Baskythenia

Sands and Mountains

The Baskth are the men of the mountains, where they feel most at home, most of their land is arid, alternating between plains and deserts, and hills, flatlands towards the coast, and mountains further inland.

Kingdom

Baskythenia is a federal kingdom, with a high king uniting their policies, but each kingdom reserves many rights to autonomy and self-governance. Because their home region is so massive and diverse, there are many cultural differences between them, making it more difficult to rule them as a single entity, which is why this confederate system works best for them.
This collection of kingdoms is united by a supreme confederate government which is ruled by a high king, a title which is rotated between member states every ten years. The states are mostly independent, and the central government, led by the current high king, is merely for the sake of foreign affairs and to form a unified front against outsiders, although the high king isn't allowed to perform any action without the approval of the kings senate. Their lands are so vast and lightly populated that wars between them are extremely uncommon, although not completely unheard of, most of their military conflicts are with foreign powers, particularly the Nalsai

Provinces

The Provinces of Baskythenia are divided into several groups, based on environment and culture.
Central Baskythenia lies along the coast, a region of flat and hilly land nestled between the inner mountains and the sea. It includes the nations of Soltherikiae, Muraenak, Mologath, Ganthak, and Uthkantar.
Upper Baskythenia forms the highlands, situated between the inner and outer mountain ranges. This area, marked by salt lakes of many sizes, formed in basins along the inner mountains, is considered the heart of Baskythenian culture and civilization. It is here that most of the religious centers are found. The nations of Sumaetheri, Brunaetak, Quadriith, Kmaelia, and Brendaeketh make up this core region.
Eastern Baskythenia stretches to the south and east, where the air is more humid and rainfall more abundant, covering the lands with lush pine forests. Winters here are harsh and snowy. Geographically and culturally isolated, Eastern Baskythenia enjoys greater autonomy than other regions. It includes the nations of Ustakh and Asamakh. Uthkantar is sometimes associated with the East, though its culture aligns more closely with Central Baskythenia.
Northern Baskythenia is the nation’s warmest and wettest region, characterized by mild winters, hot summers, and abundant rain. Its lush and fertile landscape supports a distinct cultural identity, separate from the drier regions to the south. This region includes Jaelikan and Goraekan. Historically, it also included the island nation of Suthrekenia until it was conquered by the Enyanians. The colonial wars, sparked by invasions of Goraekan, led to treaties that remain contentious, as violations persist and the future of the region remains uncertain.

Neighboring Entities:
Felmeria 
Nalsai'ia 
Enyanin 
Isich 
Westingham 

Read more about the Baskth Race:
Baskth 

Religion

They are quite private about their religious beliefs, but they consider the body a holy thing, and they don't use any kind of piercings or tattoos, as they consider it blasphemous, although some cultures among them are known to use body paint, which is only considered okay because it can be washed off. They build their temples on high mountain peaks, looking down on the rest of their world, and going there is considered a holy thing, which is why outsiders haven't been allowed inside. These temples are tall structures, usually made up of multiple towers, and a central temple that sits lower, where there are said to be sacred gardens that feed not only the monks but also the surrounding peoples. There are also many of such temples at the edges of glaciers, or natural springs, where their water can be used optimally, at first, comparisons were made to the yenoan Cerulean Spira, but as knowledge has increased, it has been discovered that this couldn't be further from the truth. It is not yet certain exactly what they worship.