Fallen Kingdoms

The world of Fallen Kingdoms (Working Title) split up into 5 countries with 3/4 states

The citizens of Firia, are masters of metal work and fire. When Firian men are of age they go to Mt. Ashaninka to craft their spirit Flame. The king of Firia, Ogun possesses the Axes of Shango. Firian women are blacksmiths, and hold the economy of the country, anything made by a Firian woman aw Enchanted to bring strength and victory, once married Firian women, once married, give special bracelets to their husbands, which signify, burning love. Firian Women are also guards but the military is all men, Firian men can do blacksmithing but lack the finesse and accuracy of the women the states of Firia are:

Our Firian Protagonist is a prince named Emeka he is 16, and has yet to receieve his spirit Flame, he is a master at most weapon arts, his preferred being Bows and Spears, he has a crush on the Firian Blacksmith Kamara, who is the prize of the Mt Ashaninka Tournament, to find the next King. Prince Emeka is in the Shadow of his Father King Ogun, the flaming fist of Firia, his meeting with an Akaaba boy Kadeem will set him on a journey for Justice, or revenge.

The Citizens of Raijinkoku, are stormcallers, however due to the countries Technological advancements, their abilities are meshed with that of Technology, however to the nobles of Raijinkoku, see engineering as a peasants occupation, seeing stormcallers who rely on engineering as a crutch as less than. Raijinkoku is an empire with 3 states"

Our Raijinkoku protagonist is the youngest Zhixian son of Emperor Hae-Jin Li Wei. Li Wei is an Engineer, which isn't bad if he wasn't the son of the Emperor, and brother to Wang Wei, a storm caller prodigy. Li Wei doesn't mind however spending his time in the thunderdome of Zhixian. When the time to pick the picks for next emperor roll around, Li Wei finds himself in contention with his elder brother. Being considered the weakest of the Royal Family Li Wei will need charge through, and claim his right to the throne, while also showcasing the marvel of Raijinkoku that is StormCaller Engineering.

Aquilonia

Haven't really given thought to Aquilonia, but there is a eerie Antagonist named Perseus from Aquilonia. They possess the ability to control water, and turn it into ice,

Jazirat al-Hasanat ("Island of the Virtuous")

Seeli, she is an iron blood and the daughter of a mercenary, being ironblood means she comes from Jazirat, and possess superhuman strength and capabilities, to survive in a country like Jazirat you need it. Iron bloods get their name from their Innate ability to harden the iron in their blood cells like armor, this adds to their strength, and helps when dealing with ability users from other nations.

Hemovar

Hemovars history is interesting, Long ago after a civil war in Jazirat, the losing side was exiled. With nowhere to go these, men and women founded the country of Hemovar. Hemovar is a mystery, however to survive in the country, the IronBloods ability evolved to manipulate the metal minerals found around the island. The ruling class Al-Qawiya Al-Fidda, the Al-Qawiya, made the Akaaba al Shara, Akaaba a lower class/ minority pushing them into the slums of the Red Mesa. Often Akaaba people are sent to Aquilonia, where the people use them as slaves or use their regeneration abilities for medicines, and longevity.

The protagonist from here is Kadeem, the leader of an Orphan group, he steals hustles and sells, in an attempt to get boat from an Al Qawiya man named Showa, on the day he makes enough gold the slum he lives in is massacred by the combined efforts of Zhixians from Raijinkoku, Aquilonians, and Al-Qawiya.