Breland
Land of the Cunning
In the wake of the Last War, Breland is one of the most powerful nations in Khorvaire. Possessing a large population and abundant resources, Breland leads the continent in industry.
The Brelish are known for their pragmatism and independence. They lack the discipline of Karrns and the faith of the Thranes, but they excel at finding innovative solutions to problems. The Brelish also have a talent for intrigue and subterfuge. The King's Dark Lanterns is one of the finest intelligence agencies in Khorvaire, rivaled only by House Phiarlan and the Trust of Zilargo. The dark side of these aptitudes is a strong streak of cynicism, which allows crime and corruption to flourish in Brelish cities and temples. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren't as devout as citizens of other nations.
King Boranel ir'Wynarn rules Breland in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War, but his children have yet to prove themselves, and a growing movement advocates for abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.
Culture
Though plenty of Breland's land is rural, the attitudes of most of its citizens are what one would expect from an urbanite. Brisk, sharp, and always in a hurry, the Brelish are practical above all else. This is not to say that the citizens are unfriendly. As a matter of fact, Brelish citizens are among the most accepting people in all of Khorvaire. If you are of an exotic race, you will find the least persecution in Breland. Once Cyre fell to The Mourning, many Cyran refugees fled to Breland, where they now stay in an enclave under Price Oargev. Most other nations would not be accepting of such a settlement of a foreign nation in their lands.
History
Thousands of years ago, a group of early humans settled in the center of some mysterious ruins. They began to build a city of their own. This soon became the City of Towers: Sharn. From here, the nation grew outward into what is today Breland, but the ruins still lie beneath the great city.
Breland was a rather unwilling participant in the Last War, but there was no escaping it nonetheless. In the midst of the conflict, the monstrous nation of Droaam took advantage of Breland's divided attention, and began attacking its western border. Furious clashes erupted between Breland and Droaam, centering on the fortress of Orcbone and Brelish settlers in the west. Breland led the opposition to recognizing Droaam as a nation under the Treaty of Thronehold, and some Brelish believe King Boranel should take dramatic action to end this threat.
Hallmarks: Espionage, industry, metalwork, organized crime, subterfuge
Population
7,400,100
Capital
Wroat
7,400,100
Capital
Wroat
Type
Geopolitical, Country
Demonym
Brelish
Leader
Government System
Monarchy, Constitutional
Official State Religion
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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