Astor

Astor is a kingdom covering the northern half of the Western Continent of Liertak. Its official capital is Var'malkus and it is currently ruled by King Victorus. The city of Var'stead is the largest settlement in Astor, and it acts as the de facto capital for trade and religion.

Astor has a number of cities, each ruled in the king's name by a Chainlord. Cities in Astor are named with the "Var" prefix. The Chainlord takes orders from, and reports directly to, the King's Council. Each city has several surrounding townsteads, each ruled by in the Chainlord's name by a Count. Each townstead in Astor is named with the "Lom" prefix if large, or the "Orn" suffix if small. The Count takes orders from, and reports to, its ruling Chainlord. The city of Var'stead, and the nearby townstead Mapel'orn, is an example of this relationship. Smaller villages surround each townstead.