Camlest Province

The Province itself has a cold climate which snows frequently through its winter months reaching average temperatures around 2°C, but tends to reach temperatures of up to 27°C Degrees during its summer months.

Camlest is the home province to a great many mages due to the desires of its liberator, Xerethian, and the form of currency that is used by those in the country - The currency in question being Manna.

Due to the vast importance of manna for the largely casting nation, it has become common for most mages to work in business enterprises creating devices and enchantments marketable to many, to gain Manna in payment. That can be used both to fund further developments and by the mage himself for spell practise and experimentations.

Due to the currency, many of the population find themselves being competent casters when compared with the rest of the world, though most would consider themselves a lay caster speaking volumes for the natives that dedicate themselves to the practice of magic.

## History

*Foundings of the current state of the country major wars and defining moments with cultural impact.*

The province was claimed by the empire of Renval province during the reclamation era. However, there was an extensive amount of pressure applied by the empire's taxes, which reached an all-time high as it was attempting to acquire more resources for its reclamation efforts on their home province. This was historically regarded as a contested piece of litigation which was pushed to issue by the emperor of the time, causing a divide between the central government and the colonials. The emperor was assassinated the following year after the bill passed and the court wizard at the time, Xerethian, travelled overseas to meet with the colonials and their leading nobility. They gathered a force, formed a rebellion and declared unified independence.

A Declaration of Independence was drafted and ratified following the division of the previous Kelmar Isle into Camlest and Libbn Cort respectively. The only concession given was a set of resources to be delivered to Renval on monthly intervals for a period of 1 year to aid with reclamation efforts. In return, anyone who sought to migrate could do so without risk.

Following the end of the reclamation era, during a period known as the era of silence, the war of silence began. Following the reformation of Renval to its former size as well as the reformation of the government and nobility, the tensions between the province and their former vassal state began to rise. Many began to raise issue with the magical growth of Camlest and their monopoly on the resource Cold Field Iron, which was known for its magically resistant properties, refusing any export of the resource to foreign provinces. This took a turn for the worst as all trade from Renval ceased porting to Camlest as a sanction for this refusal of trade. The navy of Renval also set up a trade blockade and included the port to Libben court in the blockade.

This caused several provinces to become involved, including Celvanti, who since noticing the increased tensions had begun to set up the drafts for the UPA (United Provinces Alliance). Most who had a contention with the blockade were threatened with their trade deals to be revoked by Renval and most other Provinces bowed out of the conflict.

Due to the increased pressure by the blockade Camlest took action in hiring the help of the Golden Isles to provide the Naval might needed to scupper the blockade. This decimated the Renval navy and caused an estimated 50,000,000 Bauls in damage. Most of the salvage was claimed by the Golden Isles. In respect of what was given to the Golden Isles in turn... It has never been explicitly stated. However, since the attack, it has been noted that the Pirate armada from the Golden Isles seems to have cannons with runes on them that can shoot flames and flux charged power.

Following the Clearing of the Blockade both Renval & Camlest Joined the UPA and a Treaty of neutrality was formed to prevent any further attacks between the provinces.

## Culture

The people of Camlest, or the Camlestians as they are otherwise known, have deep roots in magic. With it's founding by Xerethian and the declaration of manna as the main source of income for people, it grew into a flourishing culture that thrived on magic in many ways. Many Camlestians use magic sparingly, however, having great control of it. Being taught from a young age not to waste mana, when they grow older, a great many have learnt to harvest manna from a variety of sources both through natural and mechanical means.

Many Camlestians have an advanced form of luxia Known as Iluviria This disease grants its infected a great boon to manna but at a cost of health and resistance to diseases and poisons. As such the people are very keen on keeping their hygiene, shown through many minor Cultural Ambiguities. Some of the most common are listed below.

Coughing/Sneezing into ones hand and then attempting to shake another's with the same hand. - To bring illness and Plague upon someone's house.

Coughing/Sneezing without covering your mouth - To have the intent to hurt and ruin those around you.

Gifting someone a new handkerchief - to wish them health, often seen as a sign of affection and is used among adolescence to show romantic interest.

Breathing into a bottle and offering it to someone is to request to kiss someone. If they refuse to breathe from the bottle the offer is considered turned down as you are either deemed to not be a sufficient suitor or are deemed to be too sickly or ill for such to take place. Kissing without such an offer or marriage or some form of engagement is considered widely as assault.

To breath on one's hand and offer a hand for which to shake - a sign of close friendship and trust. - If this is turned down, the one who has not had their hand shaken Is spurred and considered either to distant to make such a gesture or too ill for such to be appropriate.

Many Camlestians have great respect for mages and magical tale, as the mages within Camlest province are responsible for the government, schools, defence and such, and find many foreign mages interesting. Though most will stay clear of most foreigners due to their weak disposition towards disease.

Camlestians operate day-by-day utilising tools that require manna to perform day-to-day tasks and wealthy Camlestians use such tools for simple things such as washing and drying clothes or long-distance communication devices. Some even have carts that are used to traverse distances that are horseless and powered entirely of manna called an autocart.

## Trade

*Major import and Exports, what this country produces and where they produce it, major trade partners and such.*

Major imports

Major Exports

and shipping costs
Per 1000 units
last year
Per 1000 units
 Greater Magic Essence (Renvenel)
 Empowered Magic Essence (Rodshire)
6,020,000b

Means of productions...

## Capital and Major City's

*List of major Citys and Capital if one exists*.