Black Watch

The “World of Black Watch” page offers a window into the rich and diverse continent of Altheria, featuring kingdoms like Vainer and exotic locations such as the Varakali Archipelago. It delves into the strategic depths with “The Scrolls of Shuya,” provides extensive lists of character names for different regions, and outlines key elements like myths, legends, and the Black Watch Organization. This detailed world-building sets the stage for an engaging RPG campaign, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the multifaceted stories and personalities of the World of Black Watch.

Story Resources

• The Scrolls of Shuya is a collection of strategic insight (with historical examples) I’ve been working on for my stories set in the world of Black Watch.
• Black Watch Names.  Lists of character names for various regions in the world of Black Watch.

Continents, Kingdoms, and Nations

• The Continent of Altheria is home to the following kingdoms and neighboring island nations.
• Traveling Altheria’s Expanse [Reckoning Distances When Traveling]
• The Luminar Empire [The History of a United Altheria]
• The Luminar Calendar

Kingdom of Vainer

• Vanier occupies the central west coast of the continent.
• People: Vainerans
• Adjective: Vainerian

Nishan Federation

• The Nishan Federation is a loose joining of city-states.
• People: Nishanese
• Adjective: Nishanese

Vishodan Empire

• The immense Vishodan Empire stretches from east to west across the entire north of the continent.
• People: Vishodans
• Adjective: Vishodian

Kingdom of Chandan

• Chandan lies east of Durshan and forms the southeastern coast of the continent.
• People: Chandans
• Adjective: Chandanian

Kingdom of Durshan

• Durshan is situated on the extreme Southwestern end of the continent.
• People: Durshaneers
• Adjective: Durshani

Kingdom of Hanan

• Hanan shares a long border with Vainer to the West and Kiran to the East.  Its southern border is shared with Darshan.
• People: Hanans
• Adjective: Hanani

Kingdom of Kiran

• Kiran is situated East of Hanan, with Chandan to the South.  The Nishan Federation lies to the east, as does the sea.
• People: Kiraneers
• Adjective: Kiranian

Kingdom of Zara

• Zara is an island kingdom to the Northwest of Vainer.  Little is known about this exotic place as the people do not welcome outsiders.  Legend has it that the inhabitants of the island are formidable warriors and powerful mystics.
• People: Zarans
• Adjective: Zaran

Skarsholm

• Skarsholm is a large, isolated island located far off the southeastern coast of the main continent, deep in the frigid southern oceans.
• People: Skardir
• Adjective: Skardir

Varakali Archipelago

• Nestled in the embrace of azure seas, the Varakali Archipelago is a mosaic of tranquil islands, each radiating a profound harmony between nature and culture.
• Inhabitants: Varakalians
• Gentilic Adjective: Varakalian

Janshi

• Janshi is an enigmatic city-state renowned for its engineering marvels and mystical heart, located within marshlands near the Sapphire Sea. It is one of five powerful city-states forming the Nishan Federation.
• People: Janshian
• Adjective: Janshian

Get the crappy map here:   Black-Watch-Map-V2.0

Myths, Monsters, Legends, and Lore

• The Vetala
• The Spirit Veil
• The Super Natural
• The Black Watch Organization
• The Vokara
• The Order of Sevak
• The Ships of Black Watch