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	'''Pasuhalta & Kamman''' {{Pronunciation\|pah-soo-HALL-tah & kah-MAHN}}, also known as '''Katerra Udne''' {{Pronunciation\|kah-TEH-rah OOD-~~nee~~}} or as the '''United Provinces''', are a union between two former provinces of [[Viridia]] that broke away from the Dominion following the [[Erenon\|Erenon Crisis]] of the early {{Year\|6600\|nolink=true}}s. Torn between two visions for their future, some inhabitants of Pasuhalta & Kamman seek to return to the traditions of their pre-Viridian history while others wish to reestablish closer ties to the Dominion.		'''Pasuhalta & Kamman''' {{Pronunciation\|pah-soo-HALL-tah & kah-MAHN}}, also known as '''Katerra Udne''' {{Pronunciation\|kah-TEH-rah OOD-nay}} or as the '''United Provinces''', are a union between two former provinces of [[Viridia]] that broke away from the Dominion following the [[Erenon\|Erenon Crisis]] of the early {{Year\|6600\|nolink=true}}s. Torn between two visions for their future, some inhabitants of Pasuhalta & Kamman seek to return to the traditions of their pre-Viridian history while others wish to reestablish closer ties to the Dominion.

	== Name ==		== Name ==

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	Culturally, however, the region continues to try to find its footing, even hundreds of years on. Many important figures in the war for independence were motivated by a revivalist identity, bringing back reconstructions of old, pre-Vidirian traditions and practices. Toward these aims the nation was quickly renamed to Pasuhalta & Kamman, old terms for the land that had not been used in millennia. Such a long time as part of the Dominion has proven not easy to shake off, however, and today the people of the nation are split between those who look back to their distant past and those who see such endeavors as futile, preferring instead to continue to embrace the culture that evolved under Viridan control.		Culturally, however, the region continues to try to find its footing, even hundreds of years on. Many important figures in the war for independence were motivated by a revivalist identity, bringing back reconstructions of old, pre-Vidirian traditions and practices. Toward these aims the nation was quickly renamed to Pasuhalta & Kamman, old terms for the land that had not been used in millennia. Such a long time as part of the Dominion has proven not easy to shake off, however, and today the people of the nation are split between those who look back to their distant past and those who see such endeavors as futile, preferring instead to continue to embrace the culture that evolved under Viridan control.

	Viridia, meanwhile, continues to claim Pashaltia and Camantan as its provinces, even while trade and travel between the two lands has returned to nearly the levels from before the war. The centuries since have not been kind to the Dominion, and any territorial ambitions have been continually delayed as escalating crises elsewhere demand action from the monarchy and [[senate]] instead.		Viridia, meanwhile, continues to claim Pashaltia and Camantan as its provinces, even while trade and travel between the two lands has returned to nearly the levels from before the war. The centuries since have not been kind to the Dominion, and any territorial ambitions have been continually delayed as escalating crises elsewhere demand action from the monarchy and [[Viridian senate\|senate]] instead.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	Culturally, however, the region continues to try to find its footing, even hundreds of years on. Many important figures in the war for independence were motivated by a revivalist identity, bringing back reconstructions of old, pre-Vidirian traditions and practices. Toward these aims the nation was quickly renamed to Pasuhalta & Kamman, old terms for the land that had not been used in millennia. Such a long time as part of the Dominion has proven not easy to shake off, however, and today the people of the nation are split between those who look back to their distant past and those who see such endeavors as futile, preferring instead to continue to embrace the culture that evolved under Viridan control.		Culturally, however, the region continues to try to find its footing, even hundreds of years on. Many important figures in the war for independence were motivated by a revivalist identity, bringing back reconstructions of old, pre-Vidirian traditions and practices. Toward these aims the nation was quickly renamed to Pasuhalta & Kamman, old terms for the land that had not been used in millennia. Such a long time as part of the Dominion has proven not easy to shake off, however, and today the people of the nation are split between those who look back to their distant past and those who see such endeavors as futile, preferring instead to continue to embrace the culture that evolved under Viridan control.

	Viridia, meanwhile, continues to claim Pashaltia and Camantan as its provinces, even while trade and travel between the two lands has returned to nearly the levels from before the war. The centuries since have not been kind to the Dominion, and any territorial ambitions have been continually delayed as escalating crises elsewhere demand action from the monarchy and senate instead.		Viridia, meanwhile, continues to claim Pashaltia and Camantan as its provinces, even while trade and travel between the two lands has returned to nearly the levels from before the war. The centuries since have not been kind to the Dominion, and any territorial ambitions have been continually delayed as escalating crises elsewhere demand action from the monarchy and [[senate]] instead.

	== Demographics ==		== Demographics ==

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	Both provinces are autocracies, mostly but not entirely hereditary in nature. They are ruled by figures known as high princes, taking the term used by a handful of pre-Viridian rulers of the region, most notably the legendary warrior-diplomat [[Shaldakru]]. The first of the high princes post-independence were the prior Viridia-appointed governors of the provinces, who kept their previous responsibilities. Without the monarch to appoint their successors, however, they took it upon themselves, both designating their children to rule after them, a tradition that has largely continued over the centuries. Under the high princes are the mayors and governors they appoint.		Both provinces are autocracies, mostly but not entirely hereditary in nature. They are ruled by figures known as high princes, taking the term used by a handful of pre-Viridian rulers of the region, most notably the legendary warrior-diplomat [[Shaldakru]]. The first of the high princes post-independence were the prior Viridia-appointed governors of the provinces, who kept their previous responsibilities. Without the monarch to appoint their successors, however, they took it upon themselves, both designating their children to rule after them, a tradition that has largely continued over the centuries. Under the high princes are the mayors and governors they appoint.

	The city of [[Bratun]] is considered to have the status of a "free city" within Pasuhalta & Kamman. It retains significant autonomy, and effectively ~~has~~ self-rule without interference from the two provinces. Though the lord-mayor of Bratun is officially separate from the Katteran diarchy, they are often considered to have the same standing as the two high princes, who frequently include the mayor in their discussions before taking major actions.		The city of [[Bratun]] is considered to have the status of a "free city" within Pasuhalta & Kamman. It retains significant autonomy and effectively retains self-rule without interference from the two provinces. Though the lord-mayor of Bratun is officially separate from the Katteran diarchy, they are often considered to have the same standing as the two high princes, who frequently include the mayor in their discussions before taking major actions.

	Pasuhalta & Kamman does not have a standing army, relying instead on local militias, but does have a significant navy. The bulk of the Viridian navy was stationed at Bratun at the time that the provinces declared independence, and most of the sailors defected. While ships have been damaged and worn by age and lack of maintenance since, this initial large fleet provided a base that the provinces could easily reinforce.		Pasuhalta & Kamman does not have a standing army, relying instead on local militias, but does have a significant navy. The bulk of the Viridian navy was stationed at Bratun at the time that the provinces declared independence, and most of the sailors defected. While ships have been damaged and worn by age and lack of maintenance since, this initial large fleet provided a base that the provinces could easily reinforce.

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	In {{Year\|6613}} the sudden outbreak of a [[Restone Plague\|plague]] struck Erenon, quickly spreading throughout the eastern province. Clerics and other healers sent from elsewhere in the Dominion to aid the province proved unable to do more than limit the extant of the disease's spread, stymied by the plague's resistance to magical healing. When the severity of the illness became clear to Viridian administrators, they quickly moved to shut down travel to and from the province. The legions were stationed on the borders, especially on the western side of Erenon, with orders to contain the plague until it could be treated.		In {{Year\|6613}} the sudden outbreak of a [[Restone Plague\|plague]] struck Erenon, quickly spreading throughout the eastern province. Clerics and other healers sent from elsewhere in the Dominion to aid the province proved unable to do more than limit the extant of the disease's spread, stymied by the plague's resistance to magical healing. When the severity of the illness became clear to Viridian administrators, they quickly moved to shut down travel to and from the province. The legions were stationed on the borders, especially on the western side of Erenon, with orders to contain the plague until it could be treated.

	Seeing the Dominion's failure to manage the outbreak, and the heavy-handed methods of containment to the west with seemingly less concern about the east, the governors of Pashaltia and Camantan jointly made the decision to declare independence in {{Year\|~~6620~~}} out of concern for what might happen if the plague were to spread into their lands. While the war for independence in Pashaltia was nearly bloodless, as the only Viridian troops present were those on the Erenite border, Camantan was not so lucky. The [[Legion of the East]], which was on campaign in the Urra Highlands at the time, returned to the province and attempted to quash the rebellion, leading to many casualties and vast swathes of the countryside razed.		Seeing the Dominion's failure to manage the outbreak, and the heavy-handed methods of containment to the west with seemingly less concern about the east, the governors of Pashaltia and Camantan jointly made the decision to declare independence in {{Year\|6616}} out of concern for what might happen if the plague were to spread into their lands. While the war for independence in Pashaltia was nearly bloodless, as the only Viridian troops present were those on the Erenite border, Camantan was not so lucky. The [[Legion of the East]], which was on campaign in the Urra Highlands at the time, returned to the province and attempted to quash the rebellion, leading to many casualties and vast swathes of the countryside razed.

	Though initially at a steep disadvantage, with no army save for local militias, the independence movement ultimately prevailed. Many members of the legion in Pashaltia hailed from the province and would not go to war with their neighbors and families - their defection, as well as the defection of the bulk of the Viridian fleet stationed at [[Bratun]], was instrumental in turning the tide. With the war looking uncertain, and attentions still very much occupied with Erenon, the Dominion called the Legion of the East back west, and disbanded it soon after, leaving the two provinces effectively independent, though no formal treaty was ever signed.		Though initially at a steep disadvantage, with no army save for local militias, the independence movement ultimately prevailed. Many members of the legion in Pashaltia hailed from the province and would not go to war with their neighbors and families - their defection, as well as the defection of the bulk of the Viridian fleet stationed at [[Bratun]], was instrumental in turning the tide. With the war looking uncertain, and attentions still very much occupied with Erenon, the Dominion called the Legion of the East back west, and disbanded it soon after, leaving the two provinces effectively independent, though no formal treaty was ever signed.

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	Much of Pasuhalta & Kamman is effectively a steppe, with expansive flat grasslands only occasionally broken by clusters of trees or, in the central and southern parts of the nation, rugged hills and larger forests. The nation is bordered to the north by the [[Phiora Sea]], to the west by the tree-covered lands of [[Erenon]] past the [[Thura River]], to the south by the [[Urra Highlands]], and to the east by the foothills of the [[Zakros Range]]. Broadly temperate, summers in Pasuhalta & Kamman are generally mild but winters can be quite cold and bitter, especially compared to the rest of [[Thadria]]. Major rain storms are common in the summer, as are blizzards in the winter, especially closer to the Zakros.		Much of Pasuhalta & Kamman is effectively a steppe, with expansive flat grasslands only occasionally broken by clusters of trees or, in the central and southern parts of the nation, rugged hills and larger forests. The nation is bordered to the north by the [[Phiora Sea]], to the west by the tree-covered lands of [[Erenon]] past the [[Thura River]], to the south by the [[Urra Highlands]], and to the east by the foothills of the [[Zakros Range]]. Broadly temperate, summers in Pasuhalta & Kamman are generally mild but winters can be quite cold and bitter, especially compared to the rest of [[Thadria]]. Major rain storms are common in the summer, as are blizzards in the winter, especially closer to the Zakros.

	Two major rivers run through Pasuhalta & Kamman, as well as a host of smaller ~~rivers~~, some permanent and others seasonal. The major rivers, the [[Salatiwara River\|Salatiwara]] and the [[Sejur River\|Sejur]], both begin in the foothills of the Zakros Range before eventually flowing into the Phiora. The Salatiwara River flows into [[Lake Kamman]], a large natural lake, before reaching the sea, while the Sejur River does similarly with [[Mele's Lake]]. Unlike Lake Kamman, however, Mele's Lake is artificial, created and managed by a dam near [[Marrata]]. This dam was constructed by Viridian engineers as part of the same project that built the dam at [[Restone]] in Erenon; unlike the Restone dam, however, the Marrata dam has been much better maintained.		Two major rivers run through Pasuhalta & Kamman, as well as a host of smaller ones, some permanent and others seasonal. The major rivers, the [[Salatiwara River\|Salatiwara]] and the [[Sejur River\|Sejur]], both begin in the foothills of the Zakros Range before eventually flowing into the Phiora. The Salatiwara River flows into [[Lake Kamman]], a large natural lake, before reaching the sea, while the Sejur River does similarly with [[Mele's Lake]]. Unlike Lake Kamman, however, Mele's Lake is artificial, created and managed by a dam near [[Marrata]]. This dam was constructed by Viridian engineers as part of the same project that built the dam at [[Restone]] in Erenon; unlike the Restone dam, however, the Marrata dam has been much better maintained.

	Animals both large and small can be found in Pasuhalta & Kamman. Thadrian elk, polecats, badgers, martens, egrets, beavers, mouflon, [[wikipedia:European_bison\|wisent]], [[wikipedia:European_shag\|shags]], wolverines, and others are widespread. Though they rarely make their nests in Pasuhalta & Kamman itself, rocs live in the nearby mountains and occasionally fly over the provinces in search of prey.		Animals both large and small can be found in Pasuhalta & Kamman. Thadrian elk, polecats, badgers, martens, egrets, beavers, mouflon, [[wikipedia:European_bison\|wisent]], [[wikipedia:European_shag\|shags]], wolverines, and others are widespread. Though they rarely make their nests in Pasuhalta & Kamman itself, rocs live in the nearby mountains and occasionally fly over the provinces in search of prey.
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	After almost two millennia of Viridian rule, the worship of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] is well-entrenched in Pasuhalta & Kamman, though independence has certainly brought changes to the faith of the nation. Worship of [[Harinna]] has fallen sharply out of favor, as the goddess is closely associated with the Dominion, so connected was, and is, the monarchy and her church. Instead, deities like [[Hasamel]], [[Marya]], and [[Socharin]] have risen to the forefront. These are not the only gods worshiped in Pasuhalta & Kamman, however. The orcs in the region follow their [[Orcish pantheon\|traditional pantheon]], though some have syncretized them to a large degree with the gods of the Chaskan pantheon.		After almost two millennia of Viridian rule, the worship of the [[Chaskan pantheon]] is well-entrenched in Pasuhalta & Kamman, though independence has certainly brought changes to the faith of the nation. Worship of [[Harinna]] has fallen sharply out of favor, as the goddess is closely associated with the Dominion, so connected was, and is, the monarchy and her church. Instead, deities like [[Hasamel]], [[Marya]], and [[Socharin]] have risen to the forefront. These are not the only gods worshiped in Pasuhalta & Kamman, however. The orcs in the region follow their [[Orcish pantheon\|traditional pantheon]], though some have syncretized them to a large degree with the gods of the Chaskan pantheon.

	While they remain a small minority, some in Pasuhalta & Kamman seek to discard Viridian religious influence entirely and revive pre-Dominion faiths. In ancient times many in the region held to a variant of [[Thadrian hero-worship]], or else venerated a blue-winged pegasus spirit, whose name and significance has been lost to history even if much imagery remains in ancient art. Small groups have begun ~~attempted~~ to reconstruct these faiths, if with limited success or adoption so far.		While they remain a small minority, some in Pasuhalta & Kamman seek to discard Viridian religious influence entirely and revive pre-Dominion faiths. In ancient times many in the region held to a variant of [[Thadrian hero-worship]], or else venerated a blue-winged pegasus spirit, whose name and significance has been lost to history even if much imagery remains in ancient art. Small groups have begun attempting to reconstruct these faiths, if with limited success or adoption so far.

	=== Traditions ===		=== Traditions ===

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	While local ingredients are used the most, Katerran cuisine incorporates influences from many cultures. Both eastern and western Thadrian cultural influences are clear, as are those of Hellea and the traditional foods of the orcs and gnolls. Some ingredients and methods have even been adopted from those at the other end of the Hundred Days Road, though not so much by the common folk. The bakeries of Pasuhalta & Kamman are known for their many styles of bread and pastries, often with special kinds made around holidays and other events. Cheeses are a common ingredient, made from the milk of cows, sheep, or goats. Mead and beer are regional alcohols of choice.		While local ingredients are used the most, Katerran cuisine incorporates influences from many cultures. Both eastern and western Thadrian cultural influences are clear, as are those of Hellea and the traditional foods of the orcs and gnolls. Some ingredients and methods have even been adopted from those at the other end of the Hundred Days Road, though not so much by the common folk. The bakeries of Pasuhalta & Kamman are known for their many styles of bread and pastries, often with special kinds made around holidays and other events. Cheeses are a common ingredient, made from the milk of cows, sheep, or goats. Mead and beer are regional alcohols of choice.

			Katerran food culture revolves heavily around large banquets on holidays, festivals, and other special occasions, where the food served is itself part of the entertainment and spectacle. This can take many forms, but most frequently as dishes that are shaped into unusual forms or where the intention is less to eat it and more to marvel at the skill required in its creation.

	=== Occupations ===		=== Occupations ===

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	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===
	The provinces inherited an extensive road system from when they were under the rule of Viridia - while ~~they have been~~ somewhat ~~less well maintained since then~~, it remains easy to travel throughout the region while remaining on relatively safe, well-marked roads. Travel by water is common as well, both up and down the rivers and along the coast.		The provinces inherited an extensive road system from when they were under the rule of Viridia - while a lack of maintenance to prior standards has degraded their quality somewhat, it remains easy to travel throughout the region while remaining on relatively safe, well-marked roads. Travel by water is common as well, both up and down the rivers and along the coast.

	~~=== Education ===~~
	City-run schools are relatively commonplace in Forloroth & Valadhel. Though not free, children can enroll for a marginal yearly fee. Education in basic literacy, math, and history is available until age fifteen, at which point children are expected to seek out an apprenticeship or other full time employment. Especially among the poorer peoples of the provinces, if children attend school at all they are frequently pulled out before reaching fifteen in order to help support their families. In smaller communities in the rural regions, these schools often do not exist.

	~~Some major cities in Forloroth & Valadhel publish regular newspapers alongside other written works.~~

	~~=== Magic ===~~
	There are few particularly unique characteristics to Provincial mages. While there are a handful of minor magical academies, they do not generally teach anything particularly complex. As a result, many aspiring arcane casters travel to the more prestigious schools in Viridia, or teach themselves instead. Some evil witches are known to live in seclusion near the Urra Highlands.

	=== Fashion ===		=== Fashion ===