The world is at war. They have been, for millenia, but now it is different. It is a time of change, in the great nations of Tanat and Natan. The seers predict great change, and perhaps, peace. Omens speak of a small band, that will unite the two nations. But who will hear the call?
The land
Natan: A rocky mountain area, it has a wall of mountains to tall to climb, cupping it inwards towards Tanat. Natan specializes in magic, with powerful mages, called Natan, as their leaders. Their capital, Aradana, is in the center of the mountains.
Tenerana: The huge forest that inhabits the area between Natan and Tanat. The ground is stained red with the blood of the dead, and much of the fighting between the nations occurs with here as a battle ground. It is unsafe for civilians to traverse here.
Tanat: A plain filled land, surrounded almost completely by water, with a land bridge to the rest of the continent. The Tanat people were prepared for war from the start, the land being rich in metals. Their capital is in the center of the nation, as well, and is called Tiraneg.
The creatures
Dragons: The dragons of Natan are highly intelligent, large, and normally quite friendly. The older ones, though, have a tendency to be very territorial.
Mermaids: The mermaids of Tanat are as intelligent as the dragons, and almost as dangerous. They can, in fact, move out of the water, and into the sky. They are strangely good at archery, and prefer to take out enemies from afar.
Note: Neither side is actively evil. In fact, both sides consider the other to be evil, due to propaganda. It is uncertain what started the war.