[center][h3][b]The Setting[/b][/h3][/center]

The baron's daughter lives in the Kingdom of Farlande, a relatively small power in the world.  Farlande is situated next to the Umaris Sea to the south, a large, inland sea which is fed by the Visen River that runs on Farlande's eastern border.  To the east is the Viscarian Confederation, known for its large expanses of land and diverse populace.  To the north is the Kamilian Dominion, home to a very religious people that love to spread their message to everyone around them.  Finally, to the West is the Delerian Badlands, and area populated only by Nomadic type tribes due to its harsh conditions.

Currently the world has been going through somewhat of a mechanical revolution, often combining magic and technology into practical applications.  Airships have become one of the most frequent methods of travel with large ports constructed for these large and magnificent vessels.  Lighting and various appliances to improve daily life have caught on mainstream, though many technologies are still rather expensive and potentially unstable due to the combination of magic and tech.  As a result most technological marvels are concentrated in more wealthy sections of towns but even the poor sections receive some benefits.

As a baron in the Farlande kingdom, the cursed girl's father enjoys the benefits of nobility, but as a lowly baron he is hardly high on the aristocratic scale.  Despite his relatively low rank in the aristocracy he is wealthy enough to employ a moderate staff and owns a mansion in the countryside, where he tries to keep his daughter for safety reasons.  He often has to travel to cities on business and works quite hard to make enough money to take care of his daughter, who understandably has become quite the financial burden due to the Cosmic Jest branded on her side.

The baron's mansion is located 10 miles from the city of Brighton, a major town that has a large airship port making it a fairly large center of trade.  The mansion is two story, has around 50 acres of rolling hills, forests, and even a small stream on the property.  There is also a small pond located behind the mansion that has some decent fishing spots.  In the thicker parts of the nearby forest there have been rumors of wolves and fairies, but nothing concrete as of yet.

[b]Weaponry[/b]

Traditional weaponry such as swords and bows are still the norm in the world even as technology improves.  Guns exist but they are considered exotic and unreliable though there are examples of fairly accurate rifles being developed.  What has really changed with weaponry is the introduction of Augmented Weapons.  Augmented Weapons are any normal weapon that has been enhanced by technology and magic, for example a sword could have a cartridge system installed in its handle that can add various magical effects to the blade, such as making it unleash a bolt of lightning.  Another example would be a long bow augmented with gears to improve bow strength and explosively infused arrowheads for added punch.

[b]Magic[/b]

Magic has a long history of us in the world.  Seers, witches, curses, Fae, and magical creatures have always been a part of the world.  Magic is powerful, but to effectively use it required years of study and no one individual has enough power to drastically shift the balance of power.  Still, magic users have always been held in high esteem, or infamy, if they happened to be good at curses.

Advances in technology greatly changed how magic could be used.  Magical energies could be stored in cartridges and channeled through special devices to power great machines or even household items.  No longer did only the learned sages and reclusive witches have access to these powers.  Nowadays, with the right amount of money, anybody can get their hands on magical instruments of various designs and powers.

Still, not all magics can be converted and used by machines, so pure magic users are still quite valued by society, both for their powers and their knowledge.  There are still many aspects of magic that seem completely outside of science, such as curses, which cannot be contained by any machine.  Magic now powers many new wonders, but it is still beyond the grasp of most people.

[b]Farlande Kingdom[/b]

Based to the south of a major continent, the Farlande Kingdom is somewhat in the middle but the Umaris Sea to the south allows for ship traffic to other nations further away and is usually much cheaper than going my airship.  The Kingdom itself is moderate in size though plenty of other nations own much more land.  Economically and militarily the kingdom can hold its own with its neighbors but has been content to stay put and trade with others.

As a Kingdom it is ruled by King Julius and Queen Janis with a thriving aristocracy underneath.  The capital of the country is called Tillius Maine, named after the first king, and is located near the Umaris Sea on the south border.  The rest of the country is divided between various lords, who tend to act as governors for various towns and cities, even larger territories.

The town of Brighton, where Baron Asmothe often visits for work is located near the northern border of the Kingdom and is known to have extensive dealings with the Kamilian Dominion.  As a result of these close ties there are quite a few churches in the area and the Kamilian Dominion has quite a few missionaries working in the city.

[b]Viscarian Confederation[/b]

Essentially comprised of a large number of city-states that have allied with themselves for protection.  They have The United Cities Council, to decide how they cooperate with each other but no real central government.  Each city-state is its own entity with its own unique flavor.  Many different kinds of people and even races populate the confederation and is often a great mish-mash of cultures.

[b]Kamilian Dominion[/b]

The Kamilian Dominion is unique in that it is very close to a theocracy.  The 5th Heaven Church is the state religion, which believes that heaven has five tiers, with Lord Xerion residing as the creator of all.  The Kamilian Dominion has very strong feelings about their religion and it is their wish to spread Lord Xerion's message to all the world. 
While other religions are tolerated there is often great pressure within their borders to convert.

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