Luminiege is a barren wasteland that is by far the coldest country in the realm. It was once a large land with many people. Since the war, however, the land has grown to be a cold place full of mistrust and anger. The change in weather, from one of moderate snow to one of nothing but snow, as well as the fact that the wars had killed many inhabitants is the reason for the change in population. Since nothing really grows in the land of snow, virtually nothing grows there. Crops are the most imported good, though hunting yields many profits since there are plenty of animals such as elk. The chief export of the realm is weaponry and armor, mainly because the Luminiegians are known warriors. The best weaponry, however, is reserved for the armies of King Bennett himself. Deep within the land, there are rumors of things such as yeti and frost dragons but many believe these to be myths told by women to keep their children in line.
Perhaps the pride of the Luminiege people is the castle of King Bennett. The outer wall is a cool gray color but the turrets are each topped by a sphere that is decorated with the colors of the Bennett family. This castle was built especially for the Bennett family, seeing as the original was destroyed in the war that the now King's father led against the former royal family. The courtyard inside of the castle is the only place much vegitation grows within the lands. White roses grow, the occasional red rose looking like the blood often spilled against the snow in the land. Many have different theories about why roses will grow in the courtyard but nothing will grow in the rest of the land. Rumors have it that the current King Bennett's deceased mother, blessed the lands herself before her death with witchcraft. Others say it is because Bennett buries the bodies of his enemies in the yard to keep it fertile. None the less, the castle is famed for that reason to the outside world and to recieve an invitation to the royal garden is an honor.
Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:16 pm