Chapters (42)
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Prologue
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Eleven
- Twelve
- Thirteen
- Fourteen
- Fifteen
- Sixteen
- Seventeen
- Eighteen
- Nineteen
- Twenty
- Twenty-One
- Twenty-Two
- Twenty-Three
- Twenty-Four
- Twenty-Five
- Twenty-Six
- Twenty-Seven
- Twenty-Eight
- Twenty-Nine
- Thirty
- Thirty-One
- Thirty-Two
- The World of the Storm Crow
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- 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