The ugliest kind of fight is one between brothers and countrymen
Anthimal
The continent of Anthimal is a vast and ancient place. Anthimal is home to many extraordinary creatures and species. There are many species of the world from hardy and rough humans, the wise and resourceful elves, and the proud and fierce orcs. Those are the creatures that live freely and openly in cities and towns however other creatures such as werewolves, dragons and minotaurs lurk in the dark forests of the world. These creatures that once roamed free and terrorized mortal kind are now hunted and contained to the more wild parts of the continent. The people of Anthimal worship a number of gods and goddesses. Each deity had a part in the creation of the world and has control over a different aspect of life and nature. There is Sarial the Goddess of the Light, Talthen, the God of War, Mariman, the God of Justice and many others.
The land of Anthimal was a wild and dangerous land for many centuries. During this time mortal kind was scattered and undeveloped. There were no cities or kingdoms and the mortals huddled in small groups for survival. Despite their attempts mortals were merely the prey of monsters who lived the dark forests of the continent. Legend says it was at this time that the mortals of the world began to pray to the gods for protection and too end their suffering. It was then that the gods took pity on their mortal creations and sent them a champion in the form of a farm boy named Marik. Marik was born with magical abilities unlike any mortal before him. With Marik the gods bestowed upon mortal kind the gift of magic to fight the monsters that plagued them. As Marik grew so did his powers. by the age of 22 Marik had begun uniting mortal kind against their enemies and a great war began for control of Anthimal. Marik and the forces of mortal kind proved victorious and drove the wild creatures out of their land into the depths of the wilderness. After the great victory Marik saw the need for the mortal races to be united, as to face anymore threats that might come their way. This proved difficult as Humans, Elves and Orcs, had had long standing hatreds for each other, but after a long and difficult journey Marik managed to unite the mortals of Anthimal under one banner. This began the age of the Anthimal Empire, and our story today.
The Anthimal Empire
The Empire was first established by Marik Huthesen which in the ancient human language means "Marik the Chosen". When Marik passed away his descendants became the rulers of the empire taking the surname Huthesen in honor of Marik. The desendants of Marik are said to connected to the gods and the most skilled magic users in the world. They continued their fathers work until the whole continent was untied. It was then divided into the following provinces:
Anthil- The capital province of the Empire. This human province is the heart of the empire and has thrived under it's reign. It is one of the larger provinces and sits in the heart of the continent, bordering most provinces.
Ezramor- Ezramor is an exotic and mysterious place home to a large elvish population. This southern island province provides for most of the trade in the empire and is therefore very wealthy. Ezramor is the home of thick swamps and forests where it is said many wild creatures roam.
Yendell- Yendell is one of the most eastern provinces in the Empire and is home a large dark elf population. Unlike their Elven brethren dark elves have a deep purple skin color and focus more on magic than more traditional forms of combat. Yendell is a muster opus and often dangerous land. A number of odd creatures inhabit this land and the environment includes large mountains and volcanoes. Yendell has a small population however the Hall of Studies which resides in the capital of Leòthe, is considered the greatest source of magical studies and training on the continent.
Terminith This harsh mountainous province is home to the Orcs of Anthimal. The orcs mostly live in isolated tribal villages, making their living as warriors and blacksmiths. Terminith's two largest exports are soldiers and ore.
Sefmar A southern human province dotted with deserts and and caverns. The men of Sefmar are skilled warriors trained in most forms of combat including magic. They are considered some of the deadliest soldiers in the world.
Rordas- A large human province located in the northern part of the continent. The humans of Rordas are rugged and tough. They are been with magic abilities that aid them in surviving the harsh cold climate of their home. The Rordas tend to live simple lives and mistrust outsiders. They hold very strongly their sense of pride and religion.
Each province is ruled by a monarch who answers only to the Emperor himself.
The Current State of Anthimal
Unfortunately it seems the Empire's greatest days are behind it. The leaders of this once great land have grown corrupt and inept at ruling. Unrest grows among the provinces especially Rordas, who's citizens believe that the empire has strayed from it's roots. The current Emperor Marcus has sent troops to occupy Rordas because of this, further spreading the resentment among the Rordas. To make matters worse rumors are spreading that the evil creatures of old are once again beginning to stir. The smallfolk have begun clamoring for heroes to rise to save the Empire, but who will they be?
