Travesha
Travesha is one of the Empire's most devoted nations. Residing in the south eastern corner of the Imperial territory, Travesha holds a strategic position with both the southern shorelines and the River Trine. Open fields and grass covered plains with scattered tree cover make up the majority of the territory. Travesha have a strong economy, based primarily on exportation in peacetime, and military contracts during war. They have a reputation for being incredibly devout and committed to the cause.
with their large tracks of fertile land, Travesha during peacetime is also a large producer of wine and ale.
Structure
Travesha is separated into multiple small villages, which focus on production and the provision of workforce for the larger settlements. These settlements a evenly spread across Travesha, and offer a base for travelling traders, transport coaches and armies on the march to stop and re supply.
Travesha also has a seaside fortress in Smoteport. A large castle that typically hosts a standing army of up to 50,000 soldiers. It also hold a populace of around 65,000 civilians. Travesha's capital is located far from the Royalist border, on the western side of the province. This city is heavily fortified, and well provisioned thanks to Travesha's ability to grow and produce much of it's own resources.
Culture
Travesha is a country of love and giving. They often hold banquets, feasts and festivals in the larger settlements, for various holidays observed in Travesha, and the wider Empire. The people of Travesha are also often very forthcoming when it comes to hospitality and visitors.
The other key tenet of Travesha is the devotion to the cause. The Crusaders of Tarvala - whom reside within Travesha, are often seen as some of the most devoted to the Throne. Rarely does the Crusaders' faith come in to question.
Public Agenda
Travesha's core focus is to produce the resources for the war effort, and to unite Tarvala's lands.
Assets
Travesha own many hundreds of hectares of vineyards, orchards, crop fields and grazing land.
History
Originally founded as a peaceful production nation, Travesha was home to some of the earliest wine in Markoth. Their production of wines starting with an experimental batch of grape juice that had been left to ferment during a late harvest. Since that point, the nation has undergone multiple changes to become a front-line country capable to dealing significant damage to Royalist defenders.
Travesha has a long term rivalry with the Royalist nation of The Vargas Plains. This has resulted in both countries occupying territory within eachothers borders, multiple invasion attempts, and a few border conflicts.
"Loyalty and Devotion Leads to Bravery"
Founding Date
200AT
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Traveshian
Leader
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Imperial Crowns
Official State Religion
Parent Organization
Location
Neighboring Nations
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