Andratia was once a country of peace and prosperity, where even the lowliest of peasants had plenty to eat and feed guests. It was a golden age, under a dynasty of kind rulers. But the good king and his family were assassinated by an ambitious noble, the Baron Elias Garner. Having no opposition from the other claimants to the throne, who were fearful for their lives, he took the crown for himself, marring a cousin of the king for legitimacy, the Lady Cynthia, a woman as corrupt as the former baron himself. Under their rule, sacred forests were felled, slavery was legalized, and taxes were pressed on the common folk, among other things. Practitioners of magic were hunted and executed, declared dangerous by the new king and queen.

When first the land was thrust into despair, a rumor began circulating that a young duchess, the niece of the good king (who had been loved and raised as a daughter after her father, the king’s brother, and his wife died of consumption) had escaped murder and was hiding among the peasantry. However, it was only a rumor, and hope began to fade again.

King Elias has ruled for nearly two decades. He is hard on the nobility, save those as cruel as he, and harder on the peasants. The spirits of nature no longer visit man, and the elves that have not been captured as slaves have disappeared. Dwarves still trade, but only because their forging abilities are unprecedented.
Whispers of a rebellion in the west are circulation, but only if you know where and how to listen.

Geography of Andratia
The geography and climates of Andratia are as varied as our own North America, There are mountains on the eastern border, as well as on the other side of the Great Western Desert. The southern border is coastline. To the north, snow and ice. Everywhere else is a conglomeration of plains, forest, and farmlands. In the very center is the sacred forest, though the size has diminished a lot. A detailed map to come later.

Races of Andratia
Andratia is a human country, though elves live in the forests and dwarfs in the mountains within the borders. They are not recognized as Andratian citizens. The only elves that have been seen in the last twenty years were captured as slaves. The free elves have disappeared, presumably into the forests. Dwarfs have become more common rather than less, the new king encouraging trade with the excellent blacksmiths. There used to be nature spirits abound, but what with the sacred areas of the wilderness being invaded under Elias’ rule, most have shunned humankind.
Playable races:
Elf
Human
Gnome
Tree-Spirit
If you have another preference, I may approve it.

Religion and Worship
Andratians follow the teachings of the All-god who created all life, including the nature spirits. The All-god has many aspects, such as Tether, the ground god, Faye, the goddess of magic, etc. They are all aspects of the All-god and are recognized as such by the people. Elves worship only the nature spirits put on earth by the All-god, and the dwarves only believe in what can be seen.