Faiyme

A cluster of islands far to the east of the mainland. The Faiyme islands exist in a strange magical dead-zone that prevents the use of most magic. Wizards find their spells fizzle, sorcerers find themselves unable to call the power of their blood, and even the most powerful of clerics struggle to call even the most minor blessings from their gods. Due to this, Faiyme has developed more along the lines of mechanical science and discovery than any other. In fact, engineering and invention are two of the cores of their society. The islands are littered with universities, libraries, and workshops all focused on putting out the next great invention.

Faiyme is responsible for the creation of black powder and pretty much all its current known applications. Only Faiyme craftsmen know how to make firearms, a secret they jealously guard for fear of the secret being turned back against them. They do sell the firearms (and other inventions) to all buyers, but the high price keep the weapons from being too wide spread.

Faiyme has history of animosity with Victoria due to historical Victorian conquests of the islands. When Victoria got involved in the war, Faiyme joined in specifically to contest them. They have been supplying weapons, ships, and black powder to combat the Victorian Royal Navy.

Glorie
The capital of Faiyme. The city started as a university town and slowly exploded as the university grew in fame and prestige. As it became a trade and economic center for the nation, the capital was eventually moved there.