UÇALIM

AFET

Their capital is called Lualiwa, and they live on the western desert shores. Despite being so close to the sea, home of the Caglayan, their fortresses are strong and secure enough to lead a very calm life. Their second biggest city is Hatay, and despite Lualiwa being the capital, many claim that Hatay is the most beautiful of the Afet cities. 

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ATABEY

Since these Uçalım are very spread out over the world, they also do not have dashing cities like Afets do. They do however have their headquarters in the North of Cihan, on the highest peak of an enormous mountain chain. This place is called Vuslat, and it is where the Atabey of the highest ranks give out orders to their fellow family members. The air in Vuslat is really thin and can only be endured by Atabeys.

The Rogue Atabey of Vahsi are everything Atabey children in Vuslat are taught not to be. Their violent demeanor, disregard for the rules and lack of loyalty and professionalism makes them resemble the Çağlayan more than their own family. Due to them not putting any worth on keeping their clients safe, they usually do not get hired for bodyguard jobs. However, they will gladly do someone’s dirty work, if the payment is right.

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BELIG

They do not have a capital per se anymore. Their old capital, back then called Elmas, has been destroyed and cursed by an angel, to interrupt the dark deeds they conducted there. Nowadays it lies in ruins, called Yasak Şehir, which means forbidden city. Their new biggest meeting point is Imran, a gigantic market stretching over several kilometres. This is where most Belig get their goods and rare trinkets from.

Another place of great importance to the Belig is the mountainrange of Sakin, where the rumored Monks of Sakin, the creators of Nazars, have built their monasteries ages ago. 

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ÇAGLAYAN

Despite them spending most of their days on their ships, they still have a capital, almost a dark, shady copy of Lualiwa. It is an enormous haven called Engin, sometimes called The Haven Of A Thousand Ships. This is where they can fill up their reserves, hire new crew members, or go drink in one of its countless taverns. Not too far away from Engin is the rumored Black Market, a forbidden conglomerate of Belig, Çağlayan and Eser offering goods that you could never get legally.No Atabey force, no matter how big, has ever been able to take down either of these places, since their convenient placement close to the shore makes it easy for sirens to drown an entire squadron in an instant. 

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DEVRIM

Devrim live in a more moderate climate, just like the Atabey. Another similarity to them is, that they also do not have one dashing capital, but rather a rich area full of beautiful castles and stunning mansions, called Altan. Since these unions of castles often host long and pompous balls, and many Devrim are therefore invited and drawn to this place, it could be considered an equivalent to a Devrim capital.

However, there also diurnal Devirm who live rather secluded on an island called Samimi, which is located north-east of Altan. Samimi is next to the Afet cities the only place where hybrids can live in peace. The strange magic surrounding this place influences even the seasons, causing them to swap only between spring and summer. The reason why Caglayan don't attack this rather unprotected island is the numerous maelstroms surrounding the island, which are rumored to swallow any ship that would approach the island with ill intent. Right in the center of the island is an enormous statue of an angel, which is also centered in the main square of Samimi's capital.

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ESER

The Eser inhabit the cold areas in the north and south of Cihan. Most of their cities are underground, dug into the ice, to create a perfect environment to cool their countless machines. The gentle, sophisticated and sometimes quirky Northern Eser live rather secluded in Çalışkan, and are known for their intricate craftsmanship and remarkable inventions. The more adventurous, risk-taking Southern Eser have a close relationship with the Caglayan, and are faithful suppliers of their weapons, as long as the coin is right. They also inhabit the Eser’s capital, Mahir, which is considered the southernmost city in Cihan.

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INCI

Most of these Uçalım live in the forests and glades of Omani, an enormous conglomerate of tropical forests generally known as the Inci’s home. However, it is so vast, deep and overgrown, that even if someone knows they live there, they will have a very hard time finding one of these tiny villages. They generally do not have homes of their own, they do however build beautiful libraries and gathering spaces in the enormous trees that grow there. 
Less known are the northern Inci, a community of more harsh, sturdy Inci. They live in the northern pine forests of Cihan, generally known as Tahir. Just like Omani, this forest is located in the shadow of a huge mountain chain inhabited by the Atabey.

The Blood Incis of Southern Omani are a union of violent, cannibalistic Inci tribes. Rotten by the Taarih’s influence on their homeland, these Incis have developed a taste for Uçalım blood, lurking at the forest’s edge for any Uçalım who is unfortunate enough to come close to them. Physically still just as weak as any other Inci, their numbers, violent intent and sedative voices pose a lethal threat to anyone who treads in their territory. They often have numerous tattoos and warpaint ornating their skin.

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TAARIH

The Taarih live on an abandoned island complex called Kayph, a cursed land which is said to have emerged shortly after Cihan, when a demon threw its fist at the world in anger after seeing the perfect land the angels have created. Some of the demon’s fury still seems to reside in Kayph’s harsh nature, causing plants to grow low, animals to stay small and Taarih to lose emotion. Flocking together in hordes, this family does not have a steady home, let alone a set capital since they do not build lasting accommodations. The only thing that comes closest to that concept are the biggest Taarih hordes, which however move around and can hardly be located.

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Cihan’s effect on the Taarih

Upon stepping onto Cihan soil, Taarih tend to get an odd feeling, caused by angelic blessings slowly washing away the seals that the land of Kayph has put on their hearts. Some Taarih already feel different only a few minutes after entering Cihan, others take days, weeks or even months to notice a difference. How severe the effects on them are, depends on each Taarih individually. Could some of them even regain all of the emotions they have left behind in their childhood?