Province, Patriam Campan

Description

Patriam Campan is famed for its diverse populace, primarily Avaranti (Humans) living monk-like lives focused on martial arts, self-improvement, and inner peace. The province attracts those seeking personal growth and redemption, thanks to its rich history as the birthplace of Flax the Greater, fostering ki traditions and the renowned "Tortoise Wave" technique. Its harmonious blend of other races sustains a cooperative economy, making it Vindictas center of peaceful coexistence and spiritual discipline.

Government

Patriam Campan is governed by varing Village and Town Leaders or Elders, who are often monks, aswell as the Defense Groups Grandmasters who oversees both the regions military and civil affairs. The monks enforce the province’s laws, though the peaceful and disciplined nature of its inhabitants makes enforcement rarely necessary. Mediation and self-improvement form the cornerstone of conflict resolution, ensuring the province remains true to its values of peace and harmony. The lingering energy from Flax the Greater's birth is believed to provide a divine influential aura over the region, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility.

Defenses

The province’s military consists of highly disciplined groups of martial artist monks, led each by a Grandmaster , renowned for their combat prowess and mastery of ki manipulation. These monks are trained from a young age in hand-to-hand combat, weaponry, and the ability to channel energy for both offense and defense. The Grandmaster leads the military, supported by a hierarchy of masters, commanders, and guards who ensure the province’s safety while maintaining its ethos of peace and harmony.

Commerce

Patriam Campan’s economy thrives on the trade of books, manuscripts, and the prized Iron Wood, a material renowned for its strength and durability, comparable to metal and mountains. This unique resource is highly sought after for its use in crafting and construction. Artisans and traders from across the Four Realms come to Patriam Campan to procure Iron Wood and rare texts, ensuring a steady flow of commerce that aligns with the province’s cooperative values.

History

Patriam Campan holds a rich history, dating back thousands of years to the birth of Flax the Greater, the god of the heart. This mountainous region has long been a center for martial arts and the development of ki manipulation, with legendary figures like the Tortoise Hermit creating the famous "Tortoise Wave" technique. The province’s natural landscape and spiritual energy have inspired generations of martial artists and scholars, solidifying its reputation as the birthplace of ki and a hub for personal enlightenment.

Religion

Patriam Campan promotes religious freedom, allowing individuals to practice their beliefs as long as they respect the province’s core values of peace and harmony. No religion is dominant, but tolerance and mutual respect are emphasized, and it is forbidden to impose one's beliefs on others. This openness fosters a diverse spiritual landscape, where individuals from different backgrounds coexist without conflict.

Law And Order

Patriam Campan’s system of law is deeply rooted in its principles of peace, self-discipline, and mutual respect. Rather than a codified legal system, the province relies on the moral teachings of its martial artist monks to guide behavior. Conflicts are resolved through mediation, with an emphasis on reconciliation and personal growth rather than punishment. Severe crimes are rare due to the disciplined nature of the populace, but when they do occur, offenders are often given opportunities for redemption through rigorous training or community service. In extreme cases, exile from the province is the harshest penalty.

Population:
~40 million (Humans, Piularras, Dormarlings, Orcs, Hairfoots)

Languages:
Common, Zhong, Nihang

Religions:
Dominant: Religious freedom with a focus on peace and tolerance
Tolerated: Various personal faiths practiced by different communities

Threats:
Challenges by Shenlongs (Storm Dragons)
Criminals looking for the 7 Wish Orbs
Misguided Shadow Monks
Shapeshifters Assassins

Type

Geopolitical, Province

Neighboring Nations

• Province, Deus Gentis
• Province, Hirundo Castrum
• Province, Tricitum Castrum
• Province, Ursus