Volubis

Volubis is a republic in the Skahazadans, ruled by the Tridecate, a council of thirteen oligarchs, also known as the Merchant Princes, from the city of Astentina. The country's flag is a golden ring with thirteen keys on a field of white.
The lands of Volubis encompass the Arakhan Peninsula, extending into the Pagan Sea, and separated from the surrounding lands by the foothills of the Eunisian Mountains. It is centred around the Arakhan River. Most of the country is largely inaccessible, a rocky mainland, windswept, treeless, bare and stony. The only two notable settlements are Selnahad and the great city of Astentina, perhaps the largest and wealthiest port on the Pagan Sea, where the vast majority of the country's population reside. 
== Culture ==
Volubis was founded by Astentines migrating to the area from the Astentine Shallows during the 7th century. Unlike the Hedjazi and Amareed people, Astentines are tall and pale. They are known to be very polite and reserved, with little tolerance for abrasive behaviour or tardiness. The majority of Astentines living in Astentina are wealthier than the average person in any other Skahazadani country. Most dress in samite and furs made from mountain lions. The Astentines also have their own Sabian dialect, which has been described as sounding like liquid gold. 
== Economy ==
Through the city of Astentina, Volubis has become an incredibly wealthy nation. Astentina is seen as the gateway of trade between Skahaz and Magnia. Trade goods from Volubis include spiced liquors, high-quality lion-skin and fir garments, as well as saffron and other expensive spices. Gold, silver and gemstones flow from the rocky mainland into Selnahad and from there, to Astentina. Volubis is, however, incredibly dependant on slave labour from the Ayyubid Emirate, without which, most merchant stalls, craftsman's workshops and manufactures, as well as the very infrastructure of Astentina, would collapse. 
Category:Countries
Category:Skahazadans