Tranquies

Tranquies is a country with loose borders and a significant trade route running through it.
==Location Overview==
===Lore===
Thousands of years before being established, Tranquies was home to several trade routes spanning across a vast amount of unclaimed territory. It blew in popularity due to high vantage points looking over the established route in the mountains along with fresh, flowing water. There was an undeniable power found within the moon, it is said that lost travelers were guided back to safety by a shimmering path of moonlight. 
=== Culture ===
Tranquiesans hold the belief that everything they are granted or gifted is comes from the Lady of the Moon. So, they have come to conclusion that they must earn her favor by doing good deeds and striving to live harmoniously with all creatures under her gaze. Citizens are held to a higher standard than outsiders as they are her children and must lead as virtuous symbols to outsiders. They welcome all those who choose to bask in her light, whether they be visiting or settling. In fact, it is not uncommon for them to marry partners found outside their home country. There is an expectation to not overstep on another's culture or identity, a foreign culture is never a threat and is to be celebrated for its value. When on foreign grounds it may even be polite to partake in their culture, even if it means breaking a few social taboos in the process. Although, when on the grounds of Tranquies it is advised not to use anything that "warps" the integrity of the balance of nature, lest you receive scrutiny. 
Outside of Tranquies, opinions on Hounds appear to vary greatly from place to place and person to person. Some view them as powerful creatures meant to be feared while others appear to have a type of 'interest' in them. It is not uncommon to find smut written about Hounds in foreign countries that is wildly inaccurate and while considered niche, is sought out. 
===Politics===
Tranquiesans follows a theocracy. In the seven provinces, they each have their own Lunar Council, a group of up to five Circle of the Moon Druids. When a council member passes, an acolyte of their choosing is selected to replace them. Every New Moon they meet at the heart of the Tranquies in secret. Afterwards, they announce any changes or additions made to existing doctrine. They do not believe in pursuing war of any kind and will not engage even if an ally requests aid. Defending is acceptable, but only in the most urgent of times. Traniquies is known to be a main export in rare metals and herbs native only to their country. Nobility is obtained through birthright or wealth and are awarded far more political sway than the average citizen. The descendants of the original lycanthropes are awarded what is called "honorary nobility by theocratic favor" 
===Religion===
While many religions exist within Tranquies, the most significant is the Lunar Circle. 
===== The Lunar Circle =====
The lunar goddess is said to change along with each cycle of the moon in both her physical form and temperament. 
The goal of life as a follower of the Lunar Circle is to achieve harmony, and there is a religious and cultural obligation to be accommodating and respectful.
===Climate and Geography===
Tranquies is characterized by having a relatively cold climate year-round. The winters are known for being incredibly harsh, borderline unlivable if one was unprepared. Travel is forbidden during winter (except for hounds) for the public's safety.
==People==
*Julius Barre
*Boone Hedgerider
*House Barre
==Places==
*Barre Manor
*The 7 Sectors
*Council Center
==Other==
*The Lycanthropes or Hounds as they're often referred to are only found in Tranquies and are forbidden to leave.