# Frassand > [!info] Quick Facts > | | | > |---|---| > | **Type** | Nation | > | **Continent** | [[Continent - Auken\|Auken]] | > | **Capital** | Raven's End | > | **Climate** | Perpetual mist, grey skies | > | **Government** | Restricted democracy (upper class only) | > | **Known For** | Supernatural entities, Blackfeathers, gothic beauty | > | **Nickname** | "The City That Never Sees Day" | > [!map] View on Map > [Open Interactive Map →](https://hawksrepos.github.io/elvensong-map/?location=Frassand) ## Overview Frassand stands as one of the undisputed superpowers of Auken, a nation that has amassed immense wealth by positioning itself at the heart of the continent's burgeoning trade systems. The nation is defined by gothic beauty, perpetual mist, and a spiritual arms race between supernatural entities and their hunters. ## Raven's End The capital is a city of dark, haunting beauty situated approximately ten kilometres inland along the **Glitterstream**. This river is a geographical marvel—a massively wide estuary that provides effortless maritime access to the sea, allowing the riches of the world to flow directly into the heart of the country. Perched atop sheer cliffs, the capital is a silhouette of: - Gothic church spires - Ancient wooden houses - Chiming bells - Beautiful graveyards - Perpetual, thick, unnatural mist > [!abstract] "The City That Never Sees Day" > Raven's End and the surrounding low country are defined by grey skies and a constant, swirling fog that serves as a supernatural veil. ## Supernatural Haven The perpetual gloom has made Frassand a sanctuary for supernatural entities and creatures of the night, who flock to the mists to seek protection from the burning rays of the sun. The atmosphere is heavy with the macabre and the magical, creating a vibe that is as unsettling as it is alluring. ## Government & Society > [!warning] Class Division > The nation is governed as a democracy, though the franchise is restricted—a ruling council is voted into power exclusively by the upper class. This has resulted in a society of extreme contrasts: - The nobility is filthy rich - The workers have less and less by the day ## The Crow Academy Adjacent to the capital lies the world-renowned **Crow Academy**, an institution feared and respected across all of Gryth. The academy specialises in: - Witch-hunting - Magical combat - Supernatural tracking and destruction Its reputation is built upon a foundation of brutality, with training regiments so extreme that many do not survive the curriculum. ### The Blackfeathers Those few who endure the hardship and pass the final trials are elevated to the rank of **Blackfeathers**. These elite warriors are the most highly renowned supernatural hunters in existence, specifically trained to track and destroy: - Demons - The undead - The most twisted of abominations > [!danger] Spiritual Arms Race > With the pull of the fog for supernatural entities, and the creation of the militant Blackfeathers, a spiritual arms race has overtaken the country. ## Foreign Relations ### Rivalry with Durdany For hundreds of years, Frassand has been embroiled in a bitter, high-stakes rivalry with its southern neighbour, [[Region - Durdany|Durdany]]. This historical animosity fuels much of the nation's political and military posturing, as the two powers vie for dominance over the lucrative trade routes of southern Auken. ## Connections - [[Continent - Auken]] - Parent continent - [[Region - Durdany]] - Southern rival - The Blackfeathers - Elite supernatural hunters - Crow Academy - Training institution for hunters --- ## Gallery ![[Pasted image 20260201090354.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260201090400.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260201090406.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260201090412.png]] ![[Pasted image 20260201090417.png]] --- *See also: [[Regions]]*