Oscrow

Name - The Holy Empire of Oscrow

Government Style - Similar to Iraygion, a constitutional Monarchy in the Empress but still labelled an Empire

Flag - Broken yellow Diamond, with each separated line having a circle joining it to the next. White Background

Currency - Jades, due to the emblem on the coins (the national symbol is the jade gemstone)

Capital - Official Residence of the Empress; Bolshenk. Actual Residence; Covenant of the Brenn.

Geography - Oscrow is naturally fortified to the north and west by the Sten Mountains and their dangerous winds. It is partially protected towards the south by the turbulent waters that run around Oscrow and between Oscrow and Nordironia; this is called Bleak Channel, and ends at the southern end with the Janquit Maelstrom. It is heavily forested to the east and sparser in south Being a perpetually cold climate, the entirety of Oscrow's land is usually covered in at least ten inches of snow.

History - Oscrow was founded at roughly the same time as the Elfish empire was expanding, and many a skirmish led to the Oscrovian/Elven wars. It was led by Empress Natashka Chekonov then as well, although she led many of the battles personally back then. Once the wars subsided both Oscrow's reach and the Empress herself retreated to their Island; it as during this seclusion that the Council was formed, along with the Covanent of the Brenn. Both Afanas Ruthvren and his foil Asya Ossenfelder are known to have been present in Oscrow during this time (Details on the two coming soon.)

Oscrow was soon found to be naturally void of mages due to the energies of the area; this had led to the development of weapons utilizing the natural magic inherent in life as a weapon, to allow soldiers to fight on par with mages.

Today - Due to the longevity of most of the major political and economic figures in Oscrow, much of the political and economic aspects have remained the same. Inbreeding among the outlying lands has become a problem, and the creation of airships has led to old tensions resurfacing. Oscrovians are very anti-elf, and their mountainous regions are still plagued by all manner of creatures. However, the manage to stay financial stable despite their lack of produce through their expertise in liquor and beer manufacture; while Whelk has the primarily control of the wine industry, Oscrovian Vodka and Beer is known for it's continual chilliness and sharp taste.