The Countries of Amb

Arascon - Gildensol - Rosedese - The Tertan Empire

The known world consists of three main countries: Arascon, Gildensol and Rosdese. These three countries are located on the continent of Sosen.

 There is also evidence of a country across the sea call the Tertan Empire located on a continent called Mesca. People have traveled from The Tertan Empire to the continent of Sosen for trade, but no one has ever traveled to the Tertan Empire and returned to tell the tale. Everything that is known about the land is learned from the few travelers that have made their ways to the major cities.

Arascon

Arascon is the oldest country located on the continent of Sosen. Arascon is considered the most powerful of all the known Countries of Amb and is often referred to as "The Enlightened Nation". Arascon is considered the country that has the most powerful magicians, army and navy in all the land. The Capitol is located in the double city of Amberlin-Pastin.

The chief exports of Arascon include beer, pottery, magical items, cloth and armor. The potters of Arascon are considered to be the finest in the world. Their ceramics are tough, sturdy and beautiful. Even the poorest peasant of Arascon has fine pottery. The cloth of Arascon is colorful from the many dyes made by the alchemists around the country. Magical items are plentiful around the country. Many people use magical cooking pots and portable fire. Items like this are common in the country.

Arascon is rules by the High Queen Marchelle Toril. The Toril family has ruled the country for hundreds of years. There is another ruling body which deals with the common man, The Sodality. While the Queen can overturn any law made by the Sodality, the body is made from representatives from all around the country.

The banner of Arascon flies the Blue Phoenix and the countries colors are Purple and Gold. Its base coin, The Regent Coin, is the standard the world over. Their language is known as Aras.

See the History of Arascon for more.

Gildensol

Is centrally located on the continent of Sosen. It lies to the south of Arascon and the two countries are known for having constant border skirmishes. Gildensol is a war-like country that is constantly looking to expand its own power and influence over the Sosen continent. Its capitol is the city Grand Emeris.

The chief exports of Gildensol are lumber, granite, wool, gold, and clay. Arascon gets much of its clay from Gildensol for use in making its pottery. Gildensol is a rich nation because of its many gold mines. They export gold jewelry and raw gold to other nations. In this way, they help to control the economies of other countries.

Gildensol is Ruled by the Emerant Joseph Rithine. The Rithine family is fairly young in their rule of the country having killed the previous royal family to gain the throne. Gildensol is known for having roaming warlords who hold great amounts of power over their region of the country. From time to time, these warlords rise up to take the Royal house.

The Country of Gildensol currently flies the banner of the Stag. Their Royal colors are Blue and Silver. Their currency is known as the Gil. Most people in Gildensol speak a language known as Solinese, but what language people speak is based on the region of the country which they are from.

Rosedese

Is located in the south eastern corner of the Sosen continent. Rosedese is a desert country, most of which is covered in the desert of Red Sand. While the country is small, it is protected by both the Escalion Mountains and the Desert, making it very difficult to invade. Rosedese is often called "The Exotic Lands" because of their seclusion in influence from the cultures of other countries. Its capitol is the city of opal located on the far eastern side on the Novem Ocean.

The chief exports of Rosedese are glass, olive oil, and dragon scales. The dragon scales from Rosedese are from very rare dragons in Amb and are highly prized as shields, magical ingredients and armor materials. Glass is also extremely rare in Amb and Rosedese is the only country that can make an abundance of it. Their glass windows, vessels and mirrors are prized the world over. They also make jewelry from colored glasses.

Rosedese is rule by Rone Har-shon K'Krista. The Rone is chosen by the head of the twelve ancient families of Rosedese, each of which can choose to appoint someone from within their own family as the Rone. All people in Rosedese are believes to have descended from one of the Ancient families. The Rone rules for life. Women have little rights in Rosedese and many men have between 2 and 6 wives. Strangely, women outnumber men in Rosedese almost 10 to 1 and perhaps that is why men take so many wives.

The banner of Rosedese is the Black Dragon and the country's colors are Red and Black. Its currency is known as the Rone. Most people in Rosedese speak a language known as Rosil. They also speak the language of whichever of the 12 ancient families they belong to.

The Tertan Empire

The Tertan Empire is located on the continent of Mesca. Not much is known about it except that traders come from the Empire to trade in Arascon. The Tertan Empire is mysterious because so little is known about the country. The Mescan Continent is located across the Novem Ocean and few people travel to or from the country. Little information about the country get out from it.

The Tertan Empire trades in wine, pure elements, exotic fruits and marble. Their wine is highly prized around the world as being the finest made, though it is generally a secret what it is made from. Tertan marble is strong and very expensive, highly prized among nobles all over the world for its lovely color and sheen.

The Tertan Empire flies the banner of the Bear and its colors are green and bronze. Their language is known as Tertan, though many speak Aras.