Vastin

Culture and Locations

One of three largest kingdoms in Umbener, Vastin is ruled by a king and has the Red Temple as its state religion, which believes in a dichotomy of powers -- of good versus evil forces -- and this belief mostly originates from the fact that Red Temple was the heart of early Vastion culture after the Darkness. The people of Vastin are more accustomed to being a multicultural kingdom of varying beliefs and appearances. Its capital is Duracia, which houses the Silver Hall, and the city of Goldstone is home to the White Temple. It mainly exports wool, grain, wine, and some gold.

• Whitehills Duchy
  • Duracia, capital, 145,000
• Goldrond Duchy
  • Goldstone, 73,000
• Midlands Duchy
  • Hillcrest, 56,000
• Belynsia Duchy
  • Vadren 29,000
• Highlands Duchy
  • Landon 24,000
• Cape Valley Duchy
  • Relaford 18,000

History and Relations

The kingdom is around 450 years old, and was formed after the Benevis Empire broke apart in 550AL after the assassination of Emperor Halartus Benevarus. Most Vastin people are a mix of surrounding ethnicities from Nor, western Yvabira, and Seleru. Relations with surrounding realms are mostly peaceful, though the two most recent wars -- one with Simbea and one with Yaele -- saw both provinces break away from Vastin to become independent.

Military and Art

The most prominent military feature of Vastin are leoknights who ride liogons through the skies, making them one of the few places in Riiga to utilise flying mounts. Though war is often avoided, Vastin has a long history of skilled and noble knights and heroes. Prominent architectural features include capped domes, colonnades, and very large rotundas for main chambers. Common artforms include paintings, literature, music, and banquets.