Kythus

National Overview

Kythus occupies a length of the western shores of Anexëa. Bordered on the north, east and south by the Darlom mountains. The cliff coast of Kythus is on the Mërlëan Sea. The extent to which the country’s borders extend into the mountains is generally accepted to be the first set of mountain peaks, forming a jagged line.

The prevailing weather comes from the west over the Mërlëan Sea. The climate is generally moist, as the cliffs force the cool sea air up the mountains, causing frequent precipitation.

Population

The population of Kythus is almost exclusively treahni of Kythan stock, with the occasional Layor, Tabrani, Aralian or Corinthean immigrants, and quite rare Qulani.

Dominant Culture

Kythan

Government

Head of State

Üprewyna

Üprewyna Duncana II

Kythus is ruled by a Üprewyna (Over-chief/King). The title is hereditary, usually going to the first born son. There has only been a single family holding the crown since the amalgamation of the various great clans into a single nation.

Capitol

Möjres

Levels

Provincial

Provinces are administrative regions of the nation.

Divisions

Kythus is divided into 4 provinces (listed from north to south):

• Karelëa - The northern most province of Kythus, Karelëa's southern border is the Celvan river. The provincial seat is in Möjres.
• Estëva - Located south of Karelëa, this province's northern border is the Celvan river, and it's southern border in the Narn river. The provincial seat is in Zoöcger Pemep.
• Tenerëa - Located to the north of Südëa, this province's southern border is the Yges river, and its northern border is the Narn river. The provincial seat is in Osk.
• Südëa - The southern most province of Kythus. Südëa’s northern border is the Yges River, which flows from the Darlom Mountains to the Mërlëan Sea. The provincial seat is in Farsë.

Nybwynü

Each Province is under the supervision of an appointed Nybwyna (provincial chief), who ensures that taxes are collected, and that the crowns laws are enforced. The position usually held by an important noble, who has good standing with the Üprewyna.

The four Nybwynü of Kythus are:

• Karelëa - Dëycna Naved
• Estëva - Owrëna Pënëla
• Tenerëa - Klecüna Pälöfrag
• Südëa - Häjena Bagavra

Industry

Currency

The most common currency in Kythus is the penë, agaäcaspenë (simply a penë cut into halves) or wroäcaspenë (cut into four equal parts). Each province of Kythus mints its own coins, which bear the provincial crest on the obverse, and the name likeness and year of reign of the King on the reverse. Occasionally Qulani Döls will surface, but most foreign coins such as Aralian or Tabrani currency are kept for trade with those nations and do not circulate in general. Usurers notes are common in Kythus for both international and inter-provincial trade. Amongst commoners, barter is the most common method of trade.

Religion

Dominant Religion

The majority of the population follow the Twin Goddess. Peasants and commoners tend to worship Peolüva while the Nobility and wealthier merchants worship Rylava.

Minor Religions

Minority populations who retain much of their cultural roots will usually keep the religion as well, most notably the Layor

Architecture

Designs

Palaces / Castles

There are five significant castles in Kythus:

1. Mojres - The royal palace, located in the capitol city of Mojres, stands high on a coastal cliff. The palace is quite impressive in size and design. Qulani masons were employed in its construction, and no other Kythan stronghold compares in strength, or beauty.
2. Farsë - Provincial moot and the seat of the Nybwyna of Südëa province in Kythus.
3. Zoöcger Pemep - Provincial moot and the seat of the Nybwyna of Estëva province in Kythus.
4. Jäl - The walled city of Jäl is the seat of Baron Ewen.
5. Ködah - Castle of the Moon - Named for the red moon, this Kythan castle in Tenerëa province has been held by priestesses of Rylava, the Order of Seven Sorrows by royal charter since 728 YG.

Timekeeping

Timeline

Founding

Feudal nation began 203 years ago.

Dynastic Timelines

Kythus has been ruled by the same dynastic line for the past 203 years.

The nine Üprewynü of Kythus are:

1. Sköharna (600-615)
2. Cönokna (615-623)
3. Cëratna 623-678)
4. Sköharna II (678-712)
5. Sköharna III (712-735)
6. Duncana (735-757)
7. Adalmërna (757-787)
8. Adalmërna II (787-798)
9. Duncana II (798-) Current monarch

Key Events

Pëlöryk Wars

Geography

Landmarks

Natural

Celvan - A river which flows out of the Darlom mountains. Two falls of note exist upon the Celvan, Kemp’s Bluff, and the Calshan.

Yväcëskup - A pass through the Darlom Mountains, linking Kythus with Tabras.

Kemp HyLaböm - A long escarpment which runs north south roughly half way between the coast and the foot of the Darlom Mountains proper.

Lake Saf - A large lake on the Saf River.

Narn - A river in Kythus flowing out of the Darlom Mountains. The Narn delimits the border between the provinces of Estëva and Tenerëa.

Saf River - A large river in Karelëa Province which flows west from the Darlom Mountains, South into lake Saf, then further south to meet the Celvan at Calshan Falls.

Ucepëskup - A pass through the Darlom mountains, linking Kythus with Aralia.

Yges - A river in Kythus, flowing out of the Darloms mountains, then west into the sea. The Yges delimits the border between the provinces of Tenerëa (northern bank) and Südëa (southern bank).

Population Centres

The largest settlements of Kythus listed in order of population are:

Mojres - pop. 45,000

Farsë - pop. 27,000

Zoöcger Pemep - pop. 20,250

Jäl - pop. 15,200

Löcanth - pop. 11,400

Kwyger Pemep - pop. 8,550

Karnum - pop. 6,400

Arketh - pop. 4,800

Osk - pop. 3,600

Kemp HyLaböm - pop. 2,700

Ködah - pop. 2,050

Tuln - pop. 1,500

See Also

List of Kythan Settlements