Aestusse Empire

Isolated away from every nation but the Iron Imperium, the Aestusse look towards the sea for everything they need. Driven back steadily throughout history, the Aestusse Empire grows increasingly agitated from their Imperial neighbors. With a vast network of oceanic craftsmen and workers, they possess more resources than one would think for their size.

Economy
An isolated nation, Aestus is incredibly self-sufficient, allowing almost nothing to go to waste. They rely heavily on the sea to provide many of their resources. From food to oil, the sea provides it all and as such, defines their economy and culture. Oils and fats from their incredible whaling industry has produced some fascinating advancements in technology not yet replicated by other nations.

Political Views
Wary of outsiders and foreigners, the Aestusse have strictly patrolled borders with a majority of their policing force on the borders with the Iron Imperium. They are not mistrustful however, and with adequate proof one can become a trusted ally of the Aestusse and eventually a citizen. While open to most races and ideology, they are uneasy towards the major races of the Iron Imperium, humans, and dragonborn.

Military Power
When faced with such an overwhelming nation literally at their doorstep, the Aestusse Empire have had to rely on guerrilla tactics and pushing technological advancements in order to stay on equal footing. The Aestusse are specialists in conducting warfare in thick forests and dense jungles. Only 400,000 strong, they are a fierce opponent when defending their homeland, easily capable of keeping the most numerous enemy at bay.

Leadership
Similar to the Duneth Commonwealth Senate, Aestus has a House of Governors. The Aestusse House of Governors, however, falls beneath the rule of the Emperor and helps to shape the laws and policies set forth by the Emperor. The Governors provide information for their respective regions and help advise the Emperor on a course of action and can overrule the decree of the Emperor on a course of action if the vote is unanimous. Below the Governors are Dukes that control various smaller regions outside of the cities.

International Relations
Uneasy with their militaristic neighbors, as well as the Ottenbore Empire who supply them raw materials to power the Imperium's expansionist nature, they rely on those that they can reach by sea for allies. They also hold a new city state of Skuuyla in good regards as they push the development of their new colony.

Racial Breakdown
Elves, half-elves, halflings, gnomes, and the like. Names are similar to Celtic names.

Gods
Deities related to nature, the forest, the hunt, plants, neutrality, etc.

Notable Cities

 * Frostford, home of the Frostford Four and birthplace of Lumi Driftmar