Astora

Astora is a small yet proud nation. The people of Astora can trace their lineage to the seaborne raiders of times long past, feared for their ferocious raids and warrior pride these people founded the small territory of Astrangaard, a collection of Holds and small Kingdoms. Astrangaard was united in the early 11th century by Alric Rasmussen, legendary warrior king and chosen of the gods, who united the kingdoms of Astrangaard during a time of dire strife under one banner, after uniting the Kingdoms, Alric mysteriously left to cross the Great Western Sea to slay the great Serpent Hakuraa, without ever saying why, there are some who believe that Alric slew Hakuraa, yet was close to death the gods seeing this epic duel between mortal and demon, allowed Alric to ascend into godhood, and would return in Astora’s time of need, this belief has since been dismissed as mere superstition.

Alric’s line has since remained unbroken, and the Rasmussen’s have ruled unquestioned for centuries, Isolated from the happenings of the rest of the world. As a result of Astoras isolationism the nation is mostly self-sufficient; this is thanks to the nation’s large coastline, substantial trawler fleet, and its large amounts of agrarian land, Astora also has a moderate amount of natural coal, steel and tin. Despite the nations relative pacifism, having a small Army and Navy, Astora prides itself on having a well-trained, well-equipped and modern armed forces.

Astorans have lived in peaceful isolation until recently, the Royal family was targeted during a parade celebrating Alric’s legend, the King and his family were killed by an Assassins bomb during the parade, save the Kings youngest daughter, the 17 year old Crown Princess Amalia leaving the nation in the grips of paranoia and fierce xenophobia.

Basic Country Info

Name: Kingdom of Astora Government: Constitutional Monarchy Monarch: Crown Princess Amalia Rasmussen Prime Minster: Pyotr E. Howards State Religion: None Capital City: Blaugrad Largest City: Vengerberg Population: 41.058.792