Ruulran
Ruulran is a historic kingdom on the world of Mundus, traditionally associated with Elvenkind and the Ruulden language. The realm’s name derives from Ruulden—Ruul (“god”) + ran (“home”)—and is often rendered in Common as “God’s Home.” In Common, residents are called Ruulrani; in Ruulden, Ruul’yun (“God’s Children”) refers specifically to Elvenkind.
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 The flag of the Kingdom of Ruulran
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 The coat of arms of Ruulran.
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| Nation type | Kingdom |
| Form of government | Absolute Monarchy |
| National anthem | Rise, Children of God |
| Motto | Ruulden: Nai Ruul’sha, Tharun keth ai druin. Directian:By the Sacred Mother, we claim and guard the land. |
| Currency | Royal Gref |
| Languages | Ruulden, Directian |
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| Head of state | King Haldraks II |
| Head of government | High Minister Parriax |
| Territory & population | |
| Estimated population | ~20 million |
| Capital | Ruulran City |
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Overview
Ruulran is widely regarded as xenophobic, isolationist, and cold toward outsiders. This posture has intensified in recent cycles under King Haldraks II, whose government has suspended all trade with Directionland and sealed the borders to non-essential travel. The kingdom has, over the centuries, faced periodic accusations of illegal Nether research—allegations it has consistently denied. Whether these renewed suspicions relate to the current closures remains unknown.
Etymology
The toponym Ruulran stems from the classical Ruulden compound Ruul + ran, “God’s Home.” Related sacred compounds include Ruul’fa (“Divine Father”), Ruul’sha (“Sacred Mother”), and Ruul’chtan (“God’s Mountain”), which features prominently in early Ruulran origin myths.
History
Origins and migration
Early continental histories describe Elvenkind communities pursuing a divinely guided migration to settle near Ruul’chtan. This spiritual geography shaped Ruulran’s founding ethos: closeness to the divine order, cultural continuity, and suspicion of foreign entanglements.
Contacts with neighbors
Despite long stretches of seclusion, Ruulran influenced regional life through language, liturgy, and early coinage traditions. Diplomatic contact with Directionland waxed and waned, often constrained by Ruulran’s courtly caution and recurring external crises on the continent.
Government and politics
Ruulran is an absolute monarchy. The King of Ruulran wields total executive, legislative, and judicial authority. A small Royal Council—composed of the most powerful aristocratic houses—serves as a purely advisory body and has no constitutional power to veto royal decrees.
- Current monarch: King Haldraks II
- Royal Council: Advisory circle drawn from high nobility; membership is a privilege, not a check on the crown.
- Domestic climate: Heightened internal security; stringent border controls; limited tolerance for dissenting or foreign influences at court.
Foreign relations
Ruulran’s foreign posture is defensive and restrictive. In the present era, King Haldraks II has:
- Closed all trade with Directionland, suspending guild and merchant privileges.
- Sealed the border to ordinary travel, issuing only rare, revocable passes.
- Reasserted non-alignment in regional disputes.
For centuries, neighboring states and independent observers have accused Ruulran of clandestine Nether research, citing isolated incidents, rumors of hidden laboratories, and irregular procurement. Ruulran rejects these claims; no verified public evidence confirms the allegations. The timing of the latest closures has nonetheless renewed speculation.
Society and culture
Rank suffixes and social order
Ruulran society employs a well-known suffix-based caste notation appended to personal names. Children customarily inherit the lower of their parents’ ranks, reinforcing a conservative social fabric centered on lineage and duty to the crown.
Renunciation status: Na’vortha / Na’vorthæ
Individuals who reject any suffix entirely—renouncing place within the caste order—are termed Na’vortha (sing.) / Na’vorthæ (pl.), literally “of no tribe.” This act functions as a form of civil self-exile: Na’vorthæ forfeit formal rights accorded to Ruulrani citizens and are treated as unaligned in law and custom.
Religion
Ruulran observes the Aetherian Faith, venerating the Four (Simonius, Odivia, Darg, Alessa). Ruulden liturgy, especially hymns and vows associated with Odivia, remains central to religious life and royal ceremony.
Language
Ruulden is the official language of state, court, and rite. It is considered one of the oldest living tongues on Mundus and serves as a cultural anchor across classes, from temple to palace.
Economy and technology
Historically, Ruulran contributed to early monetary systems and maintained respected engineering corps. In the present climate, state-mandated closures have constricted external trade. Inside the kingdom, strategic industries—metals, energy detection, and certain arcane studies—are closely supervised by the crown.