Kingdom of Gazindab

The Kingdom of Gazindab

The Kingdom of Gazindab, the sloping highland terrain that ventures into sub-artic territories, with the highest average elevation of 1500m above sea level. The eastern half of the country tends to be more industrial, with the cold taiga hills being harvested for the rare metals and minerals that they yield. The western half of the country, whilst also home to many a mining operation, tends to be more focused on the process and trade in ceramics.

The metallurgy and pottery of Gazindab are considered luxuries across the entire continent, famed for their strength and durability, whilst also their strong stylised beauty. Designs inspired by the abundant wildlife of the forests of Gazindab feature heavily.

Politics

The Kingdom of Gazindab is an elective absolute monarchy. The Monarch is elected by the heads of the various clans of Gazindab. It is the monarch's job to handle all affairs relating to Gazindab as a state. The clans manage themselves, however, are still bound to the whims of the monarch.

The current monarch of Gazindab is Konig Dol the Forger of Clan Pak. He leads the 32 clans of Gazindab, whose leaders all act as counsellor to him.

The Clans of Gazindab

• Clan Pak

• Clan Mhek

• Clan Dyalthil

• Clan Dhuth

• Clan Ged

• Clan Knerok

• Clan Dhebo

• Clan Gingawul

• Clan Xuh

• Clan Brioh

• Clan Knars

• Clan Dris

• Clan Yith

• Clan Mals

• Clan Teol

• Clan Pocing

• Clan Koroc

• Clan Ubagi

• Clan Tav

• Clan Cten

• Clan Vhars

• Clan Gnasoc

• Clan Osuho

• Clan Murs

• Clan Shoh

• Clan Edol

• Clan Babit

• Clan Ghon

• Clan Stot

• Clan Sreac

• Clan Etuc

• Clan Arpuh

Culture

The dwarven culture is predominant in Gazinbad, although stereotypes abound around such creatures. Consumate craftsmen the dwarves are all rocky and stoic. This could not be further from the truth. Great revellers and lovers of life the dwarven citizenry of Gazindab are hard workers who reward themselves with hearty breaks.

The craftsmanship of Gazindab is not down solely to the cultural appreciation for a job well done, but rather, the personal significance of a lasting momento. The goal of every craftsman in Gazindab is to create things which will long outlast them, and carry their stories far into the future.

Miners who take material fromt he world leave their print on each chunk of ore, farmers who grow food seek to breed plants which will resist disease, documenting and keeping samples to be preserved and used in the future. The heart of Gazindab culture is to persist beyond death, through your works or actions.

Religion

The religion of Gazindab is primarily the worship of death. The state is not personified and its worship is limited to obeisance in the hope that death will hold off long enough for a person to leave their mark on the world.

The death of a child who has been unable to earn their own achievements is considered the greatest sadness that can befall a family or clan.