Songrems live in a world very similar to our own earth. However- there are some important differences! Think of it more like an alternate universe of earth. The formation and evolution was very similar to earths geology, but it has its own unique modern geography and populations! This is primarily for easier understanding and translation.
You are not required to use the world provided for Songrems, but it is available in the event you so choose! You may use them in any alternate universe you like to interact with your characters of other species, and they may be drawn as a human or as an anthro.
The world of Songrems is known as Isethef, this is a world similar to our own, however, it is broken up into seven continents of very different cultures and traditions. Isethef is a world where modern technology does indeed exist, however technology and magic co-exist naturally and there are both supernatural things and natural scientific discoveries. Humans are still the primary intelligent creatures of the world, but they may exist with other intelligent beings (other characters) of most any species you could imagine. Since this world is not strictly traditional evolution, and magical mutations and species may occur, Songrems can come into contact with all sorts of things! Songrems just happen to be one of the species that have a long evolutionary line and began around the same time as the dinosaurs, making them one of the most ancient long-living species on their planet.
Isethef's seven continents are Ipus, Caisios, Eoqul, Siuzend, Vledeon, Sheopax, and Xaheth.
IpusIpus is a smaller continent that is revered as the epicenter of magical arts. The most accepting of the various forms of magic, the country is centrally ruled by the magic circle- five academies of magic who teach the young how to control the strange powers. Entry into these academies is highly sought after and competitive, as they only allow the best. The academies are ruled by an archmage each, and a ring of high mages. The archmages work in cohesion to rule the country and their word in Ipus is final. The country is very equal and accepting of all regardless of race/gender/ect. The main taboo in that location is using black magic or using magic to harm people without provocation. Mages are held in high regard, and peasants are generally viewed as the lower class. Those unsuccessful in magic arts most often find themselves as craftsman or farmers. The geography is largely deciduous forest, crisscrossed by powerful visible valley leylines. The valleys are populated by caves along their walls and lakes lie at the bottom where water pools, the area is generally very hilly; and architecture is built upward, rather than outward, forming high spires of castles peeking above the small mountains. Lorewise, they believe the country to be the first made by the creator, and the magic there to be a result of Her power there as it was first expended. The Goddess neither confirms nor denies this. They believe in the creator goddess religiously, and believe in minor gods that adhere to each of their circle elements, Fire,wind,water,arcane,and earth. Towards other countries, they are happy to share things and offer their assistance- but do not share their studies into magic. It is their one advantage and they wouldn't allow it into the hands of those who may abuse it.
CaisiosCaisios is one of the larger continents,and a very highly populated one. Through feudal and medival times they were a largely ocean and maritime based society, a trading society that reached out to other nearby peoples for supplies. In the modern era it became the most advanced country due to the wide variety. Also promoting high growth in crime later one. In ancient times, it was ruled by a simple monarchy, before developing into a democratic society through the modern era. Historically, they reject the existance of gods and prefer the pursuit of sciences instead. It is a divided continent, covered in lakes and crisscrossing rivers, and it had many swampy locations until the nuclear war that destroyed the country and turned a majority into a barren wasteland.
The Eoqul Islands The Eoqul Islands is home to the most reclusive and exotic of cultures in the world. Very isolated they devloped very unique cultural personalities. A chain of islands, each island is very radically different from each other due to their creation. One resembles a large savannah, another a huge jungle, some are fully sand beaches. The peoples are very different on each island, and as whole very unwelcoming to outsiders since their neighbors are they very dangerous and controlling Siuzend. Many of the villages are patriarchal societies, where women are looked down on, other than a few sparse villages in the jungles where women reign. They are extremely superstitious and have their own personal gods whom they worship, and can react violently when one of their traditions are insulted or disrespected. Despite their differences, there is not much conflict between the various villages. They have a strong mutual respect for one another.
SiuzendSiuzend is a smaller continent bordering the Eoqul Islands. Military in force, and historically ruled by powerful tyrants and military dictators. They heavily reject the idea of any gods other than a war god that demands sacrifice. They are hostile towards other countries, and though in modern times they forge a grudging acceptance of them, they are extremely sensitive of their culture and reject anyone who does not bend to their ways. Geographically, the island is primarily desert towards the center, though the areas nearest the sea are lush rainforests, forming a heavy contrast between the two; supposedly caused by a strange wind current pulling raingiving clouds from the desert area. Most villages are along the borders of the jungles, as opposed to within them, as they respect the meager resources they have. The thick jungles also provide a strong protective wall to any outside forces approaching from the sea.
VledeonVledeon is a continent fully covered in jungle, caused by the same climate at nearby Siuzend. The land historically was mainly unclaimed, populated by giant dangerous creatures and unexplored wilds. There are a few large empires within the jungle, friendly native peoples who are happy to trade and share their culture. They are strong hunters and warriors-the only way they have held off the forces of nearby military-Siuzend. Religiously, they have their own set of gods, but are accepting of new ideas and thus many of the empires have different religious views due to influence of other peoples. Geographically, the continent has many rivers and cliffs, and waterfalls are common. The people are a skill-based one, equal in acceptance of skin color,gender,ect; they judge based on a person's hunting skill and survival instincts. The leaders are therefore- the most skilled hunters, until their deaths in which case a new chief is appointed by the people.
SheopaxAs the largest continent, Sheopax is made up mostly of grassing hills and sparse forests. A peaceful place made up mostly of farming communities who worship the Primary dieties. Historically monarchial, until modern era where they develop a loose democracy. They generally keep to themselves and because of their non-military nature they are often the victims of attacks along their borders, there are historically a few settlements from nearby Siuzend where they had fought their way into their land.
XahethA smaller continent hidden behind the thick mists of the ocean, victim to terrible wind storms, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions that its entirely unlivable. All efforts to colonize the land has resulted in the colonies being destroyed by natural disasters or their peoples being attacked by the local wildlife, also extremely dangerous and having many adaptations in order to survive such a harsh enviornment.
