Aquitania
This relatively remote state is home to a disproportionate number of magic users. Bonna in particular is known for its great libraries and wizard’s colleges, and many come to study there, even those who are not of gnomish descent. It is an adhocracy, with a loose governing body of wizards. Aquitania is also home to a large number of botanists and zoologists, who study the particularly interesting flora and fauna of the northern tropical forests.
Religion
Unlike their cousins the elves, gnomes don't take to building great temples to their deities, though they do build beautifully decorated, ornate shrines. Common deities among gnomish wizards and scholars are Mystra, Azuth, Selûne, Oghma, and Deneir.
Tinkerers and inventors favor Gond, while naturalists favor Silvanus, Eldath, and Mielikki.
Foreign Relations
Agriculture & Industry
Much of the agriculture is in the southern regions, with some mining towns in the north. Naturalists and alchemists produce a great number of unique potions and magical components. The cities have a large population of artisans, who craft fine jewelry and pottery.
Education
Education is of great importance to the gnomes, and the vast majority of adult gnomes are literate. All cities and most large towns have at least one library, the Library of Bonna being the largest in the country.
Also home to many colleges and academies, the great University of Bonna, rival to Maritimae's University of Actum, houses the world's premier wizard's college. Wizards and other magic users travel from all over the world to access the university's extensive library of magic.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Government System
Magocracy
Major Exports
Magical components, rare herbs, tinctures, potions, fine jewelry, fine porcelain
Major Imports
Elven spices, artifacts, Dwarven gems and metals
Location
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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