Ostia
Ostia is a country of, primarily, dwarven culture. With a population of almost four million, they are about the same size as many of the others in the region (with the notable exception of Qu who has nearly ten times their number in a similar number of square miles). In recent years, Ostia has begun a war against the use of magic and has started becoming aggressive toward the bordering countries, threatening conflict and escalating border tensions. They have Inquisitors prowling the country, seeking out those with magical aptitude and either gang-pressing them into service to the Inquisitors or rounding them up to be imprisoned or killed.
As a result of this increase in aggression, tensions in the region have risen sharply, and refugees have flooded the surrounding countries.
Update
Emperor Quintus Oppius has recently been freed from magical domination and, now clearheaded, is trying to stop the war from occurring and undo the damage caused by the Inquisitors.
Public Agenda
Ostia is currently waging a war against magic, and they are dedicated to eradicating it, stating that magic is a dangerous relic of a bygone age. The future of the world is in technology, and purging magic will allow the races to take their next steps unfettered by ancient ideals.
Assets
Ostia is a rather large country with a formidable army who are well-armed and armored. On the cutting edge of technology, they rely on gunpowder and steam to further their agenda.
Technological Level
Compared to all the countries around it (except for Palladis) Ostia is extremely advanced, demonstrated by their use of gunpowder, steam, and other such technologies.
Religion
Ostia is notoriously atheist. While they believe that gods existed at one point or another, they are of the opinion that the gods long ago abandoned Seras to its fate and turned their eyes toward other things. If they even still exist.
Agriculture & Industry
Gems, metals, rare stones, and metal goods are the primary exports of Ostia.
Maps
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Scaevolanum
Capital of the country of Ostia and seat of power to Emperor Quintus Oppius, the city of Scaevolanum is rife with crime, intrigue, and questions.
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Capital
Demonym
Ostian
Leader
Head of Government
Government System
Democracy, Direct
Economic System
Traditional
Currency
Coins with the stamp of their current ruler as well as those bearing the faces of previous notable members of their society.
Official Languages
Controlled Territories
Related Ethnicities
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