Palnia

Palnia, located
south of Lordos on the Sea of Silk and Gold, is a hot and dry land
grown rich off trade. Palnian ports see commerce from, Hysperia,
Drôhznia and even The Teldari Vale. Palnia is a very liberal and hedonistic
society. They do not believe in any formalised gods or afterlife instead
believing that when they die, their spirits return to the earth. Because they
do not believe in an afterlife, the Palnians live their lives to the fullest. Many
do not believe in marriage and Palnian men and women may have many partners in
their lives, even with their own gender. Palnians are also known to relish in
food and wine. Because the Palnians have no expectation of marriage, when a child
is born it is usually up to the mother to raise the child. There is little
obligation for the father, but some men will still assist in the child’s
upbringing, although it is not always clear who the father may be. The mother
will not raise the child by herself, as all women in the community will help her.
Palnia was
once fractured into city states, but after being conquered by the Lordosi
Empire, Palnia has been ruled by a Prince. The first princes were chosen by the
Lordosi Emperor, but it has since become a hereditary position. The Prince of
Palnia enjoys a life of luxury and pleasure, but does not wield much power.
Local aristocrats and merchants are the ones who really control the realm. 
Although
Palnia is a client state of Lordos, they do not consider themselves a part of
the Empire. The Lordosi detest the vulgar and sinful ways of Palnia, but have
not destroyed them as they are far too profitable to the Empire. 
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