THE KINGDOM OF ELDRAVIA (open world)

A person traveling on horseback should realistically need:
20–40 km/day depending on terrain.
A merchant caravan: 15–25 km/day.
An ordinary traveler on foot: 20–30 km/day.
A military army: often 15–25 km/day.
A ship: highly dependent on wind, weather and vessel.
A river can shorten transportation dramatically.
A mountain can turn a 50 km geographical distance into a 150 km journey.
A storm can delay a ship for days.
A muddy road can slow a caravan.
A noble's territory may require permission to enter.
A village might have only 100–500 inhabitants.
A major city may have tens of thousands.
And wilderness should actually be wilderness: not every square kilometer needs a settlement.

THE FEUDAL HIERARCHY
King / Queen ↓
Royal Family ↓
Dukes ↓
Marquises ↓
Counts / Countesses ↓
Barons / Baronesses ↓
Knights ↓
Landed Nobility ↓
Merchants / Craftsmen ↓
Farmers / Fishermen / Laborers
This also means not every castle belongs to the King.
A duke might own an entire region containing three cities, twelve villages, forests, farms and several castles. A count may control a city and its surrounding villages. A baron may own only one castle and five or six villages.

MAIN ROADS FROM AURELIAN
Destination
Approx. Distance
Normal Travel
Riverglen
90 km
1–2 days
Westhold
110 km
2–3 days
Silvermere
125 km
2–3 days
Stonehaven
145 km
3–4 days
Kingsward
155 km
~3 days
Brightwall
170 km
3–4 days
Goldhollow
175 km
3–4 days
Whispering Woods
190 km
4 days
Irondeep
205 km
4–5 days
Seabreeze
210 km
4–5 days
Dawncliff
235 km
4–6 days
Southshore
230 km
4–5 days
Thornvale
255 km
5–6 days
Frostgate
260 km
5–7 days
Sunport
280 km
5–7 days
Northwatch
310 km
6–8 days
Misthollow Isle
~350 km
7–9 days + ship
Stormreach Isles
~390 km
6–8 days + ship
Siren's Rest
~410 km
8–10 days + ship

25. THE ETERNAL OCEAN
    Type: Eastern Ocean
    The largest known body of water.
    Beyond it lie foreign kingdoms and unexplored lands.
26. THE SOUTHERN SEA
    Type: Southern Sea
    Warm waters containing numerous islands.
    Major trade route between Eldravia and distant civilizations.

23. THE AZURE SEA
    Type: Sea
    Western and southwestern waters of Eldravia.
    Major ports:
    Sunport
    Thornvale
    Southshore
24. THE SHIVERING SEA
    Type: Northern Sea
    Extremely cold waters surrounding the northern coast.
    Dangerous because of:
    Storms
    Ice
    Sea monsters
    Pirate activity
    Hidden reefs

21. WHISPERING WOODS
    Type: Northern Forest / Noble Hunting Territory
    Ownership: Duke of Northwatch
    Distance from Aurelian: ~190 km.
    Contains:
    Wolfpine
    Whisperbrook
    Hunter's Lodge
    Old Oak Village
    Several abandoned ruins
22. THE FROSTBOUND MOUNTAINS
    Type: Mountain Range / Northern Frontier
    Contains:
    Ironpeak
    Whitefang Peak
    Mount Vaelor
    The Frozen Pass
    Dragon's Tooth
    The Silent Valley
    Several isolated mountain villages exist here.

19. SIREN'S REST
    Type: Island / Independent Free Territory
    Population: ~6,000
    Distance from Aurelian: ~410 km.
    Technically not owned by a noble.
    It is governed by a council of merchants, sailors and local families.
    It is famous for:
    Fishing
    Pearl diving
    Exotic markets
    Taverns
    Foreign merchants
20. THE EVERWOOD FOREST
    Type: Ancient Forest / Semi-independent Territory
    The largest forest in Eldravia.
    It stretches for hundreds of kilometers through the center-south of the kingdom.
    Important settlements:
    Greenleaf Village
    Moonbrook
    Oakheart
    Hunter's Rest
    Whisperwood
    Oldroot
    The deeper sections are officially unclaimed Crown wilderness.

17. MISTHOLLOW ISLE
    Type: Island / Noble Territory
    Ownership: House Vaelmont
    Population: ~11,000
    Located southeast of mainland Eldravia.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~350 km
    Travel: 6–8 days by road + 1 day by ship.
    The island contains:
    Mistfall Castle
    Mistport
    Hollowmere Village
    The Silverwood
    Several fishing settlements
    The island's lord pays taxes directly to the Crown.
18. STORMREACH ISLES
    Type: Archipelago / Noble Territory
    Ownership: House Draven
    Population: ~18,000
    A collection of rocky islands in the eastern sea.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~390 km
    Travel: 6–8 days + sea voyage.
    Main island:
    Stormreach
    Type: Noble Island / Fortress
    Other islands:
    Raven Isle
    Blackrock
    Gull's Rest
    Stormwatch
    Little Storm
    Deadman's Rock
    The Draven family controls the entire archipelago.

15. THORNVALE
    Type: Southern City / Fortress
    Ownership: Count of Thornvale
    Population: ~39,000
    Located on rugged southern cliffs.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~255 km
    Travel: 5–6 days.
    Known for its stone fortress and dangerous coastline.
    Nearby:
    Thorn Village — 13 km
    Blackwater Village — 28 km
    The Thorn Cliffs
16. SOUTHS HORE
    Type: Port City / Fishing City
    Ownership: Crown-chartered city
    Population: ~54,000
    Distance from Aurelian: ~230 km
    Travel: 4–5 days.
    A busy southern harbor connecting inland Eldravia with the southern sea.

13. IRONDEEP
    Type: Mining City / Fortress
    Ownership: Count of Irondeep
    Population: ~44,000
    Built among the western mountains.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~205 km
    Travel: 4–5 days.
    The kingdom obtains much of its iron and weapons from here.
14. SUNPORT
    Type: Major Port City
    Ownership: Duke of Sunport
    Population: ~76,000
    Located on the southwestern coast.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~280 km
    Travel: 5–7 days by road.
    One of the kingdom's richest ports.
    Exports:
    Wine
    Grain
    Horses
    Salt
    Seafood

11. KING'SWARD
    Type: Royal Town / Military Settlement
    Ownership: Crown
    Population: ~32,000
    A military town located on the main southern road.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~155 km
    Travel: 3 days.
    It contains one of the largest royal military academies.
12. GOLDHOLLOW
    Type: Mining Town
    Ownership: Baron of Goldhollow
    Population: ~24,000
    Distance from Aurelian: ~175 km
    Travel: 3–4 days.
    Famous for gold and precious stones.
    Nearby:
    Hollowbrook Village — 9 km
    Miners' Rest — 15 km
    Golden Caverns — 23 km

9. SEABREEZE
   Type: Major Port City
   Ownership: Crown-chartered city
   Population: ~88,000
   The largest commercial port on the eastern coast.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~210 km
   Travel: 4–5 days.
   Ships arrive from foreign kingdoms here.
   Major districts:
   Merchant Harbor
   Fishermen's Quarter
   Shipwright District
   Foreign Quarter
   Sailor's Market
   Customs House
10. BRIGHTWALL
    Type: Fortress City
    Ownership: Marquis of Brightwall
    Population: ~67,000
    A heavily fortified city protecting the southeastern roads.
    Distance from Aurelian: ~170 km
    Travel: 3–4 days.
    Nearby:
    Sunfield Village — 17 km
    Oakridge Village — 25 km
    Brightwall Castle — central fortress

7. RIVERGLEN
   Type: City / Trade City
   Ownership: Count of Riverglen
   Population: ~74,000
   Built around the largest river crossing in central Eldravia.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~90 km
   Travel: 1–2 days.
   It is one of the kingdom's most important commercial cities.
   Major exports/imports:
   Grain
   Wine
   Timber
   Horses
   Textiles
   Salt
   Nearby:
   Willowbank Village — 12 km
   Three Bridges Village — 19 km
   Fisherman's Rest — 24 km
8. DAWNCLIFF
   Type: Coastal Castle / City
   Ownership: Duke of Dawncliff
   Population: ~52,000
   A magnificent fortress stands upon enormous white cliffs overlooking the eastern sea.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~235 km
   Travel: 4–6 days.
   Nearby:
   Cliffside Village — 15 km
   Eastwatch Village — 26 km
   Dawn Harbor — 8 km

6. WESTHOLD
   Type: Major City / Noble Seat
   Ownership: Marquis of Westhold
   Population: ~96,000
   One of Eldravia's richest western cities.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~110 km
   Travel: 2–3 days.
   Known for enormous farms, vineyards and horse breeding.
   Nearby:
   Rosefield Village — 16 km
   Greenmill Village — 23 km
   Westmere Village — 30 km
   Westhold Castle — within the city

5. SILVERMERE
   Type: City / Lake-Port City
   Ownership: Duke of Silvermere
   Population: ~61,000
   Located beside a massive freshwater lake connected to the kingdom's river system.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~125 km
   Travel: 2–3 days.
   Famous for:
   Fishing
   Shipbuilding
   Silver trade
   Luxury goods
   Water transport
   Nearby:
   Lakewatch Village — 14 km
   Miller's Ford — 21 km
   Silverwood Village — 29 km

4. STONEHAVEN
   Type: Major City / Mining Center
   Ownership: Count of Stonehaven
   Population: ~85,000
   A wealthy city built beside the foothills of the northern mountains.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~145 km
   Travel: 3–4 days.
   Exports:
   Iron
   Silver
   Coal
   Stone
   Weapons
   Armor
   Nearby:
   Deepwell Village — 18 km
   Blackstone Village — 26 km
   Ironroot Mine — 34 km
   Stonehaven Castle — 7 km

3. NORTHWATCH
   Type: Fortress City / Border Stronghold
   Ownership: Crown Military Territory
   Population: ~48,000
   Northwatch guards the northeastern frontier.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~310 km
   Travel: 6–8 days.
   It is famous for soldiers, blacksmiths, hunters and mercenaries.
   Nearby:
   Raven's Hollow — Village, 27 km
   Wolfpine — Village, 41 km
   The King's Watchtower — 18 km
   Northern Frontier Road

2. FROSTGATE
   Type: Mountain Fortress / City
   Ownership: Duke of Frostmarch
   Population: ~72,000
   Region: Northern Eldravia
   Built against the Frostbound Mountains, Frostgate protects the northern frontier.
   Distance from Aurelian: ~260 km
   Travel: 5–7 days by horse; 8–10 days by caravan.
   Important places nearby
   Frostgate Castle
   The Frozen Pass
   Whitefang Village — 22 km north
   Pinewatch Village — 31 km east
   Ironpeak Mine — 45 km west
   The Frostbound Mountains

1. AURELIAN — THE ROYAL CAPITAL
   Type: Capital City / Royal Seat
   Ownership: Directly ruled by the King
   Population: ~320,000
   Location: Central Eldravia
   Aurelian sits at the geographical heart of the kingdom, surrounded by rivers and fertile farmland.
   Important locations inside Aurelian
   The Royal Palace of Valerith — Seat of the King and Queen.
   The High Citadel — Main royal fortress.
   The Grand Market — Largest marketplace in Eldravia.
   The King's Road — Main road connecting Aurelian to the major cities.
   The Cathedral of the Radiant Crown
   The Old Quarter
   The Noble District
   The River Gate
   The Royal Archives
   The King's Gardens
   The Grand Arena
   The Central Harbor

THE KINGDOM OF ELDRAVIA
Government: Hereditary Feudal Monarchy
Capital: Aurelian
Royal House: House Valerith
Currency: The Eldravian Crown
Official Language: Eldric
Population: ~4.8 million
Climate: Temperate; colder in the north, warmer toward the southern coast
Major Religions: The Old Faith, the Church of the Radiant Crown, local pagan traditions
Political Structure: King → Dukes → Marquises → Counts → Barons → Knights → Commoners