Statzupia

General Information

Statzupia is a human kingdom composed of two islands. Plaesh is the Primary Island with two small subislands surrounded on three sides by acidic marshes and the third side open to the sea and it shows the fruit of Statzupia's flowers housing the wealthiest members of its population in the capital city of Straold or its sister city, Cindel. Barata is the Secondary Island and is where the cheaper, riff-raff of Statzupia live. It's more lawless and home to many criminals who wish to remain under the radar.

Statzupia's economy is based around the sea. Most of its wealth stems from trading its wears in the human ports of Evrawyth on the continent of Virilia and the elvish ports of Bineris, Zuxan, and Braiket on the continent of Waislan. Aside from fishing, Statzupia makes its name by being the sole provider of unillo, a rare type of squid that resides far off the coast of larger continents.

Plaesh has become more poluted in recent years with its marshes becoming more acidic and many of the small settlements on the outskirts of the largest cities have fallen to ruin as they have not received aid.

Statzupia's population is made up of 70% human, 13% human-elvish, 8% elvish, 5% dwarvish, 2% mixed race (not including human-elvish), 1% other. Plaesh is 4000 kilometers in width and 6000 kilometers in height. Barata is 7000 kilometers in width and 1000 kilometers in height.

Government and Military

Statzupia is ruled by the patriarchal monarchial line of kings Janvem dating back 1000 years. Its current ruler is known as Alden Janvem. His wife is Caroline Janvem and he has two children, Alana, the eldest, and Elias, the youngest. King Janvem is aided in his decision-making by a team of 7 advisors.

The Statzupian military is under the direct control of the king and obeys his every command without question. In order of rank from highest to lowest, they are Marshal, General, Lieutenant General, Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sargent, Corporal, Private preceded by Terrene or Natatory to recognize their rank as either part of the Terrene land force or Natatory sea force. There are also royal guards stationed to guard the royal family or other notable members of the courts or visitors at all times. The Imperial Guard consists of 12 individuals chosen by the current reigning king himself, and are charged with protecting the royal family. Each of these guards selects four other individuals to serve under them as part of the Royal Guard whose duty it is to protect the notable members of the courts or visitors and, when needed, to protect the royal family. The Imperial Guard does not constantly serve at the king's side and may be assigned to other duties regarding their Royal Regiment.

Statstuzpia Royal Navy (SRY)

Notable Places

Straold -- Straold is the capital city of Statzupia. It is the largest city located on Plaesh and houses the royal castle and serves as the home of all who serve in the king's royal courts. Straold has a width of 650 kilometers and a height of 750 kilometers.

Cindel -- Cindel is the second-largest city located on Plaesh. The king's summer castle and Trinis University reside in Cindel. Cindel has a width of 650 kilometers and a height of 550 kilometers. Trinis University -- Trinis University is the second largest Arcane University in the Material Plane. Its focus is on the wizard schools of conjuration, creation, enchantment, illusion, transmutations, and war, the bardic colleges of eloquence, glamor, and swords, and the cleric domains of knowledge, tempest, and war.

Festivals and Culture

Statzuipan festivals are water-based and bring people from all over. The three largest festivals are the Early Summer Festival known as Meval, the Late Summer Festival known as Leval, and the Mid-Winter Festival of Cratear. Mavel celebrates new beginnings and the welcoming in of the warm seasons. It is marked by light notes of a flute carried across the wind and the ceremonial orchestra performance draws the elite from all across Salea. Leval commemorates the ending of the warmth and letting things go. People throw a handful of sand into the ocean as a symbol of what they wish to be swept away. Some will throw small items such as letters, rings, or other memorabilia that are a reminder of something they wish to be rid of. Cratear celebrates the warming weather coming soon. It is marked by lighting fires that dance along the surface of a body of water, traditionally the ocean itself, but many families have their own, smaller celebrations using a basin instead.

Cities the Party Visits

Beldrast -- The first town the party visits. An old deserted fishing village, used to be a scenic and retirement fishing town, but it has fallen to ruin. There are a few buildings including an inn which serves as the only source of food in the village. The inn is run by a shifter named Markos Allason who appears human. The population of the town itself is about 100. Other notable people who reside in Beldrast are Meg and Spiro Otunna. Wives and retired adventurers. Meg is a cleric and Spiro an artificer with a pet Hellhound named Luci. They have a stone shop which doubles as their home. It is the only other stone building in Beldrest besides the inn.

Cindel -- Cindel is a city whose streets are full of magic. It knows not the pain nor the toil of the villages. It houses Trinis University and the summer castle of the king. This is where the party fights their way to their audience with the king and resides for several days while they are recouperating. Beyond Trinis and the castle, other places of note are the Rusted Tavern, a tavern in the middle of town with both outdoor and indoor seating where the party eats after their first encounter with Trinis. The Silvered Blade is an arcane shop where blades are enchanted and silvered, prices are standard.

Jagad -- Jagad is a small hunting village of 200 people nestled in a cove of trees. It is not on any map and the villagers are wary of outsiders, especially if they are from the king whom they dislike. The party comes to this town after two weeks of travel by horse and four weeks of travel by foot. This town houses a werewolf which the party fights and who infects Far with lycanthropy. Notable places in this town are Varia Petri's, the healer, home, and the werewolf's, who was known as Wary, home.

Prestanoque -- Prestanoque is the wealthy fishing village currently under development housing 500 people currently with many more still to come. It is the offshoot from the old fishing village which faced infestation and, after not receiving aid, was abandoned. The party comes to this town just over a week after they leave Jagad if they travel by horse and two weeks if they travel on foot. Notable places are the Aurelin Tavern where the party can rest and receive food as well as

Motionless -- Motionless is the name given to the abandoned fishing village. It contains ransacked wooden homes and boats connected to one another by ropes and boards. This is where the party fights a coven of sea hags and receives the hag stone to heal Far. The island of Pyrallene can be seen from it. A large boat can be taken to reach the island.