The Solaran Dominion, or Solar, spans the southern half of Skyfell, including the Middlelands gained in the First Arcane War and nearby island colonies. Named after the sun, Solar’s warm climate and fertile farmlands, enriched by an ideal mix of fire and life elemental currents, have made it one of the most bountiful nations in post-Emergence history.
Once a monarchy, Solar transformed during the First Arcane War after a series of devastating losses to the new Treviet Union and failure to protect its citizens. General Santiago Fernando, a celebrated hero, led a coup that ousted the monarchy and established the Dominion as a military state under his rule as Supreme General. The new High Command enacted “The Great Conscription,” drafting all citizens into military ranks and restructuring society to mobilize industry and manpower. This effort turned the tide of the war and secured Solar’s victory
Solar has become a heavily militarized society driven by patriotism and propaganda, with a strong emphasis on duty, discipline, and hard work. Its Mage Soldier programs and arcane engineering are unrivaled, while the nation’s age-old reverence for mythical heroes continues to shape its identity through their celebrated Aces. Though most other arcane practices are banned and Solar’s relentless focus on its war with the Treviet Union has left it largely isolated from global affairs.