Doro is a kingdom with the capital city of Doro in the mountains at the mouth of lake Doro. Two smaller cities are also treated as semi-capitals, one on the northern side of the carve, at peak flood, and one on the mouth of the port.
History
Doro was the first region in Tel Rialis that fell under Al Kuliyan influence just under a millenia ago. Originally a much smaller isolated region that had strong ties to the original inhabitants. They built their culture around Lake Doro, fishing and trading among themselves. Change came to Doro when Kreasso to the north exiled a group of Al Kuliyans for 150 years. They came down the river and some settled in Doro around the lake with the Kaddans, while others went to Vencerrado.
Al Kuliyan residence was in contention originally, pressure mounting to a turning point. After their period of exile ended, most refused to return north, claiming that Doro was their new land and home. The Kadan king felt his power slipping and religious leadership waning, so he tried to send them back to Kreasso. The Kulis retreated to the mountains or isolated regions where basic monasteries were set up. The Kuliyans of Tel Rialis sent an emissary to the emperor of Kreasso asking for aid, a smuggler to get past the guards. The persuasion of the Convict had the emperor send a legion to free the persecuted Kuliyans. The story became known as The Conman’s Kings.
The army sent by Kreasso decimated the Kadan troops and aided in establishing Al Kuliya as the region’s official religion. After this time many converted to Al Kuliya, or fled to Pastoralis or Briaeros. The army sent by Kreasso never left. The long campaign demanded families of soldiers to be brought and so many settled in Doro. Fathers trained sons in the sword, while mother taught their daughters healing and scribing. This force granted the new Kings of Doro a sword to wield and expand.
Territory once considered Briaeros and Pastoralis fell to Doro. The Inuna Basin, once divided between the two kingdoms was now under Doro. Watchtowers on the passes into Pastoralis were built and the hamlets around the basin pay taxes to Culpira. Over the long years they adapted to the region’s culture and lifestyle around the Inuna Basin’s annual flood.
The people of Doro prosper, trading across water and crafting goods while the nobles dance politics in the capital. The warriors placed in the south grow restless. As descendants from the legion that overthrew the Kadans and conquered the basin, their adoration for combat leaves them restless. Their desire to pillage and raid is tempered by the cultural sensibilities in the north of Doro, however it will only keep the legion’s descendants at bay for so long.
Government/Politics/Administrative divisions
Demographics
Doro is mostly a monarchial government, with all final decisions made by the king, known as the River King. The king keeps a council of handpicked advisors who handle much of the day-to-day business.
Demographics
Kuliyans make up a large majority of the Doran population, estimated at 90%. Of the minority groups, Saenos are the second largest group, making up approximately 7% of the population during the time of the flood. Their population is highly concentrated in the port town of Port Lien. Polytheists make up 3% of the population, mainly consisting of residual groups living near the borders of Briareos and Pastoralis.
90% Al Kuyilans
7% Saeno
3% Polytheists
Economy
The economy slightly wanes and waxes with the flood season, as the majority of agriculture relies on the rich nutrients the spring flood (nicknamed the Flush) provides.
However, there is always deep-mountain mining, the mountains that Doro control produce:
Sulfur
Iron
Nickel
Coal
The carve contains a giant sea monster who is magically reborn every year, then killed for his fish scales, which are extremely hard, but once shattered, can’t be reformed.
Art and Culture/Media/Sports
Monastery
The Davide - annual trip where the king travels down the river and around the floodplain to collect taxes, judge criminals, and show off his power
The king moves between the two cities for 3 month in the spring.