“Kingdoms Large and Small”
Narnia
The small Kingdom of Narnia is the country of Talking Beasts,
Dwarves, Fauns, Nymphs, and many other fantastic creatures
that abide by Aslan’s decrees. Narnia is a marvelous place, where
nature flourishes on its many hills and valleys. Narnians are
warm and welcoming folk, but their goodwill attracts great
enemies as the story goes, such as Jadis, the Kingdom of Telmar
and the Calormene Empire. It’s in Narnia’s darkest hour that
Aslan and his chosen appear in Narnia to defeat its enemies and
restore peace to the kingdom.
Archenland
The humble Kingdom of Archenland rises to the south of Nar-
nia, known for its many species of trees, some of them belonging
exclusively to this small territory. Archenland and Narnia are
old allies; the royal lineage of Archenland can be traced back
to the descendants of the first kings and queens of Narnia,
a lineage that supposedly remains on the throne even after
Narnia is conquered by Jadis and by the Telmarines.
Calormen
The vast Empire of Calormen stretches to the south of Narnia
and Archenland, to hot, arid lands beyond the Great Desert. Its
people worship Tash as well as other minor deities, although
Aslan means nothing to them. A nation founded upon com-
merce and conquest, Calormen maintains a distant and fragile
relationship with its northern neightbors. The empire’s capital,
Tashbaan, is a magnificent symbol of power and oppression.
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