Kingdom of Naudia'Diva

Geography

As noted by a geographic survey conducted by the United Isles:

Naudia'Diva is a volcanic island. It doesn't have a single volcano but rather several outlets spread across the island. Most outlets are still active. The eruptions provide fertile soil for vegetation and farming, and the island is covered in jungle broken up by banana, pineapple, papaya and coconut farms. The arm of the island spreading to the east was formed during an eruption in 1412 when the lava flow extended into the ocean. It is now an integral part of the island.

History

Shirerithian history of the island

Although one of the areas that languished the longest under the yoke of the Golden Mango Throne, the records pertaining to Naudia'Diva are especially scant, which is consistent with the intentional neglect accorded to the island for religious considerations. References to fantastical creatures may be discounted as being indicative of travellers tales expanded upon by chroniclers in Eastern Benacia for the entertainment of the credulous.

It was divided into several different kinds of terrain, each separated by mountains.

The southern part of the island became the Auleauk Desert, a stark wasteland populated with hearty animals and plants.

To the east lies the Hordius Ten Jungle, a veritable rain forest full of big game and exotic wildlife.

To the west, the Nervena Plains, an expansive prairie, was created. And finally, to the north are the Sagittandi Mountains. It is here that Sagittarius spent most of his life, for within the Sagittandi Mountains lie flora and fauna never before seen. Centaurs, satyrs, dragons, chimerae, unicorns, even wyverns.

But the greatest population within the Sagittandi Mountains are the pegasi. They are so numerous that different breeds have come into existence, and they have begun spreading over the island. Indeed, pegasi now reside in the Nervena Plains and the Auelauk Desert. The Hordius Ten Jungle is difficult for them to survive in, and is safe from the pegasi for now.

Not that the pegasi are violent. In fact, they are very peaceful.

One breed, however, is not peaceful. These pegasi developed antlers, in much the same way as deer. In addition, they became incredibly territorial. They were referred to as Stags by Sagittarius, and are almost always slain on sight, even to this day. (They taste good too. Especially with a light honey glaze. ed.)

However, they are as prolific as they are territorial, and threatened to take over the entire island of Naudia’Diva. And so the Hunters of the Stag were born, a small group of survivalists who were dedicated to protecting the fragile and delicate environmental balance of the island.

The followers of Horjin took interest in the Hunters of the Stag, and worked together very extensively to protect Naudia’Diva and all of it's inhabitants.

Eventually, the Hunters of the Stag and the followers of Horjin became synonymous. The recorded history of the Hunters of the Stag and the followers of Horjin begins with the ceremony and celebration that joined the two groups. The Hunters of the Stag took down epic proportions of Stag before the celebration, and the feast was incredible.

Things remained much the same for many years, up until the short reign of Kaiser Lacrymosa II. The dedication of the Isle of Naudia’Diva as a National Game Preserve, Wildlife Refuge, and Sacred Hunting Ground was a triumph for the years of dedication of the Hunters of the Stag, and the building of a Temple of Horjin at the island's center only strengthened the determination and resolve of the Hunters. Now most of the Hunters of the Stag reside within the Temple, ranging out from there to perform their sacred rituals.

The Questing Stone was placed in the center of the island of Naudia’Diva by Sagittarius himself. Inscribed into it are the Nine Traditions of Sagittarius. It also defines the Sacred Hunt, the Quarry, and outlines the rites and rituals of the sect.

History under the UGB, United Isles and Benacian Union

The Kingdom of Naudia'Diva briefly a constituent nation of the United Isles, is a Governorate comprising the westernmost island in the Khaz Modan archipelago. The interior of the island is ruled in accordance with native law under a form of tribal kingship, whilst the few ports and coastal settlements are directly administered by the Unified Governorates of Benacia. The island is notable for being the site of Marinestation Sagittarius, a major naval base for Benacia Command, which is leased from Shireroth by the Raspur Pact whilst the surrounding countryside is now directly controlled by the Black Legions which likewise report to Benacia Command following the reincorporation of Naudia'Diva into the UGB. The political situation is therefore to be considered anomalous.

In late 1704 AN, having been tardy in offering recognition and tribute to the Benacian Union, to say nothing of refusing to abide by the Union Covenant, a punitive expedition was dispatched to exterminate the lineages of the royal dynasty and enslave the native population.