{"id":4687,"date":"2026-11-08T16:56:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsantos.net\/_blog\/?p=4687"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:57:20","slug":"tarmynia-places-and-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jsantos.net\/_blog\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/tarmynia-places-and-races\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarmynia: Places and Races"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Geldanos<\/td><td>Human kingdom; K-10&#8217;s current location. Capital: Linden. Known for fertile land and disciplined military forces. Population is predominantly blonde-haired with blue or light eyes. Contains the ancient Black Forest.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Sariyaz<\/td><td>Oldest and largest human kingdom, ruled by King Josquin Nez Toron. Features extensive southern trade routes and maintains the largest standing human army.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Corinthia<\/td><td>Small religious kingdom closely associated with priests, paladins, and Saint Leanore.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Tharmatur<\/td><td>Nation of mages, engineers, and inventors renowned for combining magic with machinery.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Ansell-Vend<\/td><td>Elven homeland known for powerful illusion, enchantment, and nature magic.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Darven-Imus<\/td><td>Darvenim (dwarf) mountain kingdom. Capital: Tharsis. Famous for metallurgy, construction, smithing, and producing the highest-quality Lunarium ingots.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Grun&#8217;Dor<\/td><td>Territory inhabited by Goblins and Orcs, historically unified by Grun the Unifier. Goblins dominate trade and construction, while Orcs provide military protection.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Shanda-Wold<\/td><td>Island nation inhabited by the Shanda-Woldn, descendants of ancient human populations who migrated away from the continent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Shalne-Tadd<\/td><td>Dangerous, poorly understood territory beyond the western Unclaimed Lands. Contains undead activity; map readings become unreliable deeper inside.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Unclaimed Lands<\/td><td>Frontier territory positioned between settled kingdoms and dangerous wilderness, bordering Shalne-Tadd to the west.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Black Forest<\/td><td>Ancient forest inside Geldanos imbued with extremely powerful illusion magic, supernatural inhabitants, and ancient structures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Region \/ Nation<\/td><td>Mt. Kan-Alon<\/td><td>Mountain housing ancient ruins where K-10 originally awakens. Features the first known instance of the mysterious eye symbol.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Humans<\/td><td>Widespread population across Tarmynia, culturally distinct from K-10&#8217;s Earth origin. Most magic-sensitive humans have only one affinity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Vend<\/td><td>Proper term for Elves. Known for long lifespans and multiple magical affinities (commonly nature, illusion, and enchantment).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Darvenim<\/td><td>Proper term for Dwarves, originating from Darven-Imus. Masters of smithing, engineering, construction, metallurgy, and Lunarium refinement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Grun&#8217;Dor<\/td><td>Goblins. Have a shorter lifespan than humans (approximately 50 human years) and focus heavily on trade and construction.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Orcs<\/td><td>Separate race allied with the Grun&#8217;Dor who handle much of their military defense.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Tigans<\/td><td>Half-Giant race residing in Tarmynia.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Race<\/td><td>Shanda-Woldn<\/td><td>Distinct human ethnic branch originating from the island nation of Shanda-Wold.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic<\/td><td>Magical Affinities<\/td><td>Established physical reality with known affinities: Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Light, Shadow, Healing, Nature, and Illusion. Most mages possess 1 affinity; 2 is rare, 3 is extremely rare (though more common in Vend).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magic<\/td><td>K-10&#8217;s Affinity<\/td><td>K-10 has no detectable magical affinity, making him extraordinary. Despite lacking magic, he possesses exceptional physical capabilities. K-10 possesses the Otherwolder power called &#8220;Infinite Stasis.&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Lunarium<\/td><td>An exceptionally strong, highly durable magical metal capable of conducting magic and withstanding forces ordinary steel cannot. Used across multiple races, with the finest ingots crafted in Darven-Imus.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major Region \/ Nation Geldanos Human kingdom; K-10&#8217;s current location. Capital: Linden. 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