Norsen
Norsen is the name of both the capitol city of Ur-ktan, as well as the current dynasty who rules over the country as a whole.
Both the city and dynasty were founded together. It happened after the fall of the previous Kaylun Dynasty 2000 years ago. Originally, the plan had been to rebuild Kaylun itself, but it was soon discovered that the very land the ancient city had been built on was cursed because of the evil deeds committed by the late Kaylunian kings.
The capitol was then moved to the south and named “Norsen” which means “new light” to signify the start of a new dynasty, also called the Norsen Dynasty.
The city is built to the east of the sea in a more lush and fertile area of the country. Norsen is known both for its wealth and prosperity, but also for it's massive underground black markets - although these are not quite as infamous as the Dark Syndicate black markets in Voraiah. Norsen has more resources than most other areas in the country. They are known for their gold and salt mines in the mountain areas, but also for the fertile lands that make it easier to grow crops and raise livestock there than in most other parts of the country.
All fyasel born into the royal family are traditionally named with a name beginning in “Id”. This is a tradition passed down from Ideran, the first Emperor from way back in the Kaylun Dynasty when the country was founded. Those who marry into the family also traditionally change their names to begin with the “Id” prefix.
Both the city and dynasty were founded together. It happened after the fall of the previous Kaylun Dynasty 2000 years ago. Originally, the plan had been to rebuild Kaylun itself, but it was soon discovered that the very land the ancient city had been built on was cursed because of the evil deeds committed by the late Kaylunian kings.
The capitol was then moved to the south and named “Norsen” which means “new light” to signify the start of a new dynasty, also called the Norsen Dynasty.
The city is built to the east of the sea in a more lush and fertile area of the country. Norsen is known both for its wealth and prosperity, but also for it's massive underground black markets - although these are not quite as infamous as the Dark Syndicate black markets in Voraiah. Norsen has more resources than most other areas in the country. They are known for their gold and salt mines in the mountain areas, but also for the fertile lands that make it easier to grow crops and raise livestock there than in most other parts of the country.
All fyasel born into the royal family are traditionally named with a name beginning in “Id”. This is a tradition passed down from Ideran, the first Emperor from way back in the Kaylun Dynasty when the country was founded. Those who marry into the family also traditionally change their names to begin with the “Id” prefix.