Jolder

Jolder is known throughout Ealdremen as perhaps a shining exemplar of imperial resolve, for the Raljikkan island nation was created entirely from repurposed waste, scrap metal, and unyielding determination. The top level of Jolder is covered with several miles of soil to allow for crops to be grown, but there are no tectonic plates or activity that yielded this island. It was entirely constructed after the Third Galactic War to find a use for the new era of peace and the lack of need for weapons, particularly as the Veriol Alliance viewed any substantial use of Raljikkan resources, especially those connected to weapons, with deep scrutiny.
Despite being created after the Old Alamo Empire disbanded, Jolder has imperial values deeply embedded in its very core. Communities collaborate together on large-scale efforts and answer to a strong national government which, since the reappearance of the Alamo Empire in galactic affairs, in turn answers to the Empire. Law and order keep everything in Jolder running smoothly, and everyone is expected to specialize in something of use for the country in some way. Those with niche skills may find themselves in high demand and requested to travel all throughout the country, as Jolder's distance and general lack of magical focus makes importing resources or niche specialists both difficult and expensive. While Jolder has strong ties to other imperially-affiliated nations, detractors sometimes regard the country as only Alamo Empire in name for its perceived lack of usefulness. Jolder's limited resources go to maintaining its own equilibrium, and they are loath to send away the unwilling or highly skilled to war where they might never return and never be properly replaced in "the delicate machine" that is Jolder. As such, Jolder's contributions to the Alamo Empire, despite the country being perfectly congruent with imperial values and ideals, are minimal.
Category:Raljikka
Category:Ealdremen Nations