Artebrux

The Kingdom of Artebrux is a nation in Westrath. It is a fairly small and fringe power. Artebrux was once a major power, but the kingdom has declined in the last century following plagues and famine. Because of this, Artebrux boasts far greater cities, castles, and infrastructure than its population requires. The nation is renowned for its grand architecture and rich history. It is landlocked.
== History ==
== Geography ==
The kingdom's landscape is dominated by the Exegalt Mountains, which cover two thirds of the landscape. Most of the terrain is windswept steppes and frosted mountains. Artebrux is known for its red maple trees, lilac, and mountain lynxes.
The Cigaron River, springing from the Exegalt Mountains, carves through the countryside.
== Government ==
Artebrux is an absolute monarchy. The current king is Ruxo of House Exegor. The kingdom is highly centralized, and lacks the feudal hierarchy of many of its neighbors. Eleven stewards administer different cities in Artebrux, and report directly to the crown.
The king resides in the grand palace of the Sanctafax, located in the mountaintop capital of Exhalt.
== Culture ==
Artebruxiens are known for their stoic and reserved personalities. Honor is valued above all else in Artebrux.
The nation promotes a culture of civil service and military duty. Despite its low population, Artebrux has been involved in many conflicts. To make up for their low population, most of the country's populace are involved in the state or military. This culture of service promotes intense national pride and a strong sense of community.
Despite its history of war, Artebrux also highly values art. Artebruxien masonry, sculptures, metalwork, and stained glass are world renowned. Artebruxien armor in particular is famous for its incredible craftsmanship. Fencing is a popular sport in Artebrux, celebrated as a national pastime.
== Cuisine ==
Artebruxien cuisine is hearty. Soups, meat, and bread form the basis of most Artebruxien meals. Beet soup, rye bread, roast hog, venison, and elderberry pancakes are common foods. Honey and elderberry are commonly used for flavoring.
== Economy ==
Artebrux boasts an abundance of iron, wood, and marble. To make up for the nation's lack of arable land or coastline, the economy is largely dependent on these natural resources.
== Military ==
The Artebruxien military is small, but highly trained. The army is highly regimented and standardized. The military is internationally respected. All soldiers wear a standard set of grand, bulky armor.
== Religion ==
== Noble Houses ==
* Royal House of Exegor
* House Arcgabor
*House Arcigaron
*House Bucefas
*House Cenohort
*House Cigabor
*House Ecigor
*House Felx
*House Latadast
*House Lucimora
*House Luxebol
* House Palavor
*House Metadast
*House Metravor
*House Rixalt
*House Ruxail
== Settlements ==
Name 	Population	Type
Exhalt 	110,000 	Capital city
Major city
Luxendra 	70,000 	City
Novasec 	64,000 	City
Inglavistec	46,000 	City
Uxendraec 	45,000 	City
Arbrux 	33,000 	City
Marcebol 	24,000 	City
Mardebrox 	20,000 	City
Vestarlac 	20,000 	City
Uxebaen 	19,000 	City
Vistrelac 	19,000 	City
Aste Morloc	17,000 	City
Recihalt 	14,000 	City
Voledraec 	12,000 	City
Arcihal 	9,000 	Town
Ruxegaer 	9,000 	Town
Erivox 	8,000 	Town
Falcgon 	8,000 	Town
Arcidor 	7,000 	Town
Sanctabrux 	7,000 	Town
Barberox 	5,000 	Town
Bucefalt 	5,000 	Town
Lucihor 	5,000 	Town
Marcibol 	5,000 	Town
Vestrebol 	5,000 	Town
Luciol 	4,000 	Town
Setonbrox 	4,000 	Town
Volefax 	4,000 	Town
Carnifox 	3,000 	Town
Erifalt 	3,000 	Town
Itevolc 	3,000 	Town
Estarloc 	2,000 	Town
Gitafalc 	2,000 	Town
Ruxegalt 	2,000 	Towm
Uxebaen-Ves	2,000 	Town
Ardafalc 	1,000 	Town
Atadast 	1,000 	Town
Cogafalx 	1,000 	Town
Etravor 	1,000 	Town
Remer 	1,000 	Town
Restavec 	1,000 	Town
Veser 	1,000 	Town