Aetheraea

The Kingdom of Aetheraea, more commonly refered to as Aetheraea, is an absolute monarchy located in the far-western region of the continent of Gradakesh. It is bordered to the north by the Pozhari Empire and the Mobellan Cooperative, to the south by the Kingdom of Vanosaea, and to the west by Ganymedaea. Its coastline borders the Carnelian Sea. Its capital city is Ayrisi, named after the nearby River Ura, upon which the original inhabitants of the region constructed their first settlements.

Geography and Demography
Aetheraea is a mostly forested humid continental/subtropical climate. The western coastal regions of the kingdom are made up of mostly temperate rainforests, particularly the islands of Phyn and Nagyr. Major cities such as Talvalys, Dlzaeki, Nurisi and the contested Saravhin are all located in this region. These major settlements surrounded by stone fortifications to battle the fierce westerly winds that batter the Aetharean coast during winter, and to keep out Pozhari invaders to the north. To the south lies the partially wooded, partially grassy regions encompassing the ancient cities of Sarapae and Naephri. These are less fortified, more open settlements, the former of which is the largest centre of trade for travellers from Vanosaea. To the south-east is the capital, Ayrisi. It is located in the southern outskirts of the Ganys steppe and is also an extremely large open settlement with a major central fortification which serves as the home for the Aethaerean royals and government. The east of the kingdom is dominated by the Mobellan Woodlands, the outskirts of which host the cities of Kylaea and Urani.