Astran League
The Astran League is a collection of states and cities working together under a united banner.
Actual Summary
The history of the Astran League is tied to the history of Suhder, which is where the League was established in the first place along with being the most influential city state within its ranks.
Right after the Crepuscular Annihilation most of Vayan was either in shambles, chaos, or both. One of the very few places that was not, however, was Suhder. Having been the citadel of the Astral Alliance it was right at the very heart of their war effort, and well protected from attack. Even with the gods having left the prime material plane the mortals living within the city would soon realize exactly what had happened and using their relative prosperity soon found themselves at the heart of the most prosperous city on this side of the world. The Council of the Faithful was established to take charge in the first year PCA.
Summary
Established a mere 43 years after the Crepuscular Annihilation as an agreement between the followers of 8 different deities in Suhder it has since expanded to encompass half the continent of Vashora and over three-quarters of the mortals living on it.
Its core tenant is to bring harmony to those who live within its influence. This is brought about by enforcing what is seen as fair and just, where one should not take advantage of another for their own gain.
The League’s foundation rests on the absence of the gods in Vayan, and an effort of those left behind to do good by how they interpret the words of those deities they follow. While the League doesn’t limit who can be worshipped only a small number of deities and their followers are in places of political influence, namely: Pelor, Lathender, Selune, Bahamut, and Arven. Regardless, the followers of Nehzen do enjoy a special place as the guides to the recently departed, and followers of Mystra often fulfil a stronger role as ambassadors to the Spirelink Alliance.
Suhder
The capital of the Astran League and the largest city on the continent, known also as the “throne of the gods” or “Jewel of Varosha”. It is situated on the northern part of the continent where the Inmer Waterway connects to the Lunarest Basin.
Founded long before the Crepuscular Annihilation Suhder is said to have been the home to both Pelor and Selune in the second and third era. With that in mind the city and its denizens are the center of the ever decreasing worship of the gods.