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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rhineglade" data-source="post: 6773025" data-attributes="member: 6801931">Floating KingdomsOfficial Name: Confederation of the Floating KingdomsRuler: Deoiridh, Queen of Nautilus (CG female human, Sor 9), Eileanora, Queen of Lamprey City (N female human, Wiz 16), Mairen, Queen of Portharbor (CG female human, War 11), Niamh, Queen of Dolphinia (N female half-elf, Drd 6/Wiz 11) and Rowena, Queen of Southwater (NG female human, Clr 6/Wiz 6)Government: Independent confederation of five island kingdoms united in terms of trade and defense but each island actually autonomous; each kingdom ruled by an elected female ruler who reigns for life; authority of the queen varies with each kingdomCoat of Arms: Party per chevron azure and argent, five escallop argent, a lymphad sail furled azure. Mantling azure and argent. Crest: a coronet or, a swan argent.  Supporters: On either side a sea lion, sejant erect.Notable Figures;Rule of Law: Chaotic Good. Limited written legal code with most laws allowing great personal freedom and liberty to all citizens of the state. Individual freedoms sometimes outweigh the needs of the state.Population: 200,000Capital: NoneMajor Cities: Dolphinia, Lamprey City, Nautilus, Portharbor, SouthwaterMajor Religions: Uino, Ainu, Nerthys, Galdor, Seralise, EileaniaMajor Resources: fish, gold, copper, rare herbsMilitary: No standing army existsAllies: Valkyria, NjordlinEnemies: Pelinore (sometimes), Brimstone IslesThe Floating Kingdoms are a group of semi-independent city-states off the coast of the Telerian Continent.  Predominantly a Teleri kingdom, the Floating Kingdoms are in essence a confederation of five sovereign realms each governed by a queen.  They consist of five main islands called Aequonia, Mercia, Pelagia, Salinia and Thelassia with each island having one of the city-states.The island chain itself lies between the Endless Ocean to the West and the Zephyrwind Sea to the East.  The combination of moist air currents from both bodies of water, with the drier air coming up from the continent, make the Floating Kingdoms a Temperate Oceanic climate.  Temperatures are moderate throughout much of the year though it tends to be quite colder in the higher elevations even during the warmer months.  The weather can likewise vary from moment to moment though rarely to extremes.The Kingdom of Dolphinia occupies Mercia, the largest island in the chain.  Of all the islands, Mercia is the most diverse with the mountains of Khaladon in the south and heavy woodlands in the north.  The Kingdom of Nautilus occupies the island of Pelagia, the northernmost in the chain.  Cold air blowing off the Voltarian peninsula keeps Pelagia quite a bit cooler than the remaining islands.  The Kingdom of Lamprey City, on the island of Thelassia, is perhaps the most cosmopolitan of the city-states.  The Kingdom of Portharbor is on the island of Salinia off the coast of Valkyria.  The Kingdom of Southwater is on the island of Aequonia, the smallest and southernmost island within the Floating Kingdoms.According to many sages and scholars, the Floating Kingdoms occupy a nexus of sorts at the convergence of multiple mystical ley lines making this region a highly enchanted place.  The islands are a favorite retreat for sorcerers, warlocks and wizards alike.  Several variety of magical creatures are likewise native to the islands including the unicorn, fae and genie.[ATTACH]72237[/ATTACH]</blockquote>

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