Continent: Attellaria
Capital: Elou
Government: Pedocracy
Dominant Religion: Greek
Language: Biru natives speak Dacian, which could be thought of as ancient Greek to players. Many also speak the 'common' trade tongue, especially merchants, traders, nobles, and the like.
Typical Physiology: The typical appearance in this country is dark brunette to black hair, olive skin, small features, slim to moderately heavy build, height around average for world population.
The country is ruled by a senate, which is elected by the land-owning population of the towns and cities; the senate elects a consul who rules for life (although there is a mechanic for removal in case of need). The country was founded in 740 Eighth Age, setting of a chain of other nearby countries declaring their nationhood, apparently in order to prevent being gobbled up by Biru's attempts to expand its control over nearby lands.
Biru is one very large island, with eight cities and three towns and a population of about 250,000. Biru's sailors are unequalled in Pendria, and their navigational skill has created wide markets for Biru's goods and cornered the market on ocean cargo carrying in this part of the world.
The primary religion is Greek, with most inhabitants worshiping Poseidon. This religion was brought to the island about 600 EA, from the country of Dacia, far to the west. Biru later sent colonists to Kax, around 1070 EA.
Biru's relations with other countries are at worst neutral; nations have learned that to be cut off from the goods of Biru's ships is crippling to their nation's economies.