Alkandra
While Alkandra lacks much of the territorial ambition or political posturing of its neighbors, it nonetheless boasts one of the most powerful militaries in Turath, supporting a powerful noble court. While its warriors are not as well trained as those of Thele, they are certainly skilled, and are often blessed with great weapons and armor. This is due to Alkandra’s control over many of the old empires signature mineral deposits, as well as some of the most efficient forges.
When the empire was in early development, a string of emperors, starting with X, instigated the ‘One Forge’ plan, working to centralize much of the smithing and manufacturing (particularly of arms and weapons) in a single local region in order improve training and production, which it did. When the empire fell, much of those resources were inherited by Alkandra, who jealously guarded both the resources and their trades.
Presently, House Toles, lead by Exarch Tyandreus Toles, claims dominion over the southern Alkandran territories, and is often considered a stoic and implacable enigma. Some rivals often like to claim that he is too enamored with industrial efficiency and production to properly rule a complex political alliance of Alkandran dukes and lords. Yet, Tyandreus has managed to survive not one, but two separate rebellion attempts, and retained control over the main sources of power within his realm. As such, he is often regarded by his more wiser adversaries is a cautions and resolute ruler that does not act rashly, and is not to be taken lightly.
"Words fade, but Iron endures"
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Demonym
Alkandran
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Power Structure
Feudal state
Neighboring Nations
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