![[misc_banner_2.webp]] `Oct. 24, 2025` · [[Horseapple]] · #Fragment #Misc #DLC **Aserai** While creating the concept art for the Aserai, as well as keeping historical accuracy in mind, we wanted to take artistic initiative regarding the infinitely diverse landscape that is straddled by mountains, vast unforgiving steppes, plains that accompany the coast and fertile oases that are formed to create elegantly crafted yet robust elements for player to interact with. It was important for us to convey a desert dweller's vibrant way of survival. **Battania** Despite their scary and crowded appearances, a Battanian exudes a certain aura of belonging, a loyal bond to their roots, to dark thick forests (ancient forests, or mystical forests), to leaf green vistas adorned with mists resting close to the ground. Ever vigilant, listening to mother earth. It was such a delight for our artists to undertake the design process of this stylish folk of Calradia where many historical artifacts were available to be inspired by. **Empire** Where roads intersect, cultures interact, enriching the life of those whose path crosses its fertile lands, Empire, ever purple with all its prestige, is the gilded blade of Calradia that produces the greatest rulers. The word "finesse" played a huge role while creating art for the Empire. **Khuzait** The nomadic dominators of the harsh steppe, who live and die upon the backs of their steeds, seldom find respite due to their not so stationary lifestyle while gazing at the horizon of the coppery arid landscape. Mastery of adaptation and an ability to subsist on what they have made them agile, precise and hardened yet they never gave up on passing down their tales and sagas. For us, the Khuzait were people who prioritized the essentials but given the smallest opportunity, they devoted themselves to add a touch of contrasting beauty to their craft. **Sturgia** Efficient, resilient but nothing short of colorful. Sturgia, the combination of conquerors who came from the north for the riches of the south and inhabitants of cold edges of dark marshes and foothills of snow covered mountain ranges. Those shield bearers with fringed helmets are efficient, crafty settlers of Sturgia. While creating their settlements and garment, we took inspiration from Vikings and Slavs. **Vlandia** Vlandia is tied to many aspects of a warrior culture; being chosen and elevated to knighthood by proving one's fighting skill and cunning/courage, the ruler that they pledge their oath to and the enormous stone fortresses that the ruler protects the stretched green valleys that they call home with. Thinking about the life within those fortresses, what motivates the people living in them, trying to capture the feeling of valor with which they fight as ferociously as they do inspired us greatly while creating the world for Vlandia. > &emsp;&emsp;<br> [![[Encyclopedia_Calradica_Logo_2.png|center|400]]](Calradica.md)<br> >“A massive **Mount & Blade** wikipedia!” <br> [— About Calradica](Calradica.md) <br>[— About Project](Project.md) <br>[— About Author](Horseapple.md) <br>&emsp;&emsp;