Gravos is the largest province of Hollandos, spanning from the Turqoi Ocean to the rigid Bolt Sea. It’s a hotspot for minerals, rocks, and gems, with countless mines for extraction.
The inhabitants are often described as hard workers, never taking time off for their personal ventures. The province is responsible for automation, inventing railroads, carts, special tools, and much more, with most of these inventions entering Hollandos via Domcross.
Leader of Gravos
Kolos Stone
The Chief Blacksmith
Religions
The Starfall
Capital
Gravos
Inhabitants
1,250,000
Notable Locations
Gravos
This city—originally called Gearrock—is the capital of the province of Gravos. It’s a grimy city that never sleeps, with workers constantly innovating and inventing. Smoke and steam loom over the city, which is filled with riches and materials, which are extracted and brought to all over the kingdom.
Kristalos
Former capital of the province of Gravos. In opposite to Gravos, Kristalos is a beautiful and cleansed place. It’s carved out of towering gems and minerals, which create a sea of colours that fill the skyline. This city is built on top of the biggest mineral mine in Hollandos.
Domcross
A gathering of roads in the heart of Hollandos, serving as hotspot for traders and merchants. It originated as a literal crossroads between all the paths that crossed—with a tower in its centre—but people soon build houses and traded goods from all over the land, resulting in a huge town that expanded around the tower.
Mineraalos
This city used to be a small town for mineworks to sleep after a long day of work. But in the years it grew in size and became a well-known town. What sets it apart is that all the square houses here are made of coal, which some folks call the Black Boxes.
The Quarry of the Original
Named after the Hollandosan heroes, led by Emma I Zorrega, who ended the Outsider Uprising in this very spot, then build the Sanctuary of the Original on top of it. It was later destroyed, becoming some sort of quarry, yet it’s still a very important place for a lot of Hollandosan, with thousands of people placing candles here, every single day.
Veluwos Blockade
Created by King Frederick II Kroon after reports of dark wizards gathering in this broken province.
Zevenmill
The bridge between Hollandos and The Netherlands. The second most powerful magical object in existence, only being outshined by the Starcrown.
Shrine of Carnelos
This holy shrine is a tribute to the orange star of creation: Carnelos.
Holdings
Gravos 010
Locations - Gravos, Coaldam, Coalhaven, Ironburg Watchtower, Landgrave Mines
Mayor - Sander Buildmaster
Inhabitants - 520.000
Kristalos 009
Locations - Kristalos, Amberdyke, Tilberg, Eindberg, Mineraalos, Stupperstone, Mineraalos Mine
Mayor - Wobine Carnelian
Inhabitants - 390.000
Zevenmill 013
Locations - Domcross, Zevenmill, Shrine of Carnelos, Vlymos
Mayor - Erika Grint
Inhabitants - 100.000
‘s-Hertstone 011
Locations - ‘s-Hertstone, Cheesehill, Juliana National Park
Mayor - Bloksma Dykestorm
Inhabitants - 127.000
Looslakes 012
Locations - Looslakes, Cornworld, Veluwos Blockade
Mayor - Peter van der Loo
Inhabitants - 95.000
Bolt 014
Locations - Fort Philip, Bolthaven, the Quarry of the Original
Mayor - Philip Millberg
Inhabitants - 18.000
Kolos Stone – the Chief Blacksmith, leader of Gravos
Roos Chalcanthite – wife to Kopper
Kopper Hendrik Chalcanthite – husband to Roos
Catharine Carnelian – wife to Philip
Philip Carnelian – husband to Catharine
Notable People
Traditions
Black Cross - This enormous music festival is held once a year in the city of Kristalos. Held in the second week of July, it lasts for four days and takes place in the muddy fields around the black crystal, which is shaped like a cross. This crystal stands in the north-west corner of Kristalos and stands about twenty meters tall. The whole crystal features cracks, holes and tunnels, which vibrates the music that is played around it. This causes the music to reach through the entire city. The festival hosts markets, stands, events and much more. Musicians from all over Gravos gather here and show off their new music. Between the music performances, people also race in a circle around the cross with their own wagons and carts. Often resulting in a great spectacle.
Kermesse - This travelling festival is a collection of games, stands and attractions. This spectacle is seen as a Hollandosan tradition and is therefore also funded by the crown. Entire families, groups of friends and other people gather here to have a unforgettable evening. They travel all year round, going from village to village in six provinces. Originally only found in Vulkos, it quickly expanded to Amstos, Herros, Poldos, Gravos and Zeelos. It stays for one week in every mayor location they visit, being quickly able to build up and break down their entire festival.
At the heart of Kermesse is a giant show. It is led by the Ringmaster of Vulkos, Flame Spitfire, and has performances by a group called The Wisps. They displays a range of acts, like acrobatics, fire spitting and juggling.