Soron

Soron, The 9 Duchies of Soron, or the Soronian Duchies, are names used to refer to the southernmost realm of Ardenyr, ruled by the Soro.

Geography
Soron is geologically varied.

Political Geography
Soron is divided politically into 9 Duchies, each ruled by a Duke or Duchess, a hereditary title claimed by relatedness to the founding families of each Duchy. A High King rules over the Duchies as a whole, with each Duke or Duchess having sworn fealty to the High King.

Asria
Asria is the third oldest part of Soron. Its capital city, Asro was founded in Feldtym of 1210, 2 E. Its deep natural harbour, sheltered by a long peninsula made the area popular for settlers. Before overland routes were constructed, ports were the only connection to the other colonies.

Dagonia
The oldest realm in Soron, Dagonia has been inhabited by Soro since Feldtym of 1138, 2 E. Like the other two colonies, Dagonia was prosperous due to its deep natural harbour. Located in a narrow bay at the bottom of the Kalreev Peninsula, Dagon, the capital of Dagonia, was also the closest port to the settlers' homeland of Rendon.

Foresia
The second smallest, and one of the least developed of the 9 Duchies is Foresia. As its name implies, the Duchy is covered mostly in vast forest, dominated by the White Mountains to the north. Located at a high altitude, and on difficult to navigate terrain, Foresia is rather isolated, the majority of their relations to other Duchies being with its western neighbour, Elsia.

Sumidiria
Sumidiria is known as The Purple Duchy. This name comes not only from the colour of its grapevines for which it is famous, but also from the royal purple colour used in their banners and heraldry. The first place settled in Sumidiria (and the second in Soron as a whole) was the river port of Sumis, which has remained the capital since its settlement. As the wealthiest of the 9 Duchies, Sumidiria is known for its culture, ornate architecture, and fine wines.