States of Kraz Nal Tyr
From World of Kralis
| Regional Information | |
| Population: | 500,000 (75% Junde, 10% Dwarven, 5% Alewyn, 5% Elven, 5% Other) |
|---|---|
| Capital: | None |
| Government: | Individual City States |
| Major Religions: | Gishra, Akiri, and Hadak |
| Imports/Exports: | Ships, Cloth, Glass, Ship Supplies, Trade Goods |
The States of Kraz Nal Tyr are a collection of city -state holdings which were founded by many clans of junde and was founded in 600 - 550 B.F.A. after numerous wars and battles between the various clans that now make up the nobility of the states. There are 5 states that are each self recognized and hold sway over significant portions of the land.
Covering a very large area the States of Kraz Nal Tyr is one of the biggest realms in the west. Bordering the Cold Bay in the west, the wild barbarian baronies of the Talica in the north, the Sea of Ithangar to the south and the Minthirath Mountains to the east, it is a place of quickly changing geography filled with deserts, lofty mountain ranges and a dark forests on its western edge and south-eastern edge along Tallak.
The western edge of the States is fringed with offshore islands, a region of fertile lowlands, low foothills, vast steppes, and sunken basins. Grassland is the most dominate type of land in the States. In many areas these grasslands have been converted into pasture for animals that are raised by the various States.
Culturally speaking the States of Kraz Nal Tyr is not as old as any region in the Southern Realms, but in its short life span so far, the peoples that make up the region have developed a very complex culture of tradition. Most of the States recognize a very strict social structure: lords, peasants, craftsmen and merchants. Each State is ran under a type of feudalism, however, each State does not recognize the authority of another State in this concept. Rather each State is seen and treated as a completely different political entity and sometimes adversary. Most of the States are formed by wealthy and powerful families that have subjugated lesser families or groups. Many times this is done is a very violent way, in other States this has been done through the effort of the people to support a specific family for various reasons.
Most of the States adhere in the concept of knowings one role in the web of relationships that create the community and behaving according to this role so as to ensure that society is both harmonious and strong. It is based upon the believe that rulers should be rulers, subjects should be subjects, as fathers should be fathers, and sons should be sons. It is at the very core of a master and servant. However, despite the fact that this is meant to facilitate social harmony, many States abuse this power, truly making slaves from their subjects.
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The Five States
Each of the fives states is defined by the nobility that rule over a specific state. They set the boundaries, taxes and responsibilities. In this the will of each state is maintained by the vigilance of the bureaucracy of each state.
Kraz Nal Tyr
The namesake of the States of Kraz Nal Tyr, this State is situated on the Horn of Kraz and is dominated by the western half of the Forest of Mist. It is a very civilized region with numerous large cities and many small villages and farms that surround the forest. It is controlled by six noble families that have built, over ages, a large city in each of their specific regions. The region is known for its exotic spices, slaves, and ship building.
The people of this region are soft spoken, but are very firm in their actions. They are quick to anger, but take a great deal of time in planning any sort of revenge. They tend to be great politicians, sages, and spellcasters.
The six cities are known as: Tabo, Shou, Chular, Karatun, Lu Tao, and Kain.
Mau' Nal
The central portion of Kraz Nal Tyr is the State of Mau' Nal is comprised of a vast, arid grassland plain. It is a wind swept region of herds of wild horses. Technically, it is the largest state land wise, but it is the least populated of the five states. Mau'Nal is ruled over by five noble families, each with a vast herd of horses. This region is known for its horses and the five pure breeds of horses that hail from this region. It is highly prestigious to own a Mau'Nal horse.
The people of this region are a hardy, stolid and reliable lot. They are excellent horsemen and are fierce fighters with short bows and longswords from horseback. Their clothes are usually made from rough wool tipped with various furs.
It has a number of small towns that are located along the shore line of the Sea of Ithangar. It has two large cities Mina Turos, a large port city on the shores of the Sea of Ithangar; and Tros a favorite trade city within the deep interior of the State.
Tular
The Forest State of Tular is well known for the fact that it is completely covered by the eastern half of the Forest of Mist. Despite the foul creatures that live within the forest itself, the region is well known for the wind instruments that is crafted by its many craftsmen. These instruments are well known through out the Southern Realms for the sweet melodic music and are in high demand by bards and entertainers from as far south as the Empire of Resha.
It is ruled over by a single noble family.
Tyr Erte
The south-eastern region of the States are dominated by the Nargoth Forest. It is a lightly populated region that focuses on wood products. It shares the dark forest with the trolls of Tallak.
Yutaun
The land of Yutaun has been ravaged by years of war with the barbarians of Talica and is the main defense against the barbarians sweeping too far into the rest of the States. There are a very few towns, one major city and many villages. Over the years, the people of Yutaun have built a large wall that extends from the Minthirath Mountains to the Cold Sea. Most of the wall is not very high, barely three feet while other areas the wall is over thirty feet high and 15' wide.
While the land has been ravaged, the people are a very hardy and sturdy lot that are quick to recover from the raids and the battles. They are highly skilled in agriculture and have been known to coax fields of grains to grow in areas where others would not even try.
Arakyth is the single city of the State and is situated closer to the Mau'Nal border than the Talica border. It is ruled over by three noble families.
