Post by Yuffie on Nov 25, 2006 19:38:47 GMT
The kingdom of San d'Oria
At one time, the Kingdom of San d'Oria was the pride of the Enlightened Races. Noble Elvaans ruled the lands with honor and dedication to the Goddess of the Dawn, Altana. Even as recently as the Crystal War, the most courageous and valiant warriors would pour from the nation's gates to defend Vana'diel from the armies of the Shadow Lord. The royal family that has held the throne has done so for ages, ensuring that tradition and national pride remain steadfast values that the Elvaan swear their very lives upon.
In modern times, however, much of the roar has faded from the "Great Lion." Politically weakening and financially unsecure, San d'Oria now relies almost exclusively upon its adventurer class to carve a niche into world affairs. The enterprising Humes of Bastok and the wily, politically savvy Tarutarus of Windurst seem to have taken much of the spotlight, leaving San d'Oria seemingly doomed to a slow, langorous decline.
King Destin rules San d'Oria, though much of the true power in the nation belongs to his sons, Princes Trion and Pieuje. It is said that the two do not get along at all, and between them, numerous political and religious quarrels have broken out that have gone so far as to effect even the highest levels of the government and the church. Many of San d'Oria's troubles are reflected in the turmoil caused by the royal pair.
At one time, the Kingdom of San d'Oria was the pride of the Enlightened Races. Noble Elvaans ruled the lands with honor and dedication to the Goddess of the Dawn, Altana. Even as recently as the Crystal War, the most courageous and valiant warriors would pour from the nation's gates to defend Vana'diel from the armies of the Shadow Lord. The royal family that has held the throne has done so for ages, ensuring that tradition and national pride remain steadfast values that the Elvaan swear their very lives upon.
In modern times, however, much of the roar has faded from the "Great Lion." Politically weakening and financially unsecure, San d'Oria now relies almost exclusively upon its adventurer class to carve a niche into world affairs. The enterprising Humes of Bastok and the wily, politically savvy Tarutarus of Windurst seem to have taken much of the spotlight, leaving San d'Oria seemingly doomed to a slow, langorous decline.
King Destin rules San d'Oria, though much of the true power in the nation belongs to his sons, Princes Trion and Pieuje. It is said that the two do not get along at all, and between them, numerous political and religious quarrels have broken out that have gone so far as to effect even the highest levels of the government and the church. Many of San d'Oria's troubles are reflected in the turmoil caused by the royal pair.
