The Exalted Highlands
Structure
The Exalted Highlands function under a Federalism form of government. This is typically a system in which a set of states, territories, or provinces are both self-governing and beholden to the authority of a broad, unifying government structure. Boomy is the overall ruler of the Highlands; however, he gives power to different groups or individuals across his country to assist. Boomy is eccentric but a very smart ruler. He knows the groups or individuals he has empowered know more about the cities, towns, and villages they rule over and can provide specifically what they need. Boomy does everything he can to be a just and kind ruler, but he does not know everything about his people, so he chooses individuals he trusts to help provide for them. The Highlands are an equal-opportunity place to live. Anyone has the potential to become as wealthy as they want. Some live a simpler farming life, while others strive to be great scholars or nobility. The Highlands are one of the only places within Agodale where Dragonkin are not all nobility by default. While some still are, others are farmers,bakers,blacksmiths, or whatever else they choose to be. The highlands consist of humans, dragons,elves,halflings, and some half-orcs.
Culture
While citizens of the Highlands are not religious for the most part, they sometimes come off that way to outsiders. This has to do with the relationship they have with the land they live on. Citizens of the highlands are taught how to commune with nature and thank the land around them for providing them with a means to live. Many individuals who have an inclination towards magic have used it to communicate with the land and form a lasting relationship with it. They even use their magic to help grow plant life throughout the country. While many prefer to live simpler lives in the mountains, some individuals still strive for greatness. The Highlanders consider themselves very lucky to live in such a great community; however, they have been haunted in the past by corrupt or evil individuals. Many dragonkin within the country believe in an old wives tale that dragons were first born from various moons that surrounded the planet of Agodale. These individuals also believe that one day they will return to the stars and moons they were born into. Causing many to see stars in the sky as deceased dragons and loved ones.
Public Agenda
To grow their country while living a peaceful life.
Assets
With the connections many highlanders have with the land, many have vast fields of growing crops for various uses. The highlands are home to the most diverse plant life in all of Agodale. From crops used for general consumption to unique flora used for alchemical means, the Highlanders are also some of the most skilled conjuration magic users in Agodale. One of the most unique assets the Highlands are home to is the World Tree. It is a massive sentient tree that speaks to highlanders, sharing wisdom and knowledge with those it feels have earned it. Many believe the roots of world trees run under all of Agodale, not just the highlands. Giving it immense amounts of knowledge.
History
The highlands, alongside the brass dragons, are the most peaceful individuals in Agodale. They loathe war and what it does to the land around them. While they do fight when necessary, they avoid it at all costs. Throughout the years, the Highlands have been low on other countries radars, as they do little to raise alarm from anyone. The Highlands were one of the first major countries to be founded. They trade with those willing to trade equally with them, but they do not reach beyond their means. They have a great relationship with the free cities due to the high demand the free cities have for the alchemical resources the highlands possess. Due to this relationship, in recent years, Boomy has even allowed the alchemists guild to form a hub within Alverton, the country's capital. This recent event has caused a surge in interest in alchemy in the Highlands. One of the only regrets of the country as a whole is that during the first Wrym War, the brass dragons reached out for assistance as Vraxis swept through their land. The Highlands, not wanting to get involved in a war, declined. Many looked on in horror as they watched Vraxis take over the Brass Dragons homeland and massacrate their population. While the Highlanders loathe violence, they have sworn to never let something like this happen again. Boomy declared long ago that the brass dragons are welcome within the highlands anytime and may consider it just as much their home as the highlanders do. This has created a lasting alliance between the two.
From the stars we came, to the stars we rise.
Founding Date
19PR
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Highlanders
Location
Controlled Territories
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