

The Brestian surprise attack resulted in a brutal conflict known as "The Three-Year War." The war's outcome was essentially decided at the Baleares Naval Battle, in which a weak Vespanolan "Red" Navy miraculously defeated the mighty Brestian fleet. Nearby Vespanola relieved the country's debts, and in the process annexed all of Oporuto's holdings in Orpesia and Granado Espada.įollowing the annexation, Vespanola was attacked by their mortal enemy to the northwest, Brestia.

Oporuto threw all their economic resources into the development of the new world, and spent their country into bankruptcy. The world was named Granado Espada after its discoverer. Their trade with resource-rich Katai had been cut off by the armies of Targa, Illier, and Vespanola to the East, and to the West they were blocked by the dreadful Dark Sea.Īn Oporutan explorer named Ferrucio Espada ventured across the Dark Sea in search of an ocean route to Katai, and instead he discovered a new world. Oporuto was starving, and in need of an economic uplift. The story begins in the old world of Orpesia, with the country of Oporuto. Much of this information is learned in the game by talking to various NPCs. No knowledge of this background is required for players to play the game, but it adds some color to the overall experience. Absinians tend to be extremely proud of their country and their magical military heritage. Katai: A resource-rich country east of Orpesia.Ībsinia: A country south of Orpesia, known for its magical warriors. Brestians have no love for Vespanola, and find themselves horribly oppressed in Vespanolan controlled zones. Brestia was effectively cut off by the Vespanolan Navy, and its citizens currently live in a state of oppression and near starvation. Following the war Brestians faced a culling of high government and military officials from the Vespanolan government. The attack resulted in the Three-Year War, and Brestia's ultimate defeat at the Baleares Naval Battle. Brestia launched a surprise attack against Vespanola after the Marriage of the Two Countries. A traditionally poor country before the marriage, Oporutans are typically not used to having a great economy among the masses, but, like most Orpesian countries, maintain a rich upper class.īrestia: The traditional #2 power in Orpesia. The country overspent developing the new continent, and the following bankruptcy led to the Vespanolan acquisition. Its territories and holdings were annexed by Vespanola during the "Marriage of the Two Countries." Oporuto is the homeland of Granado Espada's discoverer, Ferrucio Espada. Oporuto: This country is no longer an independent state. Traditionally Targans do not like Orpesians. Geographically, Targa blocks the rest of Orpesia's access to resource-rich Katai. Targa: A warlike people, the Targans are renowned for their skill in making firearms. Illier has been a major military player in nearly every Orpesian conflict due to its central position on the continent. It houses the most famous sword smith of all time.

The country is a source of trends and famous for their fashion, food, and swords. Illier: A home to great artists, and also once a great military power. The upper class social structure is severely divided between wartime Nobles and the more traditional upper class. Effectively imposes a total blockade of Brestia. Vespanola controls the seas and the new continent. Vespanola: The current high power in Orpesia.
