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The World and the Epires

The world is divided into different subdivisions, hereby known as epires (< Greek ἤπειρος).

Each epire may correspond to a contiguous stretch of land (e.g. a continent), 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

• The Kingdom of Ābšim (NW): prosperous kingdom well-stocked in bronze, and financed by gold, founded by the tribes of Āb.
• The Assite Empire (N, NE): a burgeoning empire, founded by King Uš and his son Uštandar. Ruled by Assites, has control over Banšim.. Occasionally called Uššim, either out or respect or disparagingly.

Center

• Cities of Mazugād: loosely associated cities, founded by the tribes of Mad.

East

• Cities of Adun: loosely associated cities, founded by the Adunites.

South

• Kingdom of Dāgšim (SW): mercantile kingdom, counterpart to the Northerly Abšim, founded by the tribes of Dāg. Alternatively called Nitwān.
• Kalšim (SE): unaffiliated tribes.