Meznamish

Though it was once the most powerful nation ever to arise on the island of Svimohzia, Meznamish is now a small and ignominious place, a mere shadow of its former glory. Where it once ruled the entire island from coast to coast, its holdings now only extend from the Whisvomi Forest to the Menamo Hills. Yet, despite its fall, the wars, plagues, false leaders and embarrassing defeats, Meznamish survives and, some suggest, is on the precipice of regaining its former glory.

The Kingdom of Meznamish once controlled almost the entire Svimohzish Isle. Meznamish’s current borders reach only from the Whisvomi Forest to the Menamo Hills. It is a land rich in mineral wealth. Natural resources include gems, minerals, metals and a plentiful supply of whale blubber and seal meat gathered in the winter months. Many local fishermen feed their families with the abundance of fish off Mewzhano Bay’s reef. Meznamish has a small, but effective, fleet that keeps the nearby islands pirate-free and helps secure the sea-lanes from enemy warships, monsters and buccaneers. Meznamish has a small standing army because its natural borders, and the now peaceful relationship it has with Ozhvinmish, preclude the need for a large one. Heavy footmen number around 2,500 and cavalry number around 800. About 500 missile troops round out the army. Many humanoids live in and around Meznamish. Dwarves living in the Menamo Hills and Tanezh Mountains number in the tens of thousands, while many gnomes make the Zhano Headlands their home. The Mizohr Woodland has many reclusive elves as well as a few halflings. Politically, Meznamish is on good terms with Zazahni and Ozhvinmish and has a solid trade relationship with Pel Brolenon, Mendarn and Basir. In times of need, Meznamish unites with the dwarves and has done so several times in the past. Meznamish has officially recognized only the independence of Zazahni, however, it is obvious that Meznamish has unofficially accepted Ozhvinmish as a separate nation. Meznamish still bears open hostility toward Ahznomahn. Meznamish is a country of religious diversity; many different temples have worshippers there. The Home Foundation, the Hall of Oaths, Church of the Night’s Beauty, the Founder’s Creation and the Parish of the Prolific Coin have large followings throughout Meznamish. Despite regal pressure and persecution, the House of Vice has experienced growing popularity. It is rumored that Meznamish’s current ruler, King Warven II, has a secret desire to reunite the continent under his own rule. The clandestine agreements he has made with several Zazahni warlords seem to support this rumor. While the exact nature of these agreements remains unknown, some insiders believe they involve monetary support for the warlords in return for their allegiance to Meznamish.

Type

Geopolitical, Kingdom

Capital

Monam-Ahnozh

Alternative Names

Kingdom of Meznamish

Leader

Roi Warven II

Leader Title

King

Head of State

Roi Warven II