Wurdonne

North of Saffa and the Nawabe lies the coastal kingom of Wurdonne. The Wurdonni folk are former Gamaal, and their warlike heritage often shines through: disputes with the Oppa and Iza Mula to their north remain commonplace, and an embargo remains in place between Saffa and Wurdonne because of historical battles.

Government

The Wurdonni are nominally ruled by Khaivor Maktai, a descendant of former Gamaal chieftains. Each city is run by a local mayor, who owes fealty to the Khaivor. In reality, however, the three major mayorships have been united under the Vulmar family for centuries: serving as the leader of the most economically and militarily important regions in the nation, the Vulmars first declared their leader the “Mayor of the Palace” before assuming the title of Duke some time in the early 5th century. The Duke still swears fealty to the Khaivor, but in practice is the sovereign head of state — the Khaivor’s influence is largely ceremonial, though there would be religious and cultural opposition to eliminating him entirely.

Commerce

Wurdonne is a fertile agricultural region, producing all manner of fruits, grains, and dairy products for trade with Kelcarn, the Nawabe, and often the southern portions of the Urek league. Their wine is the finest on Odo Kas, nearly comparable to that from the eastern continent. Exotic pears and fine linens are in especially high demand.

Many — especially in Saffa — suspect the Wurdonni of benefiting from the piracy of their relatives in Typor to the south.

Culture and Entertainment

Wurdonni culture is nearly as sophisticated as Urek culture. Their chamber music is as sophisticated as anything Saffa or Moru Kel has to offer, though perhaps lacking in emotion at times. Wurdonni theater is amazing, with set design and staging even grander than the finest productions of the Rose Theater or Doma. The scale of production and opportunity for advancement have led many premier entertainers — including Yegor Minkhin — to the stages of Wurdonne. There’s also a widespread tradition parlor “masques” — smaller-scale plays put on in the homes of the wealthy to entertain party guests.

Pushpole is particularly prominent in Wurdonne’s cities, with ordinary push largely considered a lower-class pastime.

Religion and Customs

Pashan is followed closely by many Wurdonni, especially the vintners of the city.