Aethelgard stands as the preeminent human realm, blending traditional monarchical rule with a burgeoning arcanepunk revolution. Dominated by vast temperate plains, the landscape is dotted with shimmering crystal mines and bustling river ports. While the throne maintains order, the true power often flows through the Circle of Magic, an elite institution driving the kingdom toward a high-magic industrial future. It is a land of bright streetlights and dark political shadows.