Cerus

Description

Cerus is a continent defined by its distinctive vertical geography, with nations arranged in a largely north–south alignment, stacked one above the other. It is the second known continent and is notably narrower than its counterpart, forming a long landmass of varied climates and cultures.

Cerus is composed of six distinct countries, each shaped by its latitude, environment, and history:

• Dilamars
  A largely nomadic land dominated by wide, open plains. Dilamars stretches northward into the harsh Tundra, and its people follow migratory traditions, moving with the seasons and their herds.

• Kamden
  A transitional realm marked by mixed terrain and shifting borders. Kamden often serves as a cultural and political buffer between the northern and central nations of Cerus.

• Pamphilos
  A warm, coastal country with a Mediterranean-like climate. Pamphilos is known for its philosophy, architecture, and civic life, with clothing, customs, and social structures reminiscent of ancient Rome or Athens.

• Tralli
  A rugged and often contested land, shaped by its geography and its position between larger powers. Tralli’s culture reflects resilience and regional identity forged through generations of survival and adaptation.

• Empire of Musto
  An imperial nation situated south of Pamphilos and directly north of Caplo. The Empire of Musto exerts significant political and military influence over central Cerus, acting as both a bridge and a barrier between the continent’s cultures.

• Caplo
  The southernmost country on Cerus. Caplo maintains a medieval-style society defined by castles, knights, feudal rule, and fortified cities. Once a wild and untamed land, Caplo was brought under control several hundred years ago and has since developed into a stable and strategically important kingdom.

Together, these nations form a continent of sharp contrasts, where climate, culture, and power shift steadily from the frozen north to the fortified south.