Setting Materials: Surrounding Situation II
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[Surrounding Countries and Regions]
Kingdom of Titania
A nation boasting the largest territory in the world, it had strengthened its national power by taking various resources from the South territory.
Behind the scenes, it had been preparing to launch military actions against other countries in order to become the ruler of the continent.
After a [Hero] appeared in the nation, it attempted to unify domestic will by launching a military campaign against the South Margrave, but it ended in failure.
As a result, it permitted autonomy to the South territory, but now the weakened Kingdom of Titania is being targeted by surrounding nations.
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South Territory
A domain belonging to the Kingdom of Titania, adjacent to the Forest of Demons.
Constantly under attack from monsters, it serves as a defensive wall protecting the Kingdom of Titania.
Due to its extensive experience fighting monsters, it possesses a highly capable military.
It maintains a prosperous economy through magic stones and monster materials obtained from monsters, but suffers from food shortages and a lack of iron.
Having been exploited by the Kingdom of Titania for many years, distrust toward the royal family runs deep.
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Northstan Holy Nation
A religious state located in the northern part of the continent.
It worships the god of creation, [Xebius], as its chief deity and holds an extremist ideology that permits no other religions.
This religion embraces a supremacist belief that allows only humans, enslaving numerous demi-human races.
Its military force, the Holy Knights Order, shows no mercy.
For the sake of spreading its faith, it pressures the Kingdom of Titania as well, advocating for the eradication of demi-humans.
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Military Alliance of the Kingdom of Ismari and the Kingdom of Hamato
A military alliance formed by the mid-sized Kingdoms of Ismari and Hamato to oppose the Kingdom of Titania.
The Kingdom of Ismari is known as the nation of knights, while the Kingdom of Hamato is called the nation of magic.
They are currently in a ceasefire state with the Kingdom of Titania.
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Westania Empire
A military empire expanding its influence by turning surrounding nations into vassal states.
It possesses the second-largest territory on the continent after the Kingdom of Titania, and still has territorial disputes with Titania, with fighting continuing near their borders.
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Forest of Demons
One of the most dangerous regions in the world, where monsters roam freely.
It is home to a wide variety of monsters.
The forest has been expanding year by year, troubling surrounding nations.
It is believed to contain untapped resources, and its abundant mana raises expectations for rare plants and minerals.
Additionally, the closer one gets to the center of the forest, the stronger the monsters become.
Much about the forest remains unknown.
Its size exceeds that of the Kingdom of Titania and the Westania Empire combined.
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Albul Kingdom
A small nation facing the Forest of Demons, primarily producing lumber, magic stones, and other forest resources, generating enormous profits.
Its people are said to be descendants of forest spirits, Dryads.
All citizens are adept in the rare magic known as tree magic, which supports thriving forestry and medicinal herb cultivation. The population is around four thousand.
Its true capital lies within the Forest of Demons.
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Tsutora Kingdom
A mid-tier nation on the continent. Its second prince, Peron, invaded the Albul Kingdom in order to take Princess Flora as his thirteenth wife.
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Jill City-State Confederation
A collection of various city-states. Among them, Debero, a great merchant and lord of the major trade city Sanraldo, invaded seeking both Princess Flora’s beauty and the profits of the Forest of Demons.
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West Derobi Nation
A country that branched off from the great Derobi nation. Currently a puppet regime, with Prime Minister Dyumor acting as regent for a young king.
The West Derobi Nation is plotting to monopolize tree magic by capturing the women of the Albul Kingdom, aside from Princess Flora,
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