Togrea

Togrean Coastline

## Background

Togrea is located on the western edge of the Central Kingdoms and is bordered on the west by the Inner Sea. Togrea has a tremendous amount of contact with the Western Outlands due to their geographical position and conducts a great deal of trade with the city-states scattered along the coast. Togreans are a seafaring people and it is evident throughout their culture even with those that live inland. Their queen, Annariya Var, is a magic-user and is known for being a stern ruler. Her desires to expand Togrea seem to be increasing along with her Talent. Some believe she has intentions on Tyderia while others whisper about a bold move on Nepria. Many discount this rumor as that would put Togrea in direct conflict with Etria as well. Furthermore, any battles with Nepria would have to occur in the Thousand Lakes region that is filled with marshes and swampland that would put a tremendous strain on the Togrean army and their logistics.

## Geography

Togrea has relatively flat terrain with rolling hills dotted by numerous lakes to the north. The lakes are part of the same group of lakes on the Neprian side of the border known as Thousand Lakes. To the west lies the Western Divide that separates Togrea from the Western Outlands. The lands are fertile and there is a generous coastline. There are dotted forests with heavier woods to the northwest next to the Western Divide.

## Government

Togrea is an absolute monarchy ruled by Annariya Var. There are small councils that handle every part of the government. These councils are made up of five people. One of the five is considered the Lead Councilor in each area and reports to the Queen. Annayriya is a stern ruler and is developing a reputation of being cold and pitiless. The government functions well however. The various councils are usually very productive and attentive to the people's needs.

## Economy

The Togrean economy relies heavily on trade with the Western Outlands. With Wildeshore being the single main port where ships from the Inner Sea come to bring wares in for trade throughout the Central Kingdsoms and vice versa, it is a key to their economy. Also, Togrea has garnered a strong reputation for building excellent ships. Their vessels are extremely maneuverable in order to navigate the tricky coastline in many parts of the Inner Sea. It is not an unpopular opinion that if there was a way to bring Togrean shipyards to the other Central Kingdom countries, all other shipbuilders in those countries would go out of business. Lately, they have begun to do the next best thing and recruit Togrean engineers, much to the resentment of the Togreans.

## Defenses

The Togrean army is small in comparison to their navy. Still it is adequate for a country of their size. They find themselves fending off skirmishes from the west more than the east. Although Togreans don't trust the Tyderians with their odd ways, they know the Tyderians tend to keep to themselves and therefore not much of a threat. There are some that argue that there is a huge potential threat even if there isn't an immediate one. Also there have been border disputes with Nepria in years past.

## Notable Locations

### The Western Divide

This mountain range runs along the western border of Togrea. On the other side the Western Outlands are considered to start and makes for a natural boundary between the established nation of Togrea and the less unified regions in the west.

### Wildeshore

As the capital of Togrea, Wildeshore is where most of the citizens of this small country reside. It serves as a center of trade with the Western Outlands and is a very active port for ships that make their way through the Inner Sea. As such a strong influence on the rest of the country, all of Togrea has a maritime style to it. Even the inland towns and people look as if the sea is just around the corner.

### Crater Falls

This naturally formed waterfall is almost completely circular in shape and is fed by the constant melting snow runoff from the western edge of the Moonstone Mountains.