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Novastra
Population: 2.1m
Human 85% Dwarf 8% Other 7% Information
Laws Strict Wealth Loaded Government Council Civil Unrest Low Kingdom Novastra
Novastra is the pride and joy of the Druecian Empire. Once a part of the shadowy territory known as Honos (also called Shadowkeep), Novastra rose to prominence during the great war against the elves, playing a pivotal role in the development of blackpowder weaponry. This technological breakthrough led to the human victory and forever changed the balance of power in Druecia.
Now an independent kingdom within the Empire, Novastra stands as a beacon of innovation and progress. Its citizens are predominantly scholars, inventors, and thinkers who have tirelessly worked to close the divide between those born with magical talent and those without. One of their greatest achievements was the perfection and mass production of airships, which are now a common mode of travel across the realm.
Unlike many other kingdoms in the Empire, Novastra is governed by a council of noble families who have invested heavily in science and free thought. The city fosters a far more accepting attitude toward magic users, believing that magic, when combined with technology, can be a powerful force for good rather than evil.
Novastra is widely regarded as the most technologically advanced city in the world. New inventions and ideas emerge rapidly, and the city recently launched the first-ever steam-and-magic-powered rail system. Tourists are often stunned by the city’s innovations, and each year Novastra hosts a grand event inviting creators from across the globe to showcase their inventions.
The city itself is powered by the crystalline magical forest upon which it was built, a unique source of sustainable arcane energy. Novastra’s inventors tend to be more inclusive of non-human beings and idealistically believe in the greater good. However, many remain unaware—or choose to ignore—the fact that their inventions are often repurposed by Autumngrove to further its expansionist ambitions, particularly in the contested lands of Nyvara.
Despite this, Novastra continues to shine as a symbol of what the future could look like: a harmonious blend of science, magic, and vision.