Kintaka (pronounced kin-TAH-kah) is a nation governed by a pre-Sangiran dynasty who have reasserted their rule after being reduced to a symbolic role under the empire. Though a largely pacifistic society, the nation maintains a large standing military that has a reputation for callous efficiency on the few occasions they are called to fight. Other Kea Rachan nations generally respect Kintaka's neutrality and position as mediators.
Geography, flora, and fauna
Bordered by the imposing mountains of the Suzerain's Scales to the west and the Mhasmuth Ocean to the east, Kintaka is geographically somewhat isolated from the rest of Kea Racha, a factor that has long served well in its defense. Tropical forests, turning into rainforest towards the south closer to the Bay of Bianti, and grasslands cover much of the landscape. In these rugged and often mountainous forests can be found many waterfalls, including some of truly massive heights.
While countless rivers run through Kinaka, the two largest are the Aao River and the Winding River. The Aao begins in the Suzerain's Scales in central Kintaka before flowing east and somewhat north into the Mhasmuth Ocean, while the Winding River charts an unusual path almost parallel to the Scales as it makes its way south into the Bay of Bianti.
Located not far south of the equator, Kintaka is hot year-round. There is little seasonal variation in temperature, though the rains of the summer monsoon season often bring with them cooler winds.