Vaothan (pronounced VOW-than) is a nation around the Gulf of Timakal, once a colony of Sangiran but now independent. While the death of the Eternal Suzerain of Sangiran had drastic consequences for all former subjects of the empire, the people of Vaothan took it particularly badly. Abandoned by their god, a large proportion of Vaothanites renounced faith entirely and now form an officially atheistic society, albeit one that remains fractured by internal divisions.
Geography, flora, and fauna
While much of Vaothan is covered by dense tropical forests, especially in the eastern regions of the mainland, the interior also includes large expanses of grasslands, dry forests, and plateaus. Mangroves thrive along the coast. The climate of the nation is quite hot for most of the year. Monsoons seasonally make landfall in the coastal regions.
Vaothan encompasses a great many islands. On the smaller side, innumerable barrier islands can be found along the coastline with the Gulf of Timakal. Farther afield, the Khahre Archipelago sits solidly within the gulf. On the other end of the spectrum are the large islands of Senarena, Timutara, and Emperor's Island. While these three islands have largely tropical climates, they each have elevated regions that are considerably drier for much of the year, save for when the seasonal rains arrive,
History
Demographics
Humans, half-elves, and nagaji account for most of the population of Vaothan. The Island Kings, a dwarven people, have long called Emperor's Island home, but have little presence in the rest of Vaothan.