Lorule

Centuries ago, Lorule was referred to as the cursed kingdom; the very land gave way beneath the civilization, causing many of Lorule’s historical architecture and cultural elements to be lost into a growing abyss. In dire need of help, the citizens of Lorule united briefly to save what remained of their kingdom. The result was the first airship ever created, a levitating masterpiece that would become the foundation of Lorule’s future.

As the years went on, all of Lorule fell into the growing pit beneath the ship. The airship was expanded to accommodate the remainder of the kingdom’s inhabitants, and in today’s world the airship is referred to simply as Lorule.

The Kingdom Tiers
The iron kingdom is divided into seven levels, called “tiers” within the kingdom.

Tier 0 is ground level, dedicated primarily to the war efforts and Lorule’s kingdom-wide security. Tier 1 is the merchant district, where all imported and exported goods are harvested, packaged, sold, bought, and traded. Tier 2 is housing for the wealthy, with the cleanest air quality and much larger, more comfortable housing. Tier 3 is the castle, home to the Royal Family and nobility.

Below Tier 0 are the sublevels. Tier B1 is the low-income housing district, featuring cramped living spaces, polluted by the exhaust from the engines. Tier B2 is the sewage and recycling plant, which is responsible for cleaning all of Lorule’s running water and renewable resources for use again later. Tier B3 is home to the engines, living at the very bottom of Lorule. The engines are maintained night and day to ensure the mechanics keeping Lorule aloft are running smoothly.

Culture
Lorule’s society is riddled with unrest and anarchy. The self-proclaimed monster prophets and their cults of monster worshippers make up more than half of the population. They are harmless, but unsettling. Those who accept their existence as humans face the crisis of potential famine due to Lorule’s dwindling stock. Being isolated from the rest of the world, Lorulians are forced to rely on themselves to grow and harvest their own food, but the artificial environment is not well-suited for crops. The people of Lorule are as hardy and resourceful as the history of their kingdom. They are utilitarian above all else, and the importance of roles in society is enforced from a very young age. Children are given occupations at the age of six based on an aptitude test to see which level of Lorule they are best suited for. Citizens work their entire lives to help keep their kingdom running smoothly. Luxury and wealth is not measured in material possessions, but in creature comforts such as time for extracurricular activities and housing in the cleaner parts of Lorule.