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== | =The World and the Epires= | ||
The world is divided into different subdivisions, hereby known as <b>epires</b> (< Greek ἤπειρος). | |||
Each epire may correspond to a contiguous stretch of land (e.g. a <b>continent</b>), to an area with a significant historical or cultural complex, or to some other arbitrary distinction. | |||
==The lands of Umdur== | |||
The peoples of the land of Umdur claim heritage from a mythical progenitor, Um. Um was said to bring many a diverse people together, but was slain by a member of the Ušite dynasty (of the Assites) as part of an coup to bring stability and protection to the people of the land. However, the Assites failed to gain total control, even if they are the strongest regional power. | |||
===North=== | ===North=== | ||
* <b>The Kingdom of Ābšim</b> (NW): prosperous kingdom well-stocked in bronze, and financed by gold, founded by the tribes of <b>Āb</b>. | * <b>The Kingdom of Ābšim</b> (NW): prosperous kingdom well-stocked in bronze, and financed by gold, founded by the tribes of <b>Āb</b>. | ||
* <b>The Assite Empire</b> (N, NE): a burgeoning empire, | * <b>The Assite Empire</b> (N, NE): a burgeoning empire, founded by King Uš and his son Uštandar. Ruled by <b>Assites</b>, has control over <b>Banšim.</b>. Occasionally called <b>Uššim</b>, either out or respect or disparagingly. | ||
===Center=== | ===Center=== | ||
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* <b>Kalšim</b> (SE): unaffiliated tribes. | * <b>Kalšim</b> (SE): unaffiliated tribes. | ||
==Kingdoms of ???== | ==Kingdoms of ??? == | ||