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Chapters (42)
  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Prologue
  6. One
  7. Two
  8. Three
  9. Four
  10. Five
  11. Six
  12. Seven
  13. Eight
  14. Nine
  15. Ten
  16. Eleven
  17. Twelve
  18. Thirteen
  19. Fourteen
  20. Fifteen
  21. Sixteen
  22. Seventeen
  23. Eighteen
  24. Nineteen
  25. Twenty
  26. Twenty-One
  27. Twenty-Two
  28. Twenty-Three
  29. Twenty-Four
  30. Twenty-Five
  31. Twenty-Six
  32. Twenty-Seven
  33. Twenty-Eight
  34. Twenty-Nine
  35. Thirty
  36. Thirty-One
  37. Thirty-Two
  38. The World of the Storm Crow
  39. Acknowledgments
  40. About the Author
  41. Back Cover

Large exporter of raw materials, grains, fruit, and other foods

Known for their black gold, a steel-like material made from battle crow feathers

Leaders in architectural and agricultural studies

Culture

Very open, straightforward, and trusting

Family-focused with an emphasis on sharing

Illucia

Capital: Sordell

Ruled by:

Queen Razel Rulcet

Crown Prince Ericen Rulcet

King Gavilan Rulcet—deceased (killed in the Last Crow War)

Queen Ranielle Rulcet—deceased (killed in the Last Crow War)

Princess Kashel Rulcet—deceased (killed in the Last Crow War)

Prince Consort Celin Inastra—deceased (killed in the Last Crow War)

Environment

Located in the West

Cold, cloudy weather, with winter snowfall and frequent rain

Vast green grasslands and rolling hills with numerous lakes and small rivers

Religion

Illucians pray to Rhett, a god they worship through bloodshed and war, which is heavily ingrained into society

Many willingly give their blood during prayer as a sacrifice to Rhett

Economy

Supported by conquered nations (Jindae and the Ambriels) which provide food and raw materials and are highly taxed

Once exported weapons, armor, fine horses, wool products, and meat, but no longer trades with other kingdoms

Culture

Conniving, manipulative, and power-hungry

Very militaristic and focused on honor, status, and strength

The Ambriel Islands

Capital: Seahalla

Ruled by:

Illucia

Previously ruled by the high council, which consisted of representatives elected from the noble houses

The leader of the council, Kovan Castair, remains a figurehead

Part of Seahalla is also under the influence of the Drexel crime family

Environment

Located off the western Illucian and Rhodairen coasts

Mild weather with frequent fog and occasional high winds

Surrounded by dormant sea volcanoes

Religion

Ambriellans pray to Duren, the god who rules the sea by day, attending temple whenever they choose, often to pray for safe travels on the sea for themselves or family

They also believe in Duren’s sister, the goddess known as Diah, the Night Captain, who rules the sea at night

More superstitious than religious when it comes to daily practice, for example carrying rope tied in different knots for luck, or happiness, or safety

Economy

Exports large amounts of seafood, ships, products made from the coral surrounding the islands, whiskey, oil, and sona lamps

Culture

Very giving, with a focus on community and sharing food and belongings

Easygoing and peaceful

Korovi

Capital: Vashka

Ruled by:

An elected government of only noblewomen, led by Vokana Mirkova

Environment

Located in the North

Covered in snow almost year-round, save for the thaw during the summer months

Lots of mountains and thick pine forests

Religion

The Korovi pray to the goddess Lokane, who is served by her priestesses, which are made up of the noblewomen, believed to be daughters of the goddess

The right to lead the Korovi government is considered goddess-granted

Economy

Korovi trades very little with other kingdoms

Occasionally exports animal products, work animals, and is rumored to have recently discovered oil in their mountains

Culture

Extremely isolationist

Straightforward, unforgiving, and orderly

Jindae

Capital: Shalron

Ruled by:

Illucia