Volinsk
Volinsk is a country hardened by nightmares. Its people are hard working and laughter comes seldom to their lips. Such it is when life is pain and toiling for your existence is your daily lot. Its countryside is ravaged by werewolves, stalked by vampires, and haunted by ghosts. It is a land of gypsies and vagabonds but also of music, arts, and culture. It seems when darkness wraps its tendrils around the light, that which escapes its shadowed clutches is all the brighter for its trials.
Structure
A Feudal Monarchy with 6 Provincial Lords: Duke>Baron>Count(ess)
Culture
Popular sayings:
"You have made the day of my mother"
"Spare the whip, spoil the golem"
"Like shit in silk pyjamas"
"If the shoe fits, steal it!"
"No one out in dead of night is up to any good"
Demography and Population
Between its 7 provinces, Volinsk has a population of roughly 220,000 humanoids. 90% human, 5% dwarven (due to its proximity to Earth Home), and 5% other.
Military
Technological Level
Volinskians take cultural pride in engineering and architecture. Volinskian carpentry is well made with a distinct stlye. Volinskian clockwork mechanisms, although rare, rival the works of gnome masters.
Religion
Volinskians worship the Gods of the Pantheon.
Foreign Relations
Land of Dagrazt - Volinsk joined the war effort against Dagrazt and helped fend off the hordes as they moved north towards Earthhome.
Earthhome - Volinsk has maintained positive trade relations with the Dwarves of EarthHome for many years.
Elendar - Volinsk has often sent emissaries back and forth to Elendar but the distance between the two countries and the Plains of Despair between them have prevented long term trade routes.
Gneiss - During the time of The Seven Tribes of Volinsk, Gneissian aggression forced them to band together in solidarity. Since that time there have been tense relations and many skirmishes at times, but years of relative peace has settled amongst them.
Khand - Volinsk was not able to help Khand from being overtaken by Dagrazt in the War Against the Darkness but was instrumental in helping to liberate the city in the months after the war ended. An ambassador from Khand, Rajic of Khand, is a member of the Royal Court of Volinsk.
The Womakin Proper - These disputed lands to the west have been a source of much consternation. As one of the original tribes of Volinsk, many Volinskians believe that they are sworn to the Dread Sovereign. Many in the Womakin Proper feel otherwise and violently maintain their independence as they resist annexation.
Agriculture & Industry
Farms produce a lot of root vegetables in Volinsk. Beets, turnips, potatoes; as well as apples, pears, and some grapes.
Forests in the country provide timber.
Volinsk also has a number of mines located in the Great Western mountains which provide a variety of ores.
A spear in the dark, A tear in the morning.
by Mike D. McCarty
by Zac Thompson
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Capital
Demonym
Volinskian
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Crowned Republic
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Mixed economy
Judicial Body
The Volinskian High Court. Composed of Masked Judges in crimson robes who arbitrate the highest matters.
Controlled Territories
Neighboring Nations
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