Welcome to Gharantia


Hello there and welcome to Gharantia 

(Gar-an/tee-ah)

Where is Gharantia? Well, it is a kingdom located at the northernmost point of a vast continent. The city of Gharantia is surrounded by its own lands, and over time, its neighbours have joined this expanding kingdom. Positioned between its Eastern and Western Duchies, the city holds a central role within its realm. When we meet Queen Velardis, the sixteenth monarch of her line, she oversees a total of twelve duchies within the realm.

The twelve duchies of Gharantia


The Western Duchies:                                                    The Eastern Duchies:                

Obsilye (Ob-si-lie)                                                                Simild (Sim-ild)
Calarom (Cala-rom)                                                              Constance (Cons-tance)
Larches (Larch-ess)                                                               Jaspire (Ja-spire)
Weather's Worn (Weather's Worn)                                         Krellton (Krell-ton)
Gulsbad (Gul-s-bad)                                                              Rubinig (Rub-in-ig)
La'em (Laa-eem)
Yeojinia (Yee-oo-jin-ah)


The official Royal Gharantia city banner




The official banner proudly hangs in the windows and courtyard of the palace, displaying the Royal Blue of Gharantia along with the latest addition of crimson, Queen Velardis's favourite colour. She is frequently seen wearing variations of crimson dresses.



(Published May 2024)








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