Biesen

Official Name	Kingdom of Biesen
Capital	Biesen
Government	Monarchy
Population	3,016,000
Dominant Race	human
Dominant Culture	Shwazen
Dominant religion	Faith of Nesra
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Biesen is the 2nd largest realm in Auseka, and the only one still formally at war with Vericum. It has a short border with the empire, which has been frozen in a standoff for years now.

The realm is a double-monarchy with two kings of equal authority, represented by the two two crowns on its flag.

Biesen is also famous for having completely outlawed the use of magic by private citizens or foreigners. Only mages sworn to the king may legally use magic in Biesen, and the penalties for even the smallest unsanctioned spells are harsh.

These are not the only things that Biesen has in common with its eastern neighbour, the theocracy of Schap. Both are of the same cultural heritage, the Shwazen culture, with Biesen having a slightly stronger northern influence. Like Grasalia to the west, Biesen is a northern country with long and cold winters, and especially its northern coast is relatively cold even in summer.

Population

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Economy

Biesen is a prosperous realm, and what it does not have on its own territory, it imports. Especially high-quality metal from its dwarven neighbours in Alheimia is very common in Biesen, and along the border are many villages with excellent blacksmiths.

Only the north-west of Biesen is a poor, backwater and mostly rural area, as the treacherous seas do not allow for large trading ships and the distance by land is considerable, with the roads frozen in winter and muddy throughout most of the rest of the year.

History

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Foreign Relations

Biesen has a long-standing feud with its western neighbour, the elven realm of Afarwaha, and for centuries there have been wars between the realms. With the elven insistance on magic and traditional elven ways, it is unlikely that a reconciliation is in the near future. At the moment, the relations are cold, with troops stationed along the borders and minor battles, but few large-scale engagements. The elves are especially fond of launching raids into Biesen territory, and they are feared for their cruelty among the population.

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Provinces

	Capital	Population	Area	Ruled by
Basco	Perne	139,600	8,556	Krosin
Colle	Colle	203,000	15,660
Eviklopen Island	Eviklopen	10,200	1,032
Thinvipia		2,500	148