Iveria
A beautiful yet dangerous realm. Currently in Year 4345 AG.
It is said to be the link between worlds, which is correct in a sense. The realm was made by Serenym as a place for their creations to live, meaning those from Eden can access it as well.
Petalyths typically appear as felines, as they were created in accordance to Serenym's vision and are associated with a specific flower. Flowers can be both fragile and dangerous which represented the Petalyth's duty to care and protect as well as to fight.
Other residents are humans, typically referred to as Iverians. They mainly live in the settlements of Tiador, Everton, Farvale and Greenfield. Over the centuries, the Absence have forced them out of several other settlements.
Tiador
Tiador is the capital and most populous city so it offers the most opportunities for its citizens, with a booming research and innovation-focused industry. It hosts the Iverian Imperial Academy, the best school in the country. It is also home to the royal family. The current rulers are King Julian and Queen Viola Evenore. Their heir is Princess Arabella.
Everton
A town known for their artisanal craftsmanship, performances and historical tourism. They mainly produce silk, ceramics, woodwork, and herbal medicine. Being the first ever settlement, they have a lot of historical sites, temples and relics. Many come to visit for their architecture and old-town atmosphere.
Farvale
Their main industry focuses on agriculture along with brewing, blacksmithing, carpentry, and textile weaving. They produce a lot of weapons as well as vehicles, mainly for the military. They also produce a lot of clothing.
Greenfield
A quaint town filled with cafes, markets and shops. They are mainly known for creating electronics, toys and collectibles. Greenfield was once the site of several major battles so it also has numerous war museums and a large restoration industry.
Places of Interest
Loacation
happy holidays.
Iveria is a very cold region, with an average temperature of only 10 - 13 °C (50 - 55 °F) It uses a 12 month, 365 day calendar. Years are counted based on how long it has been since Genesis departed the world (AG, After Genesis). The span of time when Genesis was still active is referred to as EG (Era of Genesis). They are labelled as Year # AG or EG. In this world, the months are named after characters from a story written by a bard that Genesis really enjoyed.
They don't celebrate Christmas or New Year, but they have their own holiday equivalent which are listed below.
Valoris | March 20th
A solemn festival to celebrate the start of spring. It's filled with songs and prayers for those that didn't make it through winter. People may also choose to visit temples, graves or fast for the day.
Sanae | May 11th
During this day, flowers all across Iveria blooms including the ones that are typically out of season. Believed to be a blessing from Eve , it's a very popular event. It's also associated with romance and fertility.
Azleans | August 15th
A large music festival. There are a lot of food stalls, dance, games and feasting.
Daes | September 22nd
A large festival celebrated during the fall equinox before the coming of winter. There are parades, festival stands, feasts and alcohol. There's also plenty of competitions that take place.
Veilnight | October 31st
It is believed that on October 31st, the veil between the living and the afterlife grows thin. Some would visit graveyards to try and communicate with the dead. Some rituals used to ward off evil beasts include carving faces on various objects or dressing up as monsters to scare off malicious spirits. Fires are lit across the town to keep the Absence away.
Stareon | December 1st
A very solemn holiday where people air their grievances. Winter in Iveria is brutal, harsh and unforgiving. Not everyone will make it. Traditions include declarations of intent, dreams and expressions of forgiveness. They may also choose to atone for their past sins by writing them on slips of paper before throwing it into a fire.
Hearthtide | December 25th to January 1st
A holiday about new beginnings. Morale is low in the middle of winter, Iverians have this one holiday to boost their mood. It includes parades, festival stands and the exchanging of gifts. It's usually a holiday spent with family and friends.