Bastia

Bastia
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Kingdom Overview
Capital	Florne
University	Anastou
Government	Constitutional Monarchy
Rulers	Queen, Parliament
Climate	Coming soon.
Estimated Land Mass	2,360,000 sq mi
Population	8.5 million
Race Distribution	80%H, 15%W, 4.9%G, 0.1%P
Racial Breakdown	6.8 mil humans; 1.36 mil wicks; 416,000 galdori; 8,500 passives
Kingdom Details
Currency	Concord, Underworld Currency
Patron Diety	Hurte
Languages	Estuan, Tek, Riverword
Kingdom Information
Play Status	CLOSED for Play

Bastia is currently Under Construction.

The god of beauty, Hurte, is said to patronize the Kingdom of Bastia, and it is widely believed - for good reason. Bastia is a haven of art and intellect, with cities noted for their aesthetic design and impeccable upkeep. Florne, the capital city, is well-known for its stunning waterways and incredible sights, including a world-class menagerie, many miraan parks, and rose and butterfly gardens. Bastia has been widely considered to be the technological apex of the Six Kingdoms since the early 2700s; in the last fifty or so years, other kingdoms have slowly encroached on its prowess, although Bastia seems to have been slow to realize its relative decline.

Climate and Topography

Bastia has a temperate climate, and the majority of the country is lowlands, with mountainous regions along the border with Hesse and in the far southwestern corner. The kingdom has five very differentiated seasons: cold winters, chilly springs, a warming rainy season, a humid summer, a hot dry season, and a cool, wet autumn, all of which it shares with its neighbor Anaxas. These seasons define how produce is grown, the migratory patterns of animals and nomadic wicks, and give all races a very reliable calendar to follow with celebrations and observances.

The eastern part of Bastia is cooler, reaching just into negative temperatures in Fahrenheit; the western region, which is also located more south, stays slightly warmer year round in the lowlands, although temperatures drop quickly as one climbs into the mountains.

Bastia is largely flat, with rolling hills that lead into the two mountain ranges along the country’s southernmost border. The country has a number of rivers and lakes, including the Leirres, which runs all the way from the Cea di Vesta to Bastia’s southernmost mountain range, and which separates the eastern and western parts of the country. Bastia’s major lakes include Lake Talarma, where the Talarma river flows from into the Tincta Basta, and the series of smaller lakes off of the Golfo di Galkan, which define the boundary between Bastia and Hesse.

The southern region of Bastia is extremely fertile, with lowland and timber farms both prospering there. The northern edge of the country runs along the Cea di Vesta, where extensive ruins can be found, and has a large bay against the Quiet Sea, also less well-populated in the present.

Top Cities by Population

• Florne (28%) = 2.38 million
• Anastou (20%) = 1.7 million
• Caroult (20%) = 1.7 million
• Tiv (13%) = 1.1 million

Culture

Galdori society in Bastia is unusually wealthy, due to the both their extremely fertile soil, and the fact that they industrialized slightly earlier than their neighbors. Bastia has a wealthy upper class of galdori, a culture with a focus on intellectualism and discovery, and a taste for arts and leisure. The people of Bastia share a common ancestry with the people of Anaxas, though they became separate kingdoms prior to the War of the Book, and have maintained a strong connection through the ease of travel between their two capitals via the Talarma River. The two countries share many physical and cultural traits to this day, though their accents differ considerably, with the Bastian accent much more flourished and pronounced.

Religious Worship

Bastia is religious in a way similar to Anaxas - with a great show of loyalty and adoration to the gods. The elegant temples outnumber the banks and marketplaces in Florne. The human population of Bastia generally pays tribute to the gods in the privacy of their own homes, but for galdori, the temple is an excellent place to see and be seen.

Death is handled by the Cadus Barr, the Gravekeepers, who inter bodies in phasmonias.

Bastia is closed for play.