GRAVOS
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 the time to rest. The province is responsible for automation, inventing railroads, carts, special tools, and much more, with most of these innovations entering Hollandos via Domcross.
Leader of Gravos
Kolos Stone
The Chief Blacksmith
Religions
The Starfall
Capital
Gravos
Inhabitants
1,250,000
Notable Locations
Gravos
Originally called Gearrock, it’s now the capitol of the province of Gravos, a grimy city that never sleeps. Constantly working and inventing. Smoke and steam loom over the city, as it people never sit still. Famous for all it riches and materials, which are brought to all over the world.
Kristalos
Former capitol of the province of Gravos. In opposite to Gravos, Kristalos is a beautiful place. Filled with towering gems, minerals and 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 rounds in the centre of Hollandos, hotspot for traders and merchants. Started as a literal crossroads between all the paths that crossed, but people soon build houses and traded goods from all over the land.
Mineraalos
This city started as a little 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 Hollandosen heroes, led by Emma I Zorrega, who ended the Outsider Uprising in this very quarry. It’s a very important place for a lot of Hollandosen, 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
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, mother to Fenix and Kaya
Philip Carnelian – husband to Catharine, father to Fenix and Kaya
Fenix Carnelian – son to Catharine and Philip, brother to Kaya
Kaya Carnelian – daughter to Catharine and Philip, sister to Fenix
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, that 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 has 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 Hollandos tradition and is 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 village they visit, being quickly able to build up and break down their entire festival.