Koesh

Koesh; the land of the sky.

Structure

One person from each region is sent to a parliament, where they vote on a ruler once a year. Currently controlled by one family, somewhat a monarchy. Each region is ruled by a "duke", each town has a "baron". Somewhat socialist. Food and other basic necessities are supposed to be provided, but "enemies of the state" are ignored. So black market runs everything. Essentially capitalism. Even a blackmarket currency.

Public Agenda

Expand the country, create an empire. Defend the homeland. Control the steppes, eventually control the southern Saleche mountains and the iron supply.

Assets

A very powerful army, nationalistic pride. Southern Saleche mountains that have a lot of iron. Strong, hardy people. Horses and a lot of grassland. A large forest. Lots of natural resources for such a small country. A large river.

History

Originally founded by Koese. Escaping persecution from the early Zalinian empire, crossed the continent to find fertile land. Originally traveled with the founders of Alaethia, then split over an argument. At some point, population destroyed by disease.

Demography and Population

Most are concentrated along the coast and in the cities. A little crowded. Farming. Birth rate is increasing drastically. The plains people are in the steppes, being pushed towards the mountains.

Territories

Southwestern corner of the continent. Colandre forest. Etc. Pretty peacefully held- first settlers. Want to expand into mountains. Hold the steppes, but not really. Constantly battling.

Foreign Relations

Historical enemies with the Alaethien Empire, but on shaky peaceful terms. Hate Zalinia.

Honor and Passion

Founding Date

2400 ish

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Alternative Names

Coesh, Cashinia, Kashinia

Demonym

Koshan, Koeshan

Government System

Democracy, Parliamentary

Power Structure

Feudal state

Economic System

Mixed economy

Currency

iron coins. bartering.

Legislative Body

Parliament. One person from each region (NOT the "duke") goes every year and votes. It is up to the "duke" to enact the laws. There is a book of laws that must be followed and cannot be broken.

Subsidiary Organizations