Docuth

Docuth is a fairly
large temperate country comprised of several smaller provinces, which
historically existed as separate nations. It borders Hespor to the
north along the Kanda mountain range, Ospus to the east, Heden to the
north-west and Varta to the south-west. To the south of Docuth is the
Hav Ocean. The incorporated city state of Corsanah lies in the
south of the nation.

## Natural Geography

Docuths most striking
features are likely it's rivers, branching across most of the
country. The two largest are the Docuth river, nearly splitting the
country in half, and the Jeggare river to the west.

Docuth is temperate,
with many small forests and woods covering the landscape. The largest
of these are the Faedallen forest, named for the elven city at its
heart, and The Great Forest, located at the delta of the Docuth
river. To the north-west lies the steppe, a huge expanse of flat,
unforested grassland.

Docuth's coastline is
notorious among sailors, as the majority of its length is sheer
cliffs and near invisible reefs. The areas around Corsanah and the
river Docuth delta are clear, allowing trade to flow into the
country.

## Political Divisions

While Docuth exists as
one nation to the rest of the world, it is internally divided into 7
provinces and the city of Corsanah. Each of these is ruled by a noble family, the heads of
which act as a council that controls the country. Each province is
known by the name of it's capital, although many contain other cities
and all contain numerous towns, villages and other settlements.

### Pecunia Equus – Arristan Family

Pecunia Equus lies in the centre of Docuth and is
currently its wealthiest region. Its city acts as one of the only
trade hubs of Docuth thanks to ships being able to traverse the
Docuth river. Due to its central position and wealth, it is the most
dominant of the provinces and its ruler acts as the de facto head of
state with regards to international affairs.

The Arristan family is well liked by the populace
due to their generally fair taxes and just rule. Their central
position means that they have worked hard to maintain good, if not
very warm, relations with the other families.

### Immonarst – Dandolo Family

Immonarst lies in the south-west of Docuth, and
has maintained decent diplomatic relations with Varta. The ruling
Dandolo family gained their wealth by controlling the flow of goods
from Corsanah, one of the only places that ships can reach. Immonarst
is the warmest and driest of the provinces, and owes its name to the
often occurring forest fires that plague a large portion of the
province.

### Bulwark – Stonewall Family

Bulwark lies in the north-west of Docuth,
bordering Heden. The region has rarely been without conflict, as the
expansive and fertile lands of the steppe are constantly being fought
over by the Stonewalls, Heden and many local hobgoblin tribes. As a
result of their experience and preparedness, the Stonewall family is
frequently placed in charge of Docuth's military.

### Afrasabi – Afrasabi Family

Afrasabi lies in the north-east of Docuth. Earlier
in the nations history plentiful mines and natural resources made the
Afrasabis the wealthiest and most powerful family by a wide margin.
However, as the mines dried up their influence and wealth diminished.
Afrasabi now stands as the poorest province of Docuth, despite the
Afrasabi family living in luxury due to the exorbitant taxes imposed
on the common folk.

### Faedanell – Morbella Family

An oddity among Docuth's nobility, the Morbella
elves rule the heavily forested province of Faedanell. While
unconfirmed, it is belived that ancient elven settlements predate
almost any other civilization in Docuth. Despite historical conflict
with Vetus Sanguis they were eventually accepted into Docuths rulers,
the most recent to join the council.

### Stormbreak – Arcanax Family

Stormbreak covers Docuth's large peninsula, with
little presence on the main body of the nation. The people of
Stormbreak are generally considered odd by the rest of the nation, as
their isolated position has caused them to develop many unusual
customs.

The Arcanax family themselves are looked down upon
by the other nobles, as the actions of their ancestors shattered the
peninsula and their city, as well as turning their descendants (the
current rulers of the Arcanax family) into Tieflings.

### Vetus Sanguis – Carmine Family

The Carmine family is the oldest of the noble
families, and hold a great deal of respect and influence as a result.
They led the conquest of the lands now held by Docuth, and hold a
grudge against Faedanell for halting their progress. While the lands
they once held have shrunk, Vetus Sanguis is stands in defiance of
time by lingering on as a major player in Docuth.