Maritimae

Many tinkerers and merchants populate Maritimae, and Maritian clockwork is prized in trade. Not particular fans of all the pomp and bluster of organizing and selecting government officials, the Maritians have set up a demarchy. Officials are selected randomly from a pool of eligible citizens, automated using a device designed and built by Gnyx the Wise.
Actum is the second largest city in all of Mayar, second only to Herna. This bustling trade city is home to many different races and professions. The port of Bariaravila does trade all up the eastern coast and even to Aerey. As such, it is an excellent source for elvish wares.

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. The one exception is Gond, god of tinkerers and craftsmen, though, the Temple of Gond in Actum is more of a huge workshop cooperative to most outside eyes. Common deities among gnomish wizards and scholars are Mystra, Azuth, Selûne, Oghma, and Deneir.
Merchants and traders favor Waukeen.

Foreign Relations

The gnomes of Maritimae have a friendly rivalry with the gnomes of Aquitania, and are generally on good terms with everyone. They were the first to gain the trust of the Tieflings, and many of their scholars work with the sorcerers of Teufeland to gain a deeper understanding of magic.

Agriculture & Industry

Farmland is plentiful, as is wood, and the craftsmen of Maritimae are well known for their fine wood work. Potters, glassblowers, gold and silversmiths are common as well. The tinkerers are well known for their excellent clockwork, and they produce many experimental machines.

Trade & Transport

Trade with the Western Kingdoms travels through the great city of Actum by road, while goods headed for Aquitania, the halflings, or Aerey are shipped by sea out of Bariaravila.

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, and the capital contains the great Library of Actum.
Also home to many colleges and academies, the great University of Actum is a rival to Aquitania's University of Bonna. Also of note are Bariaravila Wizard's College and the Academy of Milil.

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  Actum

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  Bariaravila

Founding Date

278

Type

Geopolitical, Country

Capital

Actum

Government System

Democracy, Direct

Major Exports

Clockwork and fine instruments, glasswork, fine jewelry, fine porcelain

Major Imports

Elven spices, artifacts, Dwarven gems and metals, magical components

Location

Mayar

Controlled Territories

• Actum
• Bariaravila

Neighboring Nations

• Aquitania
• Teufeland

Notable Members

• Gnyx the Wise