Imargi

The Kingdom of Scholars

Nestled between the war-torn kingdom of Rel'Thalla to the West and the lands of Khabrna and Kavristan  to the East, Imargi is an austere, reclusive nation whose people live erudite lives and surround themselves with knowledge and culture.

Description


Imargi is a varied region which encompasses the pinnacles of the Shrouded Mountains and the fog-laden marshes of The Mere, as well as the more barren hills inbetween. Its people are proud of their rugged landscape, and the cities and towns of Imargi cluster to the southern reaches of the nation, where they are more difficult to access for travellers, though there are several ports on the South Circle Sea.

The Capitol of Marketh is the largest city in the nation, seated atop a large hill and surrounded by lavish spires. Imarayans favour height over breadth; many buildings are constructed vertically instead of horizontally, rising several stories high and capped with crenelated towers and domed roofs. Their King rules from the Spiral Palace, the tallest building for many leagues, which rises more than eight stories high across several linked towers.

Imargi is also the location of the Er'nos'Markallen, a remote tower located on the Island known as the Eye of the South, from which the five Oracles of the South watch over the world and provide guidance to the lands of Rel'Thalla, Imargi, Khabrna , Kavristan , and Pharnce.

Culture
Imarayan's are a self-absorbed, sometimes arrogant people, proud of their nation and its wisdom. They value knowledge and self-discovery, favouring intellect over practicality and the pursuit of art over the pursuit of war. A relatively high number of Diviners and Sensitives are found in Imargi, and the Shrouded Mountains house several ancient Orrery and Libraria, even a Monastery.

One of the few true Kingdoms of the Shattered Earth, Imargi is ruled by the Carchedi family, who have been in power for many long years. The current ruler, King Raphael Carchedi II, is a reclusive but powerful man renowned for his breadth of knowledge.

Appearance
Imarayans tend to dark skin, with either black or blonde hair – brown or red colourations are rare. They are meticulous with their appearance, with neatly trimmed hair and impeccable clothing. Men usually wear beards, sometimes long, sometimes trimmed short, but never have a moustache. Outfits for men usually comprise of neatly tailored pale-coloured silk suits with long coats, embroidered with floral or arcane patterns. For the highest ranking people, these patterns are usually done with gold or silver leaf, whilst more common folk use bright colours to offset the stark brightness of the clothing.

The women of Imargi favour pale coloured silk shirts, often sleeveless or short-sleeved, occasionally with faintly embroidered detail. Skirts are preferred, usually knee-length, and are also embroidered with floral or arcane patterns often picked out in rich colours. Women often wear their hair braided or pinned up in decorative arrangements.

Notable Locations
●       The Eye of the South

●       Er'nos'Markallen

●       Marketh

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";mso-fareast-font-family:Arial">●       The Shrouded Mountains

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