Vardesh
| Formal Name | Kingdom of Vardesh |
|---|---|
| Capital | Tsarava |
| Head of State | Rusudan Amirejibi |
| Government Type | Monarchy |
| Cultures | ~2.5 million Vardeshi |
| Religions | Kozartism |
| Population Density | Medium |
| Population | ~2.5 millions |
Vardesh is a country located on the Vardesh peninsula in southwestern Ramul Ta. The people lives in the coastal plains on the northwestern side of the Vardeshi mountains.
History
Vardesh is a small nation nested in the northwestern side of the Vardesh mountains. It has generally benefited from trade with civilizations to its northeast, east and south, and its people are renown merchants.
Vardesh converted to Kozartism early on in its history, around 300 P.S. or so, and secured a premier position as the primary middlemen selling goods between the Siuian Empire and the Midians. When the Besian Gate were opened the Vards sailed right inside, mastered Arcane Seas sailing from the Silnarians and then proceeded to compete in the international marketplace.
Despite its defeat and forced vassalage under the Tilai Khanate, Vardesh's golden age is still continuing with prominent merchant funding and fueling buildings. They faces some competition from merchants from northeastern Ramul Ta, but they've generally failed to make inroads due to Vardesh's home port advantages.
Government
The Vardesh government is led by a hereditary King or Queen who rules with the nobles support. Merchants play a much more prominent role in the government and support from the prominent merchant families are needed for the monarch to retain their power.
Regions
- Tsarava (70,000): The capital city of Vardesh, home to a large harbor and located in the sheltered Vardesh bay.
Cultures
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Vardeshi are mostly Kozartists, but generally take a much more secular and less fanatical approach to their religions, especially amongst merchants.
Military
Vardesh's army is reliant on a small and elite royal guards loyal to the guards alongside professional soldiers and militias made up of local citizens. The Vardesh army is generally considered competent and versatile - fielding horse archers, shock cavalries, infantries and large amount of firearms troops - but with few standout area.
Vardesh has a disproportionately sized navy and mercantile fleet to protect its interests.