Reaht

Once the heartland of a mighty empire that spread across all of western Avas, Reaht is a land of rugged hills and pastoral valleys that give way to seaside cliffs in the southeast and the granite peaks of the Wyrmspines in the northwest. While a shadow of its former glory, Reahtian culture is still a cornerstone of Avan civilization and its art and cuisine are highly prized across the world.

While it no longer controls a vast number of vassal states across Avas, Reaht is still governed by an Emperor and the famed Reahtian Senate, an assembly of Reahtian politicians that oversee the more mundane aspects of governing that are beneath the notice of the Emperor, as well as serving as an advisory body for more important matters of state. The title of Senator is one of great prestige in Reahtian society, but the intricate political maneuvering required to retain a seat in the Senate quickly weeds out the few idle nobility and indolent gadabouts that manage to secure one in the first place.

Serenis, the capital of Reaht, is an ancient city of gleaming white marble, festooned with enormous temples, grand fountains, and other symbols of immense wealth constructed during the height of the Empire. The largest of the many temples in Serenis is the Regia Solis, the grand cathedral of Suraja, which serves as the official headquarters of the church and the home of the leader of the faith, Lightkeeper Arryn Tuum.

The Reahtian Legion is famous for its strict adherence to military discipline and apparent fearlessness in battle. A volunteer army comprised solely of professional soldiers, the Legion has a clear and orderly chain of command that is entirely separate from the nation's social castes, avoiding many of the pitfalls that hinder the feudal armies of Reaht's neighbors.