City-States of Eastar (Ees-Taa-Ree)

Part of the Beveritan League, the Eastari live on the southern shore of the Widowlore sea, on an arid area known as the Lapidibus Agri Desert.

The nation is governed through cantons, centered in farmstead citadels, three in total. Ancyra, in the center and overshadowing and afluent of the River Rijk, is governed by Brennus. Pessinus, on the Widowlore Sea shore, is governed by Liutarus. And Tavium, surrounded by the Bevritia Mountain Range, is governed by Leonnarius.

Living in an arid environment is harsh, there aren't many natural resources in the region. In fact, since establishing in the region, the nation was forced to develop their irrigation system, so their farmlands can prosper. Besides this farmlands, some ore deposits are available.

Thus, most of eastari have diverted to raiding parties, often pillaging their Cretian neighbours in big numbers. Not only that, but the lack of true resources made this tribe worship with zeal Oak, the mother tree.

Their military is mostly built around intimidation and guerrilla tactics, using their expertise of the desert to their advantage.

The Lampa League has made several commercial and military outposts in their region, trading with the Eastari frequently, this has contributed to a good relationship between both.

Has most of the Beveritan states, they have an oral tradition, thus most of the populace is illiterate.

Main Hub

Ancyra

While there isn't a formal capital to the nation, Ancyra is by far the strongest of the three cantons, making it work as a capital for external affairs.
it's a city built next to the river, that helps irrigate the surrounding farmsteads, and it's frequent to see small fishing boats passing by the city.
The cities walls are thick made of dark stone, and tall with several towers and gates making sure that the city is a challenge to any potential invaders.
Inside the city walls, the city turns into a maze of narrow dirt roads and limestone buildings. Occasionally a square is found, but is usually filled with commercial tents and people shouting for better bargains.
In the center of the city, on a hill, is the Ancyran Castle, the seat of power and where Brennus resides.
Just behind the castle, sharing the top of the hill with it, is Oak, a huge oak tree that has survived the desert landscape, magically infused since primordial times to blossom and prosper no matter the weather. Several peregrins come all over Eastari to Ancyra just to visit the gigantic tree and marvel at it's sight.

Eastari Traits

Dune Raiders

• +1 to Knowledge (Nature) and Survival Checks in Desert (Sand & Wastelands) terrain. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

• +1 to Initiative rolls and +1 to Dodge AC in Desert (sand & wastelands) terrain. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Naked Warriors

Characters with this trait get +X to their initiative and armor as trait bonus, where X is equal to their Constitution Modifier.

Well-known Raiders

+1 to Intimidate checks; +1 to Atk & Dmg rolls with weapons from the Axe group. This bonuses increase by 1 every 5 levels.

Lampian Affinity

Begin play with Lampian extra language. +1 to Diplomacy checks with Bacirian, Corkosian, Kimerhan, Lamporian, Makeronian, Ponthean, Sakarian, Santean and Tebean humans. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Horde Tactics

Characters with this trait get a bonus Teamwork feat at level 1.

Worshippers of Oak

• Plant companions get the advanced simple template.

• Wildshappers in Plant form get +1 to attack rolls and +1 to Natural Armor. This bonuses increase by 1 every 5 levels.

• +1 to the Spells DC check for Clerics, Warpriests, Inquisitors and Paladins of Oak. This bonus increases by 1 every 5 levels.

Oral Traditions

Characters with this trait begin play unable to read or write and must spend 2 skill points to be able to do so.

Type

Geopolitical, City-state