Karino
A dragonborn kingdom rich with abundant resources from the land and sea. An aristocratic nation that values wealth and social standing above all else.
Culture
The culture of Karino can be expressed in one word: Decadent. The land is rich in resources and thus the kingdom has taken full advantage of it for their own monetary gain. It is a country where if you are not being served hand and foot, chances are you are the one serving hand and foot with almost no middle class to speak of. Nobles and businesses pride themselves on their fine products and resources unique only in the Karino land and thus the kingdom is notorious for keeping an iron grip on their exports and inflating the prices to those outside the kingdom seeking luxury items Karino is known for. For most anything that can be used as a status symbol will be used, especially slaves, as the kingdom is also notorious and despised among other nations as one of the few remaining kingdoms to keep slavery legal. Because of this infamy, Karino is also said to be the base of operations for many in the black market as long as Karino has a share in those profits.
Assets
One of the biggest resources that Karino has that makes it a wealthy country is their gemstones such as Jade, Peridot, Turquoise, and many more as well as metals like brass and copper. However Jade and Turquoise are the most prominent materials and thus the country uses the blues and greens of those gemstones as their national colors and the highest signs of wealth and luxury.
Another primary asset of the kingdom is the Starbreak Academy, one of the most prestigious and renowned magic colleges in Avros. However, the government's relation with the school is rather tense due to the school and it's students' active criticisms of Karino's laws and governments, especially with student's actively protesting against slave labor and the demand for abolishing slavery in Karino.
History
It all started when a noble family of Jacaris, the Karinos family, attempted a coup with their small political militia. When the coup failed, the remaining family and militia that weren't executed for Treason were banished for their part in the coup. The dragonborns made their way through the ocean and found land on the neighboring continent and began to claim land for themselves. Several wars were waged against the Leonin and Centaur inhabitants before being pushed out, killed, or captured and used as the kingdom's majority slave force. In time using the resources of the land their wealth increased as did their military might and now have a strong foothold as one of the most powerful countries.
Military
As one of the richest countries in Avros, they have the resources for well armed soldiers and defensive fortresses. They are one of the few countries with an abundance of Adamantine purchased from the Black Mountain kingdom and thus making their troops that much more menacing. But Karino's most notable aspect of their military are their mages due to many native students from Starbreak Academy joining the military for it's benefits and even funding for magical research to those skilled enough.
Religion
The primary deity of Karino is the goddess of the draconic Pantheon Astilabor for her domain of acquisitiveness, status, and wealth. Churches in her name are among the largest and most lavish of any god's in Avros to where such large cathedrals and temples became tourist attractions for visitors of the country, though payment was required to tour of course.
However, many in secret and a handful not so secretly worship the draconic god Task, the dragon god of greed and hoarding. Many turn to him when the acquisition and hoarding of wealth becomes frowned on by Karino and her loyal followers and as such worshiped among the black market.
Foreign Relations
Relations with Karino and other nations is very shaky due to their chokehold of exports, arrogance in demands, and continued practice in slavery making them a safe haven for slave trade and slave hunters that operate in other countries. They keep a friendly association with many kingdoms with small compromises allowing with proof of identity to release captured slaves, and contribute to trade and economic growth of other countries, most notably Icoliden.
To rise above and spread our splendor!
Demonym
Karinans, or Karens
Leader
Head of State
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Neighboring Nations
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