| “ | ...The Kingdom of Darv is a network of underground passages and enormous caves that can span up to several kilometers, wherein the Dwarven race resides... | ” |
The Kingdom of Darv is a vast underground kingdom located at the southern region of Dicathen. It is composed of a network of passages and vast caves that can span up for several kilometers and is the homeland of the Dwarves. Darv and the Kingdom of Sapin maintain a symbiotic relationship in the matter of resources.[1]
The Kingdom of Darv is the first of the kingdoms in Dicathen to be conquered by Alacrya given the Greysunders and Rahdeas' alliance with the Vritra. The capital, Vildorial, is later retaken by Arthur and the remaining lances, and the city becomes the headquarters for the dicathian resistance.[2] It remains the base of operations for Arthur following the retaking of Dicathen from Alacrya and becomes the new home for many refugees, elven and human ones alike.
Geography[]
The Kingdom of Darv has two notable cities:
Vildorial[]
- This city is the capital of the Darv Kingdom.[3] It is also where the reputable Earthborn Institute is located.
Burim[]
- A smaller city located in the southern part of the kingdom.
Government[]
The Kingdom of Darv is a monarchy, which is ruled by the Greysunder Family.
Dwarven Royalty[]
Dwarven Royalty is dressed in fine clothing with golden accessories across their attire, signifying their wealth. Both the king and queen wear crowns on top of their heads.
Hierarchy[]
There exists a division between nobles and commoners in this country.
Lord's Assemblage[]
The Lord's Assemblage is a council of dwarves that rules the Kingdom of Darv after the respective betrayals of both the Greysunders and Rahdeas. They hold their meetings in the Hall of Lords in Vildorial.[4] The two most prominent members are Daglun Silvershale and Carnelian Earthborn.
King's Trial[]
Following the Confluence, the Kingdom of Darv holds a series of trials of combat called the King's Trial in order to elect a new king. The one who comes out as the winner of these battles will be chosen as the new monarch.[5] In the end, a new king is chosen, though his name in not revealed.[6]
Education[]
There was no mandatory form of a structured education system in the Kingdom of Darv. Any sort of rudimentary education was provided by one’s own family.[7] The most notable educational institute in the kingdom is the Earthborn Institute.
Background[]
See the Timeline page for more information.
Major Events before and after the founding of Darv: The Beast Era, The First War and The Second War.
The Greysunder Family had been the Royal Family since the founding of Darv.[3]
References[]
- ↑ The Beginning After The End Novel: Volume 1 - Prologue
- ↑ The Beginning after the End Novel: Volume 10 - Chapter 383
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Beginning After The End Novel: Volume 6- Chapter 168
- ↑ The Beginning after the End Novel: Volume 10 - Chapter 385
- ↑ The Beginning after the End Novel: Volume 12 - Chapter 528
- ↑ The Beginning after the End Novel: Volume 12 - Chapter 529
- ↑ The Beginning The End Novel: Volume 6- Chapter 168