The Old Kingdom

The Old Kingdom is a strange, mysterious kingdom that many do not remember. Philosophers, historians, and some monarchs know of its existence, but it is not widely discussed.

What is known about the kingdom is that it was more of a confederacy than an actual monarchy. A council of nine Kor users were the representatives that ruled over the Kingdom. Though their word was not law, as each clan was able to deny their calls at any time, they held tremendous sway. Most of them were former heroes to the people in some way or another. These nine members typically came from the more powerful clans, leading to an aristocracy of sorts.

The confederacy itself was a group of nearly three dozen clans of various size. Each specialized in a trade, talent, or way of combat.

The Kingdom was known to be the creator of the Frost Fangs. Powerful Kor users known as Shapers raised the mountain peaks in order to protect themselves and the Minor States. It is unknown why they saw the need to protect the Minor States, but they were adamant in their defense, repelling invaders from the East even when promises were made to bypass the Kingdom.

When the Kingdom is mentioned in tomes and texts, it is called the Kingdom of Heathens. Due to the power of the Shapers, they thought themselves more powerful than the gods. They saw that they could now form the earth to their wants, even control the weather and make their land one of green and endless bounty. The legends continue to say that finally the gods wrath struck the Kingdom. Where once a glorious civilization stood, there are instead the Frost Fangs. Ice, snow, and monsters are all that are left.