====== Rota ======

Norse culture on the western coast of the eastern continent.  Ruled by
[[galin|King Galin, the boy king]].

==== Overview ==== 

This kingdom technically spans the lands south of the [[Farflen]] forests down
to the "wild" areas where the Gnomes, Halflings, and Fey live.

In actuality, the [[Northern Rota|Northern region]] has a larger population, a stronger economy,
and a more consistent power base.  The [[Southern Rota|Southern Region]], meanwhile, is sparsely
populated and borders on wild regions where there are significant concentrations of non-human
races.

==== History ==== 

Prior to the [["End of the World"]], the western coast of [[N'Galt]] contained the great
[[Syiin empire]].  The devastation that resulted from that event killed the majority 
of peoples in this region and drove the civilization back to a very primitive level.

From this primitive culture arose the "Vikings".

==== Culture ==== 

//(More to come)//

==== Status (1094) ====

Religion: Norse

Opinion of other religions: Cautious (43% positive)

Type of leader: Monarch (Traditional)

Description of Judicial system: //Identical to the original [[Backbone]].//
((This is an //old// note that is no longer valid -- Please ignore)).

Treatment of Strangers: Very High (92% positive)

==== Status (1108) ====

With the fall of [[Backbone]] in 1098, [[Rota]] became the supreme power in the
world.  Since that time, they have been forced to constantly look inward to
maintain that power.  [[Galin]] has done an admirable job of holding the kingdom
together, but he is not the leader that his mother was.  [[Cale & Strachan]] are
two of his most valued advisors and many of the other barons do not respect his
reliance on their magic.  As long as the two hold the [[disks of Odin]], though,
the church will side with the king in all matters.

{{rotanorth.jpg?600|Northern Rota}}
{{ rotasouth.jpg?600|Southern Rota}}