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This is a map produced by the Salarian Order of Information, featured in the Book "Histories of the Crucible Vol. II" By Veetor Nar Zorah. A series of books describing the politics, cultures and histories of the people directly involved in the decades surrounding the Leviathan Golem invasion. Commonly referred to as 'The Crucible'. This map to depicts the land of Herah in its entirety before the instigating incident of the Crucible, the Nazara Citadel Assault.

Herah in general terms, is bound by the Attican Ocean to the East, the Nemean Ocean to the North, and the Skyllian Ocean to the West. To the South lies the Frozen Wastes of the Veil. Climates vary, from the deserts of the East, Jungles of the north, and the grasslands of the west.

For thousands of years, Herah has contained the lost histories of its peoples, found only in ruins that only now tell of mighty civilizations long since fallen. Among these that have stood the test of time the longest is the Protheans. A powerful civilization that spanned the entirety of Herah, from the frozen south to the Nemean Ocean.

Many powerful artifacts of ages before remain, benefiting the various nations of the land. From the Citadel, the largest structure in all Herah, to the Fade Gates, which make long distance travel and commerce feasible. Discovery of these powerful pieces of magecraft have advanced the understanding and use of Magic immeasurably. Without these discoveries, none of the current civilizations would be as they are.

Of the many nations, two rose above the rest, and alternated in being the largest in power, economy and influence across Herah. The Citadel Counsel, and The Triumverate.

The Citadel Council, created 2,500 years ago, when the Asari Republic discovered the Citadel and allied itself to the Salarian Union, created the first council. It soon to be joined by the Turian Hierarchy, and others, like the Volus Protectorate, Illuminated Primacy, and Courts of Dekuun. While not having a seat at the high table, most came to enjoy its governance and protection.

The Triumverate in comparison was a fairly new creation, but it’s rapid rise to power could not be dismissed. Founded 200 years before by the Acts of Reconciliation and Restoration, signed by Quarian Caravan Council, the Geth Primus, and the Faelish Archons. While it’s lands are mainly tundra, it boasted a population equal to the Citadel lands, and a mastery over the magical arts.

Relations between these two nations were less than amicable for a very long time. The derision many Council peoples hold for the Geth for their nature as Golems, the resentment many Quarians feel for the treatment at the hands of the Citadel, and the mystery surrounding the Faelish themselves, none being seen outside Triumverate lands, had created a hostile atmosphere. That atmosphere culminated in the Sunset war, fought by the Turian Hierarchy against the fledgling Quarian, Geth and Faelish association. While peace was achieved through Citadel diplomacy, relations took centuries to recover.

Their rivalry manifested in the ungoverned lands between them. The Terminus Frontier and the Traverse City States were creatures of the influence of both the Triumverate and the Citadel. A collection of cities states and remnants of former nations, these two areas held no allegiance, and as such had no hesitation in dealing with whoever benefitted them most, the Terminus having a far greater Triumverate affection, and the Traverse favoring Citadel influence.

The Batarian Hegemony was the only other major nation outside these two powers at the time, though it’s sovereignty had less to do with its prowess, and more to do with a lack of interest by either country. A den of pirates and thieves, the nation itself has not entered a conflict, and instead wages proxy pirate wars, benefiting from their success, while denying involvement after failure. One particular failure eventually cost the Hegemony greatly. Fighting proxy war against the Triumverate in an attempt to capitalize on a seemingly weak adversary, they were soon taught the immensity of their mistake. After the destruction of the pirate fortress of Torfan by Triad forces, and the defeat of the Adas invasion, Batarian power was severely limited in the south.

While powerful, and at relative peace, Herah at this time was fractured. But that would change with the indoctrination of Rael’vas Golo by the Leviathan Golem Nazara, eventually leading to a threat that would unite and nearly destroy the peoples of Herah.

Description

This is a map produced by the Salarian Order of Information, featured in the Book "Histories of the Crucible Vol. II" By Veetor Nar Zorah. A series of books describing the politics, cultures and histories of the people directly involved in the decades surrounding the Leviathan Golem invasion. Commonly referred to as 'The Crucible'. This map to depicts the land of Herah in its entirety before the instigating incident of the Crucible, the Nazara Citadel Assault.

Herah in general terms, is bound by the Attican Ocean to the East, the Nemean Ocean to the North, and the Skyllian Ocean to the West. To the South lies the Frozen Wastes of the Veil. Climates vary, from the deserts of the East, Jungles of the north, and the grasslands of the west.

For thousands of years, Herah has contained the lost histories of its peoples, found only in ruins that only now tell of mighty civilizations long since fallen. Among these that have stood the test of time the longest is the Protheans. A powerful civilization that spanned the entirety of Herah, from the frozen south to the Nemean Ocean.

Many powerful artifacts of ages before remain, benefiting the various nations of the land. From the Citadel, the largest structure in all Herah, to the Fade Gates, which make long distance travel and commerce feasible. Discovery of these powerful pieces of magecraft have advanced the understanding and use of Magic immeasurably. Without these discoveries, none of the current civilizations would be as they are.

Of the many nations, two rose above the rest, and alternated in being the largest in power, economy and influence across Herah. The Citadel Counsel, and The Triumverate.

The Citadel Council, created 2,500 years ago, when the Asari Republic discovered the Citadel and allied itself to the Salarian Union, created the first council. It soon to be joined by the Turian Hierarchy, and others, like the Volus Protectorate, Illuminated Primacy, and Courts of Dekuun. While not having a seat at the high table, most came to enjoy its governance and protection.

The Triumverate in comparison was a fairly new creation, but it’s rapid rise to power could not be dismissed. Founded 200 years before by the Acts of Reconciliation and Restoration, signed by Quarian Caravan Council, the Geth Primus, and the Faelish Archons. While it’s lands are mainly tundra, it boasted a population equal to the Citadel lands, and a mastery over the magical arts.

Relations between these two nations were less than amicable for a very long time. The derision many Council peoples hold for the Geth for their nature as Golems, the resentment many Quarians feel for the treatment at the hands of the Citadel, and the mystery surrounding the Faelish themselves, none being seen outside Triumverate lands, had created a hostile atmosphere. That atmosphere culminated in the Sunset war, fought by the Turian Hierarchy against the fledgling Quarian, Geth and Faelish association. While peace was achieved through Citadel diplomacy, relations took centuries to recover.

Their rivalry manifested in the ungoverned lands between them. The Terminus Frontier and the Traverse City States were creatures of the influence of both the Triumverate and the Citadel. A collection of cities states and remnants of former nations, these two areas held no allegiance, and as such had no hesitation in dealing with whoever benefitted them most, the Terminus having a far greater Triumverate affection, and the Traverse favoring Citadel influence.

The Batarian Hegemony was the only other major nation outside these two powers at the time, though it’s sovereignty had less to do with its prowess, and more to do with a lack of interest by either country. A den of pirates and thieves, the nation itself has not entered a conflict, and instead wages proxy pirate wars, benefiting from their success, while denying involvement after failure. One particular failure eventually cost the Hegemony greatly. Fighting proxy war against the Triumverate in an attempt to capitalize on a seemingly weak adversary, they were soon taught the immensity of their mistake. After the destruction of the pirate fortress of Torfan by Triad forces, and the defeat of the Adas invasion, Batarian power was severely limited in the south.

While powerful, and at relative peace, Herah at this time was fractured. But that would change with the indoctrination of Rael’vas Golo by the Leviathan Golem Nazara, eventually leading to a threat that would unite and nearly destroy the peoples of Herah.