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Kingdoms
— Athenia
— Colchis
— Taengea

Social Ethos
— Private Life
— Prejudice and Discrimination
— Sexual Interaction
— Alcohol and Opiates

Appearance and Fashion
— Clothing
— Jewellery
— Footwear
— Hygiene
— Concepts of Beauty
— Beauty and the Divine

In the Homestead
— Currency and Trade
— Cuisine
— Materials and Resources

Class Hierarchy
— The Ruling Classes
— The Senate
— The Court
— The Nobility

Betrothal and Marriage
— Marriage and Class
— Arranging Betrothals
— The Wedding Ceremony
— Married Life
— Divorce and Widowhood
— Death and Inheritance

Crime and Punishment
— Upper Classes
— Lower Classes

Army Structure
— Provincial and National
— Ranks and Roles
— Nobility vs. Meritocracy
— Politics and Judiciary

Military Life
— Responsibilities and Duties
— Annual Leave
— Families and Children

Equipment and Weaponry
— Armour
— Weapons
— Gladiator-Specific Weaponry
— Swordplay and Technique

Greece is a realm of traditions and honour. The people believe strongly in respecting past generations and keeping the glory and honour of their ancestors intact by living good and virtuous lives, as well as working to expand and grow the glory of their family name. The militaries of these kingdoms are comprised of skilled sailors and brave warriors who believe in the Gods and Goddesses of war supporting them in victory. Their politics are often more subtle and cut-throat than the bold and brash, bloodier ways of ruling in other realms. Politicians and royals alike would rather outwit and politically trap their opponents than they would spill their blood but they are in no way afraid to get their hands dirty, when they feel that no other option is available. The class and wealth disparity in the Grecian lands is far less than in other realms and they believe in gender equality, if not gender synonymy. Women are banned from the military and from certain elements of politics but they are regarded as having the most important tasks of all, including raising the next generation; a field in which men have a lesser say. Located in the southern eastern corner of Europe, Greece is the centre of our world map. A realm of islands with beautiful seascapes and clear horizons, the Aegean is a picturesque realm of blues and whites. The people of Greece tend to be thoughtful, brave, honour-bound and traditional.

Consisting of many islands, all within a few hours to a few days of travel to each other, the limited land that is available in the Aegean is generally fertile and good for growing fruit and exotic vegetables. The seas around the islands are high in fish and wildlife. The Greek people are skilled boat builders and sailors. The climate of the area consists of hot, sweltering summers and a rainy season with monsoon-like torrents in the fall.

Grecians hold themselves to a certain level of excellence. Having strong faith in the ideas of tradition and honour, to not perform to the best of your ability is considered an insult to the Gods and to your ancestors' names. This often causes the peoples of the Greek kingdoms to seem arrogant and aloof but also ambitious and driven. The concept of honour is an important one to those born of the Aegean and to insult someone's honour can result in family feuds or personal apathy. The Aegeans tend to take the word of others regarding their own honour, however. So, if someone determines that you are a shame to your family and have no honour, you would then be more likely to work to reattain that honour, than you would be to challenge them in a defensive display of aggression. On the flip side of this, the Greek realm is considered a beautiful paradise; a gift from the Gods, and its peoples, therefore, believe in the importance of relaxation and the celebration and enjoyment the world the Gods have created for them. They can, therefore, be just as dedicated in their leisure time as in their careers. The people of the Greek realm are known as Aegeans, Grecians or Greeks.

Current Inter-Kingdom Politics
Currently, all three Greek kingdoms are in good communication with one another. A Peace Treaty established by King Zenon of Taengea almost fourteen years ago is still new in the grand scheme of history but has remained strong. Colchis remains important within the region as the origin of most of the realm's gold, silver and metal ore; Athenia holds might through sheer number of people and mass scale of land and Taengea's royal treasury is the most full. Each kingdom offers something important to the collaboration, continuing to ensure peace. Ties of friendship slowly build between Colchis and Taengea, as Prince Vangelis aids King Stephanos, and between Athenia and Taengea; the Athenian Queen is engaged to a Taengean nobleman.

Taengea has recently gone through a change of monarch (in the last two months) and now has an experienced military commander, yet inexperienced politician, on the throne in the form of King Zenon's second son Stephanos. With the kingdom's wealth and on-going business and trade dealings their inter-kingdom position has not been damaged by this change over.

Athenia as just lost their king. Due to an argumentative and divisive decision in the Senate within recent weeks, the king's eldest daughter has become ruler, instead of his nephew Lord Alehandros of Antonis. Such a political change is likely to have ripple effects throughout the Greek realm; either in anxiety over Athenia being ruled now by a Queen, or from other female royals hoping their own monarchies will follow suit. As King Minas has only recently passed, however, this is too soon to tell.

Colchis has been being ravaged by the weather and accident through a large storm and mining fire. Politically, however, it is strong and the Colchians are used to dealing with obstruction and hardship. Their standing in the world is unaffected.