Kejarrik

= Kejarrik = Kejarrik is a fairly large nation of ekrate that view themselves as better than most other races. The ekrate here are distrustful of outsiders and tend to have magical observations as well as patrols around the mountainous borders and even along the shore.

Kejarrik is an absolute monarchy, ruled by emperor Skravis. Kejarrik has skirted all-out wars with its neighoring countries (Aveyma to its north, Ayixpi to its southwest, and Narsuri to its west). It tends to have a fairly mild relationship with Quayimar in the south, although it is heavily suspected that Quayimar acts almost as a puppet nation for Skravis.

Often tensions will increase when ekrate from Kejarrik either raid another nation or decide to 'detain' diplomats or merchants from other nations. It's suspected that they are forced into slavery although it is hard to be sure as most are never heard from again.

While each of the other nations have mounted attacks and even formed alliances against Kejarrik, they have not succeeded. Kejarrik does little to expand its borders, however.

Yet Kejarrik remains a powerhouse economy and some merchants enter it without fear. It is believed that they buy their way into Skravis's or one of his lords' good graces so that they will not be bothered. Even this is no guarantee as every once in a while a boastful favored merchant will vanish.

Kejarrik is primarily mountainous, with much of the terrain very difficult to navigate in any speedy or safe sense. Most of its people, commerce, and focus is on the underground tunnels and occasional caverns or passages that briefly reach the surface. This means that it's possible to live or travel undetected on the surface, if one dares.

There are several prominent cities and towns in Kejarrik, including Rikase, Uvarik, Faryskof, Kizar, Drast, and Niaskis.