Holy Republic of Zhlosna

Traders fear the evangelics and evangelics fear the traders

The Holy Republic of Zhlosna

Leader: Grand Patriarch Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz

The preeminent power of the West, checked only by her neighbor Orea, Zhlosna is a land of zealous crusaders. Originally coming from the coasts of The Emerald Sea, Zhlosna quickly expanded to most of what is now her current borders. Though lost to history as to why, the nation strictly enforces its national religion on all ethnic Zhlos, even those not born within her borders. However traders need not fear, as the nation only has a handful of rules that need to be followed for access into the country.
Economically, Zhlsona is currently in a major dispute with the merchant empire of Venitia, given that they control a mass amount of trade going north along the seas. Even with this, the country can still output many luxury items, being the largest producer of limestone (of which a sizeable amount goes to their cathedrals) as well as intricately made holy items. Though most the country is quite content, trouble brews in the far south-west of the country, with the recently annexed group of Russmarians refusing to easily assimilate. Slowly but surely progress is made, but revolts are frequent and damaging many of the mining operations in the area (some say Uswaitians are to blame).
Possibly due to the Russmarians, or partially due to the backlash from her neighbors for annexing them, Zhlosna has taken a step back in its foreign policy. Even though they are down, the Sejm (the democratic body), has kept a close eye on the growing situation to the south, passing many sanctions and such against both Uswait and The Dominion. More concerning however, is the growing number of both Inquisitors and Crusaders found outside The Republic's borders, performing a host of suspicious activities. Regardless, many are curious on if the "Old Fisherman" (a reference both to the God of the Zhlos and Zhlosna) will wait out the storm to the south, or take the more active approach it has done so often in the past.

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Major Cities: Zholstanie, Osczemitz, Gwolno
Major Towns: Tuszerstad, Akdargrad
Religion: State Enforced Worship of Akdar
Seal of the Republic: Symbol of Akdar
Anthem: Saturn by Holst
Demographics: 80% Human (15% Russmarian), 7% Elf, 3% Tiefling, 10% Other

Type

Geopolitical, Theocracy

Training Level

Semi-trained

Veterancy Level

Recruit

Location

Settlement