Capital: Cruenta
Ruler: King Guntram
Government: Theocratic Monarchy
Languages: Orc, Elgarina, Draconic, Tepehuaco
Export: Bone carvings, textiles, artwork, chocolate, coffee
Classes(most common): Fighter, Magus, Witch, Oracle
Races (most common): Elgarian, Half-orc, Orc, Kobold
History:
This region was settled by orcs who made alliances with elgarians of this area. These elgarians tend to sacrifice people. Sometimes animals when no proper sentient can be found. Their divine spells can be very unnerving and the orcs found the appeal of these elgarians matched their own bloody gods. As they formed their cities and towns the two powered their magics with blood.
Government:
The king is always selected by the highest ranking priests. The king is always raised for part of his life within the temple so that he knows how to honor the gods and ensure the kingdom runs as the gods dictate.
Places of Interest:
Cruenta is a city that seems to be varying shades of red, gold, and black. In it lies the great temple and there the rulers and their families are taught to best serve the god of the country. Here also are the sacrifices to satisfy the god and his minions are done. This allows the divine casters their bloody spells and domains.
Culture:
The culture is centered on the honor of being the dinner of the gods. Most work hard to be worthy if they are selected. Usually the criminals are sacrificed along with any war prisoners. During the rare time neither are available they turn and us their citizens for sacrifice. Many believe the terrified screams are due to those being sacrificed as unable to handle seeing their god in person. Only the ruling family, priests, and the sacrificial victims are allowed within the temple.
In addition to ensure food gardens set into shallow lake beds are grown. These garden are called chinampa and produce upwards of seven yields a year. This ensures plenty of food for the various cities and towns.