Welcome to the Countries of Ecstein
Zareff is a continent made up of eight countries called the Countries of Ecstein (ECK-STAIN). They are: Kartha, Iptin Province, Reij, Xhingrahv, Ectarin, Morrovac, Nuwnot, and Tsein. Blood Bound takes place in Kartha, which is among the smallest of the eight countries, Iptin Province being the smallest.
Zareff basically means "the way the dice roll", aptly named for the scattered appearance of how the countries look on a map.
Read on for more information on each country.
(Maps for each will be added as soon as they're available. In the meantime, please enjoy scenic images used for the time being to represent these countries. More images to come).
Zareff basically means "the way the dice roll", aptly named for the scattered appearance of how the countries look on a map.
Read on for more information on each country.
(Maps for each will be added as soon as they're available. In the meantime, please enjoy scenic images used for the time being to represent these countries. More images to come).
Kartha |
Kartha would not attract a whole lot of attention if not for the healing magic stone that could be found in the south. The Vastgerdite is a crystal that offers healing through the land. Should the crystal ever be removed from Kartha, the country will become lifeless—all plant and animal life would die.
People from all over marvel at the magic and mystery of Kartha. Many fear it, others find it exciting. Those from afar who fear the magic have determined that Kartha is cursed and untouchable. It therefore, has been excluded from much trade in and out of other countries. |
Iptin Province
Iptin Province is the smallest among the Countries of Ecstein. The province is an island, just off the coast of Ectarin. Iptin is mostly grasslands and prairie flatlands. Summer's experience extreme heat and humidity, while winter's are the opposite, with temperatures dropping dangerously low, especially at night.
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Reij |
From beautiful shorelines along the warm sea, to thick, dense jungles, Reij (RAY-J soft j) is a vibrant and thriving country, where colours are bright and the weather is hot.
Reij is home to the Clove Mountains where cluvasil metal is mined. The metal is precious and highly sought after—but the secrets surrounding the mountains have drawn the attention of the nearby undersea queendom of Espeértra, home to the mer-folk. Mermaids and mermen can transform into human form and often do to visit Reij. The people of Reij must be wary though, for mermaids are known to be a wicked sort. |
Xhingrahv
Morrovac
Morrovac's (MORE-UH-VAC) moderate climate and mountainous scenery makes it a desirable country to visit. Miriv is the capital city where the many hot springs are a well known attraction to those near and far. Apart from the extreme cold temperatures in winter that deter tourism, rules are strict and customs are meant to be adhered to.
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