| National Factbook |
| Flag: |
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| Nation Name: |
Eldros |
| Leader Name: |
Magnus Crowhurst |
| Currency: |
Euro |
| National Animal: |
None |
| History: |
Pre-Founding Era (Before 642 AE)
The lands around the Silver Basin were once home to fractious river-clans, each worshipping its own elemental spirit and guarding timber-walled villages. Seasonal floods and rival raids forged a hardy folk, skilled in river navigation and iron-work, but ill-prepared for unity. Prophecies spoke of a “Voice Upon the Spire” who would bind these clans into a single realm. By 642 AE, chieftains grew weary of endless strife, setting the stage for a remarkable unifier.
Age of Unification (642–700 AE)
In 642 AE, Chieftain Mavor Eldros convened the First Pact of Thalmaris, drawing clan-leaders to the basalt heights of what became the capital, Thalmaris. There he took the title Crownwarden of Thalmaris and forged the High Council of Eight to administer justice and taxation. Coins bearing the motto “Ashes Rise, Eldros Stands” spread across the realm, cementing a shared identity. Over five decades, walls were raised, roads laid, and the Temple of Echoes built—its vault designed to carry whispered counsel to every corner of the basin.
War of the Black Spire (700–845 AE)
Emboldened by unity, Eldros turned eastward toward the Draventh plains. The War of the Black Spire erupted in 700 AE, named for Eldrosian engineers’ colossal siege tower that loomed over Granite Pass. Strategic brilliance at the Battle of Granite Pass (768 AE) shattered Draventh resistance, annexing their southern lands as the province of Ironspire. In Thalmaris, the first Iron Codex was compiled—a treatise on siegecraft and field discipline still studied by generals today.
The Shattered Crown (845–950 AE)
The spoils of conquest bred aristocratic envy. In 845 AE, feuding noble houses ignited a civil war that saw Thalmaris’s marble courts stained with blood. Legend holds that in 892 AE, King Solven marshaled traitors to sunder the very Crown of Eldros, scattering its jewels to foreign shores. For over a century, rival claimants and mercenary warlords carved petty realms from the fractured kingdom. Only the 950 AE Treaty of Whispered Bounds—brokered beneath the Temple of Echoes—restored a semblance of unity, forging a cautious peace.
The Golden Spire Renaissance (950–1200 AE)
Freed from internal conflict, Eldros entered a cultural renaissance. Crownwarden Elowen I patronized poets, philosophers, and alchemists, establishing the Grand Academy of Thalmaris in 972 AE. Glassmakers in Solmere perfected crystalline wares, while minstrels wrote ballads celebrating the kingdom’s resilience. Trade guilds flourished: salt from the Silver Basin, fine steel from Ironspire, and silken dyes from southern coves. This era inscribed “Strength Wrought in Silence” on every ceremonial banner.
The Ashfall Rebellion and Rise of the Crownwarden (1200–1300 AE)
Heavy taxation to fund grand projects provoked the Ashfall Rebellion in 1204 AE, led by Varkhast miners shrouded in volcanic ash. They stormed Thalmaris’s Lower Gate and desecrated the Temple of Echoes until Crownwarden Roland Certhus countered with precise strikes rather than wholesale reprisals. Certhus’s reforms curtailed noble excess, formalized the Crownwarden’s protective oath to the people, and reshaped the monarchy into a balanced guardianship. His legacy endures in every royal decree and council session.
Expansion and Industrial Awakening (1300–1500 AE)
Under Crownwarden Ilmar Vire, Eldros looked to the sea. Shipyards in Ironspire embraced steam-forge technology, birthing stout caravels that charted distant isles. Diplomatic marriages tied Eldros to Karnathia in the north, while trade embassies opened markets in Vrexholm and distant archipelagos. The Spirewrights’ Guild codified metal-working standards, laying the groundwork for modern industry. Yet in Thalmaris, scholars warned that progress must never eclipse the nation’s soul.
The Crimson War and Modern Consolidation (1500 AE–Present)
In 1562 AE, a dynastic dispute in Vrexholm spilled over Eldros’s northern border, igniting the Crimson War. Marshal Seraphine Dreadmoor led the defense of Thalmaris’s ramparts, turning back the invasion at the Ember Ford in 1565 AE. The 1573 AE Treaty of Burning Leaf ceded fringed borderlands but affirmed Eldros’s sovereignty. Since then, Eldros has balanced steel and diplomacy—modernizing its council with merchant and scholar seats—while upholding its time-tested motto, “Ashes Rise, Eldros Stands.”
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| Geography |
| Continent: |
Europe |
| Land Area: |
8,046.70 sq. km |
| Terrain: |
Silver Basin and River Valleys
The Silver Basin forms the heart of Eldros, a low-lying bowl cradled by rolling hills. Rich alluvial soils fan out from the Silver River’s many tributaries, creating fertile floodplains that feed most of the kingdom. Forested riverbanks alternate with open meadows, where seasonal inundations deposit silt and rejuvenate the land. Ancient timber villages cling to high river terraces, their boathouses set just above winter high-water marks.
Thalmaris Highlands
Rising to the northwest of the Basin, the Thalmaris Highlands are a patchwork of basalt plateaus and jagged outcrops. Temperatures here dip sharply at night, and winds whip around the spire-like hills for which the capital city is named. Heather and hardy grasses cling to stone-strewn pastures, grazed by shaggy mountain sheep. Scattered oak groves shelter sheltered hollows where early settlers carved cliffside homes.
Ironspire Mountains and Draventh Plains
To the east, the Ironspire Mountains soar in a granite backbone that separates Eldros from the Draventh Plains. Peaks crest above 1,500 m, their snowfields feeding glacial streams down into steep valleys. Beyond those ridges lie the Draventh Plains: broad, undulating grasslands punctuated by salt-tolerant scrub and shallow alkaline lakes. Traders and nomads cross this expanse along dusty tracks that avoid the worst of seasonal floods.
• Granite peaks and snowfields
• Glacial tarns and alpine meadows
• Rolling grasslands with migratory herds
• Ancient trade routes through mountain passes
Varkhast Ashfields
In the south-central reaches, the Varkhast Ashfields stretch across extinct volcanic plains. Layers of blackened tephra give the soil its inky hue, while occasional fumaroles hiss steam into the cold air. Vegetation is sparse but tenacious: sulfur-tolerant lichens, twisted ash-resistant oaks, and hardy grasses that anchor the soft ground. Travelers here must beware sudden ash-storms that can blot out the sun for hours.
Southern Coves and Coastal Margins
Along Eldros’s southern shore, sheltered coves alternate with rocky promontories. Mangrove-like salt marshes fringe the quieter inlets, giving way to sandy dunes further out. The maritime climate yields mild winters and fog-laden springs, ideal for the silken dye plants prized by southern guilds. Cliffs carved by relentless waves guard hidden grottoes, once used by smugglers and rebel bands.
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| Highest Peak: |
Mount Stormspire (Ironspire Mountains),
2,134 meters
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| Lowest Valley: |
Bay of Sighs Valley (southern coastal in,
0 meters
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| Climate: |
Overview
Eldros experiences a mosaic of climates shaped by its varied terrain and latitudinal span. The Silver Basin enjoys a temperate, oceanic influence that keeps extremes in check. Highlands and mountains introduce cooler, windier conditions, while the southern coasts benefit from maritime moderation. Volcanic plateaus and rain-shadowed plains add semi-arid pockets. Together, these zones create a kingdom where weather shifts from gentle rains to crisp alpine snows.
Regional Climate Profiles
• Silver Basin
Mild and moist, with average summer highs of 18–22 °C and winter lows around 2–6 °C. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year, fueling the fertile floodplains.
• Thalmaris Highlands
Cooler uplands with summer days of 12–16 °C and frosty nights. Frequent mist and strong winds sculpt the basalt spires and feed hilltop cloud banks.
• Ironspire Mountains & Draventh Plains
Alpine upper ridges hold snowfields year-round above 1,200 m, while the lee side Draventh Plains dip into semi-arid steppe, experiencing warm days of 20–25 °C and scant rainfall.
• Varkhast Ashfields
A dry volcanic plateau where annual precipitation can be under 400 mm. Daytime temperatures climb to 25–30 °C, but nights plunge sharply, often below 5 °C.
• Southern Coves & Coastal Margins
Maritime temperate with mild winters (5–10 °C) and warm summers (20–24 °C). Fog banks roll in spring, nurturing salt marshes and silken dye plants.
Seasonal Variation
The kingdom divides roughly into four seasons, each with distinct moods:
1. Spring Rains
Gentle drizzles and sporadic thunderstorms restore river flows and awaken woodlands. Occasional late frost can threaten early crops.
2. Summer Warmth
Long days bring sunny spells in the Basin and Plains. Heat waves sometimes flicker through the Ashfields but rarely linger.
3. Autumn Breezes
Crisp air sweeps down from the Highlands, carrying amber leaves into the valleys. Coastal regions see storm fronts picking up maritime strength.
4. Winter Chills
Snow blankets higher elevations from November to March. The Lower Basin may see sleet and frosts, but rarely deep snows.
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| People & Society |
| Population: |
509,151 people |
| Demonym: |
Eldrosi |
| Demonym Plural: |
Eldrosians |
| Ethnic Groups: |
Valerians - 50.0%
Spirekin - 25.0%
Covefolk - 15.0% |
| Languages: |
Eldross Common - 58.0%
Vashran - 27.0%
Nethric - 15.0% |
| Religions: |
The Echoing Path - 45.0%
The Silver Covenant - 30.0%
The Ashward Circle - 15.0% |
| Health |
| Life Expectancy: |
78 years |
| Obesity: |
26% |
| Alcohol Users: |
68% |
| Tobacco Users: |
30% |
| Cannabis Users: |
22% |
| Hard Drug Users: |
5% |
| Economy |
| Description: |
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| Average Yearly Income: |
$47.30 |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP): |
$1,285,670,154.00 |
| GDP per Capita: |
$2,525.12 |
| Gross National Income (GNI): |
$1,106,601,160.00 |
| Industries: |
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| Military |
| History: |
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| Soldiers: |
39,409 |
| Tanks: |
1,303 |
| Aircraft: |
78 |
| Ships: |
10 |
| Missiles: |
0 |
| Nuclear Weapons: |
0 |
| Last Updated: 08/22/2025 07:45 pm |
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