Karkos (Car-Kos)
The Empire of Karkos is a rather large central power within the world as a whole. Dedicated to industry as a whole Karkos is a large contributor to the global economy. Since the Great Shattering Karkos has been in a constant state of flux between the various noble families that called the land their home, most if not all claiming some kind of lineage to the first emperor of Karkos. It wasn't until the last 30 years that a singular centralized government had emerged under the leadership of a new dictator from a lesser ranked noble house took the throne. The current leader is Vasht Knict of house Knictiss and has been pushing for a more nationalistic approach to the country, having declared Karkos the newly reborn empire. A master of propaganda and a charismatic leader _____ has seemingly bridged the gap between all strata of the Empire and molded the Empire into a largely patriotic and ferverous nation.
Laws
Use of magic is strictly forbidden with Karkos territory strongly enforced by the Karkosi Witch Hunters.
Agriculture & Industry
One of the largest forces of mechanical industrialization the Karkos Empire is a titan of industry leading the way into the modern era of technology.
Trade & Transport
Airships, giant air balloons carrying large metal containers repurposed for whatever need they have be it shipping, military, or entertainment. In addition the standard motorized cart and locomotives provide for the majority of Karkosian land travel. Upgrading and adding to the roads of ancient Ipsum the infrastructure of the empire is unrivaled.
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Leader
Government System
Dictatorship
Economic System
Mixed economy
Currency
Karkisian or Kark for short is a gold and silver backed paper currency. One of the first and only to begin employing this type of system in the world.
Major Exports
Textiles and Finished goods. For the most part Karkosian trade makes up a larger amount than their size in the global economy. They provide mass produced products at cheaper prices than locals.
Major Imports
Raw materials such as wood, stone, metal ores, etc. While the government is trying to put a stop on the import of artisanal goods in favor of Karkosian artistry there is still a significant market for it amongst the middle and upper class.
Agitators
The relationship between Arcturia and Karkos is the primary driving factor between the growing tensions between the two major alliances on the continent. Karkos's adamant and growing hatred for magic users and Arcturia's staunch defense of free use of magic and thinkning have been a source of tension on the global stage for many years now and the emity between the two have only grown with the rise to power of the new Karkosian regime.
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