Cypria

Summary: This war-obsessed kingdom was founded centuries ago by a mercenary army led by the legendary warrior and demigod by the name of Cypra Doomsworn. The barbarian raiders who originally inhabited this huge island were destroyed by Doomsworn’s army that made it their home. Over time, it became a prosperous kingdom, in no small part due to the riches that it earned with its continued mercenary work. All children are conscripted into the military at the age of 12, where they are trained rigorously and eventually hired out as mercenaries. After serving 20 years, they are welcome to retire and pursue other interests as they desire. Cypria is recognized as a pure warrior culture by even the other militant kingdoms of the north. Closely allied with the merfolk kingdom beneath the Gulf of Adasko.

Capital: Aldfort

Notable locations: The Arena of Glories

Population: 95% human, assorted others

Alignment: Lawful neutral

Governance: Military meritocracy ruled by the Cyprian High Command, currently led by Imperator Adrianus Corvinia.

Economy: Mercenaries, fishing, wool production/weaving, trade

Law: The army’s legal code is strictly enforced by tribunals. Corporal and capital punishment are common. Imprisonment is less common.

Military: The entire coastline is heavily fortified and patrolled. The vast Cyprian army is generally scattered across the Northern Kingdoms engaged in bloody campaigns, but by long-established stricture a full quarter of the army must always be garrisoned on Cypria for defense of the motherland. Cyprian garrison-cities are maintained in almost every other kingdom.

Religion: Athena is the patron goddess. Ares is also popular.