Axilan

The Kingdom of Axilan is a landlocked nation in southern Carossa. It is a relatively small country, with a population of around 7,000,000 inhabitants. Axilan is an absolute monarchy, ruled by Queen Cze-Cze. 
Axilan is an isolationist country. Few foreigners are permitted within the country, limiting information about it. From what is known, Axilan has a reputation for its opulence, exoticism, and grandeur. The capital Xilan's royal palace and gardens are particularly renowned. Nature is incorporated into Axilani architecture. Alchemy is commonplace in Axilan, and plays a key part in the nation's culture.
Societally, Axilan is notable for its matriarchal culture and caste system. While architecture, art, and alchemy are the country's main cultural pillars, war is also a key aspect of Axilani culture. Axilan has a small population and land size, and is surrounded by larger rivals. Despite this, the country has resisted conquest for centuries. 
== History ==
== Geography ==
Axilan has a tropical climate. Its landscape is dominated by jungle and wetlands. 
== Government ==
== Culture ==
Axilan has a matriarchal culture. While men hold power in the military, women are in charge when it comes to politics, commerce, and religion.
Axilan has a rigid caste system. There are six castes, and mobility between them is incredibly rare.
The people of Axilan are generally nationalist and xenophobic. Outsiders are widely feared, largely due to the many failed invasion attempts by Axilan's larger neighbors. It is forbidden for an Axilani citizen to speak a foreign language.
Dance is a highly valued art in Axilan. There are many distinct dances, each for a separate occasion. Many of the dances are quite physical, and even incorporated into combat. In the Axilani language, dance and martial arts share the same word.
== Cuisine ==
== Economy ==
== Military ==
== Religion ==
== Settlements ==
Name 	Population	Type
Xilan 	200,000 	Capital
Major city
Ostep 	90,000 	City
Wonoros	44,000 	City
Tilano 	40,000 	City
Worimos	22,000 	City
Ozjewor	20,000 	City
Xolbet 	13,000 	City
Terezje	8,000 	Town
== Trivia ==
* Axilan is quite loosely inspired by Basque, Mayan, and Malian cultures.