Rauland

Rauland is one of the eight countries of Lusitania. It lies on the northeastern coast of the continent and is very isolated from all the other countries. The people from Rauland are very warily towards strangers.

Geography

Rauland lies on the northeastern coast of Lusitania. The mountain range of Rauland defines the border of the country. However, the geographical belonging of this mountain range is not clearly defined. It measures about 32100 square miles (without the mountain range) and therefore is the smallest country of Lusitania. Its capital lies on a deep bay on the central coast of the country.

Climate

Rauland has a very dry subtropical climate. The mountain range acts as a shield from rainfall, putting the country on the leeward side. The temperatures reach from about 10°C in the winter to 32°C peaks in summers. The wind coming from the southwest is usually very warm.

Vegetation

Rauland has typical steppe-like subtropical vegetation. The lack of rainfall disables forests to grow. Many plants in Rauland don't exceed bush level or the height of small trees. The sea around Rauland is filled with many kinds of fish and sea animals.

History

For now, there is no Timeline for Rauland. Instead, you can check out the History of Lusitania for more information.

Overview

Initially, Rauland was the eastern part of the northern colony of Lusitania. Rauland uses a rather defensive, isolated politic, using the mountain range as a shield from potential dangers from outside. The harbors and naval supply routes of Rauland were mainly blocked by the navy of the Drow. In 4195 b. BF, Oberland assists Rauland to breach that blockade and in exchange, Rauland allows Oberland to mine the mountain range for stone and ore. However, Rauland doesn't look to ally with them or any other country. In 3340 b. BF, it denies Mootland an alliance and stays neutral. In 642 b. BF, the Drow attack Rauland from the ocean. This time, Oberland denies help, and instead, Middenland steps in to defend Rauland from the invasion. Rauland thanks Middenland and punishes Oberland by transferring the mining rights to Middenland. Since that point, Middenland is considered Rauland's only ally.

Culture

Religion

Rauland is a very traditional country. The Pantheon of the Twelve-Gods is the dominating religion in Rauland. Other beliefs are existent and accepted to a certain degree, however, the majority of the population from Rauland eyes these strange beliefs rather warily.

Lifestyle

Rauland is known for outstanding mining and ore processing, just like smithing and constructing. The lack of rainfall, resulting in very poor agriculture, forces Rauland to rely on international trading and fishing. Many people of Rauland strive for one of the mentioned professions above. The general caution and prudence of Rauland make the population feel relatively safe, and history has proven, that neutrality keeps you out of war (more or less).

Politics

Administration

Rauland is a classical monarchy. The ruler, a distant relative of Rondra is supported by a governmental system.

Foreign Policy

Rauland preserves neutrality at any cost but rewards those who help them. It refrains from forming alliances or making enemies, no matter if the other party is a neighbor or not. Middenland is some kind of an ally of Rauland. For details look up the policy thread on the right side of this article.

The flag of Rauland shows a hammer on a white background with a red cross. The colors in the background represent Rauland's loyalty towards the Human Empire. The hammer symbolizes Rauland's specification in craftsmanship, construction, and mining.

Geography

Membership: The Human Empire
Region: Northeastern Lusitania
Capital: Schlanbucht
Area: 32100 sq-miles
Aliases: The shield of Lusitania

Society

Government: Classical Monarchy
Races: WIP
Religion: The Pantheon of the Twelve-Gods, Others
Population: 1.000.000

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Loyal part of the Human Empire

Rauland

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Lionstone

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Rauland is loyal to the Human Empire. It might not have contributed a lot to the war against the Undead, but the quality of Rauland's craftsmen, miners, and architects increased Rauland's reputation and meaning for the Empire.

Alliance

Middenland

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Rauland

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Middenland allied with Rauland in 642 b. BF after helping them to defend an invasion of the Drow. In exchange, Rauland allows Middenland to mine the mountain range. Middenland is Rauland's only ally in Lusitania.

Neutrality

Mootland

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Rauland

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Mootland keeps trying to win Rauland as an ally but Rauland despises the Yuan-Ti and does not agree on any alliances with them.

Neutrality

Oberland

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Rauland

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Oberland tries to make friends with Rauland. Rauland however, is mad about Oberland's decision of denying them support when they were attacked by the Drow in 642 b. BF.