Blessed with the Spine’s richest farmlands and most productive mines, Kurestal wants for nothing—its land yields enough to feed both ambition and bodies. This wondrous bounty allows the Human nation’s freedom-loving, often independent citizens to bring their full focus to bear on their work, channeling their relentless drive into pursuits that will better the lives of not just their families, but entire communities.
Queen Johanna’s keen understanding of her people has fostered policies that reward determination and enterprise. While critics called her reckless for what they saw as unnecessary haste in forging trade connections with Helix after Rho’don’s rise as Wyord Champion, none can now dispute the foresight behind her accords with the once-isolationist Wyords.
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In Kurestal, ambition is a shared force. Men and women with common passions band together, channeling their collective drive toward both broad ideals and specific goals. Humans are known for their boundless energy and relentless determination, so it’s no surprise that Kurestal’s many organizations serve as the furnace of the nation’s development and progress. United by purpose, Kurestians come together to achieve the extraordinary.
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High up in the mountains, in the heavily fortified city of Aldor, Kurestal’s brightest scholars dedicate their days and night to studying the Crystal of Vitality, hoping to uncover the many secrets hidden within its glowing depths.
Noted Aldor Scholars: Head Scholar Tyshia, Chief Inventor Cato
The pride and joy of Kurestians everywhere. Snow. Rain. Heat. Darkness. None of these things will stay a Postknight from their delivery. They’ll scale any wall, overcome any obstacle, defy any odds, to bring hope and happiness to every corner of the spine.
Noted Postknights: Commander Cassandra, Argent Knight
Those with a head for numbers and a keen instinct for opportunity often pursue a life of trade and commerce as merchants. The most driven and ambitious among them are invited to join the Lumero Merchant Guild, where they broker the finest deals across the Spine, their decisions shaping the wealth and prosperity of not only Kurestal but those of her neighbors as well.
Noted Lumero Members: Seth
For those fearless men and women who thrive on adventure and exploration, there is the Ruxus Guild. In them, the thirst for exploration runs deep and can only be quenched by venturing forth into newly discovered nooks and crannies across the Spine and coming face-to-face with creatures no living soul has ever laid eyes on.
Noted Ruxus Members: Daphne
Since Champion Rho’don opened Helix to trade, both Kurestal and Helix have been exchanging not just goods and commodities, but knowledge and technology as well. Kurestal’s Artificers are out there, working together with the Wyords, adopting and adapting technology for their people’s use.
Noted Artificers’ Guild Members: Kylee