A century ago, the Kingdom of Arcadia chartered treaties with Isadora, Zephyr, and finally Xenos, uniting four kingdoms into a singular, sprawling power: the Andromedus Empire.
The Imperial Heart: Kingdom of Arcadia
Arcadia remains the largest territory, covering a vast expanse of deserts and lush tropical regions bordering the southern sea. It is a cultural metropolis, famous for ports that bring the world's riches and travelers into its bustling markets.
Its capital city, Amara, is the seat of the Imperial Family.
The Vanguard of Science: Kingdom of Xenos
To the northeast lies Xenos, a kingdom famous for its sciences. It has produced the world's most renowned doctors and pharmacists. Though the kingdom once suffered from the targeted kidnappings of its intellectuals, the strength of the Andromedun military has since quelled the threat.
Its capital city, Galen, draws people from every corner of the continent to seek treatment at its famous General Hospital.
The Shield of the North: Zephyr
In the northwest, the Kingdom of Zephyr, is home to a formidable military, forged by a strict tradition of four-year mandatory service for all citizens. The harsh, stony terrain offers little in the way of crops, but the land is rich with veins of iron, ore, and coal.
Its capital city, Obsidia, also known as the iron heart of the military, is dedicated to molding the next generation of men and women alike into elite soldiers.
The Center of Learning: Isadora
Situated between Zephyr and Xenos, Isadora has always been a kingdom of neutrality and peace, dedicated to intellectual pursuits and education. Today, it serves as the Empire's hub for the exchange of ideas and welcomes scholars from every corner of the world.
Its capital city, Aster, houses one of the oldest libraries in the continent.
The Andromedun People
The population is defined by three secondary traits: Alphas, Betas, and Omegas.
Alphas and Omegas have specialized reproductive glands that release pheromones, or scents used for mating, intimidation, or dominance. Over time, both secondary traits have developed a genetic constitution endowing them with formidable physical strength and mental fortitude — placing them on equal footing. The primary distinction lies in male Omegas, who are born with a uterus and possess the capacity to carry children.
Betas, who make up the majority of the population, carry neither Alpha nor Omega genetics.
Historically, Omegas were often relegated to the role of child-bearers, while Betas found themselves falling behind Alphas and Omegas.
However, during his thirty-year reign, Emperor Azad Farrokh has established sweeping laws to ensure equality and equity for all. This shift has led to a prospering society, no longer held back by the prejudices and discrimination of the past.
In this realm, it has become increasingly common for Alphas to marry Alphas or Omegas to marry Omegas, and many even choose to marry Betas. But traditionalists remain steadfast in their conviction that an Alpha's only proper match is an Omega.
It is in this realm where one man's secrets hold the key to the peace that has been upheld for a century.