The Kingdom of Oshagm
The Kingdom of Oshagm is an elective feudal monarchy, presently ruled by King Jaq I Luckmaker. It has sovereignty over the island of Sorligien, and is one of the three major Colossian powers, along with the Ciprosian Regnum and the Nicilian Khaganate. It is a relatively young kingdom, being just over a century old, but has quickly become internationally respected for its rapid development and growth in population
Structure
The Kingdom of Oshagm is ruled by a single monarch, elected from among the population by the highest ranking nobility. For the kingdom's entire history thus far, the position of monarch has been filled by King Jaq I, who is believed to be using magic to extend his life. Apart from Oshagm, there are three regional capitals on the island: Estvatch, Tommerum, and Bierg-Sorlig. Each of these settlements has their own governmental system, and rules over a section of the island while swearing fealty to the king in Oshagm.
Culture
Each section of Sorligien has a somewhat unique culture, and the large number of immigrants from mainland Colossia have contributed to a considerable level of cultural diversity in the Kingdom of Oshagm. However, the consumption of seafood is common among all sub-cultures due to most people living near the coast or large rivers, as well as the hatred for the aquatic Aboleths who once appressed the island. There is also a common sense that independence must be constantly struggled for against any foreign tyrant that may arise to threaten the Kingdom.
History
For 31 years, beginning in 789, there was no contact between Sorligien and the outside world, and it was believed that the remaining population that had not fled, had been killed by the Encroaching Cold. However, in 821, a band of adventurers, now known as the Heroes of Sorligien, went to the island and overthrew the Aboleths that had been controlling the island, and freed the population. One of their number, an Oshagm native named Jaq the Luckmaker, was named king due to his miraculous connection to Ettu, the Colossean god of life and death.
In the century since then, the kingdom has grown rapidly through immigration, following the mysterious restoration of its pre-Encroaching Cold climate. This has allowed Oshagm to become a major power in the region, particularly after the creation of the Colossian Union by King Jaq and its subsequent expansion to include almost all states on the continent.
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