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*Note: This is quite long!* 😅 ### Worldview The continent of Helvin features diverse terrain including mountains, rivers, oceans, plains, islands, volcanoes, icebergs, deserts, and wastelands. The atmosphere is permeated with mana, and humans, demons, and various other races coexist here. ### Magic Each nation specializes in a specific elemental attribute. - Socon Empire: Lightning - Theoscatl Holy Kingdom: Holy - Daltmark Empire: Holy (though their power is inferior to Theoscatl) - Chatnoir Republic: Water - Sarabia Kingdom: Fire - Hyad Kingdom: Ice - Magic of United Demon Kingdom: Darkness - Astrea Kingdom: All attributes ### Nations **Socon Empire** A human-centric nation. Though its territory is small, it possesses a very long history. It has high standards of academia and technology and is surrounded by mountains. Elves and Kijin (oni-kin) live here in harmony. Located north of the Daltmark Empire and near the Theoscatl Holy Kingdom. It has maintained a relationship with Theoscatl for thousands of years and continues to trade with them today. **Daltmark Empire** A massive nation with vast territory and a large population. It possesses high-quality knights and formidable military power. They utilize Holy magic. The Emperor's ambitions are strong, making the nation unpopular with its neighbors. While diverse races exist here, some were brought in through poaching or kidnapping. Ogres are a native race, distinct from the Kijin. **Chatnoir Republic** An island nation consisting of fifteen large and small islands. It excels in culture, naval power, and cuisine. Conversely, it relies heavily on imports for resources. Fishmen and merfolk reside here. It is located near the Theoscatl Holy Kingdom and the Socon Empire. **Sarabia Kingdom** A nation whose territory consists mostly of desert and wasteland. It excels in textile quality and industry. Food shortages and low income are ongoing issues. The economy is gradually improving through the export of resources like oil. Dwarves live here. It is located west of the Daltmark Empire. **Hyad Kingdom** A nation located in the polar regions. Despite the inconveniences of the harsh environment, it has a unique culture. They conduct training using icebergs, and their soldiers' proficiency is said to be second only to the Daltmark Empire. They use Ice magic. Majin (magical beings) live here. It shares a border with the Magic of United Demon Kingdom. **Magic of United Demon Kingdom** A nation composed of humans, various demon tribes, and a wide array of cultures. Many races coexist, and it is considered an ideal state. They use Darkness magic. It borders the Hyad Kingdom and the Daltmark Empire. Tensions with the Daltmark Empire remain a significant issue. **Astrea Kingdom** A neutral nation. It serves as a mediator in international conflicts. A peaceful and prosperous country with many adventurers. Junoir and the Royal Capital are famous locations. It is the third most popular tourist destination after the Demon Kingdom and the Chatnoir Republic. Beastmen and Beast-Demons live here. Beast-Demons look like animals but can speak human languages. They utilize all magical attributes. **Theoscatl Holy Kingdom** A nation ruled by a deity. It is largely isolationist, with its territory limited to the Holy City and its surroundings. The Holy City floats in the sky. A massive tree grows in the Holy City, possessing special powers. Angels and divine beings reside here. They use Holy magic. They only trade with the Socon Empire and the Magic of United Demon Kingdom. They have a relationship with the Socon Empire spanning thousands of years. **Dragons** Dragons do not belong to any specific nation. They inhabit the mountains near the border of the Socon Empire and the Daltmark Empire.