Kingdom of Ostar
The Kingdom of Ostar, which predated the The Brilliant Empire, slowly over time conquered most of the continent of Austra. It is ? m2 in area. It shared the continent with the Principality of Arion, the Free City of Galanthis, and the mysterious island in the middle of Lake Eron. It also shared maritime borders with the Kingdom of Delryn. The capital was the city of Ostar.
Ostar is the Empire's capital and seat of power, and it's size and population was unrivaled by other large cities until near the end of it's existence, when cities with ports or Noble houses or particular influence became similarly large. Languages
Common is the official language of Ostar. Religion
The official religion of the Ostar is The Senary.
Ostar as a nation starts quite small but grows quickly to encompass many different biomes and includes many geographic landmarks across Austra as time passes. The main mountain ranges are the Clayband Mountains, the Eaglehelm Range, and the Suncall Mountains . As you travel east the ground flattens and eventually gives way to the large Mourning Desert. On the far east and southeast coasts it is once more hilly, with some forests. The shape of the continent forms many large natural bays and harbors, most notably: what will become Emperor's Bay off of the Luminous Sea, Cleo's Harbor off of the Ash Sea, and Brilliant Harbor off of the Whispering Sea. The deep Wildmouth River connects what will become Emperor's Bay to what will become Cleo's Harbor and is transversable by all but the very biggest ships. These deep, sheltered ports helped make the Empire a naval force to be reckoned with. Little to nothing is known about Eron Lake and the island which lies at its center. No one has ever returned from journeying to the island. Climate and Biomes
Overall, the western half of the continent is mostly grassland, mixed forest, and deciduous forest, with some alpine, arctic, and coniferous forest areas around the mountains. As you travel east grassland becomes savannah, which gives way to desert. On the far east and southeast coasts there is more forest. Generally, the Empire experiences four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) with lows in the 20s and highs in the 90s. The Mourning Desert can reach temperatures meeting or exceeding 125*, with nights dropping into the cool 50s.
Ostar was an absolute monarchy, ruled by an King or Queen. Titles of nobility, high ranking positions, and all wealth and privilege were awarded and taken at the whim of the King. Succession, too, was determined based on who was the most favored in the monarch's eyes at any given time. From early on, heirs were chosen by worth rather than direct succession. Foreign Relations
Ostar was established shortly after Kingdom of Delryn by another group of humans. Economy
Society and Culture
Population CentersOstar is the Empire's capital and seat of power, and it's size and population was unrivaled by other large cities until near the end of it's existence, when cities with ports or Noble houses or particular influence became similarly large. Languages
Common is the official language of Ostar. Religion
The official religion of the Ostar is The Senary.
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Geography
Physical GeographyOstar as a nation starts quite small but grows quickly to encompass many different biomes and includes many geographic landmarks across Austra as time passes. The main mountain ranges are the Clayband Mountains, the Eaglehelm Range, and the Suncall Mountains . As you travel east the ground flattens and eventually gives way to the large Mourning Desert. On the far east and southeast coasts it is once more hilly, with some forests. The shape of the continent forms many large natural bays and harbors, most notably: what will become Emperor's Bay off of the Luminous Sea, Cleo's Harbor off of the Ash Sea, and Brilliant Harbor off of the Whispering Sea. The deep Wildmouth River connects what will become Emperor's Bay to what will become Cleo's Harbor and is transversable by all but the very biggest ships. These deep, sheltered ports helped make the Empire a naval force to be reckoned with. Little to nothing is known about Eron Lake and the island which lies at its center. No one has ever returned from journeying to the island. Climate and Biomes
Overall, the western half of the continent is mostly grassland, mixed forest, and deciduous forest, with some alpine, arctic, and coniferous forest areas around the mountains. As you travel east grassland becomes savannah, which gives way to desert. On the far east and southeast coasts there is more forest. Generally, the Empire experiences four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) with lows in the 20s and highs in the 90s. The Mourning Desert can reach temperatures meeting or exceeding 125*, with nights dropping into the cool 50s.
Geopolitics
GovernmentOstar was an absolute monarchy, ruled by an King or Queen. Titles of nobility, high ranking positions, and all wealth and privilege were awarded and taken at the whim of the King. Succession, too, was determined based on who was the most favored in the monarch's eyes at any given time. From early on, heirs were chosen by worth rather than direct succession. Foreign Relations
Ostar was established shortly after Kingdom of Delryn by another group of humans. Economy
The arms of the Kingdom of Ostar and the Family Talat is black a orle cream and a chief of embattled purple surmounted with a sheaf of three arrows cream pointed down.
The Kingdom of Ostar
Alternative Name(s)
OstarClassification
KingdomLanguage(s)
CommonRelated Ethnicities
EschienReligion(s)
The SenaryDemonym(s)
OstarianGovernment
Absolute MonarchySize
? mi2Primary Inhabitants
Humans
Type
Geopolitical, Kingdom
Notable Members
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