Arcadia

Arcadia

History & The Mystic War The fey kingdom of Arcadia is a bastion of the power of nature. At the start of the Mystic war, Arcadia was a closed-off island. During the war, the island was attacked... once. At that point, the people of Arcadia joined the fight. By the time the war ended, they had pushed to the mainland and took a large part for themselves.

Geography & Borders Today, Arcadia keeps its original island closed to outsiders, but the expanded mainland they have built to be its own. They allow in trade and outsiders, but warn them to respect nature.

Government & Society (The Courts) The society is divided into the Seelie and Aklo (Unseelie) court. Everyday life is split between the courts. Each faction has its own way of life and rules, and the core ideas of each faction are very different.

• Seelie Court: Seelie members are full of joy and wonder. They tend to have a mindset of "tree for the forest." They find joy in helping others and healing. Their view of outsiders tends to be friendly and welcoming. They take the lead in government in the Spring and Summer.

• Aklo (Unseelie) Court: Aklo members tend to a more sully way of life. Seeing the "forest for the trees," they tend to think more about the whole than the individual. They focus more on defense and doing what is needed for the people as a whole. They tend to scorn outsiders. They take the lead in government in the Fall and Winter.

Culture & Shared Values Regardless of the court someone is in, the people of Arcadia do agree on many points. They all have a love for art and music, though tastes vary drastically. They tend to be chaotic. They have a deep love and respect for nature in all its forms. Deals and contracts are strictly respected. Though they are often competitive toward each other, they will always protect each other from outside people.