Race for Azela discussion

The Land

The land of Azela is divided into five sections. (Honestly, it kind of looks like the mem-block game... https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=h...) In the four outer sections, you have Anahita, the land of water, Bodaway, the land of fire, Makani, land of wind, and Chik, land of earth. In the center of these sections is the capital of Azela, Upendra.

The Government/Workings

Each outer section has it's own government and judicial workings. However, Upendra, being the capital, has the most power. They govern the entire kindgom and have say in any matter they like.

The People

Throughout time, the people of all five kingdoms have all had a specialty, or a power. Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. There are few who are born without one of these elements, but the majority have one. When a child is born, they often have the element of the section they were born in. For example, if a child were born in Anahita, they would likely have water specialty. When the child grows old enough (Most leave at age 7) the family will send their child to the section in which they belong to live- if the child doesn't already live there- so they can grow up amongst those with the same specialty as them. For example, if a child with water specialty were born in Bodaway, at age 7 they would travel to Anahita to live.

Those with opposing specialties often quarrel and fight with one another, sometimes causing an occasional war between sections. This is part of the reason why the race for the throne is so competitive. Each specialty wants to be the ruler over the others.

The Race

In Magdalena's will, she left the throne, and her riches to whomever completes the race, and is deemed worthy of winning. In this race, there are a series of tests in which the competitors must complete successfully, or be eliminated. These tests come at random moments, scattered throughout the year after the Queen's death. The means of winning these tests can come from either completing them honestly, or through cheating- there are no rules.

The Sections

Anahita: Anahita specializes in water. The people of Anahita tend to be the more calm and serene of the four groups. They 'go with the flow' and have many aqueducts throughout the section. Anahita provides water to supply the other sections. Anahita is located in the top right section of the country. Name of the people living there: Ana(s). Description of homes: Often simplistic cement homes so that they don't get water damage. However, they do have the best plumbing system.

Bodaway: Bodaway specializes in fire. Those in Bodaway are often the high energy people of the group. Bodaway people are strong, and physically fit. Bodaway's main export is man-made tools since most have an affinity or talent related to blacksmithing. Bodaway is located in the bottom left section of the country. Name of people living there: Bodwayan/Bodwain. Description of homes: The houses are usually made of brick or clay, and are either brightly, or dimly lit.

Makani: Makani specializes in air and wind. The people of Makani are usually the laziest of the four groups. Often you'll see a Makani floating around instead of walking, that's how lazy they are. Despite this, however, the Makani have the best mode of transportation, allowing them to have the best mail and delivery system of any of the sections. Makani is located in the top left section of the country. Name of people living there: Makani. Description of homes: Often white marble homes that look fancy and modern.

Chik: Chik specializes in earth. Those in Chik like to get things done quickly and efficiently so they can relax and enjoy later. Chik is the agricultural section, and exports its food to all of the other sections. Chik is located in the bottom right section of the country. Name of people living there: Chiks/Chikians. Description of homes: Usually wood homes. The interior design in homely and comforting.

Upendra: Upendra is the Capital of all the sections. They have the largest buildings, and are the business center of all the sections. Upendra has the largest government, and the most money. This is where people go when they have dreams of becoming big. Upendra, meaning element, is open to all from any section to come live there. Often, those with higher level specialties will come and live here. Upendra is located in the center of all the sections. Name of people living there: Pendras/Pendrai/Pendra. Description of homes: Upendra is a large busy city, so there are more apartments and condos than there are homes. Upendra is made up of large skyscrapers, and has a mix of materials.