Sumaires

Sumaires (Soom-Airs)
Sumaires is a coastal empire in west Inar below the Bolewhin Mountains.

 Environment  Sumarian weather is temperate. There are four distinct season, though the winters are not particularly harsh. Sumaires gets on average 38 inches of rain per year, and 11 inches of snowfall. Seasonal coastal storms effect the country in the spring and summer. The average summer temperature is 78 degrees, and average winter temperature is 36 degrees.

Forests in Sumaires are primarily soft wood. The high amount of rain results in large trees, creating a dense canopy. Between the pine needles and competition for sunlight, the forest floor is dominated mostly by non vascular plants such as ferns, though in sunny spots other species do grow.

Sumaires has rolling hills and valleys carved by rain water, with many rivers flowing from the mountains.

The wildlife in Sumaires is fairly unremarkable. Magical beasts are rare, but not unheard of. Coyotes, wolves, and black bears make up the tertiary niche. Many species of birds migrate south, but often bird populations pass through or flock in Sumaires during late summer. Trout and salmon are prevalent in the rivers. Herring and Mackerel inhibit coastal waters.

 Inhabitants and Culture 

The vast majority of the Sumarian population is human. Inter-race marriages are not uncommon, so people of mixed blood are also fairly prevalent. Aside from humans, there is a minor dwarven, orcish, and elvish presence, especially in the north.

The culture of Sumaries is amazingly uniform across the region. Sumarian's have an advanced system of chivalry, in and out of battle, and well as strict etiquette rules. Sumarian's are slightly xenophobic, and especially resent cultures that fail to adhere to their own honor code and etiquette.

 Government  Sumaires has a feudal system, which the monarchy passed down in a patriarchal dynasty.

The Bothiangian Dynasty has ruled for 145 years, since the conquest of Sumaries by Telman the Conquerer.

Telman IV was named regent in 237, 18 years ago. He inherited the crown in 241, 7 years ago. His rule has been just, and in his time he has nearly doubled Sumarian territory.

 Economy 

Economically Sumaries favors agriculture, though trading is becoming ever more important. Along the coast, fishing and trading are popular sources of income. In the cities, specialists are becoming more prevalent and are no longer uncommon.