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The world of Aresia is surrounded by a massive mountain range, known only as The Barrier. This range follows the coastline with no breaks, the mountains stretching for thousands of miles, choked with dense vegetation and worst of all, something known only as The Vile.<br><br>Imagine a thin mist, almost like fog, but with a sickly yellow hue. This mist covers the mountains, and is toxic to any living thing. The gas, known as The Vile, makes metal rust and rot, wood rot, and stone crumble. So too is it very unhealthy to living organisms.<br><br>Because of the Barrier, the only way to travel to Aresia is by sea. There are three natural ports, in which are the three capital cities. In the north, lies Delos, home of the Theseus Empire. In the centre of Aresia, lies Cato, home of the Aresian Confederacy. And in the south, lies Elysium, home of the Kyre Dominion.<br><br>Due to the harsh environment of The Barrier, all the countries are essentially island nations. The only landmass of Aresia is connected, and the only way to travel between nations is by traversing the mountain range. With the advent of steam power and the development of rail, the problem with travel is becoming less prevalent, and trade is becoming more widespread.