Hello there! I hope you're doing well and staying safe. Welcome to the World-Building chapter where you can learn all about the Kingdom of Vulcanthor! 

Don't worry, I won't info-dump here nor show you the detailed history of Vulcanthor. I'll just showcase the main and relevant parts of Vulcanthor so you can have a better understanding of the kingdom when you read the story.  Ready? Let's go!

Map

Here's the revamped map of Vulcanthor!

What are Vulcanthians?

Vulcanthians are a male race of elemental and spiritual beings, each born, or preferably spawn according to Vulcanthian "fact", purely from an element or spiritual energy. Although, they're known for their heights and strength; they're usually 7-8 feet tall and have the strength of 10 men in one body, that's the average for them. But there are also giant Vulcanthians that are 9-10 feet tall and are 5X stronger. They're also covered in velvety fur.

Vulcanthians are divided into several species based on the element they were spawned from, and they can be easily identified based on their skin colour. Red for Fire Vulcanthians, Brown for Fear Vulcanthians, but Blue Vulcanthians are different depending on the shade, from Indigo blue and Cobalt blue to pale blue shade. And each shade has its own elements or energy. 

Interestingly enough, each species has it's own name so they can be easily referred to. I will set examples by showing each character and which species they belong to, along with their powers, strengths and weaknesses (I will put the old drawings of the characters because that's all I have).

However, I must note that all Vulcanthian species have a couple of weaknesses; they're vulnerable to special metals such as silver and gold, as well as ice and snow. These items both melt the Vulcanthians' skins and flesh.

Language

Vulcan is the native and ancient language used by the Vulcanthians ever since Tunsrian, the first Dream Vulcanthian (also known as the Dream King), came into existence. Clinging to their ancestors' history and culture, the men haven't made any changes to their language. Because if they did change simple things like dialects or removed certain words, then they will lose the language's meaning. Then it wouldn't sound like Vulcan at all. They basically don't want to "modernise it".

Vulcan is considered to be the easiest languages to learn and speak. Because Vulcan is basically pronouncing every single letter in a word. Even words that have silent letters must be pronounced. For instance, the word 'might' is pronounced as 'mighit' (you say every single letter but quickly). However, when speaking there are certain words, such as articles, that are applied to certain people. Such as the word 'Tee-ach-ee' which means 'The' in Vulcan, and it is only used to address a high ranked individual, such as Head Monks and Vulcanthian Kings.

How is the kingdom governed or ruled?

Vulcanthor is ruled by The Five Kings, and those kings are special because they are spawned from special elements such as Metallic elements. The abilities in which they summon metals they are assigned with and manipulate existing ones, as well as hardening their bodies with it as armour. With Metal magic comes bonus elements:

Dream King - He's the king spawned with the metal Steel. His lineage is known as Dream Kings because they have the abilities to visit people's dreams, offer wisdom, and escort them to the First Fathers when they need it. The First Fathers are the first ever Vulcanthians to ever exist on this earth, and their spirits are treated as idols they pray to. 

Thunder King - He's spawned with the metal Copper. He might not be able to harden his body to protect it from blunts and stabs, but it's useful for other purpose. That is to absorb or conduct electricity with it. Hence the name Thunder King. His lineage is known to possess lightening magic and be immune to it. As long as they have their bodies hardened with copper. 

Sun King - He's spawned with the metal Gold. He and his lineage are known to be beacons of light for the people (literally) because of their sun magic, in which they summon sunlight to guide ones in the dark.  They're also hope givers and are healers due to gold having healing properties. Yet the most important magic they possess is the ability to see the future. 

Moon King - He's spawned with the metal Silver. He's the opposite of the Sun King because (obviously) he possesses Moon magic. His magic consists of both stealth and calmness of the night, such as running past or putting someone to sleep. Unlike the Sun King, he has the ability to see the past through the objects he touches. 

Earth King - He's spawned with the metal Green Gold. Aside from hardening his body like the other kings, his lineage is known for bringing greenery to the land due to his bonus magic being associated with nature. He can summon vines and put them to good use. Yet he mostly brings life to the kingdom through nature and needed fruitful land to help with crops. 

Overall, these kings rule the kingdom together and divide the workload between one another. 

Species of Vulcanthians

Now here are the types of Vulcanthians along with their respective names

Frytian

The Brown-skinned Vulcanthians. They come from the spiritual energy of fear. They have the ability to summon people's worst fears and use it either in battle or to help overcome one's fear. 

Although, there is a limit. If they summon too much fear, then the Frytian's own fears might slowly emerge and take over. So they must take breaks after use. Also, for the Frytians, they can become easily and instantly blind if they simply went out for the day without their hoods or hats to protect their eyes. 

Fyarin

Fyarins are the red-skinned Vulcanthians of the species. And they come from the fire element. As the name implies, they can summon fire and manipulate it, as well as be immune to it completely. Their body temperature will be hot, and if it becomes hotter, it's even better. 

Although, when they survive or feed, they need to have their food and drinks be boiling hot or have them spiced with lots of chilies. Even when they want to wash themselves or drink water, the water has to be hot and straight from the kettle. Otherwise, even at warm temperature it will melt and hurt them. So they must avoid any contact with anything that's not hot enough. That includes touching certain solids as well.  

Nytian

(Indigo Blue)

Nytians are the Indigo-skinned Vulcanthians and they come from the element of the night. Similar to the Dream King's abilities, Nytians can help people who are asleep have better dreams. But they can't enter them. They usually calm people and are calm themselves.

However, there isn't much weaknesses to mention other than that certain Nytians have the skills or power to overcome certain nightmares in people.

Seayan

(Cobalt Blue)

Seayans are the Cobalt-skinned Vulcanthians. As their name implies, they come from the element of water. Thus they can summon and control water, as well as breath under it when they swim. 

There isn't much weaknesses either to Seayans except for they can't summon certain amounts of water.

Spirtian

(Pale Blue)

Spirtians are the pale blue-skinned Vulcanthians and they come from Spiritual element. They have the ability  to see the spirits of the deceased and summon mini ghost version of themselves to help around. Although, one Spirtian believes that there has to be more to his species than seeing ghosts and summoning them. So they are being researched.

Also, there isn't much of weaknesses either for the Spirtians. 

That's all I have to say! I hope you enjoyed learning about the world I made and had a basic understanding of the Vulcanthians. Now off you go to a new adventure in Vulcanthor!

Yours truly, Miss Owls