Merna

Between Fairy's Rest and the Savage Lands lies the green, watery paradise of Merna. A relatively peaceful nation that has managed to avoid conflicts and wars despite being flanked by two of the most dangerous regions on Arda. Home to many Tritons, Sea Elf, Lizardfolk, and Merfolk, Merna is somewhat of a touristic destination for wealthy travelers. The Eratus Empire tried to invade during the 2nd era but found the gains not worth the cost — its jungle forests and swamps offer little strategic value, and its defenders showed combat superiority in naval warfare. Orc raids from the Savage Lands were similarly repelled. Since then, Merna has remained largely untouched by war. However, those who venture there know it is far from perfect — little law enforcement means tribes constantly fight for territory.

An oval ring of land surrounding a large interior sea. The ring consists of jungle forests and swamps with few mountains, mostly at the south and north parts. In the middle of the inner sea lies a single mountain and Merna's capital city. The climate is always very humid and hot for about 75% of the year. The inner water part houses underwater cities that occasionally become exposed when water levels drop.

• Ruling Body: The Slithis Dynasty — a family of Merfolk with exceptional magic powers, ruling since ancient times.
• Authority Figures: The Slithis ruling family; largely hands-off on local tribal matters.
• Enforcement: Minimal — tribal conflicts are common and largely self-resolving; all tribes pay tribute to the Slithis.
• Law Type: Dynastic tribute system layered over tribal governance.

• Major Peoples: Merfolk (majority), Sea Elf, Lizardfolk.
• Minor Peoples: Tritons surfacing from the ocean; Lizardfolk refugees from the Savage Lands.
• Social Notes: Outwardly tolerant, but inter-tribal rivalries and territorial disputes are constant just below the surface.

• Main Trades: Tourism (wealthy travelers), fishing, aquatic craftsmanship.
• What Locals Care About: Territorial claims, tribal dominance, preservation of the homeland.
• Who Holds the Coin: The Slithis Dynasty controls the capital; tribal leaders control local economies.

• Ring-shaped continent with an interior sea — unique geography found nowhere else on Arda.
• Underwater cities in the inner sea, visible when water levels drop.
• Ruled by the seemingly immortal Slithis Dynasty of Merfolk sorcerers.

• Common: Merna is the safest paradise on Arda — untouched by war.
• Spicy: The Slithis Dynasty's longevity isn't natural — something ancient in the inner sea sustains them.
• Dark: Tribal wars have recently escalated; some tribes are arming themselves with weapons from foreign traders.

• The Capital: Built atop the single mountain at the center of the inner sea; seat of Slithis Dynasty power.
• The Underwater Cities: Ancient cities on the inner sea floor, occasionally exposed by dropping water levels.
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