Valkra
Valkra is the central kingdom and a powerful part of the Malgrii Empire. Its main trade is done through shipping ports, as it has many resources that it has been known for trading throughout the known world, including some fine craft items and natural resources.
Valkra also has the most famous Spiritualism school in the north, which was founded by its former king before the Malgrii empire was formed. The school is designed for those who wish to study witchery in its many forms and does not cater to one religious sect over another but attempts to work with all equally forbidding religious politics within its confines. Not that they don’t happen on the sly, of course. After all, that is only human nature. The power of the school has only grown since the empire, as it is said that the current head of the school (who seems to be old, but ageless) had a hand in overthrowing the devil-emperor nearly three centuries before.
It is also worth noting that the head of the Valkran School of Spiritualism is also the religious ruler of Valkra. It is believed that the king of Valkra is re-incarnated every other generation or so and becomes his own heir. This somehow seems true, since the child retains all the knowledge and power of a previous incarnation of the king, Molworphi Draconus von Dencon var Valkra.
Valkra is a feudal nation, like most countries on Lainshoa, and has titles like those of late mediaeval Germany or England. The native tongue spoken here is similar to German. Français is also commonly spoken here, due to the shipping trade that is common at the capital port.
The current ruler is Queen Althea Sigrunsdottir var Valkra né Draconis, who recently won a civil war for the crown of Valkra. She is well-liked by her people and the nobility in the area of the capital.
Structure
Queen Althea Sigrunsdottir var Valkra
Althea is considered inexperienced, and is still without official consort (although it does appear that she has chosen two men). She recently won a civil war fighting cousins of hers for the throne of the nation, which was founded by her direct ancestor Malworphi Draconis var Valkra. Prior to this Valkra was a mere city state. Althea had several loyal advisers and her own private guard. She is also a swordmaster in her own right.
First Advisor, Sashira
The queen's political adviser is a female wizard, who was trapped in a time-box for a couple of centuries, so knows the history well. While in the time-box she did not age, but was still aware, so could study and practice her art. This has allowed her to become quite powerful.
Education
Approximately 40% literacy rate. Most people attend school from the age 5 to 9 and learn rudimentary mathematical skills, understanding of history, society and duties, and reading (not all retain the reading), before going off to apprenticeships.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Valkran
Head of State
Head of Government
Government System
Monarchy, Theocratic
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Major Exports
wool, wood, fish, iron, steel, coal, gold, crafts, potions/medicine.
Major Imports
Spices, silk, fruit, silver, iron, copper
Parent Organization
Controlled Territories
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