Tezist

Tezist is a moderately sized nation in west-central Ruencia, between Dallandy and Tasadeon.
Capital: BourlundPopulation: 975,000Government: Tezist is ruled by two brothers who share the title of “duke”.Religion: Arumelian pantheon, headed by Eled. Exports: Grains, pigs, iron, lead, copper.Imports: LumberAlignment: Neutral GoodLanguage: Arumelian
For centuries, Tezist was the effective southern boundary of the Arumelian Empire. A massive stone fortress was built on the junction of the Amethyst and Fwaewing Rivers to secure the border, and around it developed a city-state. As the centuries wore on, the Arumelian settlement developed along the eastern side of the Amethyst River and along the Fwaewing River.
The duchy, as it became, was virtually independent even before the Great Western War, due to unpacified Auralaurian forest lying between Tezist and the Arumelian homeland. When the Great Western War erupted, Trynsern inquisition agents were able to infiltrate the nation and persuade Tezist that it would be to their best advantage to not support Arumelia’s war effort and declare their independence. When Arumelia sent a division south to pacify the duchy, it was caught between a Venteelan supported Tezist army and an angry mob of Auralaurian elves and rebels.
After Tezist secured its independence, a number of smaller Arumelian territories in the area pledged themselves to the new nation. The barony of Murlane was briefly affiliated with Tezist, but control was never firmly established and the territory is considered independent today.
Traditionally ruled by a single duke, the last duke’s two sons, Elgin and Kerlick, are very close and rule as joint dukes, as they requested of their father. Elgin is a very charismatic leader, getting the most out of his citizens. Kerlick is a brilliant organizer and administrator. The two work together to rule the duchy the best it has been ruled since its independence.
Bourlund: 25,000
Category:Ruencia
Category:Tezist