Kingdons

Kingdons refers to a fictional cluster of monarchies in a continental setting used in fantasy literature and strategy games. The term denotes both the individual realms and the political-cultural region they share.

The name derives from 'king' plus the medieval suffix '-dons,' suggesting sovereign realms bound by legacy rather than formal union.

The Kingdons occupy a diverse landscape with coastal plains, river basins, and highlands. The principal realms include Northwatch, Eastmere, Westvale, and Southport, linked by roads, rivers, and sea lanes.

Most Kingdons are hereditary principalities or elective principalities; each realm is ruled by a reigning monarch; a Crown Council may convene to coordinate defense and trade.

Origin stories describe a medieval era of dynastic unions and rival houses, culminating in a loose confederation of kingly realms; periodic wars and treatises shaped the current borders.

Common languages constitute a Kingdonic lingua franca; economies rely on agriculture, timber, mining, and maritime trade; guilds govern crafts; religious landscapes vary.

The Kingdons are frequently depicted in novels and video games as a setting where intrigue, alliances, and wars unfold.