CITY STATE OF CYNTHELM
Founded: 1506 CT (Current Time)
A city of iron forged by war roughly two hundred years ago. The last stronghold of the ancient Overnan Empire to declare independence. Cynthelm is the smallest city state on the continent and yet one of the most important. Massive deposits of iron lie under thickly wooded mountains giving the few but hardy peoples of this country seemingly endless supplies of the raw materials.Founded: 1506 CT (Current Time)
These materials usually used to make high quality steel and forge well made weaponry, which they sell to the rest of the continent. Cynthian weaponry is renowned even beyond the outer darkness as being incredibly high-quality, and the trade of weapons has made the country extremely rich. Having built massive 100 ft walls of solid iron which has made the city the most defensible place in the known world.
Though few in number, Cynthelm's people seem to be unable to stop experimenting with their relatively new nationhood. The country is one of the most progressive on the continent, having tested out all kinds of things- and some, such as democratic elections and equality for everyone, are looking surprisingly attractive to the surrounding city states.