The Seven Great Powers
Seven realms signed the Accord of Surmave a thousand years ago, or their ancestors did. Six are still standing. All seven are nervous.
The Kingdom of Aldmere
the steady middle
Tharax
the spear that does not bend
The Principality of Caelvenne
gold, silk, and daggers
The Holy Crown of Castavar
faith, steel, and silver
The Khaasarate of Zarvand
fire, sand, and scholarship
The Jade Dominion of Kaishon
order without gods
The Hrodvald Clanholds
storm, axe, and ice
The Balance of Power
| Rank | Power | Flavor | Pop. (approx.) | Standing army | Wealth | Signature strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jade Dominion of Kaishon | East Asian | 14 million | 400,000 (mostly conscripts) | High | Numbers, engineering, walls |
Size and strength do not line up. Tharax is the smallest power and the one nobody wants to fight. Caelvenne has the weakest army of the seven and, some would say, the longest reach.