Dour
The Northern plains of Pardisio is known as Dour. Dour is the most homunculus-inhabited kingdom. Dour Shore is overseen by Lord Nelson within the keep known as “Cliffside Castle”. Dour Shore is known as a hub for both sea and skyward trade.
Cliffed coastlines wrap around both the west and east of Dour. The cliffs make for natural protection against seafaring and seaborn threats.
Most of Dour is founded on sandstone, making it hard for digging or planting trees. The ground, though filled with grass and wildflowers is quite rough on the feet making the horse a near staple for travel. Because of this, Dour is mainly a temperate moorland with mountainous ranges scattered here and there. Western more, forests become much more prominent from the ancient sediments from the volcanoes to the south. Also in the west is the abundance of fog. Fog is a daily, if not weekly event in western Dour. The fog does have its advantages as it encourages travel of the otherwise light-sensitive Grey Orcs.
Structure
Dour is a monarchy by trade. House Nelson holds the title as the royal family. House Commonwealth holds the titles of Stewart as well as Archmage. House Dour holds the title of Stewart and is Keeper of the Crown. Outside the crown is the House of Lords, which rule over the land by precincts, and the House of Unions, which represent a respective trade.
Demography and Population
50% Homunculus
20% halfborn
5% Dwarf
5% Orc
10% other
10% monster
20% halfborn
5% Dwarf
5% Orc
10% other
10% monster
Territories
Paradise Plains
Commonwealth Penninsula
Agriculture & Industry
The Paradise Plains hold vast quantity of farmland. Almost 80% of Pardisio's bread and grain supply come from this area alone.
Other farms utilize this area to great success as well. Cattle and sheep are plenty.
The ocean ports brings in various bounties including traders, whalers, and fishers
Other farms utilize this area to great success as well. Cattle and sheep are plenty.
The ocean ports brings in various bounties including traders, whalers, and fishers
Trade & Transport
Dour is known for its ports. It's one of the easier ports to navigate to when sailing the Kas Zelvak Ocean. This had made the ports on the western coast of Dour pivotal for trade goods and travelers to the continent as a whole.
Education
Dour Shore on the east coast holds the University of Dour Shore. This School is known for teaching maritime classes, macroeconomics, squirehood, and agriculture. Dour Shore University has perhaps the most diverse library in a general sense than any of the other colleges. Those who wish to learn abjuration magic can find no better place to learn.
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Major Exports
Timber, Ore, Fish, Resale
Official State Religion
Organization
Parent Organization
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Location
Controlled Territories
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