Aerthen

Aerthen is a realistic medieval world with no visible magic or mythical creatures, where power is decided through war, trade, and politics. The year is 375 A.T. (After the Storm), and the continent stands on the brink of total war. Four kingdoms dominate the land: Valenmark (House Albrecht), feudal and knightly; Drakval, harsh and militarized; Caermyr, forested and fiercely defensive; and Ashraq, arid, swift, and disciplined. Across the seas, the Free Mercantile Cities of Thalassia control trade and can tip the balance of any conflict. There are no chosen heroes—only hard decisions, costly mistakes, fragile loyalties, and a world where survival itself is a victory.