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A tremendous empire sprawling from Gathandia’s west coast to the Cloudpiercer Range, as far north as [[Chee]] and as far south as [[Nent]], Roshallan is widely considered the most powerful nation on the continent and is unquestionably the largest. Roshallan’s natural environment changes dramatically given how large it is. It encompasses swathes of desert, two small mountain ranges, enormous stretches of plains, and dense forests. Roshallan is also the undisputed naval power in the lower Inner Sea. Roshallan’s navy has yet to be tested against the [[Renden]] of the upper Inner Sea. | A tremendous empire sprawling from Gathandia’s west coast to the Cloudpiercer Range, as far north as [[Chee]] and as far south as [[Nent]], Roshallan is widely considered the most powerful nation on the continent and is unquestionably the largest. Roshallan’s natural environment changes dramatically given how large it is. It encompasses swathes of desert, two small mountain ranges, enormous stretches of plains, and dense forests. Roshallan is also the undisputed naval power in the lower Inner Sea. Roshallan’s navy has yet to be tested against the [[Renden]] of the upper Inner Sea. | ||
Thus far, Roshallan has conquered Chee, Nent, [[Getar]], and most of Thaaj, running each one as vassal states. Roshallani believe themselves to be destined to conquer the whole of Gathandia, bringing [[order]] and justice to a chaotic land. To learn more about Roshallan’s relationship with each of its vassal states, see their entries. | Thus far, Roshallan has conquered Chee, Nent, [[Getar]], and most of [[Thaaj]], running each one as vassal states. Roshallani believe themselves to be destined to conquer the whole of Gathandia, bringing [[order]] and justice to a chaotic land. To learn more about Roshallan’s relationship with each of its vassal states, see their entries. | ||
=== Academic. === | |||
Roshallan has built some spectacular universities, primarily in its stretch of grassland along the southern coast of the Inner Sea. These universities are some of the best-designed in Gathandia and attract Anedonian scholars and other prestigious thinkers despite Roshallan’s negative international reputation. | Roshallan has built some spectacular universities, primarily in its stretch of grassland along the southern coast of the Inner Sea. These universities are some of the best-designed in Gathandia and attract Anedonian scholars and other prestigious thinkers despite Roshallan’s negative international reputation. | ||
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=== Mercantile and Trade. === | === Mercantile and Trade. === | ||
Given its massive sprawl, Roshallan is a tremendous economic powerhouse. It facilitates trade within its vast empire by developing sturdy, durable roads that cut down on | Given its massive sprawl, Roshallan is a tremendous economic powerhouse. It facilitates trade within its vast empire by developing sturdy, durable roads that cut down on travel time. It also trades with [[Pash]], [[Ahten]], and [[Anedonia]], each of whom have proven strong enough to resist Roshallan’s aggressions. Many international [[merchant]] vessels dock along Roshallan’s southwest coast. | ||
=== Militant. === | === Militant. === | ||
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=== Quest Ideas === | === Quest Ideas === | ||
* Any of Roshallan’s annexed territories might ask the heroes to help them lead a revolt against Roshallan. | |||
* The emperor asks the heroes to put down a regional king who has gotten a little too ambitious. | |||
* Farmers near the lava fields are devastated to find that a new flow is headed for their crops. Can the heroes redirect the flow or evacuate the farmers in time? | |||
* A large band of brigands have taken over a city and the hills surrounding it. Can the heroes negotiate with or defeat the bandit captains? | |||