Naran

Naran is a land framed by the mountains and the sea. The heartland extends through a mountain pass that connects to the lands of the Vischa Exatai, a pass that, as the only reliable way through the Kotthorns for hundreds of miles in either direction, has become a critical artery for trade. Predictably, two of its greatest cities, Leon and Naranue, cluster around this area. A third, Unnaha, was a historically small city-state added to the growing Naranue empire through conquest. At its greatest extent, Naran included virtually the entire coast from Naranue to the colonial city of Lotuna.
== Geography ==
Naran stretches from its border with Noaunnaha in the west along a narrow coast on the northern edge of the Morana Sea.  It continues southeast between sea and mountains until it reaches the border with the Nivarberrie Eshai just west of Limach.
Nara's eastern lands extend past Leon and to the Eskana valley where the river serves as a border with the Vischa Exatai.  Otherwise the remainder of the eastern border, and most of the northern one are bounded by the Kotsai, more commonly known in Naran as Kotsaiugóalu, a word partially borrowed from the Vischa.
== Culture ==
Naran's mountain pass culture had been dominate in the past, itself heavily influenced by the Dulama Empire and earlier Tollanaugh Empire.  However after numerous conquests by neighboring states and peoples, Naran's culture has become more dilute and increased influence from abroad has modified the traditional norms.
=== Táelic ===
Naran society is dominated by the existence of the táelic. A táelic is a large extended family or clan focused around the population centers of Naran, typically sharing the name of the city. As Naran expanded, new táelics were formed to allow for easier control of new cities.
Over time, some táelics moved from their traditional city due to conflict.  The nobles of different táelics now mingle regularly in the three cities of Naran.
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