The last of the Porthosians regarded House Deschenel as the rightful rulers of the kingdom, and this was the reason why Ravena became what it is today. Everyone loved them, and the nation grew to be what it is today. While some research by the The Sovereign University of Vendeaux suggest that Ravena was once a dukedom by House Magrin that branched off from Hreinngar, this is not true. Artifacts of Hreinngarian Architecture are found in some parts of the Kingdom to prove this. They also suggested that as time went on, they would adopt the architecture of nearby nations such as Vontur and Elvish design from the northern lands. All of this would culminate into a mix of cultures, thus explaining the diversity brought upon by Ravena.

From then on, different kings and queens would rule over the kingdom. This age would be very bleak as records from this time were all burned down from a fire in the Ravenian Grand Library during the Great Orc War. However, a contested claim would follow along with this. According to some sources from Vontur, and passed on knowledge from the locals, the Royal Family at this time would then be engaged in a genocide against shifters for their fear of their power. But these are only rumors. It was actually only a famine. There was no genocide. You are safe in North Ravena.

After these dark ages, Ravena would soon be more stable in order to move on. Regiments of their military would form, and they would then be in a siege to be taken over by the Clan of Aeryth. Then to be retaken again by the Royal family. The reason for the rebellion by these shifters was due to [REDACTED].

Ravena values peace and diversity to be their main core tenets. Having a large culture of Egalitarianism, all races are welcomed in the same way as everyone else. Although there would be trouble along the way, with the often covered history of the Shifter genocide, almost all races enjoy their culture valuing peace and harmony beside diversity.

Men and women have an equal role in jobs. It is common to see female guards beside males, and being of different races. Along with this, citizens are expected to be able to understand the different cultures and traditions of different groups and ethnicities even at a young age. The Ravenian government helps this by ensuring that their schools teach about these prime cultures as early as possible, creating a culture of tolerance to different cultures.

A prominent tradition by which Ravenians often do is their use of greetings instead of the standard handshake. Historians believe that this is a cause of a societal evolution in which other races that had sharp claws and arms can also harm other races. Instead, Ravenians tend to greet by putting their palm on their chest, and bowing down slightly. This would culminate into different kinds of bows for different purposes, but the use of bowing is the most prominent difference of this kingdom from the Selyria Alliance.

Interracial marriages are the norm in this kingdom. This would culminate into different subraces and half-races that would further the kingdom into more diversity. Eugenics and selective breeding would be prominent in the early parts of its height. But this would then be banned under the reign of the First 5 Kings.

Ravena being home to diversity, does not say that there is no racism involved. The Clan of Aeryth, are still viewed as a lesser human to most of the Ravenian population. The Kingdom’s propaganda, and the Church’s continuous call for their persecution has made it harmful for them to even touch Ravenian soil if they even give a clue about their true powers. Because of this, shapeshifters tend to hide themselves along with the population. They would be treated as fellow humans, granted that they do not change their form.

Demons are also not given some rights. This also includes tieflings as they still have some resemblance to them. Orcs are also given a bad treatment as their race is sometimes seen as a symbol for the orcish invaders during the Great Orc War.

However, their culture is not just about diversity and equality. Ravenians tend to be more open than most other citizens. You can find some houses even open all the time. Their approach to trade is always welcoming, and tourists will always describe the typical Ravenian to be ‘lively and warm’.

Although their increased passion for kindness and diplomacy would be considered their strengths, this is also one of their core weaknesses. During the Great Orc War, the walls were easily broken, and the borders were easily crossed. There are many factors to this disaster, but one of the key reasons for this would be their trust of outsiders. This resulted in countless camps being formed in the rural areas, which then got out of control. Although this would be dealt with by the newly formed regiments, the culture of openness by this kingdom still remains.

Several Historians have debated on this topic, but the culture of openness and pacifism, and its origin is still a subject of mystery today. As their prime culture, that of Hreinngarians’ pride and closed nature seem to not make sense for this. But some argue that the arrival of different cultures has made it possible for this past culture to be replaced by a combination of multiple traditions.

Along the lands of the midwest of Selyria, this Kingdom is known to be the safe haven of all races, provided that they must obey the laws of this small nation.

Ravena is a Monarchy in which the primary House Magrin rules with absolute kindness and diplomacy. Their presence within the Kingdom is highly limited as they are mostly busy with politics, and royal traditions. Although this differs in the castle. Most of the peasants can enter the castle and throne room as they speak, provided that they do not carry any weapons and the like. The throne room itself is provided with mana nullifiers that the Golden Eagle Guards carry in their armor. Each mana nullifier blocks a person’s access to magic. Although they are not that effective when they are only 1, give it to 20 men inside a room, and magic is almost gone.

Much of the leadership and orders reside in the capital. But the Deschenels have some form of self governance over the northern parts of Ravena. And the Morwinds control the southern borders. These houses are the prime foundations of what Ravena holds politically. And their strong will in keeping the kingdom stable ensures Ravena’s survival. The government knows what is best for you, and you should only focus on making Ravena and your fellow citizens happy.

The foundation of Ravena’s strength relies on their powerful mining and blacksmith industry. With the Dwarven Pact of 1550, the deal ensured to unify the different dwarf clans in Mt. Alfheim Mountain to give them  better welfare and protections at the expense of all the clans working under the banner of Ravena. Countless miners went through the caves, and as they found out, they would discover a powerful malleable material, in which they would use to create what is now known today as Dwarven Steel. This type of steel would be used in the armor of the most elite warriors, as well as some parts of the Ravenian Royal Palace. However, much of these metals are tightly controlled by the government. Exports are extremely limited and in some parts even restricted. Only the highest prices are made to trade such precious material to other nations. To prevent the smuggling of cheap Dwarven steel, the mines are guarded by royal guards constantly. But reports from recent incidents such as the discovery of the secret tunnels prove that security is still flawed.

The North Ravenian Royal Army is as diverse as its nation. After the Great Orc War, the Ravenians were one of the first kingdoms to use divisions between their royal forces. This created specializations within their army. But this would also split their army based on their ideas and their set locations, creating a hotbed for political tension. Each faction would then be engaged in politics based on their specializations and loyalty.