Sakuulakwaze

The Kingdom of Sakuulakwaze is a large state in eastern Isaevi. The heartland of the Birondi people, the Kingdom is a stable and relatively prosperous regional power. Practicing a religion with remarkably striking similarities to the Casorian Faith of Three, the people of Sakuulakwaze offered little resistance to the Casorian Empire, and in return were granted large degrees of autonomy. The country never officially declared independence from the Empire, and was merely given more and more autonomy as the Empire began to wane. The country still maintains strong ties with the Empire, and acts as a powerful guarantee against Imperium aggression on the Upper Colonies, positioned directly across the Sea of Tears.
Sakuulakwaze is a very decentralized state, with many local dukes and princes essentially ruling themselves, on the condition that they humble themselves before the King once a year. It is rich in natural wealth, especially in gemstones. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds mined from Sakuuli mines are prized all over the world, and much of the country's wealth is based upon the trade of gems. Sakuulakwaze remains technologically behind, having only recently begun issuing muskets to the Sakuuli troops instead of traditional melee weapons. The country is deeply split between those who desire to modernise, and the conservative aristocracy who fear modernisation will destroy their entrenched position.
Category:Isaevi Country
Category:Absolute Monarchy