Revollia

Established in the early middle ages, Revollia has had a long and largely stable history. Formerly a land of shepherds and subsistence farmers, much has changed since the discovery by Lüttenberger geologists of vast deposits of high quality coal in the highlands. Although the coastal areas have industrialized at an alarming rate, most of the country, by area if not by population, continues to rely on shepherding for their livelihoods, made profitable by the now extensive railway network.

Lüttenberg's need for coal, and Revollia's lack of equipment and industrial experience have drawn the two countries together. Although some question Revollia's increasing economic and political reliance on so distant a country, the partnership is without a doubt the primary driving force behind Revollia's rapid growth and modernization.

Politically Revollia is a monarchy of the old school. King Edgardi II rules absolutely, though not poorly. Although calls for reform tension and cases of civil unrest had been growing under his late father, King Edgardi has made a point of calming fears by legalizing trade unions and endorsing social reforms, if not political ones. Although Edgardi is popular among the people, it is common knowledge among the nation's thinkers and revolutionaries that such a system cannot survive long past him.

Military
The Revollian military is well equipped but untested. Revollia hasn't participated in a foreign war in nearly two centuries, and hasn't had any serious internal strife in longer. Although the military carefully watches foreign wars and sends observers where possible, few, if any, of the army's officers have ever led men in battle.

The army is entirely volunteer, although the legal framework for conscription exists should it be required. Although few in number, the cavalry and elite mountain regiments are the pride of the nation.

The navy has recently modernized, a fleet of dreadnoughts, destroyers and cruisers have replaced a hodgepodge of older designs, finally giving Revollia truly global reach should they desire it.