Balathir (BAHL-A-THEER)
Balathir is a country that has simultaneously undergone massive change and remained the same. On one hand, the demographics have changed dramatically, with the city of Al Kimran changing from a predominantly elven and dwarven city to a city with large populations of almost every major race in Ardrim. This change has not taken place only in Al Kimran, with similar transformations taking place across the entire nation. It borders the northern reaches of the Kolkari Mountains, giving it a strong trade partnership with some of the Dulkarnithian Kingdoms.
History
The history of Balathir is a long one. It was founded just before the Great Mortal Migration by a group of dwarves and elves who allied themselves, leaving Ancient Dulkarnith and Tannith, respectively, to form a more meritocratic and harmonious society to the north.
Demography and Population
The major races of Balathir include elves, dwarves, halflings, dragonborn, and gnomes.
Religion
Balathir is relatively progressive in terms of religious freedom. This can most likely be traced back to the large amounts of elves and dwarves coexisting, peoples with generally very different religions. They allow any form of religion outside of cult worship of non-deities. These include devils, demons, and other such powerful beings that are not actually deities. Other than that, Balathir allows the worship of any god or goddess.
Foreign Relations
Balithir's main allies are Tannith, the Dulkarnithian Kingdoms, and Maenor.
Agriculture & Industry
Balathir is a country that is mostly agricultural. It has access to large amounts of land with a considerable portion of its population in more rural areas, or at least not in cities.
Education
Balathir has a generally high standard of education. This is dampened by the fact that there is a large amount of the population in rural commuities. Due to this, the level of education varies a considerable amount from cities to villages.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Demonym
Balathirians
Government System
Electocracy
Power Structure
Autonomous area
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Balathirian Gold Piece
Major Exports
Wheat-Based Liquors, Gold, Silver, Grains, Vegetable Products, Cold-Water Fish, Lobster, Education, Lumber, Magical Information, Arcane Items
Major Imports
Mithril, Adamantine, Steel, Coal, Exotic Fruits, Platinum, Precious Gems, Wines, Sugar, Coffee,
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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