Oscala

Capital: Solum Hallmarks: Merchant Guilds, Craftsman Guilds, Racial Diversity, Trade Princes

Overview

The Oscala Concord is perhaps the most affluent nation in all of Askara. The nation's government is headed by an elected council of representatives from each of the largest guilds in the region. The council, known as "The Commission", makes decisions in the best interest of the Concord as a whole, usually with the intention of turning a profit. The heavy focus on industry and trade means that while the nation is exceptionally well-off, many of the more mundane needs of the region are left to the nominated officials of each local settlement to deal with, and this can include threats from bandits and monsters. The promise of great fortune and profitability draws many foreigners to the region, and as a result the Concord boasts an exceptionally diverse populace. Among said races, the Loxodon call the region home. Known for their good-natured spirits and general openness, many Loxodon are elected as town officials and take up high ranking positions in the various guilds that operate in the region. Though they have a substantial naval force of trade ships and galleys, the Concord has the bare minimum when it comes to an army. This has led the region to rely heavily on swords-for-hire and mercenaries for much of its protection and peace-keeping, which can be quite lucrative for budding adventurers.