The company operates within the borders of Crimea, a nation of humans (referred to as " beorc") that shares its southern border with Gallia, a nation of Beast laguz, or humanoids capable of transforming into animals. The protagonist, Ike, the son of Greil, begins the game as the newest member of his father's mercenary company, the Greil Mercenaries. However, it was burnt down 20 years before the events of the game and the herons were wiped out, save for its king Lorazieh, Prince Reyson and Rafiel, Princess Leanne and Lillia.
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Gallia - Home to the beast laguz, it recently improved relations with Crimea.Begnion - A beorc theocracy worshiping the goddess Ashera.Daein - A beorc kingdom that had become antagonistic ever since King Ashnard ascended the throne.He is succeeded by his daughter, Elincia. It was ruled by King Ramon until his death at the hands of King Ashnard. At the start of the game, it is invaded by Daein. Crimea - A beorc kingdom that is home to the Greil Mercenaries.The continent is divided into seven nations that are either governed by beorc, the game's terminology for humans, or laguz, a race of shape-shifters capable of taking on the forms of animals. Path of Radiance is set on the fictional continent of Tellius.
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The highlighted nations are Gallia (green), Crimea (gold), and Daein (red) Begnion (blue) Goldoa (purple) phoenicis (orange) Kilvas (grey).