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 a fair bit of precipitation to fall.

Dominant Culture

Kythan

Population

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

Government

Head of State

King Duncana

Capitol

Möjres

Levels

Provincial

The Country 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.
• Estëva - Located south of Karelëa, this province's northern border is the Celvan river, and it's southern border in the Narn river.
• Tenerëa - Located to the north of Südëa, this province's southern border is the Yges river, and its northern border is the Narn river.
• 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.

Industry

Currency

The most common currency in Kythus is the penë, agaäcaspenë (simply a penë cut into halves) or wroäcaspenë (cut into fours). 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.

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

The royal palace is located in the 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.

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 kings 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. Duncanna (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.

Est Pass - 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.

Narn - A river in Kythus flowing out of the Darlom Mountains.

Silver Pass - 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 - 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