Ironcrown:Desnia

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Desnia is a mighty island kingdom located on the easternmost of the isles. It grew over the years, into a powerful Arali kingdom that dominated the affairs of much of Cyradon. Desnia was not an empire, rather a "hyper power" economically, militarily and influentially superior to all its rivals. Desnia was at its height before the Devastation and the Arali of Desnia remain arrogant and retain much of their innate sense of superiority. They have a power military and vast navy, but their society continues to fracture. Many Desnian maps still record the continent being named "Desnia." Desnian culture is deeply conservative. That conservatism works against it, and Desnia has become increasingly alienated from its neighbors. Desnia remains the preeminent power, with finances, a military and a spirit that makes it impossible to irnore. Desnian warriors ensure the Schirae do not overwhelm the Daybreak Country, and Desnian fleets guard the coast.

Desnia evolved a peculiarly aristocratic society where only warriors (and veteran warriors at that) were allowed a voice in society. This practice continues to this very day, so much so that Desnia has started to atrophy. It is not a nation or a realm. It is the world's riches and most powerful aristocracy with an attendant army.

Desnia is also home to the Gryphon's Ancient Eyrie, the Eyrie of Tysteres, which sits far above the city of Desnia, unapproachable by any, and home to the High King of the Gryphons.

#4300 Cyradon, pages 54-55, paraphrased