Kura

**Kura**, also known as **the nation of lakes**, was once under Whitopers borders but a few centuries ago split. Since then they have come into their own, even forming an alliance with their previous nation. They are a war and farming focused nation that loves fish.

## Leadership

Due to Kura once being under the rule of a monarch in Whitoper, they rebelled and formed after a long civil war. Not wanting another occurence of an evil king, they made a republic.

Currently their leader Heim rose up through the political ranks and gained a large following at the same time. Thame, his rival at the time thought of him as little threat only to be shocked when Heim took over as the leader and made sweeping laws that changed much of what Thame did. Heim is seen as a charismatic and good man.

## Military

### Leadership

The Republic of Kura have given power to two generals to hold military power. These generals are given soldiers from the republic, all paid for through taxes in order to avoid any rebellion. The current generals whom each hold the right to an army, standing or otherwise (depending on the current political state), are Maze Pent and Flora Diplo

#### Maze Pent

Maze Pent is a man extremely loyal to Heim, being elected as part of his leading group when he took power. Maze has always seen war as a fun game, and views life with little regard, though he is able to hold extremely high morale due to allowing raiding and spoils of war. He is a masterful general, and is vying for a war with Courler to see his prowess.

#### Flora Diplo

Flora is seen as a wise and patient general. She has no loyalties other than that of the people. Though, she also shares her co-generals point of wishing to fight Courler to prove her prowess. Unlike him however, she does follows the political game closely, making sure she has the respect of all legislative members.

## Nobility

Like every nation, Kura has their own nobility. Though not every noble house has a member in the republic, as some are not popular among the people. Nonetheless, the nobility stand strong, trying to influence the legislative house whenever possible in order to avoid heavy taxation. Some of the noble houses include:

* Pent
* Ullr
* Echa
* Alecamin
* Blarono
* Misatran
* Cadival
* Theven

## Geography

Kura as a nation has a large assortment of lakes within their borders, large and small. The main three listed on the map are all different in the ways they produce fish, their temperature and even their color in some seasons.

### Cities and Towns

The major cities and towns of Kura include:

* Kurakarna (Capital), Population: 1,330,000
* Hopera, Population: 800,00
* Jimin, Population: 740,000
* Wileaty, Population: 400,000
* Dawnhelm, Population: 300,000
* Yoongi, Population: 289,000
* Hoseok, Population: 170,000
* Ahura
* Nayun
* Yeonwod
* Houlon
* Dimstar
* Blink

## Commerce

### Imports

Grain, timber, refined metals, cloth, mercenaries

## Religion

While Kura believe in the right to any religion, though a majority of them follow Namj and it's various gods.

## Culture

There is two different distinctions for cultures in Kurans. Coastal and Regional. Regional Kuran's love the water moreso than Coastal, many living in rowboats amongst the lakes. Some villages are even placed partway into the lakes, meaning that they stand barefoot in the lake while they live their life.

When they are not fishing or in the water, they hunt or play music. Kuran's have a weird connection to the land, believing it's survival is paramount above all else. Many think of it as an honourable trait to have when coming from other nations, but there are Kuran's who do not care.

Outside of the forest music is often heard. Some play instruments, other's sing but all are often heard humming a bird song. Most Kuran's have their own unique song, once used to help them hunt now shared down through their family tree. When two Kuran's meet outside of the nation, they use the songs to distinguish one another and their family.

Coastal Kuran's are different in their own way. Shared with Regional Kuran's is their love of fishing, many can be found with rods on their days off, or even just in their free time. While Regional usually use spears, Coastal use fishing rods.

Drinking and singing is also popular amongst Coastal Kurans. Similar to bards, they sing and share stories amongst themselves and even try and compare and beat one another with their tales. Whomever holds the most popular story for the day either gets free (or reduced price) drinks for the entire night from the Inn itself or the person who tried to one-up them. Of course, this is mostly seen in good fun.

Relating to their love of stories, Coastal Kurans love good drama and scandals. When not in their shows in the theatre, they actively search for any good drama in their lives. A good example of their love for drama can be when a new resident permanently enters their village/town/city. Many will look for any information they can gather and see how radical this new person will be, allying themselves socially if they see fit as they become excited for a new wave of drama to unfold. This happens at all levels of Coastal Kurans, from the poorest of villages to the richest of cities.

One thing amongst the drama though that happens frequent but is shunned is violence. If violence occurs, especially in a non-sanctioned way the person may be punished both legally and socially, shunned from their society.