Toletum

The seat of government for the Castinellan theocracy, the province of Toletum is the nation’s military nervepoint. Located southeast of the Charneault Kingdom, the province serves as a gateway between the Castinellan Provinces and the rest of Etharis.
Toletum possesses a proud military tradition, one that matches Bürach’s own province of Unterland. Per the teachings of Empyreus, the theocracy emphasizes readiness for war and strength in battle. As such, even a child as young as seven knows the rudiments of the bow and spear.
Various military schools have been established outside of the city, each one competing in annual games to gain prestige and attract more students. Those who choose to enroll receive membership to a mercenary company, as well as gain access to the best weapons training outside of the Academy of Swords. Many of the mercenaries trained in Toletum are slaves which their owners rent out
Supporting this militaristic stance is a highly developed smithing industry. It is said that the fires of the Ember Forge never go out, not with the continuous flow of coal and ore from the nearby Corova Mountains and the provinces’ appetite for a righteous war.
Toletum strictly adheres to the teachings of Empyreus as codified in the theocracy’s laws. The laws themselves are absolute, as citizens that espouse other beliefs are accused of heresy. The Inquisition’s influence is most potent here. A reward awaits those who inform on arcane spellcasters foolish enough to enter the city.

Trade & Transport

Even before the times of the Unifier, Toletum was an industrious city that relied on metal processing and on military endeavors. The famous Toletum Squares were feared in battle for their tenacity and efficiency. Their combination of seasoned pikemen, crossbowmen, and shielded swordsmen dominated battlefields for centuries, and are still very efficient.
Many mercenary companies sell their services in Toletum, either to the greater cause of the Castinellan theocracy or to foreign entities. Many of these mercenaries are slaves rented into battle by their masters.  They occupy huge areas outside Toletum where they train recruits, while their commercial offices are in the city center. This intense military activity requires an equivalent weapon trade, hence the relentless work of the forges and armouries.
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Type

Geopolitical, Province

Head of State

Supreme Commander Montego Valieda the Unifier

Head of Government

Anax Thalis Stamatidis