rossore
ruled by King Ganymede de Rossi
A smaller country with a thin coast, Rossore is renowned for its unusual red soil. There is actually a word in their language, 'rosore', that means red. They trade primarily in agriculture, for their famous soil allows for exceptional crops of all species. Rossore's seasons are actually rather unfavorable-they have long, hot summers, and blips of spring and autumn. Their winters are just as poor, though usually some weeks shorter than the blistering summers. There are some inlets within Rossore that are shielded from the elements, and it is here that their rarest endemic flowers bloom. There is some profit in these flowers, though Rossore rarely sells clippings or seed.
Their capital is Fiore and situated somewhat close to the southern coast. They specialize in basic staples, such as grain and corn, but have many individual farms that produce more exotic fruits and vegetables. Rossore's towns tend to shy on the smaller side; their population is quite small considering the size of the country, as the majority of their land is dedicated to farming and not to architectural marvels.
Fiore especially is well known for their advances in medicine and science, and the castle itself has a medical wing that people far and wide apply to visit. The wing is ruled by Dr. Calliope Karahalios, a foreigner who has quickly found a home in Rossore. He was originally hired as the king's personal doctor, but has since allowed anyone to come into the royal medical wing. As the years wear on and his reputation grows, more and more people from neighbouring countries ask to be admitted to Fiore's hospital for treatment. Calliope has individually made a number of advances in the medical field and dabbles in surgery as the need arises.
Rossore is traditionally a single ruler monarchy, with the spouse/s of the monarch considered more councilors than fellow leaders. The throne has historically been passed to heirs over spouse/s, though exceptions have been made for this rule for cases where heirs are nonexistent or too young. There is local legend that speaks of brother-kings, though it has never been proven as genuine history. Ganymede was the illegitimate son of one of the last king's wives, and inherited the throne only due to the king's lack of blood heirs. He has had a great deal of superstition to overcome, seeing as he is one of the first 'outsiders' (as he was not raised within Fiore) to take the throne.
The national language is Rossarian.
A smaller country with a thin coast, Rossore is renowned for its unusual red soil. There is actually a word in their language, 'rosore', that means red. They trade primarily in agriculture, for their famous soil allows for exceptional crops of all species. Rossore's seasons are actually rather unfavorable-they have long, hot summers, and blips of spring and autumn. Their winters are just as poor, though usually some weeks shorter than the blistering summers. There are some inlets within Rossore that are shielded from the elements, and it is here that their rarest endemic flowers bloom. There is some profit in these flowers, though Rossore rarely sells clippings or seed.
Their capital is Fiore and situated somewhat close to the southern coast. They specialize in basic staples, such as grain and corn, but have many individual farms that produce more exotic fruits and vegetables. Rossore's towns tend to shy on the smaller side; their population is quite small considering the size of the country, as the majority of their land is dedicated to farming and not to architectural marvels.
Fiore especially is well known for their advances in medicine and science, and the castle itself has a medical wing that people far and wide apply to visit. The wing is ruled by Dr. Calliope Karahalios, a foreigner who has quickly found a home in Rossore. He was originally hired as the king's personal doctor, but has since allowed anyone to come into the royal medical wing. As the years wear on and his reputation grows, more and more people from neighbouring countries ask to be admitted to Fiore's hospital for treatment. Calliope has individually made a number of advances in the medical field and dabbles in surgery as the need arises.
Rossore is traditionally a single ruler monarchy, with the spouse/s of the monarch considered more councilors than fellow leaders. The throne has historically been passed to heirs over spouse/s, though exceptions have been made for this rule for cases where heirs are nonexistent or too young. There is local legend that speaks of brother-kings, though it has never been proven as genuine history. Ganymede was the illegitimate son of one of the last king's wives, and inherited the throne only due to the king's lack of blood heirs. He has had a great deal of superstition to overcome, seeing as he is one of the first 'outsiders' (as he was not raised within Fiore) to take the throne.
The national language is Rossarian.