Herat

Continent: Alatrya Capital: Atema Government: Presidential Republic with Council Ruler: Elected President (Presidential House near the Great Ateman Waterfall in Atema) Primary Race(s): Angels Favored Deity: Dvanithe

Overview

Herat is the nation of the Angels, founded by Angelic peoples in the earliest eras of Alatrya. Its capital, Atema, sits in the central region of Centrem near the Great Ateman Waterfall. Herat occupies a varied landscape ranging from the coastal plains of Excemia and Bovalna in the north and southwest to the highland territory of Novernia and Colvescum in the east, defined by the towering Villeva Mountains, Taseman Mountains, and Thaetrachese Mountains that run through the nation's interior. The Polaenian Church maintains a strong presence throughout Herat, and the values within the Church make up the country's laws and policy.

Regions

• Centrem
• Excemia
• Kalavam
• Bovalna
• Novernia
• Colvescum
• Divinava

Cities (Notable)

• Atema — capital; located in Centrem near the Great Ateman Waterfall
• Balina — ancient city on the Bay of Balina in Excemia
• Covana — large city in Bovalna; has an active Polaenian Church
• Tallota — city at the end of the Taseman Peninsula; founding city of the Cavant A-Meftua
• Gaelime — city in Centrem near Gaelime Lake
• Fulmina, Imberva, Dovesna — cities of eastern Colvescum

Geography (Notable)

The Thaetrachese Mountains run through the interior of Herat, with the Endall Mountains marking the eastern edge. Rivers include the Ateman River, Solavev River, Colvescum River, and Tasema River. The Taseman Peninsula extends northward into the North Kalvenavian Ocean. Notable water bodies include the Excemian Sea, Tavirian Sea, Bay of Balina, and Gaelime Lake. The Great Ateman Waterfall is the most visited and upheld natural formations in the country, with its capital city based around it.

History

Founded by the Angels in early Alatryan history. The nation's deep association with Polaena and the Angelic people has made it one of the more traditionally religious nations on the continent.

Notes

• An Angelic priest at the Polaenian Church in Covana appears in Book II, remarking that many who follow the faith stop reading the Book of Nasariane before its later books