Chimericon <11,28> is the largest of the kingdoms of the Beast Kingdoms, however half a dozen other princes rule outlying holdings that range from small settlements to moderate castles. Within these there are rigid castes composed of the various orders of beasts. Princes and other high nobles supersede even this system, often changing forms based on fashion or whim. At the low end are the dog-men and other ignoble creatures, at the highest end fashion dictates what forms are adopted. Your form likely reflects your family occupation.
Most princes employ wizard-priests as court advisors. Among their most important duties are maintaining the health of their liege lords, and applying the rituals required to grant animal aspects to the people of the Beast Kingdoms.
Notable Characters
- Prince Cyrus - leader of Chimericon and most powerful of the princes, known for a short temper and as a skilled duelist
- Prince Hystaspes of Altercon - ailing prince of the westernmost holding, suspected to be a puppet of his advisors
- Prince Darius of Sulicon - one of the lesser princes, notable for having married an important noble from New Lankh in an effort to secure an alliance
- Broach the Marvelous - court wizard of Darius, and one of the more potent wizards of the western Shrinelands, known for his eccentric habits
- Asterion Bicameral - bull-headed leader of a rogue sect of Asterion, charismatic, bold, and hated by Hapolis
- Xeren - high priest of the Western Wind and key advisor to Chimericon, notable for his vehement opposition to the will of She-Who-Lurks
Conflicts of the Beast Kingdoms
- A family member was sentenced to death by being exiled to the Isle of the Chimera after having displeased Prince Cyrus