Overview
Jetstone is a traditional, militaristic monarchy, made up mostly of dwarves. The Jetstone family has ruled the kingdom for over twenty generations, and it is a rock of stability between two warring superpowers. The current king has expressed his public support of the Harkath monarchy, but focused on border defense during the Harkath/Gastonia war, and has not pledged outright military support if the war should reignite. Jetstone trades extensively with Ecaz, and the inflow of grains and other crops has helped the current Trade King, Daretti, maintain his economic superiority. In addition, the Jetstone dwarves are the only major group probing the depths of the Grand Line mountain range, and they supply most of the ores and precious metals to the continent.
History
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Government
Flag of Jetstone
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Political Relations
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Demographics and Culture
The kingdom of Jetstone hosts approximately six million souls. Jetstone's largest cities are all underground and all primarily dwarven, making Jetstone one of the least racially and culturally diverse nations on Erna. Jetstone's largest above-ground, Thor Modan, city sits on the southern coast, and though Khaz'Golar is the actual capital of the kingdom, Thor Modan serves as the main settlement for interacting with other races. Non-dwarves are not permitted to set foot in Khaz'Golar, and dwarven noncitizens must go through a lengthy vetting process before they can walk the masterwork architecture of the fabled capital. There are smaller, scattered villages and hamlets on the plains and forests of Jetstone where nondwarves can find respite, but these are settlements of utility, nothing more.
Jetstone's standing military forces are the smallest on Erna, given the size of its population, but they are also the best trained and best equipped. That, combined with the fact that their underground cities more closely resemble human fortresses than human towns, makes them a difficult foe to attack.
The culture of the Jetstone dwarves is one of isolationism and patience. The affairs of the more flighty races (all of them) are largely ignored, and Jetstone trades only to funnel in luxury goods that cannot be produced in their own underground industry.
Notable Organizations
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