Aestatia

Aestatia is the homeland of the Aestatian people, the common man among those of Aversia. Broadly built, and the epitome of mankind, this continent is said to be where the She-Star Aestas fell from the sky and first granted power to the Aestatians, allowing them to build their republics and later empires. It is in this land that strict social classes and rigorous traditions are upheld. A culture of art and militaristic expansion. The continent itself however is currently experiencing a golden age.

Alternative Names:

• The Eagle's Roost
• The Land of Stardust
• The Golden Empire

Geography

The Geography of the continent is rather singular, and though it is one of the larger ones, almost equaling Aversia in size, it is surrounded by a spiral of small islands, making a sort of nebulous shape about the large continent. Its covered in mostly grasslands, with a central mountain range dividing the north and the south. In the direct center of the continent, there capital lays in its large and steep valley. This ancient city, magnificent in structure and stance has received renovations, making it more prosperous and powerful than ever before. The temperature is warm and comfortable for the most part, though winters do become cold. The mountaintops are known to snow, but the lowland plains are unlikely to receive snow, making these fertile lands safe to farm year round.

Government

The Government in Aestatia is currently led by the second Empire under Trajanus. At varying points there have been both Republics and Democracies, and the rich history of the continent, both within bloodshed and without have led to a great sense of national pride. Currently experiencing a golden age, the government itself is headed under the title of Imperator, whom is known as the head of state. Handling the domestic policies and lesser issues that do not need to reach the Emperors ears, the senate, an elected position mostly bought by the Emperor himself rules beneath him to keep stability of the masses.

Militarily, Aestatia takes pride in being led by the Emperor himself and his chosen generals, whom often are put in their position based on merit or nepotism, depending on the currently ruling emperor. A highly militarized society, veterans of military service are often granted plots of land, or political positions to further increase their influence after they can no longer fight. Because of this, most of Aestatia's foreign policy is based toward creating as much space between foreign nations and their capital via "Defensive Wars" to expand their domain.

Culture

Aestatians tend to be a blunt sort of people, crass though speaking with vigor and pomp. Their culture is steeped in art idolizing the form of man. Walls lined in beautiful paintings and designs, and is a center of art and culture. Rare goods and colors are found in these lands, and revered by its people and traded throughout. The wealthy often patron artists and others who seek to refine their skills in such crafts, allowing them to grow and teach the children of the patrons to further their education. History is to be revered and preserved, and as such catalogs are taught to children at a rather young age all the way to adulthood. Artisans are well respected by the common man, and though slavery (Non-Aestatians) takes root, none are as skilled as the laborers of Aestatian birth.

Common Legends and Rumors

• Rumor has it that the shards of the fallen star, Aestas still linger somewhere on the continent. Once held by the Emperors of the continent, they are said to be a powerful and influential artifact, now lost to time.
• The strict and tight military government of Aestatia is apparently constantly at war with their northern neighbors of Bannesiel, each trying to conquer the other with little success so far.

Trading and Travel

• Currency: The Aerius is the primary currency of Aestatia, being made of silver and gold primary, the varying notes are dispensed, and backed by the value of the coin itself.
• Trading Status: Open and Safe.
• Travel Status: Open and Safe.

Ethnicity

• Aestatian Human - 90%
• Unknown - 10%

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