Ambrians
ORIGIN & HISTORY
The Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Alberetor The dead kingdom south of the Titans. Former Ambrian homeland, devastated by the Great War against the Dark Lords. Dark Lords Necromantic overlords who commanded undead legions. Destroyed Alberetor before being defeated by Queen Korinthia. Queen Korinthia Ruler of Ambria. Wears a porcelain mask to hide scars from Dark Lord captivity. Built a nation from refugee columns in twenty-one years. Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly.
The Ambrians see themselves as builders and civilizers, with a divine mandate to tame the wilderness — at any cost.
In just two decades, the Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Davokar The endless ancient forest north of Ambria. Divided into Bright, Wild, and Dark Davokar. Grave of the Symbaroum empire. Kadizar Barbarian settlement conquered by Ambrians in Year 0. Became the foundation of Yndaros. Lindaros Ancient barbarian city-state that once stood where Yndaros is now. Destroyed by plague ~300 years ago. Yndaros Capital of Ambria. ~100,000 people. Built atop the ruins of ancient Lindaros on the shores of Lake Doudram.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Ambria Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly. Church of Prios The dominant religion of Ambria. Worships the sun god Prios. Immense political and military power. Great War The devastating conflict that destroyed Alberetor, lasting two decades. Alberetor The dead kingdom south of the Titans. Former Ambrian homeland, devastated by the Great War against the Dark Lords.
Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios. Iron Pact Ancient alliance of elves, barbarian witches, and others devoted to keeping Davokar's secrets buried.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Ambrians Ambrians Civilized human refugees from Alberetor. Hierarchical, expansionist, devoted to Prios.
HOW OTHERS VIEW THEM
Barbarians Barbarians Indigenous human clans of Davokar. Stewards of the land, bound by oral tradition and clan loyalty. Elves Immortal guardians of Davokar. Carry the scars of Symbaroum's fall. Slow to act, decisive when they do. Goblins Short-lived survivors. Age rapidly. Clever, adaptive, deeply pragmatic. Drawn toward Davokar. Ambria The young kingdom built by Alberetorian refugees north of the Titans. Seven duchies, twenty-one years old, expanding relentlessly.
NAMING CONVENTIONS
Female names typically end in -a (Korinthia, Abesina, Esméralda). Male names often end in -o (Sesario, Cornelio, Alesaro). Noble surnames commonly end in -gai, -goi, or -mei (Brigo, Nightpitch is an exception as a commoner-turned-lord).