Olandra

Capital: NassenaPopulation: 2,658,000Government: MonarchyAllies: West Thissaly, ZazimarRivals: Forinse, Rupius, TasadeonReligion: Traditionally the standard dieties of the west, though worship has reportedly declined.Exports: Timber, sheep, wool, river pearls.Imports: Weapons, mercenariesAlignment: Chaotic EvilLanguage: Thissalin and ArumelianSlavery: Legal and common. Some slaves are purchased from Zazimar traders.
Moderate sized kingdom in western Ruencia, some of which is on the Bay of Forinse.
King Hufskey IV must be one of the least popular rulers of Ruencia. The outrageous fees he charges shipping up and down the Amethyst River along his eastern border is one major factor leading to his bad reputation. He even has his navy charge hapless merchants “passage fees” through the Straits of Thissally and Madrigos, even though his territory is nowhere near those passages. The same custom is only barely more sensible in the Gulf of Forinse. Another annoying thing is the fact that he is steadily mobilizing a large force for some kind of adventure: his neighbors in Forinse, Rupius, and Tasadeon are quite wary of him.It is speculated that King Hufskey is quite crazy, and possibly even in league with evil spirits, though such rumors are understandable coming from his enemies. Still, Hufskey would not be the first king of Olandra who did not have his full wits. Crazy or not, King Hufskey is cunning in pursuit of his goals, whatever they may be.
King Hufskey is openly aligned with West Thissaly and only the threat of outside intervention prevents him from directly supporting their operations in the war. The king is also very friendly with Zazimar, drawing the ire of the Empire of Trynser, something that raises the spectre of the Thissalin Civil War becoming a vast international conflict. Rupius is concerned about the canal, which joins the Amethyst River directly on the other side of their capital of Davelorr, and Forinse has already had clashes with his forces. Olandra’s disruption of trade has already prompted raids by Millisymph, Venteel, and Trynser.
Unlike most of the Ruencia, Olandra has been independent for most of its history, though both Thissaly and Arumelia had brief periods of occupation. The current dynasty has ruled the Kingdom for as long as anyone could remember, though there has been some creative organizing of the realm’s primogeniture.
By royal decree, everyone in Olandra must spend ten hours a week in service to the nation. Goblins are bred in captivity to work as well. Finally slaves are also bought from Zazimar to work on royal projects. The King is using this labor to finish a shipping canal which is being dug from Nassena to the Amethyst River at the city of Mieses, and is greatly expanding Nassena’s harbor.
The country is hilly and pastoral to the north, sweeping down to fertile lowlands to the southeast. Tribes of goblins, hobgoblins, and bugbears infest the far northern areas. These monsters are protected from human attacks by royal decree. In return many hobgoblins and bugbears serve in Olandra’s military, and goblins are sold into slavery.
CITIES
Nassena: capital 85,000
Yelvant: 32,000
Mieses: 12,000 and growing
OTHER FEATURES
Olandra Canal
PERSONALITIES:King Hufskey IV:A fierce little man with wild eyes, and a wilder vision, King Hufskey is the architect of the future of Olandra for better or for worse. As noted before, many people think that the good king is nuts, but he seems to have the force of will to make his wild schemes happen.
Queen Tereece:Not only King Hufskey’s wife, but his sister as well, in a relationship that shocks the western lands. She has borne him eight children, all of whom are kept in separate places so that the dynasty is insured should some “disaster” befall the household.
Prince Hufskey:The heir apparent of Olandra is the latest in a proud line of Hufskeys. Apparently keeping with his father’s heritage, he is whack in the head. Even his dad isn’t so sure it would be a good idea for him to take the throne.
Princess Ivilanya: No woman has ever ruled Olandra. This does nothing to curb the ambition of the princess who has already gained a reputation of bloody minded ruthlessness.
Category:Ruencia
Category:Olandra