Kingdom of Eldor
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WELCOME to the Kingdom of Eldor! Our storied realm has something for everyone: crystal clear lakes, snow-capped mountains, fertile cropland, world renowned saddle horses, expert craftsmen, and talented Magicians.
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GOVERNMENT: The Kingdom of Eldor is a Constitutional Monarchy. Important government officials include:
KING: His Royal Majesty, Orban the Second. Long live the King! HRM Orban II is one of the most enlightened monarchs in Rados, having reduced the number of public hangings by 75% compared to his predecessor!
ROYAL MAGICIAN: Lord Kasalar is the King’s personal magician.
ROYAL SCRIBE: David L. Harten (that's me).
CAPITAL CITY: Eldorado
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Eldorean.
OTHER MAJOR LANGUAGES: Elvish and Dwarvish.
RACIAL COMPOSITION: Men (85%), Elves (10%), Dwarves (5%).
FLAG: Pictured at top of this home page.
Three vertical tricolors going from left to right:
Blue (azure), gold, and red.
In the center, inside the gold stripe, is a green cedar tree. Inside each of the outer two stripes is a gold, hexagram (six-pointed star), the symbol of Eldor's Magicians.
NATIONAL MOTTO: “In Gold We Trust.”
NATIONAL MASCOT: Blue dragon.
PRINCIPAL EXPORTS: Wool, wheat, diamonds, leather goods, horses, carriages, swords, etc.
PRINCIPAL IMPORTS: Oranges, bananas, rice, silk, etc.
LAW ENFORCEMENT: The Royal Bureau of Investigation (RBI), with its renowned Magician Detectives, keeps crime to a minimum.
SPY AGENCY: The Eldorean Intelligence Agency (EIA). Skilled EIA spies are helping Eldor defeat the Maraknese invaders! Current clandestine operations you can read about in Magic Teacher's Son include Operation Bird Dog and Operation Groundhog.
EIA Director: codename "Dragon"
EIA Deputy Director for Magical Operations: codename "Unicorn"
Most valuable spy: codename "Mouse"
HIGHER EDUCATION: The Royal Academy of Magic is famous not only in Eldor, but throughout Rados, for turning out some of the finest Enchanters and Magicians in the land.
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TRAVEL WARNING: Yes, it's true that we're under invasion from Marakna right now, but don't worry, our brave soldiers and Magicians will soon repel the savage invaders and their evil Sorcerers. We will prevail! In the meantime, tourists are advised to keep a sword or a bow handy, and don't bring along any children too young to wield their own sword.
GETTING AROUND IN ELDOR: When speed is of the essence, purchase a teleport spell from any of Eldor’s fine Magicians! For those on a budget, the most popular carriages for rental are the surrey (the favorite in towns and cities), rockaway (favored for country use), and clarence (also widely used for taxis).
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IMMIGRATION: Anyone interested in becoming a citizen of Rados should contact the Royal Scribe at the email below. For a small bribe, he will ensure your citizenship request is processed and approved (he has connections in the Bureau of Immigration).
CURRENT NEEDS: Because Eldor is currently under invasion by Marakna, anyone with skills in swordsmanship, archery, healing, or the magical arts is encouraged to immigrate to Eldor, to help us repel the invading Maraknese hordes. Magicians are always welcome, and during the current crisis, HRM King Orban will even grant amnesty to Sorcerers (practitioners of black magic), provided they swear an oath of loyalty to the Crown.
MORE INFORMATION: Further details about Eldor will be added as the Royal Scribe has time. The Royal Scribe is currently writing a trilogy about Eldor, "Magicians' Gold." The first novel, "Magic Teacher's Son," is finally finished, but not yet published, so you'll just have to be patient and wait.
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