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[Ghazkull]

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In those days our nature hadn't yet become apparent to us. Placid like sheep we prayed to those above and cursed those below. It was the way of things, it was what our elders had done, so why should we do different? Superstitious to a fault we blamed them for bad weather and praised them for good one. Curdled milk alone might spawn a hunt for those who might consort with the devil in our villages, sacrifices in temples, a day of the week spend in contemplation of the divine and once a year a month of fasting...oh if only we had known.

Welcome to against the Gods, in which you, the players will take the role of a number of medieval kings and lords in a world far from mundane. While you see to it to lead your kingdoms to greatness and prosperity you will become aware of an ever growing threat...and i don't want to spoil much more. In scope and Scale this will work like the You are King games of Yore with similiar Mechanics to Spamkingdom, relatively simple to keep things (hopefully) fast-paced and on point.

If you want to join here's a sheet:

Name of your Sovereign:
Name of your Nation:
Fluff: (Government, Culture, History and General Landscape of your Kingdom. Several Things Though: you are human and i would avoid going for an entirely mountaineous kingdom or one thats isolated by mountain ranges...just saying, you can still do it but it will be !!FUN!!. Gunpowder is not a thing yet, nor are repeating crossbows. )
Focus: (Choose one - it gives you a bonus in that category but not automatically better stats than other kingdoms)
Population
Economy
Military
Happiness
Magic (warning, magic is very rare, even if you take this as a focus, you are only guaranteed that you get magic, not that its much. Also also, its You are King levels of dangerous.)

I'll be taking eight people.

[micelus]

Not that I'm not interested, but I really doubt that many people will know what you are king was these days.

Spoiler: Sheet (click to show/hide)

Name of your Sovereign: Royal Protector Rosa de Andrade-Alonzo
Name of your Nation: Graņif
Fluff: It is no secret that Graņif´s capitol holds most of the kingdom's wealth, urban population and power. Nearly all other cities in the realm are mere hamlets in comparison, save for the key trade cities along Graņif's coasts and trade routes. Indeed, until recently, Graņif had merely been a city-state and its ruler a mere dux. This was not because of its poverty however. The climate of Graņif was perfect for the growing of crops and Graņif was known as one of the premier sources of olives and grapes in all the known world. However, it was not until the development of the 'Esteemed Corporations of Trade" that Graņif truly became powerful. Sponsored by the houses de Andrade and de Alonzo, as well as minor allies, these Corporations were able to turn Graņif from a breadbasket to a grand centre of trade. Since then, Graņif, or at least the Trade Corporations, have continued to prosper. The now merged house of de Andrade-Alonzo has also been able to secure the majority of the royal elections for the last few centuries and there are even talks of making the position hereditary. Culturally, the Graņifi are thought of as passionate and easygoing. That such a people have produced good merchants has been surprise to many.

Geographically, Graņif is a realm composed mainly of hills, mountains and interspersed plateaus. Its southern territories is bordered by the sea and nearly half of the total population lives by the coast. Graņif has a Mediterranean climate.

Religiously, the Graņif for the most part are henotheists known as the 'Way of Infinite Truth' , worshipping the 'Infinite One/The Greatest/The Sublime Eye/The August Creator" and other epitaphs, while understanding that other deities may exist. "Infinite One" is usually preferred. The Graņifi believe that God is in everything and that the sapient mind of the Creator is asleep and continues to sleep. Some even believe that all of creation is merely this god's dream. Regardless of the specifics, all adherents partake in a mystical view on their religion, believing that one can connect to their God by engaging in ritualistic activities. Usually, this involves the consumption of certain substances, dances, stories, songs, reading, memorisation and a great deal many other things. Ritual sacrifice is wholly absent from the faith, as followers believe that their god does not desire the spilling of blood merely to honour him.

The clergy of the faith are called emun(pl. emuns). Ideally, this position falls on the wisest and most pious individuals in a community. This said, it is not uncommon for children to inherit the position or for popular individuals to be publicly acclaimed as emuns. Regardless, emuns are responsible for leading the community in the faith's spiritual life, as well as advising them on secular matters so that they may please their god. While important fixtures of the community, emuns rarely hold much influence by themselves. Indeed, it is the atashki clergy who are able to command the religious laity. Monastery-monks, the atashki reside in their secluded worship-complexes, supposedly attempting to isolate themselves from the evils of the world. Overtime, some monasteries have become extremely influential due to educating officials, advising locals on better agricultural techniques, selling good quality products or simply because its members tend to be related to many families. Most obvious however is that the atashki are the closest authority most rural communities have, with the ruling nobility, patricians and Royal Protector all focused either on their provincial manors or in the cities. The atashki are simply the nearest figures of importance and the peasantry respect them for this fact.

Government: Theoretically, Graņif is conglomeration of fiefs ruled by nobility that elect a single dux for life who is responsible for national defence and foreign relations. Over time, the dux has been replaced with a Royal Protector, bypassing the ban on declaring a kingship. In the modern day, the Royal Protector retains their previous roles, but also has influence over infrastructure, trade, justice, manufacturing, the national fleet and other matters that would have been inconceivable in centuries past. However, this is tempered by the fact that the Four Estates (Nobility, Commons, Corporations, Monasteries) have their own spheres of influence in the realm. As such while the Protector is theoretically in charge of paying the postal service in a city, it would not be odd for the royal post to be defunct in the area, having long been taken over by the local monastery.

While no proper parliament exists, a sort of impromptu council does take place. Graņif City contains within it the the high representatives of three Estates, with the Commons of course having none. These include the Executive Secretary (Trade Corporations), the Qutb (Monasteries) and the Keeper of Rights (Nobility). While the influence of these positions ebb and flow over time (the Secretary often has little power himself while the Qutb is sometimes the head of their religion), all are able to quickly convene between themselves and the Protector due to the closeness of each of their palaces. 

Interesting trivia: Graņifi architecture, ironically enough, specialises in cheap materials and elaborate decoration to match the more gaudy styles of other realms. While the Royal Protector is the elected ruler of the land, the Trade Corporations and monk-clergy of the realm also share much of the country's influence. Of course, lesser merchants and nobility also have some power, meaning that the position of Royal Protector is dependent on its relations with the estates to carry out their rule.

The Royal Protector: Rosa is 30 years of age and a recent widow. Her late husband fathered her a son and two daughters. As of this year, she only has her youngest daughter Catalina, who has 2 years to her name. Rosa, like her uncle who preceded her, is a ruler entrenched in the idea of a scholar-monarch. While of course having the administrative and diplomatic skills afforded by her position, it is no secret that Rosa aspires to turn the capitol into a centre of learning, just as her ancestors turned it into a centre of trade.

Focus: Economy

[Roboson]

Will post sheet here in a bit.

[RulerOfNothing]

Posting to watch and possibly apply

[Digital Hellhound]

I hope you don't mind that I placed my nation on your border, micelus.

Spoiler: Guerrand (click to show/hide)

Name of your Sovereign: Prince Filios II Montmare
Name of your Nation: Guerrand
Fluff: To the north of Graņif lies the small yet formidable state of Guerrand, a land of fertile hills and rich vineyards, with a temperate-mediterranean climate characterized by intermittent periods of warm sunshine and torrential rain. Notable landmarks are the Black Mountain of Durrien, an ancient and dormant volcano near the city of Guerrand itself, and the world-famous Bastion of Guerrand, a supposedly impenetrable fortress constructed on and into a steep hilltop over the years.

Yet it is not for its nature or sights that Guerrand is known. A long history of invasion and the unwelcome attentions of greater empires have moulded the soldiers of the Guerrandese into highly skilled and respected fighters, devoted to the defense of their homeland. Counter-attacks and the odd expansionist period have grown Guerrand from the city-state of old into a respectably sized, if not large, nation. Guerrand exports many mercenaries for the needs of the continent, profiting well from the wars of others. These men take the wielding of the pike and the greatsword in particular into an art form, and popular opinion expects every man to learn some weapon before he can be called a man - and neither are women discouraged from such pursuits, if not actively sought for in the ranks.

Guerrand is largely an agrarian land, with only one major city - the capital, after which the nation has gained its name - and a scattering of towns guarded. Aside from wine - according to the locals, the best in the world, though her neighbors might also claim that honor - grain and textile crops form the bulk of Guerrand's economy. A small aristocracy serves the hereditary line of Princes, administering the land and peasantry on their behalf. Local burghers and merchants are usually eclipsed by foreigners, such as agents of Graņifi Trade Corporations, but make a living trading in Guerrand's wine and crops. More influential are so called 'muster barons', merchants specializing in the drawing up and selling of mercenary contracts to foreign powers.

Religious authority in Guerrand takes the form of the Temple of Sublime Truth, or the Sublime for short. This faith believes in a 'perfect' creator god who serves as the ideal for all men and women to aspire to - a being of supreme self-mastery and virtue who has left the world or fallen dormant (interpretations vary) due to the corruption and decay of Creation. Only through the pursuit of perfect virtue and self-mastery may Man bring about the god's return and redeem the world. The hierarchical church of sublimes, perfects and aspirants and belief system stressing virtue and conformity is a powerful force of societal control in the countryside. In the south, Graņifi beliefs - generally held to be heretically distortions of the Sublime Truth - have taken some hold, and at the moment are generally tolerated. Graņifi influence can be seen in the growth of monasteries of isolated believers in Guerrand, a foreign concept a century previous. Their detachment from the regular church has led to fears of being breeding grounds for heresy and unorthodox thought.

Guerrand's current Prince, Filios II of the line of Montmare, is held in high esteem as a skilled swordmaster and for his piety. His short reign has yet to result in any dramatic changes for Guerrand - if he has plans for the country, he has kept them well-hidden. His reluctance to marry has raised rumors the Prince intends to wed a foreign wife - a decision popular with the aristocracy for forging new alliances, yet suspect for potentially bringing heathen faiths and foreign influence into Guerrand by the church and common people.

Focus: Military

[Ghazkull]

Both applications are perfect, you are both in. And thanks for already situating your kingdoms in relation to each other that makes map creation much easier

[micelus]

I hope you don't mind that I placed my nation on your border, micelus.

Spoiler: Guerrand (click to show/hide)

Name of your Sovereign: Prince Filios II Montmare
Name of your Nation: Guerrand
Fluff: To the north of Graņif lies the small yet formidable state of Guerrand, a land of fertile hills and rich vineyards, with a temperate-mediterranean climate characterized by intermittent periods of warm sunshine and torrential rain. Notable landmarks are the Black Mountain of Durrien, an ancient and dormant volcano near the city of Guerrand itself, and the world-famous Bastion of Guerrand, a supposedly impenetrable fortress constructed on and into a steep hilltop over the years.

Yet it is not for its nature or sights that Guerrand is known. A long history of invasion and the unwelcome attentions of greater empires have moulded the soldiers of the Guerrandese into highly skilled and respected fighters, devoted to the defense of their homeland. Counter-attacks and the odd expansionist period have grown Guerrand from the city-state of old into a respectably sized, if not large, nation. Guerrand exports many mercenaries for the needs of the continent, profiting well from the wars of others. These men take the wielding of the pike and the greatsword in particular into an art form, and popular opinion expects every man to learn some weapon before he can be called a man - and neither are women discouraged from such pursuits, if not actively sought for in the ranks.

Guerrand is largely an agrarian land, with only one major city - the capital, after which the nation has gained its name - and a scattering of towns guarded. Aside from wine - according to the locals, the best in the world, though her neighbors might also claim that honor - grain and textile crops form the bulk of Guerrand's economy. A small aristocracy serves the hereditary line of Princes, administering the land and peasantry on their behalf. Local burghers and merchants are usually eclipsed by foreigners, such as agents of Graņifi Trade Corporations, but make a living trading in Guerrand's wine and crops. More influential are so called 'muster barons', merchants specializing in the drawing up and selling of mercenary contracts to foreign powers.

Religious authority in Guerrand takes the form of the Temple of Sublime Truth, or the Sublime for short. This faith believes in a 'perfect' creator god who serves as the ideal for all men and women to aspire to - a being of supreme self-mastery and virtue who has left the world or fallen dormant (interpretations vary) due to the corruption and decay of Creation. Only through the pursuit of perfect virtue and self-mastery may Man bring about the god's return and redeem the world. The hierarchical church of sublimes, perfects and aspirants and belief system stressing virtue and conformity is a powerful force of societal control in the countryside. In the south, Graņifi beliefs - generally held to be heretically distortions of the Sublime Truth - have taken some hold, and at the moment are generally tolerated. Graņifi influence can be seen in the growth of monasteries of isolated believers in Guerrand, a foreign concept a century previous. Their detachment from the regular church has led to fears of being breeding grounds for heresy and unorthodox thought.

Guerrand's current Prince, Filios II of the line of Montmare, is held in high esteem as a skilled swordmaster and for his piety. His short reign has yet to result in any dramatic changes for Guerrand - if he has plans for the country, he has kept them well-hidden. His reluctance to marry has raised rumors the Prince intends to wed a foreign wife - a decision popular with the aristocracy for forging new alliances, yet suspect for potentially bringing heathen faiths and foreign influence into Guerrand by the church and common people.

Focus: Military

No problem at all. Although, if this was more of a worldbuilding game, I could see a lot of interplay between both nations.

Graņifi might think Guerrandians to be waaay too uptight and need to relax a little...if they had anything to do besides bash someone's skull in for gold or pretend that their wine is any good. On the other hand, Guerrandians might think that the Graņifi are morally loose and have waaay too much gold in their hands. Furthermore, they might think the Graņifi to be a bit sheepish since they've more or less accepted the tyranny of a faux-royal whereas the upright nation of Guerran continues to have but a mere prince. While the Prince may not  be elected, at least he doesn't pretend to be chosen by the people.

Of course past those stereotypes, I would think that Graņifi merchants would prefer to hire Guerrandians soldiers to protect themselves and I wouldn't doubt that the majority of the Protector's retinue are Guerrandian in origin. Being so close to Graņif also means that the Guerrandians are able to purchase a great variety of products from all over the world.

Then we also come to the fact that despite their differences, both countries are quite similar, save for circumstances of faith and investment. The languages are probably similar or even just dialects of each other. Some people might not even care too much about their differences and when travelling abroad, might prefer their neighbour's company rather than the locals.

EDIT: edited my sheet very slightly to make it seem like Guerrand and Graņifi's religions have a common root.

[DolosusDoleus]

Reserving spot; will post sheet in a little bit.

Spoiler: Here we go (click to show/hide)

Name of Sovereign: Grand Duke Anbis Darkspear
Name of Nation: Sills Atoll
Fluff:
Sills Atoll itself is an island nation composed of six notable landmasses: Arthis, Prio, Wer, Timb, Laad, and Atoll. In Sillian society, each of these islands serves a specific function: Arthis is for commerce and trade, Wer is for the workshops and stores of artisans and craftsmen, Laad is where the lesser nobility reside, Timb is where most commoners live, Atoll is where the seat of government resides and where the courts are, and Prio is where the dead are buried. These islands are located not far off from the mainland, but the surroundng ocean's storminess have managed to ward off many who would seek to conquer the nation. This is a good thing for the Sillians, for they are a wholly unwarlike people, preferring to make profits over battle.

The Grand Duke is a lifelong position elected by the Sillian people, but he must be a member of the thirty noble families, to ensure that a ruler both attends to the needs of both the elite and the common people. The current Grand Duke has ruled for twenty years and is viewed by the people as being just and fair, though not extraordinary.

Sills Atoll has been around for countless generations, but does not hold a major place in global affairs due to its isolationism. However, due to the fact it hasn't entered a war for the past hundred years it has become a hub of trade, and up to twenty percent of all traded goods worldwide end up within its borders in some form or another. In addition, its position as an economic powerhouse is supplemented by the crafts and artifice produced on Wer.

The Sillian people have no nationwide religion, and most citizens simply follow the religions their ancestors brought with them to the islands.
Focus: Economy

[Ghazkull]

Sounds fine you are in.

[crazyabe]

PTW, Sheet sooner then later(in a few hours max)

[Digital Hellhound]

No problem at all. Although, if this was more of a worldbuilding game, I could see a lot of interplay between both nations.

Graņifi might think Guerrandians to be waaay too uptight and need to relax a little...if they had anything to do besides bash someone's skull in for gold or pretend that their wine is any good. On the other hand, Guerrandians might think that the Graņifi are morally loose and have waaay too much gold in their hands. Furthermore, they might think the Graņifi to be a bit sheepish since they've more or less accepted the tyranny of a faux-royal whereas the upright nation of Guerran continues to have but a mere prince. While the Prince may not  be elected, at least he doesn't pretend to be chosen by the people.

Of course past those stereotypes, I would think that Graņifi merchants would prefer to hire Guerrandians soldiers to protect themselves and I wouldn't doubt that the majority of the Protector's retinue are Guerrandian in origin. Being so close to Graņif also means that the Guerrandians are able to purchase a great variety of products from all over the world.

Then we also come to the fact that despite their differences, both countries are quite similar, save for circumstances of faith and investment. The languages are probably similar or even just dialects of each other. Some people might not even care too much about their differences and when travelling abroad, might prefer their neighbour's company rather than the locals.

EDIT: edited my sheet very slightly to make it seem like Guerrand and Graņifi's religions have a common root.

A common root was what I had in mind already, heh.

The good people of Guerrand undoubtedly judge the Graņifi for their lack of morals and nonsensical religious traditions, and their obviously poor system of government and clearly ramshackle administration impresses no-one. I'm sure they can't help but be a little envious of Graņifi's wealth, even if they might never admit it. Guerrandese merchants, always losing out to Graņifi competition, are no doubt bitter when it comes to dealing with their neighbors - but they too benefit from the proximity of such a major trade hub. Mercenaries, too, are always happy to work for someone who can a) pay and b) pay well.

I'm not so sure about the languages being similar; it seems like there's somewhat of a linguistic divide, though no doubt loan woards and influence have gone both ways over the centuries (or in more OOC words, you show more of a Ibero-Moorish inspiration and I French one when it comes to naming). There are plenty of similarities between the two cultures, of course - the Graņifi might be foreign, but they're understandably foreign.

[crazyabe]

Spoiler: WIP Fluff, Everything else done. (click to show/hide)

Name of your Sovereign: Ostivan the Eldest
Name of your Nation: Drezzilia
Fluff: Drezzilia Lies somewhat to the south west of Graņif, and is composed mostly of desert and furthest to the west, Forest, Drezzilia is not known for its people nor its wealth, it is Known for the Strange beasts which live there and its (Relative) abundance of magic users. The capital of Drezzilia is known as Mettech, and was built around the sole mountain in the country; Mount Doxnethreth, which is made of a Strange pure black stone, and is recorded in legends to contain a great demon who was defeated by the gods, no one has ever reached the top alive.

  Government: Drezzili is controlled by a large number of mostly self directed tribes, ruled by their Elders, which are in theory the Subordinate to the Highelder, the highelder is voted on by the majority of the Elders at the Capital every 30 years or when the current one dies.
  Religion: Drezzili is home to a large number of cults, but the main religion is "Axraaism", which is devoted to the three gods "Marx"(God of Fire, Death, War, and Honor)  "Xixn"(God of Water, magic, life, and children) and "Noxorr"(God of earth, metal, Work, and Creation), the religion itself is made up of parts of many religions.
Focus: Magic

[micelus]

No problem at all. Although, if this was more of a worldbuilding game, I could see a lot of interplay between both nations.

Graņifi might think Guerrandians to be waaay too uptight and need to relax a little...if they had anything to do besides bash someone's skull in for gold or pretend that their wine is any good. On the other hand, Guerrandians might think that the Graņifi are morally loose and have waaay too much gold in their hands. Furthermore, they might think the Graņifi to be a bit sheepish since they've more or less accepted the tyranny of a faux-royal whereas the upright nation of Guerran continues to have but a mere prince. While the Prince may not  be elected, at least he doesn't pretend to be chosen by the people.

Of course past those stereotypes, I would think that Graņifi merchants would prefer to hire Guerrandians soldiers to protect themselves and I wouldn't doubt that the majority of the Protector's retinue are Guerrandian in origin. Being so close to Graņif also means that the Guerrandians are able to purchase a great variety of products from all over the world.

Then we also come to the fact that despite their differences, both countries are quite similar, save for circumstances of faith and investment. The languages are probably similar or even just dialects of each other. Some people might not even care too much about their differences and when travelling abroad, might prefer their neighbour's company rather than the locals.

EDIT: edited my sheet very slightly to make it seem like Guerrand and Graņifi's religions have a common root.

A common root was what I had in mind already, heh.

The good people of Guerrand undoubtedly judge the Graņifi for their lack of morals and nonsensical religious traditions, and their obviously poor system of government and clearly ramshackle administration impresses no-one. I'm sure they can't help but be a little envious of Graņifi's wealth, even if they might never admit it. Guerrandese merchants, always losing out to Graņifi competition, are no doubt bitter when it comes to dealing with their neighbors - but they too benefit from the proximity of such a major trade hub. Mercenaries, too, are always happy to work for someone who can a) pay and b) pay well.

I'm not so sure about the languages being similar; it seems like there's somewhat of a linguistic divide, though no doubt loan woards and influence have gone both ways over the centuries (or in more OOC words, you show more of a Ibero-Moorish inspiration and I French one when it comes to naming). There are plenty of similarities between the two cultures, of course - the Graņifi might be foreign, but they're understandably foreign.

Derp. I thought you were going for an Italian or Castillian-based culture. Still, it probably isn't too difficult to gibber at each other in the same way.

[Digital Hellhound]

Like all the best things, it's a mix - I'd call it Franco-Swiss-Italian, maybe, with most bits not supposed to be any particular culture. I imagine Graņifi might be a trade lingua franca in this (part of the) world, so a lot of people can probably speak it. Being neighbors helps, too.

[Roboson]

Ok, here is my final submission.

Name of your Sovereign: Roboking High King Rincklefich VII
Name of your Nation: Jautonlund

Jauntonlund is a distant coastal hinterland. It lays west is taken south east of Graņif. Jountenlund is a vast nation, one of the largest, and has the most coastline by far. It has three kinds of cities. The bakki Cities, which lay along the coast. The capital city of Joutenburg is one such coastal city. The inland towns and cities are referred to as burr cities. Then the island ports, called bauga cities.

History/Government: Centuries ago Jautonlund was many small countries. These countries often bickered and faught, occasionally having small ways. However, during his reign Lewi Rincklefich the First of His Name, Conquer of the Jautons and Unifier of the Divided, conquered over half of them. He died rather under rather particularly, but all specific records have been destroyed in order to protect his legacy. His son Lewi Rincklefich conquered about four fifths of the remaining independent kingdoms and struck peace treaties with the few remaining independent kingdoms. It wasnt until Lewi Rincklefich the Fifth's reign that the remaining independent and island kingdoms were integrated (peacefully this time) into the kingdom.

As a result Jautonlund sees itself as a collection of individuals and likes it that way. The regions each retain local control and vary widely, but all take great pride in being strong Jautons. Many people speak the common tongue in addition to Jautonese and their local ancestral dialect. The government has three levels: Einn (The monarch), Mikill (The Many), and the Stoll (The Seat). The Stoll level of the government is the local regional government. Each region is rather independent and most of the laws are specific to this level. The Mikill is the collection of lords and leaders from each region. There are several low kings, rulers of small areas, who answer to the high king. This body is called once every few years, and during times of war. Lastly there is the Einn. This level of government sets the greater laws of the nations and handles all taxation and military matters. The king is fairly well liked, as he keeps taxes low and the nation strong, and does little to interfere with the lives of his citizens.

Culture: Its hard to place a general overarching culture on the Jauton people, but here are some of the general cultural aspects that remain constant over the large and diverse country. Jautons place a high value on freedom and hard work. This is likely a relic from the period in which most of Jautonlund was many small kingdoms. They believe that Jautons should stand upon their own feet, and that assisting those who can't is the hallmark of a hero. Its rather confusing. In theory, good people can fend for themselves. However, those who can't also receive some level of reverence and a fair amount of assistance. Jauton also has a long military history, also a relic from its former splintered history. Jauton's also have a love of literature. Jauton poetry is among the finest in the world and often comes with the raw emotional feelings that Jautons seem so full of. They also love the theater, and books. Libraries and theaters are the most important public places in cities. Jauton culture revolves a lot around food. Jauton's love food more than any other people in the world. They love growing food, catching food, cooking food, and eating food. Its greatly ingrained in their culture. All meals are taken with friends and family, and a meal alone is considered a terribly sad thing. Other cultures find this weird at first, but after a few rowdy meals with more than a few Jauton's, they begin to understand why eating alone can be so sad. Lastly Jauton's are quite in-tune with nature. Most Jautons have jobs working fields, or in forests, or on the sea. They spend incredible amounts of time outside. As a result, they have a better understanding and attunement with nature that most civilized nations tend to lose.

Landscape: Jautonlund is a large nation, but the vast majority of it is temperate/sub-tropical plains and forests. It has an immense amount of sandy coastline as well. There is a mountain range in the northeast where Jautonlund gets most of its iron and stone from, but with that exception, the whole country is fairly flat rolling hills and completely flat prairies.

Focus: Population