Map Layout of the Emperea Continent(which includes both the Continent of Emperea and the Reynolds's duchy)
1. Empire of Lumina (Central Territory)
- Capital City: Home to the imperial palace, where the Emperor and main royal figures reside.
- Noble Quarters and Outlying Lands: Surrounding the capital, representing the empire's loyalists and influential noble families.
- Sacred Peaks: To the west, a mountain range symbolizing the Emperor's power and divinity.
2. Reynolds Duchy (Northern Territory)
- Reynolds Capital: The dark, gothic heart of the duchy, symbolizing independence and mastery over shadow magic.
- Shadowlands: Dense, mystical forests surrounding the capital, enhancing the Reynolds' reputation for darkness and magic.
- Empereal Wall: A boundary between Lumina and the Reynolds Duchy, marking Lumina's historical expansion and the duchy's resistance.
3. Continental Academy (Outskirts of Emperea)
- Location: Positioned at the southeastern edge of the continent, close to the sea, creating a bridge to other continents.
- Multinational Prestige: Designed to showcase a prestigious, neutral ground, the academy attracts royalty from various continents, contributing to its title, "Continental Academy." It's symbolically separate from the power struggles in Lumina and Reynolds, indicating its diplomatic importance.
4. Additional Key Features
- Rivers of Lumina: Flowing from north to south, connecting different territories and symbolizing the empire's unity.
- Neutral Zones Between Lumina and Reynolds Duchy: Borderlands or sparse areas that act as a buffer between the two regions.
With the academy acting as a vital link between continents, this map structure # Revised Map Layout for Emperea Continent
1. Empire of Lumina (Central Territory)
- Capital City: Home to the imperial palace, where the Emperor and main royal figures reside.
- Noble Quarters and Outlying Lands:
Surrounding the capital, representing the empire's loyalists and influential noble families.
- Sacred Peaks: To the west, a mountain range symbolizing the Emperor's power and divinity.
2. Reynolds Duchy (Northern Territory)
- Reynolds Capital: The dark, gothic heart of the duchy, symbolizing independence and mastery over shadow magic.
- Shadowlands: Dense, mystical forests surrounding the capital, enhancing the Reynolds' reputation for darkness and magic.
- Empereal Wall: A boundary between Lumina and the Reynolds Duchy, marking Lumina's historical expansion and the duchy's resistance.
3. Continental Academy (Outskirts of Emperea)
- Location: Positioned at the southeastern edge of the continent, close to the sea, creating a bridge to other continents.
- Multinational Prestige: Designed to showcase a prestigious, neutral ground, the academy attracts royalty from various continents, contributing to its title, "Continental Academy." It's symbolically separate from the power struggles in Lumina and Reynolds, indicating its diplomatic importance.
4. Additional Key Features
- Rivers of Lumina: Flowing from north to south, connecting different territories and symbolizing the empire's unity.
- Neutral Zones Between Lumina and Reynolds Duchy: Borderlands or sparse areas that act as a buffer between the two regions.