Gathalay

The Most Serene Republic of Gathalay is a highly cultured and inclusive, somewhat primitive 2000-year old monarchy. Its archaic military relies mostly on spearmen, light cavalry, and elephants. Gathalay has a fleet of wooden sailing ships and zeppelins. Gathalayan Saviors rely on Arbiters, who act as judge, jury, and executioner; and Advisers, who manage the Republic and placate its numerous multicultural vassals.

"Speak the Truth" - Savior Zaius Vyzinten I

Major political organizations:
Mastodon Emissaries: 'inquisitorial diplomats' that answers only to the Crown
Moonlit Crown: currently under Perus Vyzinten VII, 100th Savior
Monastic Order of Hexate: commonly known as Torchbearers

Major characters:
Zaius Vyzinten I, First Savior b.461cy
Took power at the young age of 22, after assimilating the Shauvay tribes with his army of Lakeguards (Guards of the Lake --> Garthalayk --> Gathalay)

Botolphus Symqin, philosopher, historian b.3by
Recorded the history of early Gathalay, including Lake Guards of Zaius Vyzinten I, and Census of the Peoples in the Fiftieth Blessed Year

Aemys Lyrmat, conqueress, regent b.763by
A 'barbarian' queen claiming the sponsorship of Hexate, vanquished the allegedly traitor armies, forcefully wedded and sidelined the Savior, and ruled as Regent

Cleus Vyzinten III, 48th Savior, b.1002by
Designed the Library at Suilago, did not live to see its completion beyond quarry selection
Cleus Vyzinten IV, 49th Savior, b. 1026by
Oversaw construction and completion of the Library at Suilago, died of plague in late 1052 or early 1053

483rd Cursed Year = 1st Blessed Year