Basir
The Kingdom of Basir (population 685,000), the naval
power of the Kalamaran Empire, is ruled by the royal
House of Kadana. Three hundred years ago, the House of
Kadana swore fealty to Emperor Vilik and, in return for
their loyalty, Vilik granted them the land now known as
Basir. Ever since the creation of the Kingdom of Basir, a gift
of one hundred of the finest pearls from the King's pearl
farms are given to the Kalamaran Emperor on the anniversary
of his day of birth.
The current ruler of Basir, King Rapos II is now
nearing seven decades of life. As a result of his age, for the
past ten years Basir has actually been ruled by Rapos'
daughter, Princess Dela. Dela refuses to take the crown
from her father until he dies.
Princess Dela has proven to be a very capable ruler.
She remains completely loyal to Emperor Kabori, a loyalty
she learned from her father. Her laws are fair and just, and
racial tolerance is very high in Basir. As a result, dwarven
and gnomish miners are common among the Ubikokeli
Highlands, as are halfling farmers. Many elves also reside in
the Edosi Forest, although they claim allegiance only to
their elven king. The recent influx of demi-humans over
the last decade has produced an extra source of tax revenue,
mostly from the Ubikokeli's miners.
Religious tolerance is almost as widespread as racial
lenity. Only the Conventicle of Affliction has been banned
and most others are welcomed. Temple of the Stars, the
Courts of Inequity, the Founder's Creation, Parish of the
Prolific Coin, House of Vice, House of Solace and Temple
of Enchantment are the most popular, and of these, Temple
of the Stars and the Courts of Inequity are the largest and most influential, especially within the capital city.
Basir is a small, yet affluent parr of the Kalamaran
Empire. Most of the Kingdom's wealth derives from her
abundant natural resources. These include: the foodstuffs
and staples that are amply provided by two full growing
seasons, rare and exotic herbs from the Alubelok Swamp,
gold panned from the Ridara River, gems and minerals
mined from the Ubikokeli Highlands and wood from the
giant trees in the Edosi Forest. Additionally, Basir's
domestic economy has never been directly affected by
warfare as no foreign nation has ever invaded Basiran soil.
The heavy duties and tithes collected. by Emperor Kabori
seem a small price to pay for such safety.
Due to the Emperor's protection and the lack of
landward enemies, the standing army is small, only
consisting of 1,000 heavy footmen, 400 bowmen and 800
horsemen. In the past, these troops have been used only for
the invasion of pirate islands or the military resolution of
disputes among petty lords.
Basir's navy boasts well over 250 warships and has
some of the finest marines in the world. The Kingdom uses
its navy to protect the Empire and its allies from pirates and
also enforces Emperor Kabori's decree that all Pekalese ships
shall he attacked on sight. To this end, a large portion of
the fleet aggressively patrols southern Elos Bay.
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