Dimentiara
The world of Dimentiara is an earth-like planet from a universe parallel to our own. Although the laws of physics in this universe are subtly different, and the planet itself has different continents, Dimentiara is remarkably similar to Earth. It’s the same size, is the same distance from its sun, has a moon of the same size and distance, a similar climate and atmospheric composition, and is even surrounded by a nearly identical solar system. The reason for this is because Dimentiara actually is Earth, or could at least be considered Earth’s alternate-dimension counterpart.
Most notably, this world is dominated by a variety of strange and powerful monsters known locally as Kreatures. Their ubiquitous presence and the extreme danger they pose shapes every aspect of daily life in Dimentiara.
The nations which currently comprise Dimentiara’s geopolitical landscape trace their origins to various factions that emerged in the aftermath of the wars that once plagued the planet.
History
A brief outline of Dimentiara's history can be read in the main article.
Society
Humans exist in the world of Dimentiara but they didn't evolve there; they were originally refugees who wound up there after escaping their war-ravaged homeworld through an interdimensional vortex. They have no way of returning and the people they left behind are long dead and gone. They now share Dimentiara with three indigenous sapient races: the avian, arboreal Domonids, the subterranian reptilian Silarcs, and the semi-aquatic cetaceoid Dolneans. They all currently live together in an integrated society with humans as the largest demographic.
Nations
Zaitopia
The nation where our story takes place. On its east coast is the Sawtooth Mountain Range, one of the highest in Dimentiara, which forms a natural barrier that separates its population from most roaming Rank A Kreatures, making it a relatively safe place to live. As a result its people are friendly but complacent: it is a quiet, cozy democracy which is better known for its thriving entertainment industry than its government. Zaitopians are obsessed with Kreature Combat, the national sport, so it’s only fitting that the KCF has its head office located in Zaito City, the nation’s capital.
Lavok Archipelago
A small chain of islands between the Sea of Fire and the Vastatos Ocean. These islands are volcanic and geologically recent. They are a popular tourist destination thanks to their warm climate and unique endemic Kreatures. Each Island is ostensibly a province within the greater Lavok nation, but each one has its own unique culture and traditions, practically mini-nations each unto themselves. The ocean keeps out most external threats so most of the conflict comes from within as the provinces bicker with each other like a broken family.
Akatoria
Due to the proximity and extensive trade between Zaitopia and Akatoria, the two nations share a broadly similar culture and speak the same language. However, there are some key differences between them. There are fewer geographical barriers separating its populace from powerful Feral Kreatures, so its people are more paranoid and defensive. Thus, it has a much higher defence budget than it probably needs. As a result, Akatoria has a larger military and plays a more proactive role in Dimentiara’s global politics.
Enderon
Dimentiara's southernmost continent, surrounded by the Sea of Ice. Almost the entire continent’s population lives on the Enderon Penninsula, which is found south of the Olios Islands. Badonlas and Akatoria claim sovereignty over a handful of islands on the opposite side of the continent; Enderon lacks the power to dispute this.
Badonlas
Badonlas is a Constitutional Monarchy with a Queen as its head of state. It is the largest nation in Dimentiara in terms of the sheer volume of safe, habitable territory. Badonlas is rich in natural resources and an economic rival of Akatoria. The two countries have a rocky relationship and sometimes indulge in mutual sabre rattling, but this is mostly macho posturing and unlikely to escalate to war. It is flanked on the west and the east by the Sea of Ruins and the Sea of No Return.
Olios Islands
Formerly a province of Badonlas, the Olios Islands have since split off from their mother country, though they maintain a close relationship. These islands actually used to be a continent, but it was flooded when the global climate became hotter and the sea level rose. The waters between them are littered with the ruins of an extinct civilization who worshipped Kreatures as Gods, which have since become makeshift reefs for the aquatic Kreatures who live there.
Lenlaria
Along with Badonlas and Akatoria, Lenlaria is one of Dimentiara's three major powers. Proud and militaristic, it is an autocracy with compulsory enlistment for its young adult citizens. A window into the past, out all the nations that currently exist Lenlaria is probably the closet to how Dimentiara used to look before the Age of Unification.
Rikenga
Once a peaceful and prosperous nation, Rikenga succumbed to a nationalistic uprising that resulted in a nightmarish totalitarian dictatorship ruled over by a bloodthirsty warmongering tyrant. Its people are impoverished and kept in line through a brutal police state. It keeps itself propped up thanks to an alliance with Lenlaria.
Crylona
Although the continent of Crylona is large, most of it is covered by a frigid ice cap. Only the Southernmost tip of the continent remains un-buried by glaciers and most of the continent’s population, including its only large city, is found there. Crylona was once an important pit stop between the Northeast and Northwest, but since Rikenga became a dictatorship, Crylona has become impoverished due to the poor relationship between Rikenga and Zaitopia.
Trikos Islands
This nation is composed of three main islands, known as the “Triplet Islands” to the south, and a cluster of smaller islands to the north linking it to Zaitopia’s West Horn Penninsula. The Trikos Islands are fortuitously located along an important trade route connecting Dimentiara’s Eastern and Western hemispheres, so it’s always served as an economic hub. As a result, its people are diverse and enjoy a high standard of living.
Severax
This continent split away from Crylona during prehistoric times and marks the border between the Sea of Despair and the Sea of Ghosts. Nobody owns it and nobody wants it. Severax is even more dangerous than the rest of Dimentiara, infested with a high abundance of exceptionally powerful and vicious Kreatures. The mysterious X-Waves which permeate the continent make mindlinking on Severax extremely difficult for even the most skilled Kreature Tamers. As such, it is impossible to build large scale communities on the continent and it remains largely uninhabited.
Maps
Basic Map
Nations and Seas
Biomes
