Canon Overview
Dream-bound theocracy of desert realms; ruled by God-Kings of Dream. Balances dreamflow with buried tech; fractured by dissenters like the Wakers.
Snapshot
- Era: Current
- Region: Western
- Rule type: Theocracy
- Leader: God-Kings of Dream (divine monarchs)
- Ways: Ritualized slumber governance, dream-binding, use of buried tech
- Goals: Sustain dream-sovereignty, control dreamflow tech, contain internal dissent
- Trade routes: Exports dreamstone/ash relics; trades with Galport/Blackwater for rare goods
Relationships
| Faction | Relation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wakers (internal) | ● | Dissenting faction. |
| Galport | ● | Trade when stable. |
| Marella Caravans | ● | Smuggle dreamstone/tech; risky. |
| Verdathal | ● | Tech exchange possible. |
| Ninth Wave | ● | Opposes incursion. |
Open questions / conflicts
- Degree of buried tech reliance vs. dream rituals.
- How widespread Waker support is among citizens.
Source excerpts
Eresh Emirate – Dream-bound theocracy where divine monarchs rule from sanctuaries of slumber; Wakers oppose dream governance; trades dreamstone/ash relics.