Llanteyrnon

Geography
Llanteyrnon is a sprawling nation lying on the western border of Aerholm. Positioned on the windward side of the Diamondback Mountains, it receives significant rainfall throughout the year. Several tributaries originating from the mountains carry mineral deposits through the territory. A multitude of rivers snake through the gently rolling hills to deposit a wealth of alluvium upon the shores, providing the country with fertile farmlands. These waters feed into a large drainage basin on the western side of Llanteyrnon, forming a natural border of primordial swamp. Similar wetlands lie in the center of the kingdom, ringing the mythical paradise of Ynys Gwenith.

Touched by the favor of the gods, the central regions of the country experience a temperate climate. Areas close to the seat of power have a milder winter with only a short freezing period. A warmer summer results in two distinct phases of a long growing season. Much of the kingdom's interior is covered in plains, sectioned into the familiar multicolored patches of farmland. Further from the capital, the idyllic seas of crops give way to forested lands, and the weather grows closer to a four season cycle.

Throughout Llanteyrnon, colossal relics from an ancient time dot the landscape. Enormous weapons thrust towards the sky, towering over the country's highest peaks. Armored figures taller than castle ramparts lie partially engulfed by nature's grasp but still unweathered by the ages. They stand as remnants of the deeds of the Divine Court, imbued with fragments of divine power. Many castles and cities lie centered upon places and objects touched by the gods, both for their use as magical catalysts and the blessings they impart upon the land around them. Most notable among these places of power is the fortress city of Casteyrnon. It is said to have been the seat of the gods, a claim corroborated by its gargantuan scale.

Culture
Arts? Music? Notable literature? What are their primary ideals? How are they different from other societies?

Demographics
What races live there? Is it growing, shrinking, or static? Urban/rural split? Anything of special note like age or gender distribution?

Religion
What are the dominant religions? This doesn't need to be a write up and can link to the religion page. It might be good to discuss how the religion is intertwined with the society if it's a large influence, though.

Economy
What do they make? What do they buy? What state is the industry in? Exports? Imports?

Government
Llanteyrnon is governed by absolute monarchy. All its kings have claimed to trace their lineage to Teyrnon himself, and their ancestry is seen as proof of divinely granted authority. The sovereign is said to wield complete power over his realm, beholden only to nature and gods. However, in practice, power is split amongst three parties: the king, the church, and the house of lords. Worship of the Divine Court is integral to the people's culture, and the priesthood holds the majority of knowledge in the usage of magic and the rituals of godwalking. Additionally, the four dukes have gained significant wealth with the expansion of the realm, and all are capable of levying enormous resources from the nobility below them.

The crown is passed through a system of male-preference cognatic primogeniture, as are the majority of titles within the territories. Sons of the primary branch inherit the entirety of titles and holdings by order of birth. Daughters are eligible only when all sons are excluded by death or entry into the clergy. Birthright alone is not sufficient to claim the throne, however. Before one may be crowned king, the heir must first complete a Quest to prove he holds the favor of the gods. The practice is performed by all levels of nobility to display their capacity to rule, though the challenge is undertaken less frequently by the lower ranks of peerage.

Military
The knight is the foundation of the Llanteyrnon military. Through the practice of godwalking, they can endow themselves with a reflection of a member of the Divine Court's strength. Knights may elevate themselves to a higher state of being through recreation of a legend, rituals to present themselves as a temporary mirror of the god, or the consistent imitation of the deity. In all cases, the strength is fleeting, lasting only while they pursue goals aligned with their chosen deity. Divergence from the god's behavior can result in premature divestment of power.

Llanteyrnon's military is maintained as private armies to the nobility, and all lords may levy up to two-thirds of forces of their vassals during a time of war. As a result of the phenomenal power of godwalking, battles frequently revolve around a clash of champions. Traditional armies are relegated to peacekeeping duties. The king himself hosts a coterie of fifteen knights, who form the core of the nation's strength. The scarcity of vital relics leaves true knights a rare sight. Typically, dukes command less than half a dozen, counts seldom any beyond their family, and barons rarely within their line.

The nation has long been militant, engaged in perpetual conflict with the beastmen inhabiting the wilds. As the remaining swamplands (and consequently opportunity for expansion) dwindle, many houses of the interior have withdrawn their forces from the frontier. The borderland nobility has turned to sellswords in order to bolster their strength and protect their settlements. With the end of their divine mission in sight and less than a century of exposure to the outside nations, the knights are left to ponder the future of their order.

History
What are the major formative events?

Ynys Gwenith
The isle of Ynys Gwenith is said to be a bountiful promised land, but it has been guarded by ensorcelled wetlands since the earliest recorded history. These fens are said to rise up to drag travelers to their death, forming an impenetrable barrier to Llanteyrnon's prophecized utopia. Though none have ever set foot upon the island, it is unerringly described as a place overflowing with wheat and game. Legend states that upon Teyrnon's return, he will repel the encroaching darkness and dispel the malevolent enchantment surrounding Ynys Gwenith.