Deiran
History
Deiran was the first region set up by Kovias Junlinson when he established his empire. It is considered the most civilised of the regions due to bathe lack of open conflict along its borders and a higher proportion of the area being settled compared with other regions.
While the emperor has moved the imperial capital further inland, Deiran Bay remains the regional capital. Much of the region’s wealth is concentrated in this harbour town which acts as a hub for trade with the other coastal regions.
The central parts of the region have a mild climate and much of the land is given over to farming. Despite the fertile soil, by imperial decree every third field is left fallow as the emperor insists that the land not be repeatedly used to grow the same crops. Those caught disobeying face having their farm seized and being demoted in the caste system.
Military
Deiran is protected first and foremost by the imperial army. With the requirement for the completion of a period of military service being able to own property there is usually no lack of volunteers. Though some serve in Deiran after training other are sent out to other regions.
You've earned your land through sweat and blood. Now hold it the same wayThe army is used for large scale patrols and dealing with major threats, but each community is encouraged to set up their own militias to deal with smaller threats like bandits. As every citizen is trained as a soldier and they are familiar with how to work with each other, these militias tend to be reasonably effective, and the local Administrators lend what support they can in coordinating the miltia activities. The amount of goods that passes through Deiran's main port has attracted the attention of bandits that operate on the sea. This has necessitated the creation of the empire's first naval forces. As the only region with a functioning navy, Deiran is tasked with providing protection along all of the empire's coastline.
Foreign Relations
Deiran is bordered by three other regions, Othil to the north-west, Bennith to the north, and Arisal to the south-west. While relations with these other regions are technically friendly, the somewhat artificial nature of the boundaries between regions leads to local disputes over where the border really lies.
Since the Empire's capital was formally moved Deiran has suffered from some loss of prestige and this has caused the governor and some other officials to try asserting their superiority in other ways. This approach has won them few friends amongst the other regions that were already jealous of the wealth flowing into Deiran.
Agriculture & Industry
Deiran is widely viewed as the breadbasket that feeds the empire's exapansion. With its relatively mild climate and a high proportion of the land being worked Deiren is for more productive that other regions, at least as far as staple crops are concerned. Despite those who are acknowledged as citizens having the right to claim land in the regions they have served in many prefer to make the long journey back to Deiren ensuring there is no shortage of people willing to further expand production.
Trade & Transport
Deiran has too main seaports, Deiran Bay and Herinport. These allow for trade with the other regions and perhaps more importantly the transport of supplies and soldiers to the empire's frontiers.
Some trade also passes overland on route to places inacessible by sea. This has increased since the emperor moved the capital further west.
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