Bastonia

Bastonia (Not to be confused with Bardonia), was a squatter town which sat on the continent of Nieden. The city shares a border with the Soleannen Empire Of Escharia (Aesperium Escharii) to the south-east, and extended to share a border with the Empire of Simulam (precedes Floramia) to the north. Bastonia was in a highly strategic location, almost sitting equidistant of 3 capital cities: the capital of Simulami, Silva; the capital of the Emirate of Najer, Najer'jad; and the the Soleannen Empire Of Escharia's provincial capital of Escania, Galitz.

The city was founded on a river, inside an oak forest, and next to a birch one. The terrain was neither flat nor extremely hilly, and several lakes could be found nearby. Sweet berries were planted on the side of many streets, and the architecture was rustic yet urbanized.

## History

The settlement of Bastonia starts with the [INC, I'm new here]. Soon after foundation, however, the citizens experienced great hardship, as the strategic location of the city-state also allows bandits and raiders to frequently invade. On the first invasion of the bandits (7/18?), the citizens succumbed to the attack and provided them with ransom. But another attack 2 days later saw the people of Bastonia defeat the raiders. A city wall is also being constructed to prevent further raids from occurring.

The victory by the people of Bastonia against the bandits gained the city much coveted recognition by the rest of Rathnir. And soon enough, talks of Bastonia becoming a nation-state were being taken more seriously.

Bastonia would later attempt to invade Escharia, with minor Auroran support, but failed. However, this was significant, as it ensured Escharia's total refusal to switch sides during the War of Southern Aggression, as Aurora was a leading member in the Third Rathnir Coalition.

## Religion

Most citizens of Bastonia followed Takarism, a polytheistic, pagan religion with the main god, Takar. Takarists believes that their gods send their messages through omens and want the world changed and improved in unique ways.

Kori is the God of Darkeness. He only delivers one message, the message of a full moon. When a full moon is present, Takarists must be dead silent.

Folia is the God of nature and love, and delivers her omens through flowers. she wishes for Takarists to create flower arrangements, gardens and colorful creations in her honor.

Takar is the God of the Earth and its riches, and he delivers omens through the details of unearthed stone and ore. He wants Takarists to construct magnificent buildings of different stones, and enjoys riches for the Takarists, and the people of bastonia.

Poloko is the God of all things related to water. He delivers his omens through rainfall amounts and patterns. He desires Takarists to build elaborate waterways, aquaducts and fountains.

Riroko is the God of blood, weapons, war, armor, peace, and protection. His omens are delivered through the details of blood, from redness to splash pattern. He desires for Bastonia to have as many solders as possible in a fight.

Yumua is the God of light, the Sun, fire, and art. She sends Takarists messages through fire and the spot patterns of the Sun. She desires for art to be painted, and for the world to be illuminated.