is the main god in the city of Teleri, though they do worship all four in the capital. Teleris is also the main god in most sea villages. His animal is a fish.
The second god is the goddess of the sand, Inanh. She controls the coming of Sand storms and the rock formations that shelter and protect the people. Inanh is the wife of Teleris and is feared by many since she as killed men with her storms .Villages that have no oasis near worship her mainly. Her animal is the sand cat.
The third god is the god of animals, which most hunter/gatherer tribes follow,Etin. He gives life to all animals and brings them for food and companionship. He is the kindest of all four gods. He has no animal, since all are his. Etin does have a flower, it is similar to a ghost flower.
The last god is Otyx the goddess of fire. She is powerful, feared but love by all tribes. Otyx gives new life and takes old life. She is their goddess of death, of new beginnings and wealth. Her animal is the Pheonix, which is also the Kingdom of Calea's Sigil.
The people are surprisingly resilient since only the strongest survive the harsh environment and strength is something they respect above all else. It isn't always strength they respect either just general strength (at least till their is a challenge for the throne)
» Political World
So Calea is ruled by one family, gender does not decide who sits on the throne; it is just familial ties and who ever was born first or is fit to rule the best. Now it is a Monarchy but anyone may step up to claim the throne as long as they are Calean born.
If a King or Queen is bested in battle be it by defeat, or death they are stripped of their title and the winner takes over along with their family. This cannot be done in any old battle either it must be an issued challenge to the leader where both families and most of the city of Teleri gather to watch the two fight.
If a crown is lost it can be retaken by another challenge but this can only be done once after the first loss by the same person. Members of the family may step up as well but then the throne is theirs and not the previous King or Queens.
Generally the leading family is supported, though the poorer villages often tend to be a bit uneasy since they feel the wealth of the capital and ocean villages could be shared with them. Currently the Vass family controls the capital with Anaris Freia Vass as Queen.
The crown was recently won by her and her family. She is a fierce woman who rules with a firm but fair hand. She actually was the one who claimed the throne from the last king in combat. She posed as a man and due to the slim and womanly figure the king did not give his all and she surprised everyone when she drove a sword through the man winning her crown.
This kingdom relies greatly on alliances since their resources are limited to what is brought to the Trade Market. Calean rulers have always made sure to stay on the good, or at least neutral side of all kingdoms.
» Extra Information
The Kingdom of Calea is known for trade, Naval prowess and entertainment. It is most known for being the most diverse kingdom having people and their animals from all walks of life as well as stark differences between Capital people and Tribesmen. Typically the clothing they wear is minimal, sheer and loose. Even for the man they tend to wear as little clothing as possible. Everything is very airy, unless it is armor and even then it only covers the most vulnerable parts of them typically.
» The Ruler
Anaris Freia Vass [ face claim ● Mädchen Amick ]
Calea ● 28 ● Queen ● Pansexual ● Not sure can someone help lol Appearance A beauty among her people Anaris is a striking girl standing out in a crowd. Her hair is long and is an interesting color, in a dark light it looks rather brown but in the sun it is clear that it has red undertones. Her face is forever youthful, but she still is very obvious a woman. Though she is thin she has wide hips and an ample chest giving her an hour glass figure. She is nothing but muscle even though she looks like she would be a bit chubby she isn't. This is thanks to a dancers and fighters background, she just never got that lean long legged, dancers body so it comes as a bit of surprise to most that she is as physically capable as she is. The only thing that shows she has seen a fight is the scar on the left side of her face that outlines her jaw almost perfectly. Her eyes are a sharp blue and are soft and welcoming. Unlike most "Ladies" Ana prefers her hair loose and in its natural being. Though when she feels like it she will do braids here and there using as little hair as she can. There is a air of power that surrounds her even with her delicate features the young Queen knows how to command a room.
Personality There are many ways people see her, so lets start with her people. Calean people see her as a gentle woman who cares deeply for even the lowest of tribesmen. Often she will visit the poorer areas to give back to the tribes who have give the kingdom so much loyalty and lives. She is charming and has a way with words and just the way she speaks seems to calm those around her if she tries. Ana knows how to take a joke and how to dish something right back at someone, be it jokingly or subtle but not subtle shade during diplomacy. She gets what she wants no matter how long it takes her, she makes sure of it. The Queen is quite the flirt, but only for the fun of it or her own gain. Rarely does she go through with things, just far enough till she is done or has won. She uses her looks to help her since she isn't exactly the strongest in battle, plus it can be a bit more fun than outwitting someone. Anaris to the rest of the kingdoms? Well, the know her as a kind and just ruler yes, but they also know how cold those blue eyes can get. Like stated previously she gets what she wants no matter what. The trade in the capital Market is booming because she doesn't give up on a deal. She is protective over her people like a mother with her children, any threat to her people is a threat to her directly. Though she is gentle she does have a good bit of a temper with other kingdoms messing with her trade and rightly so since it is the only thing that keeps her kingdom alive. Without it she'd have to start taking people's land, which she has threatened to do if trade is cut off. After all how else would her people live? The animals of the desert would all be killed eventually and where would they find food? In an over fished ocean? Often she finds herself in dangerous situations when visiting the tribesmen because she insists on bringing as few guards as she can even when visiting other kingdoms. She is a prideful woman and insists she can handle things on her own like any King would.
History A long time ago her great grandfather ruled over Calea, much before she was born. It was a dark time for the kingdom so those the rules now are still wary of the Vass name. Even people from other kingdoms know of the king who nearly destroyed Calea. Four kings and Two royal families later everything had started to pick up once more and now Anaris comes to boost her people even more. She was raised as a noble girl, though due to the downfall of the city her family was seen as the lowest of Nobles and often treated poorly. The woman danced with the entertainer girls against her fathers wishes she loved it every moment. Again against her fathers wishes she trained with her grandfather and brother to fight. After all she had never acted like a lady so why not learn the ways of men. Her mother passed when she was very young a few short months after giving birth to her youngest sister. So Anaris, her older brother ended up raising themselves while her grandfather and father worked in the guard (where many ex royal/ royal family end up going) most of the time. So she pretty much raised herself and her sister learning very quickly you needed to have a brain as well as strength to survive even as a noble woman. Her father was killed in the same battle she earned her largest scar, right before her eyes, there had been a revolt from one of the villages and since the battle raged the king who came before her killed her father who was planning on challenging him. That king thought no one saw, but she had . When he realized she had seen his crime he tried to come for her, thus the scar.
» Relationships
- Anaris Vass and Kean Vass are brother and sister
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» Cᴀʟᴇᴀ
Jan 21, 2019 3:27:52 GMT -5
Post by inky on Jan 21, 2019 3:27:52 GMT -5
» Inky's Calean Characters
Anaris Freia Vass [ face claim ● Mädchen Amick ]
Calea ● 28 ● Queen ● Pansexual ● Neutral Good Appearance A beauty among her people Anaris is a striking girl standing out in a crowd. Her hair is long and is an interesting color, in a dark light it looks rather brown but in the sun it is clear that it has red undertones. Her face is forever youthful, but she still is very obvious a woman. Though she is thin she has wide hips and an ample chest giving her an hour glass figure. She is nothing but muscle even though she looks like she would be a bit chubby she isn't. This is thanks to a dancers and fighters background, she just never got that lean long legged, dancers body so it comes as a bit of surprise to most that she is as physically capable as she is. The only thing that shows she has seen a fight is the scar on the left side of her face that outlines her jaw almost perfectly. Her eyes are a sharp blue and are soft and welcoming. Unlike most "Ladies" Ana prefers her hair loose and in its natural being. Though when she feels like it she will do braids here and there using as little hair as she can. There is a air of power that surrounds her even with her delicate features the young Queen knows how to command a room.
Personality There are many ways people see her, so lets start with her people. Calean people see her as a gentle woman who cares deeply for even the lowest of tribesmen. Often she will visit the poorer areas to give back to the tribes who have give the kingdom so much loyalty and lives. She is charming and has a way with words and just the way she speaks seems to calm those around her if she tries. Ana knows how to take a joke and how to dish something right back at someone, be it jokingly or subtle but not subtle shade during diplomacy. She gets what she wants no matter how long it takes her, she makes sure of it. The Queen is quite the flirt, but only for the fun of it or her own gain. Rarely does she go through with things, just far enough till she is done or has won. She uses her looks to help her since she isn't exactly the strongest in battle, plus it can be a bit more fun than outwitting someone. Anaris to the rest of the kingdoms? Well, they know her as a kind and just ruler yes, but they also know how cold those blue eyes can get. Like stated previously she gets what she wants no matter what. The trade in the capital Market is booming because she doesn't give up on a deal. She is protective over her people like a mother with her children, any threat to her people is a threat to her directly. Though she is gentle she does have a good bit of a temper with other kingdoms messing with her trade and rightly so since it is the only thing that keeps her kingdom alive. Without it she'd have to start taking people's land, which she has threatened to do if trade is cut off. After all how else would her people live? The animals of the desert would all be killed eventually and where would they find food? In an over fished ocean? Often she finds herself in dangerous situations when visiting the tribesmen because she insists on bringing as few guards as she can even when visiting other kingdoms. She is a prideful woman and insists she can handle things on her own like any King would.
History A long time ago her great grandfather ruled over Calea, much before she was born. It was a dark time for the kingdom so now most are still wary of the Vass name. Even people from other kingdoms know of the king who nearly destroyed Calea. Four kings and Two royal families later everything had started to pick up once more and now Anaris comes to boost her people even more. She was raised as a noble girl, though due to the downfall of the city her family was seen as the lowest of Nobles and often treated poorly. The woman danced with the entertainer girls against her fathers wishes she loved it every moment. Again against her fathers wishes she trained with her grandfather and brother to fight. After all she had never acted like a lady so why not learn the ways of men. Her mother passed when she was very young a few short months after giving birth to her youngest sister. So Anaris, her older brother ended up raising themselves while her grandfather and father worked in the guard (where many ex royal/ royal family end up going) most of the time. So she pretty much raised herself and her sister learning very quickly you needed to have a brain as well as strength to survive even as a noble woman. Her father was killed in the same battle she earned her largest scar, right before her eyes, there had been a revolt from one of the villages and since the battle raged the king who came before her killed her father who was planning on challenging him. That king thought no one saw, but she had . When he realized she had seen his crime he tried to come for her, thus the scar.
Kean Arrel Vass [ face claim ● Michael Huisman ]
KingdomCalea ● 34 ● Lord/Head Guard ● Pansexual ● Chaotic Good Appearance Kean is a tall man standing at 6'3 he is intimidating at first glance. He towers over his much shorter sister, but the two share some similar features. His cheek bones are high and his jaw defined coming to a rather narrow and flat end. His eye though deep set match the Queens, they are an intense blue and almost always questioning you. As typical of a royal guard he is well muscled, and very scarred. His hair is a dark brown and is almost always a bit of a mess that is just kind of pushed to look sort of neat.
Personality Though he looks like this intimidating man Kean is really quite a gentle giant. He is very protective of his sister and has shown many times that he would lay his life down for her. Loyal to the ends of the earth he gives his all to anyone he trust and expects the same from them. Though his kindness has little bounds, do not mistake it for weakness. There is a reason he is the Head guard. In battle, or simply when crossed Kean becomes a cold a ruthless man, he has killed men for simply addressing Anaris incorrectly after a bad day. Often he gets in trouble for acting rashly, be it out of anger or trying to help someone out. A good man at heart with the constant threat of his temper getting the best of him, Kean has taken a lot of time to self discipline to the point of numbness. At least in front of most of the kingdom, when something is an attack on him (his queen is another story) he seems totally calm and unbothered. He has learned to joke and be less serious about things thanks to Anaris, but he makes jokes that aren't always funny but he thinks he is hilarious.
History A long time ago his great grandfather ruled over Calea, much before he was born. It was a dark time for the kingdom so now most are still wary of the Vass name. Even people from other kingdoms know of the king who nearly destroyed Calea. Four kings and Two royal families later everything had started to pick up once more . Kean was born a nobleman and lord. His mother passed when he was very young a few short months after giving birth to his youngest sister. He ended up raising them while his grandfather and father worked in the guard most of the time. As a young boy he trained with the guard and soon, at a very young age made his way into the guard. Quickly he moved through the ranks and claimed the spot of Head guard when he ran his sword through the last one after he called the Queen a harlot. Though not his best choice, or formal, he was then giving the position. His father was killed in the same battle that gave his sister her big scar. This was also the battle he was give then nickname "The Red Nightmare" when he was done with his rampage, he was red from nearly head to toe, and almost none of it was his own. It is rare to see him away from the Queen, he keeps a close eye on his sister and trust very few to do the same.
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Jan 25, 2019 19:51:00 GMT -5
Post by desdemona on Jan 25, 2019 19:51:00 GMT -5
» Sacha's Calea Characters
Alethea Galatas29 ● Calea ● Ex-Lieutenant ● Bisexual ● Lawful Neutral Personality etc etc etc
History etc etc etc Appearance etc etc etc
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