Warlin

Warlin is called The Cliffed Corner for good reason; much of its coastline is sheer cliffs over the ocean and there are many cliffs and ravines and gulches inland as well. It's home to Blackrock Abyss, a deep canyon that cuts through the land and assumed bottomless according to local folklore. Warlin has a varied landscape, from mountains and thick forests to windswept moorlands and hot springs.

Structure

Run by the Kjar (the Warlinian word for Regent), and despite the ruling name, is essentially a democratic system, the Kjar being elected every ten years. However, the only places available to cast votes are the bigger cities in the eastern part of Warlin, and often the ethnic/cultural group of Gehavyr is restricted from voting due to outright discrimination or the routes from their land to the voting cities being turned into toll roads or constructed on indefinitely.

Culture

Warlin as a country highly values science, but only a few of the natural sciences in particular. Zoology and botany are popular studies are there are specific colleges for each in some of Warlin's biggest cities. Warlinian schools on plants and creatures are second only to Camnhir college, and are popular even in other countries. Medicine isn't nearly as popular a study, but is valued in a different way.
Warlin also has more Tribal influence than places like Ceant or Daltalan, even though those countries also include part of the Vider Chiefdom. The Old Gods are worshipped in much of the Yontagh, and there are a lot of similar pagan religions that are practiced throughout the country. While not a particularly war-like country, there are often events celebrating strength and martial prowess, due to the wide worship of Homohe. Magic isn't taboo, but the use and power that comes with wielding it isn't a respected or found as impressive as physical tests of strength and dexterity.

History

Warlin used to be a region of multiple small kingdoms/baronies established by Mahalians settling in the eastern part of the continent. The largest kingdom, centered around Warlin's current capital of Athiheare, eventually shed the monarchy when the last queen stepped down and offered a democratic system. That system continues to this day.

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Alternative Names

The Cliffed Corner

Demonym

Warlinian

Government System

Democracy, Presidential

Power Structure

Federation

Economic System

Mixed economy

Neighboring Nations

• Daltalan